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Chapter 28 of 30
奇门遁甲秘笈大全
Master Yuli said: In military formations, the urgent use of talisman arts arises when the timing and gate positions are unfavorable, thus the Six Ding talismans are employed to avert calamity. However, they must be combined with incantations—spraying water held in the palm, drawing thunder seals, and ringing armored bells—for them to take effect. This method is extremely profound and mysterious, transmitted by the Ninth Heaven Mysterious Lady as the Six Jia and Six Ding divine talismans for military use.
Six Jia Divine Talismans each have their divine lord's name, appearance, temperament, and number of troops commanded:
Jia Zi Talisman 🔥 The Jia Zi divine lord is titled "Soaring Heaven Great Emperor," also known as General Yu Gui (rain-ghost). His divine form has a rat head and human body, standing one zhang nine chi tall, residing in the Yangguang Tianlei Palace, commanding 99,900 divine generals. He aids the loyal and filial, and in wrath slays the unkind and unjust, dwelling beneath the blue qi of the Ninth Heaven. The talisman measures one chi nine cun long and three cun one fen wide, best written on blue-black paper with ground cinnabar.
Jia Xu Talisman ⛰ The Jia Xu divine lord is titled "Yan Lang," also known as General Siyu (prison warden). His divine form has a dog head and human body, bearing a female appearance, fond of wine, residing in the Xihuang Tianhui Palace, commanding 55,550 divine soldiers. He delights in assisting righteous generals and beheading bandit troops, standing one zhang six chi tall, dwelling beneath the blue-yellow qi of the Ninth Heaven. The talisman measures one chi six cun long and two cun nine fen wide, best written on large yellow paper with ground cinnabar in red.
Jia Shen Talisman 🌬 The Jia Shen divine lord is titled "Liufu Shen," also known as General Jiebao (swift messenger). His divine form has a monkey head and human body, standing two chi five cun tall, fond of sweet foods and given to lust, residing in the Tianyue Palace, commanding 77,770 divine soldiers. He delights in aiding favorable attacks, dwelling beneath the blue-white qi of the Ninth Heaven. The talisman measures one chi five cun long and two cun seven fen wide, best written on white paper with ground red cinnabar.
Jia Wu Talisman 🔥 The Jia Wu divine lord is titled "General Pingshui" (calming waters). His divine form has a horse head and human body, standing one zhang nine chi tall, with the most fiery and unyielding temperament—he should not be summoned hastily. He favors rich and substantial offerings, and horse meat is forbidden as an offering. He commands 99,990 divine soldiers, delights in aiding vengeance, dwelling beneath the blue-red qi. The talisman measures one chi nine cun long and three cun two fen wide, best written on blue-red paper with ground black cinnabar.
Jia Chen Talisman 🌊 The Jia Chen divine lord is titled "General Pingman" (pacifier of barbarians). His divine form has a dragon head and human body, standing one zhang nine chi tall, with a pure and lofty temperament—he may be followed but not opposed. He favors the southeast direction, assists true persons, and sweeps away demonic miasma. He commands 55,550 divine soldiers, dwelling beneath the blue-yellow qi. The talisman measures one chi nine cun long and three cun nine fen wide, best written on blue-yellow paper with ground red vermilion.
Jia Yin Talisman 🌱 The Jia Yin divine lord is titled "General Liunie," named Guan Jialang. His divine form has a tiger head and human body, standing over one zhang tall, with the most impatient temperament—he must not be slighted. He supports the strong and suppresses the weak, aligns with the righteous and punishes the wicked, dwelling in the Tianyuan position, often roaming the Six Auspicious Palaces. He commands 77,770 divine generals, dwelling beneath the blue-black qi. The talisman measures one chi eight cun long and two cun seven fen wide, best written on blue paper with ground red vermilion.
To draw the Six Jia divine talismans above, use the Sword Mudra—press the Tian Gang position with the left thumb, hold the sword in cross-legged sitting posture, silently recite the Six Jia divine incantation seven times, inhale the eastern breath and blow it into the divine brush, completing the drawing in a single continuous stroke. Take a bottle of Heavenly Pool water, burn the talisman into the bottle, and press it upon the inauspicious gate to transform misfortune into good fortune.
Six Jia Divine Incantation: "I summon the six lords, Primordial Yang Jia Zi divine, come swiftly, go swiftly—may the lords bear witness to my body, (Kui Kang Mao Shao Wei Ji Bing), I invoke the Supreme Elder Lord's urgent decree as law!"
Six Ding Divine Talismans each have their divine lord's name, appearance, temperament, and number of troops commanded:
Ding Mao Talisman 🌱 The Ding Mao divine lord is titled "General Liu." His divine form has a rabbit head and human body, with the gentlest temperament, standing one zhang six chi tall, wielding authority over the Nine Heavens' thunder-fire, commanding 66,660 divine soldiers. He expels evil and beheads ghosts, assisting true persons, dwelling beneath the blue-red qi. The talisman measures one chi six cun long and three cun three fen wide, best written on red-blue paper with red vermilion.
Ding Chou Talisman ⛰ The Ding Chou divine lord is titled "General Yi," with an ox head and human body, fond of fragrant offerings, standing one zhang eight chi tall, residing in the Tianhan Palace, wielding authority over water management, fond of naval warfare, commanding 88,880 divine soldiers. He beheads and slays bandit troops, dwelling beneath the red-yellow qi. The talisman measures one chi eight cun long and five cun three fen wide, best written on yellow paper with ground vermilion.
Ding Hai Talisman 🌊 The Ding Hai divine lord is titled "General Tu." His divine form has a pig head and human body, fond of rice and wine, and should be invited at leisure—never summoned hastily. Standing one zhang four chi tall, he guards the Tianhuang Palace, delights in assisting the compliant and punishing the rebellious, commanding 44,440 divine soldiers, dwelling beneath the red-yellow qi. The talisman measures one chi four cun long and two cun nine fen wide, best written on red-black paper with ground red vermilion.
Ding You Talisman ⚔ The Ding You divine lord is titled "General Fei" (flying general). His divine form has a chicken head and human body, with the most ferocious temperament—he must not be offended. He delights in wine and meat, favors land warfare and abhors naval warfare. Standing one zhang six chi tall, he resides in the Shaowei Palace, commanding 66,660 divine soldiers, capable of raiding camps, breaching fortifications, beheading generals, seizing banners, and pursuing routed enemies. He dwells beneath the red-white qi. The talisman measures one chi six cun long and three cun one fen wide, best written on red paper with ground vermilion.
Ding Wei Talisman 🌾 The Ding Wei divine lord is titled "General" (surname not recorded). His divine form has a sheep head and human body, fond of fruits and vegetables, favoring spicy flavors, and disliking overcast rain. Standing one zhang eight chi tall, he guards the Zhennanji Palace, commanding 88,880 divine soldiers, charging enemy lines and breaking formations with irresistible sharpness. He dwells beneath the red qi. The talisman measures one chi eight cun long and three cun one fen wide, best written on red-yellow paper with ground vermilion.
Ding Si Talisman 🔥 The Ding Si divine lord is titled "General Chen," with a snake head and human body, possessing the most venomous nature—he must not be used lightly. He delights in consuming the six domestic animals, with no aversion to land or water. Standing one zhang four chi nine cun tall, he guards the Tianping Palace, commanding 44,440 divine soldiers, retaking cities and storming formations with infinite transformations. He dwells beneath the red-red qi. The talisman measures one chi four cun nine fen long and two cun nine fen wide, best written on red paper with ground black cinnabar.
To draw the Six Ding talismans above, use the Dipper Mudra—press the Heaven-Earth step with the left thumb while sitting, silently recite the Six Ding divine incantation seven times, inhale the southern breath and blow it into the divine brush, completing the drawing in a single continuous stroke. The method of operation is as before.
Six Ding Divine Incantation: "Six Ding divine soldiers, essence of the Eight Trigrams, dispatch the divine generals, settle within my body. Hear the incantation and arrive swiftly; may all matters be infused with spirit. Nothing goes unreported, no order goes unexecuted. I invoke the Ninth Heaven Mysterious Lady's urgent decree as law!"
The Six Jia and Six Ding divine talisman system constitutes a complete spatiotemporal energy regulation system within Qimen Dunjia. Its core philosophy encompasses:
From a contemporary perspective, the Six Jia and Six Ding divine talisman system can be understood at the following levels:
First, a prototype system for timing and spatial selection science. The statement "when timing and gates are unfavorable, hence the Six Ding talismans to avert calamity" essentially means: when the timing of action and spatial orientation are inauspicious, a specific ritual is needed for "spatiotemporal calibration." In today's language, this is a decision-environment optimization tool. The talisman's colors and dimensions correspond to the reinforcement or dissolution of specific Five Element attributes, similar to color psychology and environmental psychology in modern design.
Second, psychological anchoring and action empowerment. Drawing talismans requires "completing in a single stroke," "silently reciting incantations seven times," and "inhaling eastern breath into the divine brush." These ritualistic actions possess powerful concentration-focusing effects. From a cognitive psychology perspective, such rituals help the practitioner enter a highly focused "flow state," eliminating distracting thoughts and channeling all mental energy toward the impending action—much like modern athletes' pre-competition rituals or special forces' pre-mission checklists.
Third, a symbolic system of information encoding. Each divine general's animal form (rat, dog, monkey, horse, dragon, tiger, rabbit, ox, pig, chicken, sheep, snake) corresponds to different personality archetypes and action tendencies. The rat head signifies shrewdness and meticulousness, the dog head loyalty and guardianship, the monkey head flexibility and adaptability, the horse head speed and charging power, the dragon head authority and command, the tiger head bravery and decisiveness; the rabbit head suppleness and coordination, the ox head endurance and persistence, the pig head generosity and steady defense, the chicken head vigilance and enterprise, the sheep head gentleness and boldness, the snake head depth and adaptability. This symbolic system is essentially a psychological model for decision-makers to switch between personality modes.
Fourth, a verifiable operational framework. Divine troop numbers such as 99,900, 55,550, etc., appear to be mythological figures but actually embody Five Element numerology—nine is the Metal number, five the Earth number, seven the Fire number, eight the Wood number, six the Water number, four the Metal generative number. The numerical differences correspond to the varying strengths of Five Element forces in different stem-branch combinations, which today can be converted into a resource allocation priority ranking model.
Translating this classical system into modern application references:
| Divine General | Modern Application Scenario | Decision Points |
|---|---|---|
| Jia Zi (Rat Head) | Launching new projects, building networks | Grounded in integrity and trust; avoid opportunism |
| Jia Xu (Dog Head) | Risk management, compliance auditing | Hold firm to bottom lines; dare to correct errors |
| Jia Shen (Monkey Head) | Business negotiation, crisis public relations | Adapt flexibly; seize the moment |
| Jia Wu (Horse Head) | Sprinting toward goals, competitive breakthroughs | Strike quickly and decisively; leave no lingering issues |
| Jia Chen (Dragon Head) | Strategic planning, team leadership | Win people through virtue; never coerce |
| Jia Yin (Tiger Head) | Institutional enforcement, rectifying chaos | Establish authority decisively; uphold right, eliminate wrong |
| Ding Mao (Rabbit Head) | Personnel coordination, dispute mediation | Overcome force with gentleness; dissolve conflicts |
| Ding Chou (Ox Head) | Project management, resource allocation | Steady and consistent; make good use of resources |
| Ding Hai (Pig Head) | Logistics support, financial planning | Measured and unhurried; maintain ample reserves |
| Ding You (Chicken Head) | Market offense, brand breakthrough | Precision strikes; seize first-mover advantage |
| Ding Wei (Sheep Head) | Team motivation, morale building | Boldly charge forward; press the advantage |
| Ding Si (Snake Head) | Strategic planning, intelligence analysis | Deep foresight; infinite adaptability |
Action Methodology: A modern "hypothesis—action—review" framework—
The deeper philosophical implications of the Six Jia and Six Ding system merit careful consideration:
The relationship between humanity and spacetime: Ancient people believed that spacetime is not an empty container but a living field brimming with "divine generals." Each stem-branch combination carries specific consciousness tendencies and energy properties. When human actions coordinate with them, results multiply; when in conflict, efforts yield half the results. This resonates intriguingly with the "observer effect" in modern quantum physics and the theory of "affordances" in ecological psychology.
The dialectic of symbol and reality: The talisman as a symbol derives its power not from the paper and cinnabar themselves, but from the concentrated attention and psychological orientation they embody. When the practitioner devotes complete focus to drawing the talisman, they are essentially "encrypting" their consciousness into symbolic instructions, then "decrypting" them into action-will through acts like burning the talisman into water or pressing it upon gates to avert calamity. This transformation mechanism between symbol and consciousness bears remarkable similarity to the theory of "embodied cognition" in contemporary cognitive linguistics.
Pluralistic decision-making wisdom: The twelve divine generals' differing temperaments—some "most fiery, should not be hastily summoned," some "should be invited at leisure, never summoned quickly," some "may be followed but not opposed"—actually reveal a profound decision-making principle: different types of actions require different rhythms and attitudes. Matters of intensity should be swift rather than leisurely; matters of gentleness should be measured rather than hurried; matters of strategy should be concealed rather than revealed. This refined differentiation of action rhythms remains forward-looking even within modern management decision theory.