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步天经诀 此论乃耶律学士之书
子丑二宫
十二宫中何所忌，如临元宿细推求。 宝瓶最怕飞来木，紫气临之必不忧。 五宫又喜金临照，木气分明是我仇。 大喜火罗为福德，若还水孛转为仇。
释云：子宫怕木，却不怕气，多有子上安命，有气化 囚者，在命亦发积。丑宫喜金怕木气，丑乃金局之地，与 子宫不同，又喜火罗，忌水孛。
喜才气，以窃木之气，木难为害，全星为用， ·水星
为仇，大罗为恩。
寅亥二宫
寅亥 宫皆属木，惟有水孛能为福。
逢金端的是焦枯，遇火亦能为恶毒。 · 寅上火罗箕不怕，罗喉能煮双鱼腹。
更嫌土计两强梁，设若侵坦多不足。
释云：二宫属木，喜水孛，忌火罗。亥上乃冬天之木， 寅上乃春令之木。冬木怕火焚之，春旺之木，遇火难焚， 所怕土计。火罗缠箕水度，则不畏也。
水宇乃恩星，金为气星更惧火罗泄气。土仇吾家贱，
需得不怕。
卯戌二宫
卯戌…宫皆属火，卯宫与戌不相同。 卯宫不以罗为忌，戌上逢罗定是凶。 最此两宫喜木气，但于水孛莫相逢。 大命若还逢木气，必是当年运限通。
释云： 宫属火，喜木气喜土，怕水孛金。戌怕罗， 卯不忌罗，盖火败之地，不能为虑。
木气乃恩故喜罗星忌也，所憎者水孛。
辰酉二宫
辰酉二宫从太白，却于取用有差别。 西垣最忌水孛逢，水孛必能为我泄。 辰宫又喜水孛逢，若遇火罗必消烁。 土计能为命母星，木气闲神何所说。
释云：二宫皆属金，喜上计，但取用不同。金旺到西， 怕水孛泄其气，辰宫水局，喜水孛，以润相生，却最忌火 罗，喜土计。此两宫功用皆然，若夫木气虽是财，亦能为 命母之蠹，号为关神忌曜。
水学能泄我之气，土计能为恩故喜之。
申巳二宫
申巳二宫皆属水，申宫独得水之清。 西方多得金之气，何怕当头土计侵。 最是巳宫忧土计，昼生犹怕火罗临。 二宫之水皆防孛，若遇刑囚祸转深。
释云； 宫皆属水，申宫，乃金临宫之地，怕上计挫 也，已乃四月之水，最怕土计。二宫犹怕者孛也，孛为水 余，能泄水气。若夫已宫之水，忌者火罗，申宫之木，忌 者木气。火罗炎炎，能燥其水；木气关神，能泄其水，故 忌之。
虽言嫌字，却是土计为祸深也。
单论午官
狮子之宫号太阳，明知金水必为祥。 至尊之位皆无忌，只怕当年木作殃。 气乃余星何足畏，无形安得蔽其光。 秋冬行令俱零落，春夏之时乃受伤。
释云：太阳之位，不怕火罗计孛，最忌木。木乃八煞 之主，能蔽日光，秋冬则枝枯叶落，春夏则叶茂枝繁，却 能遮蔽日光。紫气木之余，在天无象，焉能为害，多有癸 丑生人，气在申，遇此限亦有发者，不发亦无大祸。
木能蔽太阳之光，故春夏大虑。
单论未宫
未上分明是巨蟹，独以太阴为主宰。 喜逢木气火罗金，土计却能为蚀晦。 缠在心张危毕地，夜里生人犹可爱。 上星若健木星弱，生平反覆多成败。
释云：太阴怕上计，木气强，则不总，木气弱，土计 强，未免成败，喜缠于四月之地。
太阴得水之，清气所憎者，土计二星。
The Canons of Treading the Heavens is a classic astrological text authored by Academician Yelü, exploring the auspicious and inauspicious influences of planets within the twelve celestial palaces. Below is a modern vernacular translation of each palace:
Zi and Chou Palaces 🌊🐂
Among the twelve palaces, caution and avoidance are necessary, requiring detailed analysis based on the fundamental stars (元宿). Aquarius (Zi Palace) particularly fears the arrival of Jupiter, but the influence of Ziqi (Jupiter's remnant energy) brings no harm. The fifth palace delights in Venus's radiance, while Jupiter and Qi are its adversaries. Huoluo (Mars and Rahu) are stars of fortune, bringing joy, whereas Shuibei (Mercury and Ketu) turn into sources of harm.
Explanation: The Zi Palace fears Jupiter but not Ziqi. Many individuals with their life palace (命宫) in Zi, where Ziqi transforms imprisonment (化解凶象), can still prosper and accumulate wealth. The Chou Palace favors Venus but fears Jupiter and Ziqi, as Chou belongs to the metal element, differing from Zi. It welcomes Huoluo but avoids Shuibei. It benefits from the energy of Venus and Ziqi, which steal Jupiter's influence, making it difficult for Jupiter to cause harm. The overall stellar configuration (全星) regards Venus as beneficial, Mercury as adversarial, and Rahu (大罗) as favorable.
Yin and Hai Palaces 🌳🐯
Both Yin and Hai Palaces belong to the wood element, and only Shuibei can bring fortune. Encountering Venus leads to withering (焦枯), while meeting Mars brings malice. The Yin Palace does not fear Huoluo entangled in the Ji water degree (特定度位), as Rahu can "boil the belly of the twin fish" (a metaphor for harm). However, it particularly dislikes the forceful intrusion of Tuji (Saturn and Ketu), as such invasions often lead to insufficiency.
Explanation: Both palaces belong to wood, favoring Shuibei and avoiding Huoluo. The Hai Palace represents winter wood, while the Yin Palace symbolizes spring wood. Winter wood fears being burned by fire, whereas spring wood, being vigorous, is less susceptible to burning but fears Tuji. Huoluo entangled in the Ji water degree is not feared. Shuibei is a benefic star, while Venus, as a Qi star, fears the energy drainage from Huoluo. Saturn is an adversarial star but need not always be feared (适当不惧).
Mao and Xu Palaces 🔥🐰
Both Mao and Xu Palaces belong to the fire element, but they differ in nature. The Mao Palace does not regard Rahu as adversarial, while the Xu Palace encountering Rahu is inevitably ominous. Both palaces greatly welcome the presence of Muqi (Jupiter and Ziqi) but must avoid Shuibei. If the life ruler (大命) encounters Muqi, the annual运势 (fortune) will surely be smooth.
Explanation: The palaces belong to fire, favoring Muqi and Saturn but fearing Shuibei and Venus. The Xu Palace fears Rahu, while the Mao Palace does not, as Xu is the repository of fire (火库) and cannot pose a threat. Muqi is a benefic star, hence favored, while Rahu is adversarial. The most despised is Shuibei.
Chen and You Palaces ⚔️🐉
Both Chen and You Palaces follow Venus (太白), but their applications differ. The You Palace (西垣) particularly fears encountering Shuibei, as it drains its energy. The Chen Palace, however, welcomes Shuibei, but encountering Huoluo will lead to consumption (消烁). Tuji can act as the mother star (生助之星), while Muqi, as an idle god (闲神), is of little significance.
Explanation: Both palaces belong to metal, favoring Tuji but with different applications. Metal reaches its peak in You, fearing the energy drainage from Shuibei. The Chen Palace belongs to the water element, welcoming Shuibei for mutual nourishment but greatly fearing Huoluo. It favors Tuji. The functions of both palaces are similar: while Muqi may represent wealth, it can also harm the mother star of life, termed as the忌曜 (taboo star). Shuibei can drain energy, while Tuji acts as a benefic, hence favored.
Shen and Si Palaces 🌊🐒
Both Shen and Si Palaces belong to the water element, with Shen uniquely possessing clear water (水之清). The western region (Shen) benefits greatly from metal's energy, so why fear the intrusion of Tuji? The Si Palace, however, worries about Tuji, and those born during the day particularly fear Huoluo. Both water palaces must guard against Bei (Ketu), as encountering刑囚 (punishment and imprisonment) deepens misfortune.
Explanation: Both palaces belong to water. The Shen Palace is where metal resides, fearing the suppression from Tuji (克制). The Si Palace represents April water, most fearing Tuji. Both palaces particularly fear Bei, as Bei is the remnant of water and can drain its energy. The water of the Si Palace fears Huoluo, while the wood of the Shen Palace fears Muqi. The intense heat of Huoluo can dry up water, and Muqi, as a关神 (obstructing god), can drain water, hence they are avoided. Although the term "dislike" is used, Tuji causes the deepest harm.
Sole Discussion of the Wu Palace ☀️🐎
The Lion Palace (Wu Palace) is known as the Sun, clearly indicating that Venus and Mercury bring auspiciousness. The supreme position (至尊之位) has no taboos, only fearing Jupiter's mischief. Ziqi, as a remnant star, is not fearsome, as its intangible nature cannot obscure the sun's light. During autumn and winter, its influence declines, while in spring and summer, it suffers harm.
Explanation: The Sun's position does not fear Huoluo, Ji, or Bei but most fears Jupiter. Jupiter is the ruler of the八煞 (eight adversities) and can obscure sunlight. In autumn and winter, branches wither and leaves fall, but in spring and summer, lush foliage can block sunlight. Ziqi, as Jupiter's remnant, has no tangible form in the sky and cannot cause harm. Many individuals born in the Guichou year with Ziqi in Shen have encountered this limit and prospered, and even if they did not, no great disaster occurred. Jupiter can obscure the Sun's light, hence the great caution during spring and summer.
Sole Discussion of the Wei Palace 🌙🐑
The Wei Palace is clearly the Cancer, solely governed by the Moon. It welcomes Jupiter, Ziqi, Mars, Rahu, and Venus but fears Tuji, which causes eclipse and obscurity (蚀害晦暗). When entangled in specific stellar degrees (心张危毕地), those born at night are particularly favored. If the upper star (上星) is strong and Jupiter weak, life will be full of fluctuations and mixed success.
Explanation: The Moon fears Tuji. If Muqi is strong, it does not cause overall harm, but if Muqi is weak and Tuji strong, success and failure are inevitable. It favors entanglement in the four lunar positions (吉位). The Moon possesses the clear energy of water and despises the two stars, Tuji.
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