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《子》★月支子水占魁名，溪涧汪洋不尽清；天道阳回行土旺，人间水暖寄金生。若逢午破应无定，纵遇卯刑还有情；柱内申辰来合局，即成江海发涛声。
《丑》★隆冬建丑怯冰霜，谁识天时转二阳；暖土诚能生万物，寒金难道只深藏。刑冲戌未非无用，类聚鸡蛇信有方；若在日时多水木，直须行入巽离乡。
《寅》★艮宫之木建于春，气聚三阳火在寅；志合蛇猴三贵客，类同卯未一家人。超凡入圣惟逢午，破禄伤提独虑申；四柱火多嫌火地，从来燥木不南奔。
《卯》★卯木繁华稟气深，仲春难道不嫌金；庚辛叠见愁申酉，亥子重来忌癸壬。祸见六冲应落叶，喜逢三合便成林；若归时日秋金重，更向西行患不禁。
《辰》★辰当三月水泥温，长养堪培万木根；虽是甲衰乙餘气，纵然入墓癸还魂。直须一钥能开库，若遇三冲即破门；水木重逢西北运，只愁原土不能存。
《巳》★巳当初夏火增光，造化流行正六阳；失令庚金生赖母，得时戊土禄随娘。三形传送翻无害，一撞登明便有伤；行到东南生发地，烧天烈火岂寻常。
《午》★午月炎炎火正升，六阳气续一阴生；庚金失位身无用，己土归垣禄有成。申子齐来能战剋，戌寅同见越光明；东南正是身强地，西北休囚已丧形。
《未》★未月阴深火渐衰，藏官藏印不藏财；近无亥卯形难变，远带刑冲库亦开。无火怕行金水去，多寒偏爱丙丁来；用神喜忌当分晓，莫把圭璋作石猜。
《申》★申金刚健月支逢，水土长生在此宫；巳午炉中成剑戟，子辰局里得光锋。木多无火终能胜，土重埋金却有凶；欲识斯神何所似，温柔珠玉不相同。
《酉》★八月从魁已得名，羡他金白水流清；火多东去愁寅卯，木旺南行怕丙丁。柱见水泥应有用，运临西北岂无情；假能三合能坚锐，不比顽金未炼成。
《戌》★九月河魁性最刚，漫云于此物收藏；洪炉巨火能成就，钝铁顽金赖主张。海窟冲龙生雨露，山头合虎动文章；天罗虽是迷魂阵，火命逢之独有伤。
《亥》★登明之位水源深，雨雪生寒值六阴；必待胜光方用土，不逢传送浪多金。五湖归聚原成象，三合羈留正有心；欲识乾坤和煖处，即从艮震巽离寻。
Yuan Hai Zi Ping uses poetic verses to reveal the Five Elements' characteristics and astrological patterns of the twelve Earthly Branches, combining natural phenomena to metaphorically depict the auspicious and inauspicious changes in fate combinations. Below is a modern vernacular translation and analysis:
Original Text:
The month branch Zi Water claims the foremost name,
Like endless streams and oceans, crystal-clear its frame.
When Yang returns in heaven, Earth's power prevails,
On earth, warm water springs from Metal's trails.
If broken by Wu (午), its course is unconfined,
Yet touched by Mao (卯), affection stays enshrined.
With Shen (申) and Chen (辰) uniting in the chart,
It roars like seas, with waves that never part.
Interpretation:
Zi Water resembles 🌊 rushing streams—clear and dynamic (symbolizing wisdom and adaptability). In late winter, nascent Yang energy arises (Earth controls Water), requiring Metal to nourish and sustain its vitality. Clashes with Wu Fire (午) bring instability, while encounters with Mao Wood (卯) foster nurturing harmony. If Shen and Chen combine to form a Water union, it becomes an unstoppable force, like surging tides.
🧠 In-Depth Insight
Original Text:
In deep winter, Chou fears frost and snow...
Yet warm Earth nurtures all that grow...
If Water and Wood dominate day and hour,
Seek fortune in Xun and Li's power.
Interpretation:
Chou Earth ⛰️ is a warm cellar in winter, harboring life (damp Earth fosters growth). Hidden Metal within requires Fire to awaken, and clashes with Xu (戌) or Wei (未) activate its potential. Excess Water and Wood in the chart call for development in the southeast (Xun/Li, Wood-Fire regions) to harmonize cold-damp imbalances.
🧠 In-Depth Insight
Original Text:
Yang gathers thrice, Fire hides in Yin...
Shen's (申) strike breaks rank, a lone fear within...
Too much Fire in the chart spells plight,
Beware the scorching southern light...
Interpretation:
Yin Wood 🌱 bursts with spring vitality, concealing inner Fire (Wood-Fire brilliance). Unions with Snake (巳) or Monkey (申) may form noble patterns, but Shen Metal's clash risks root damage. Excessive Fire burns Wood, making southern Fire luck unfavorable.
🧠 In-Depth Insight
Condensed Key Points for Remaining Branches (same logic as above):
Earthly Branches model spacetime energy:
| Term | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Triple Unions | Shen-Zi-Chen (Water): cohesion; Hai-Mao-Wei (Wood): growth |
| Six Clashes | Zi-Wu: Water-Fire tension; Mao-You: Metal-Wood checks |
| Climate Gods | Cold charts (Hai/Zi/Chou) need Fire; dry charts (Si/Wu/Wei) need Water |
| Further Reading: Di Tian Sui: Heavenly Stems & Earthly Branches on dynamic stillness; The Treasure of Poor Scholars on ten climate-adjustment cases. |