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Diagram of the Year of Ji Chou (Ji Chou Sui Tu)

Taiyin Wet Earth governs the Si Tian (Heavenly Ruling) Qi, Taiyang Cold Water governs the Zai Quan (Earthly Subordinate) Qi, and the Central Movement is Shaogong Earth Movement. The year's Earth movement is insufficient (Bu Ji), its qi phenomenon being the same as Shang Gong (Zheng Gong). Shaogong Earth Movement is superimposed on Taiyin, which is called "Tian Fu" (Heavenly Harmony). Earth movement superimposed on the Chou year is called "Sui Hui" (Year Convergence). Seeing Tian Fu above and Sui Hui below, the three combine to govern; this is a year of "Tai Yi Tian Fu" (Supreme Heavenly Harmony), where the qi arrives in a state of peace. It is named "Bei Hua Zhi Ji" (The Era of Complete Transformation). Its qi coordinates with the heavenly blessing, its virtue flows through the four directions, the five transformations are cultivated together. Its qi is peaceful, its nature is compliant, its function covers high and low, its transformation is abundant and full. Its governance is quiet, its climate is humid and steaming, its command is wet, its category is Earth, it corresponds to Late Summer, its grain is Ji (Millet), its fruit is Jujube, its flesh is meat, its insects... (text missing), its domestic animal is Ox, its color is Yellow, its taste is Sweet, its material form is Skin, its musical note is Gong, its number is Five, and in humans it corresponds to... (text missing). Its zang organ is the Spleen, it governs the Mouth, it nourishes the Flesh, its disease is Pi (Stagnation/Obstruction). This is the transformation of the annual movement.

The transformation of annual qi: Wet transformation is governed by Si Tian, Ming (Bright) transformation is on the left, Zhuo (Scorching) transformation is on the right, thus Earth qi ascends and its governance is solemn. Xian (Salty) transformation is governed by Zai Quan, Dong (Moving) transformation is on the left, Qing (Clear/Cold) transformation is on the right, thus Heaven qi descends and its command is silent. Yin exclusively holds power, Yang retreats and yields. Great winds arise frequently, the plains become dim, white dust rises from all sides, clouds rush to the South Pole, cold rains arrive often, and things mature at the end of summer. Wet and Cold combine their virtues, yellow and black dust darken the air, circulating in the intersection of qi. Above, they correspond to Zhenxing (Venus) and Chenxing (Saturn). Their grains are Xuan (Black/Dark), and the inter-grains named Taishang and Taizheng cause things to mature at the end of summer. Thus, Yin condenses above, Cold accumulates below. When Cold Water overcomes Fire, hail occurs. The sunlight fails to function properly, and killing qi begins to move. In years of excess, one should be in high places; in years of insufficiency, in low places. In years of excess, harvest late; in years of insufficiency, harvest early. This is the benefit of Earth and the transformation of Qi. The people's qi also follows it. Their diseases include abdominal fullness due to Cold-Damp, body feeling stifled/distended, edema, Pi obstruction and rebellion, Cold jue with stiffness and cramping. Therefore, it is said that the victory and revenge of Wind and Clear transformations are the same, representing the degree of evil qi transformation. Rain transformation number is 5, Cold transformation number is 1, representing the degree of correct transformation. Feathered insects remain still, scaled insects breed, which is what is suitable for the year's produce. Feathered insects are depleted, heat toxins do not generate, because Earth qi controls them.

In this year, Earth is above, Water is below, Earth overcomes Water, Heaven qi is full. One should take the source of transformation. Meeting Tai Yi Tian Fu in the year, the qi arrives in peace. If one does not take the source of transformation, one should only break the depression of Water, supplement the annual qi, assist Yang Fire, to resist severe cold, preventing evil from overcoming righteousness. Eat Xuan (black/dark) grains to preserve true qi; eat inter-qi grains to preserve essence. For the year, it is suitable to use Bitter to dry and Warm to transform, as the movement is the same as Dampness, so Dry transformation is appropriate. Thus it is said: Upper transformation uses Bitter-Hot, Middle uses Sweet-Harmonizing, Lower uses Sweet-Hot. This is the suitability of medicine and food. Before the middle of the year, governance is Wet; after the middle of the year, command is Cold.

First Qi Period: From the start of Si hour on Da Han day of Wu Zi year to the start of Mao hour on Chun Fen day of this year, totaling 60 days and 87.5 ke. The Main Position is Shaojiao Wood, the Guest Qi is Jueyin (Text says Jueyin Earth, but context implies Wind/Wood as "Wood occupies its position"), Central sees Earth Movement. Wood occupies its position. Earth qi migrates, Cold departs, Spring Qi becomes proper, Wind comes. Life spreads, all things flourish. People's qi is smooth and comfortable. Wind and Dampness contend, Rain follows. People suffer from blood overflow, tendon meridian stiffness, joint disadvantage, heavy body, and tendon flaccidity. It is suitable to regulate the Jueyin Guest Qi: Supplement with Pungent, Drain with Sour, Soothe with Sweet. Year grain should be Xuan (missing character, likely Black), Inter-grain should be Rice, then Wind will not become evil.

Second Qi Period: From Mao Zheng (mid-Mao hour) on Chun Fen day to Chou Zheng (mid-Chou hour) on Xiao Man day, totaling over 60 days. The Main Position is Tai Zheng Fire, the Guest Qi is Shaoyin Ministerial Fire, Central sees Earth Movement. Great Fire is proper, things receive transformation, people are harmonious. Diseases involve widespread warm epidemics, affecting both near and far equally. Wet steaming contends, Rain descends timely. It is suitable to regulate the Shaoyin Guest Qi: Supplement with Salty, Drain with Sweet, Astringe with Sour. Year grain should be Xuan (missing character), Inter-grain should be Beans, then Heat will not become evil.

Third Qi Period: From Yin Chu (start-Yin hour) on Xiao Man day to Zi Chu (start-Zi hour) on Da Shu day, totaling over 60 days. The Main Position is Tai Zheng Fire, the Guest Qi is Taiyin Damp Earth, Central sees Earth Movement. Qi and Movement match and proceed as Ping Qi (Balanced Qi). Heavenly governance spreads, Damp Qi descends, Earth Qi ascends, Rain descends timely, Cold follows. Contracting Cold-Damp leads to people suffering from heavy body, edema, chest and abdominal fullness. It is suitable to regulate the Taiyin Guest Qi: Supplement with Sweet, Drain with Bitter, Soothe with Sweet. Year grain should be Xuan (missing character), Inter-grain should be Hemp, then Dampness will not become evil. In this Qi, do not violate the Si Qi (Ruling Qi).

Fourth Qi Period: From Zi Zheng (mid-Zi hour) on Da Shu day to Xu Zheng (mid-Xu hour) on Qiu Fen day, totaling over 60 days. The Main Position is Shaogong Earth, the Guest Qi is Shaoyang Ministerial Fire, Central sees Earth Movement. Annual Movement obtains its position, Ministerial Fire resides there. Wei Huo (Fearful Fire) arrives, Humid Steaming transforms. Earth Qi ascends, Heaven Qi is blocked. Cold wind blows morning and evening, Steaming Heat contends. Grass and trees condense smoke, Damp transformation does not flow, thus White Dew and Yin spread to complete the Autumn command. People suffer from hot pores/cuticle, sudden blood overflow, malaria, heart and abdominal fullness/heat, distension, and severely, edema. It is suitable to regulate the Shaoyang Guest Qi: Supplement with Salty, Drain with Sweet, Soften/Drain with Salty (character missing, likely 'Ruan' or 'Xie'). Year grain should be Xuan, Inter-grain should be Beans, then Fire will not become evil.

Fifth Qi Period: From Hai Chu (start-Hai hour) on Qiu Fen day to You Chu (start-You hour) on Xiao Xue day, totaling over 60 days. The Main Position is Taishang Metal, the Guest Qi is Yangming Dry Metal, Central sees Earth Movement. Earth generates Metal, Metal obtains position. Severe commands have acted, Cold Dew descends, Frost falls early. Grass and trees turn yellow and fall. Cold Qi reaches the body. Gentlemen dress carefully. People suffer from skin and cuticle issues. It is suitable to regulate the Yangming Guest Qi: Supplement with Sour, Drain with Pungent, Drain with Bitter. Year grain should be Xuan, Inter-grain should be Glutinous Millet, then Dryness will not become evil.

Sixth Qi Period (Final Qi): From You Zheng (mid-You hour) on Xiao Xue day to Wei Zheng (mid-Wei hour) on Da Han day, totaling over 60 days. The Main Position is Shaoyu Water, the Guest Qi is Taiyang Cold Water, Central sees Earth Movement. Water occupies its position. Dampness combines with virtue. Cold rises greatly, Dampness transforms greatly. Frost accumulates, Yin condenses. Water forms hard ice. Sunlight fails to function. Contracting Cold leads to patients suffering from joint rigidity/stiffness and lower back pain. Cold-Damp persists in the Qi intersection causing disease. It is suitable to regulate the Taiyang Guest Qi: Supplement with Bitter, Drain with Salty, Firm with Bitter, Moisten with Pungent. Year grain should be Xuan, Inter-grain should be Ji (Millet), then Cold will not become evil. This is the transformation of the Six Qi.

Transformation of Qi Intersection: If there is Water Depression in the year, one should follow the Winning Qi to settle the subdued Qi, regardless of the number of times, aiming for balance. This is the Way.