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Diagram of the Year of Jiyou

Yangming Dryness Metal governs the Heaven (Si Tian), Shaoyin Ministerial Fire governs the Earth (Zai Quan), and the middle transformation is Shaogong Earth Movement. The year's Earth movement is insufficient, causing the Qi transformation and operational movement to lag behind the heavenly timing. Dryness transforms above (governing Heaven), with Wind transforming on the left and Brightness transforming on the right; the Heavenly Qi is urgent and its administration is severe. Bitterness transforms below (governing Earth), with Wind transforming on the left and Motion transforming on the right; the Earthly Qi is manifest and its decree is violent. Yang exclusively commands the decree, scorching heat prevails, and all things become dry and hard. Pure wind is governed, wind and dryness move horizontally, flowing into the intersection of Qi. There is much Yang and little Yin, clouds gather at the Rain Mansion, and dampness is disseminated. When dryness reaches its extreme, moisture appears; this is the nature of the Qi. Clearing and cooling Qi holds position at the intersection of Qi. The victory and revenge of Wind transformation and Clearing transformation are identical, which is referred to as the degree of pathogenic Qi transformation. The number for Clearing transformation is nine, for Rain transformation is five, and for Heat transformation is seven; this is called the degree of correct transformation. Metal and Fire combine their virtue, corresponding to Venus (Taibai) and Mars (Yinghuo) in the heavens. The grains are white and red. For intermediate grains, those designated as Tai Zheng are suitable, which are the appropriate yearly substances. Feathered creatures thrive, while shelled creatures diminish. Cold toxins do not generate; what diminishes are the white-shelled and feathered species. Hibernating insects appear, flowing water does not freeze. The people suffer from cough, throat obstruction, sudden onset of chills and fever, tremors, and strangury. Clear Qi arrives first and is vigorous, causing hair-covered creatures to die; Hot Qi arrives later and violently, causing shelled creatures to suffer disaster. However, Metal is Heavenly Qi, and Fire is Earthly Qi. Fire can overcome Metal, but because Earth movement intervenes, the pathogenic influence becomes slight. When Heavenly Qi is deficient, it is advisable to nourish the source of transformation to assist Metal Qi, while simultaneously pacifying the Earth movement to prevent it from being invaded by pathogens. Consuming white and red grains stabilizes Qi, while consuming intermediate Qi grains eliminates pathogens. Treatment for the year should employ salty, bitter, and pungent flavors, using methods of sweating, clearing, and dispersing. Since the movement aligns with Clear Qi, utilizing multiple transforming agents is appropriate; this is the standard treatment.

Before the midpoint of the year, Heavenly Qi is governed by Yangming. If Dryness excess prevails, trees bloom late, and grasses grow late. The people suffer from pain in the left hypochondrium, malaria caused by cold and clear Qi invading the interior, drastic changes in seasonal climate due to great coolness, cough, borborygmus, diarrhea with loose stools, sudden pain in the heart and hypochondrium, dry throat, dusty complexion, lower back pain, blurred vision, and sores, ulcers, carbuncles, and boils. The disease originates in the Liver, and diagnosis focuses on the Foot Jueyin Taichong pulse. The treatment method should be balanced with bitter-warm herbs, assisted by sour and pungent ones, and purged with bitter herbs.

After the midpoint of the year, Earthly Qi is governed by Shaoyin. If Heat excess prevails internally, flames float on rivers and marshes, and dark places appear bright. Hibernating insects do not hide. The people suffer from constant borborygmus, Qi rushing upward to the chest, asthma unable to stand for long periods, chills and fever with skin pain, closed eyes, toothache, and swelling. They experience aversion to cold and fever resembling malaria, pain in the lower abdomen, and abdominal distension. The treatment should primarily use salty-cold herbs, assisted by sweet-bitter ones, astringed with sour herbs, and vented with bitter herbs.

The transformation of the yearly movement is Earth deficiency, recorded as "Beijian" (Low Supervision), known as reduced transformation. The transforming Qi does not command, while the generating policy shines alone. The growing Qi is orderly, rain is delayed, the harvesting Qi is peaceful, and wind and cold rise together. Grasses and trees flourish beautifully but produce no seeds or produce shriveled grains. Its Qi is scattered, its function is quiet and stable. Its transformation combines with that of its unconquered element. If there is a transformation of dust clouds and moistening in the four corners, then spring will have the policy of rustling branches and bursting buds. If there is a change of shaking, tearing, and floating turbulence in the four corners, then autumn will have the revenge of solemn killing and continuous heavy rain. The disaster occurs in the four corners, the affected organ is the Spleen, and the disease resides internally in the heart and abdomen, externally in muscles and limbs. Upon revenge, the harvesting policy becomes severe, famous trees wither and turn green/brown, and gray grains are damaged. There is sudden pain in the chest and hypochondrium, radiating down to the lower abdomen, frequent sighing, Qi lodging in the Spleen, poor appetite and loss of taste. Treatment should use sweet herbs to harmonize and regulate the middle jiao.

The First Qi period begins from the start of Si hour on the Great Cold day of the Wushen year until the start of Mao hour on the Spring Equinox day of this year, lasting 60 days and 87.5 ke. The main position is Shaojiao Wood, the guest Qi is Taiyin Earth, and the middle sees Earth movement. Qi and movement are identical. Wind cannot overcome Dampness. Earthly Qi shifts, Yin begins to congeal, Qi becomes solemn, water freezes, and cold rain transforms. Diseases include internal heat and bloating, swollen face and eyes, excessive sleepiness, rhinitis, epistaxis, sneezing, yawning, vomiting, yellow-red urine, and even strangury if severe. It is appropriate to treat the Guest Qi of Taiyin by tonifying with sweet herbs, draining with bitter herbs, and relaxing with sweet herbs. Yearly grains should be white, intermediate grains should be hemp. Although dampness pathogen exists, it cannot cause harm. This Qi governs with coolness; using coolness without offending is key.

The Second Qi period begins from the exact moment of Mao hour on the Spring Equinox day until the exact moment of Chou hour on the Grain Buds day, lasting over 60 days. The main position is Taizheng Fire, the guest Qi is Shaoyang Fire, and the middle sees Earth movement. Two Fires govern together, Yang Qi spreads, the people feel comfortable, and things grow and flourish. Epidemic Qi arrives greatly, and the people may die suddenly. It is appropriate to treat the Guest Qi of Shaoyang by tonifying with salty herbs, draining with sweet herbs, and softening with salty herbs. Yearly grains should be white, intermediate grains should be beans. Although epidemic pathogen exists, it cannot cause harm.

The Third Qi period begins from the start of Yin hour on the Grain Buds day until the start of Zi hour on the Great Heat day, lasting over 60 days. The main position is Taizheng Fire, the guest Qi is Yangming Metal, and the middle sees Earth movement. Fire, Earth, and Metal generate each other. Heavenly administration spreads, coolness proceeds, dryness and heat mix, and when dryness reaches its extreme, moisture appears. The people suffer from chills and fever. It is appropriate to treat the Guest Qi of Yangming by tonifying with sour herbs, draining with pungent herbs, and draining with bitter herbs. Yearly grains should be white, intermediate grains should be millet. Although dryness pathogen exists, it cannot cause harm.

The Fourth Qi period begins from the exact moment of Zi hour on the Great Heat day until the exact moment of Xu hour on the Autumn Equinox day, lasting over 60 days. The main position is Shaogong Earth, the guest Qi is Taiyang Water, and the middle sees Earth movement. Earth movement takes its proper place, and Taiyang occupies it. Cold rain descends. Diseases include sudden collapse, trembling, delirium, shortness of breath, dry throat with desire to drink, as well as heart pain, carbuncles, sores, ulcers, malaria, chills, bone atrophy, and bloody stool. It is appropriate to treat the Guest Qi of Taiyang by tonifying with bitter herbs, draining with salty herbs, firming with bitter herbs, and moistening with pungent herbs. Yearly grains should be red, intermediate grains should be broomcorn millet. Although cold pathogen exists, it cannot cause harm.

The Fifth Qi period begins from the start of Hai hour on the Autumn Equinox day until the start of You hour on the Light Snow day, lasting over 60 days. The main position is Taisang Metal, the guest Qi is Jueyin Wood, and the middle sees Earth movement. Guest Qi overcomes movement. The spring command acts in reverse, grasses grow and flourish, and the people's Qi is harmonious. It is appropriate to regulate the Guest Qi of Jueyin by tonifying with pungent herbs, draining with sour herbs, and relaxing with sweet herbs. Yearly grains should be red, intermediate grains should be rice. Although wind pathogen exists, it cannot cause harm.

The Final Qi period begins from the exact moment of You hour on the Light Snow day until the exact moment of Wei hour on the Great Cold day, lasting over 60 days. The main position is Shaoyu Water, the guest Qi is Shaoyin Fire, and the middle sees Earth movement. Fire and Earth are compatible, Yang Qi spreads, the climate becomes warm contrary to season, hibernating insects appear, and flowing water does not freeze. The people are healthy and peaceful. Their disease is warmth. It is appropriate to treat the Guest Qi of Shaoyin by tonifying with salty herbs, draining with sweet herbs, and astringing with sour herbs. Yearly grains should be red, intermediate grains should be beans. Although heat pathogen exists, it cannot cause harm. This is the normal pattern of the Six Qi.

At the intersection of yearly Qi, if Heavenly Qi prevails, there is a revenge of Shaoyang; if Earthly Qi prevails, there is a revenge of Taiyang. Their treatments follow the respective methods of victory and revenge.