Treatise on Armament Technology

Whenever seeking profit, set out toward the Sun Wonder Original: Riqi. This refers to the Heavenly Stem Yi, the first of the Three Wonders. when it aligns with the Life Gate; this is auspicious and brings benefit. Whenever seeking harmony and reconciliation, set out toward the Star Wonder Original: Xingqi. This refers to the Heavenly Stem Ding, the third of the Three Wonders. when it aligns with the Rest Gate; this is auspicious. Whenever seeking victory in affairs, set out toward the Moon Wonder Original: Yueqi. This refers to the Heavenly Stem Bing, the second of the Three Wonders. when it aligns with the Open Gate; this is auspicious.

Urgency and Deliberation

In urgent situations, follow the spirits; in leisurely situations, choose the Gates. In the context of this system, "following the spirits" refers to moving toward the positions of the Three Wonders or specific protective deities when there is no time to calculate a perfect alignment. If an emergency arises and you can obtain a Wonder but cannot obtain the correct Gate, it is still acceptable. If there is time, obtaining both the Wonder and the Gate together is most auspicious. If in a rush and unable to find a favorable Gate, setting out toward the direction of the Heavenly Yi Nobleman Heavenly Yi NoblemanOriginal: Tianyi Guiren. One of the most auspicious "symbolic stars" in Chinese astrology, representing a powerful benefactor who resolves difficulties. or the Six Wu Original: Liu Wu. These refer to the six positions of the Heavenly Stem Wu within the sexagenary cycle, often used as safe points of egress. is also auspicious.

Poem of Good and Bad Fortune for the Eight Gates

The Open Gate finds its strength in the signs of the Pig, Rabbit, and Goat Original: Hai, Mao, Wei. These three branches form the "Wood Triad," indicating times or directions where this gate's energy is most potent.; however, in the South or during the signs of the Tiger and Horse, Original: Li, Ren, Yin, Wu. it primarily brings false alarms. The Rest Gate is known as the Heavenly Physician; the directions of the Monkey, Rat, and Dragon Original: Shen, Zi, Chen. These form the "Water Triad." are auspicious for it. Setting out from the Kun Gate The gate or direction associated with the Southwest and the Earth element. toward the West Original: Geng, You. is unfavorable. The Life Gate in the Tiger and Horse...