Treatise on Armament Technology, Volume 182

Secret Compendium of the Hidden Jia, Part 3, Page 4

The Great Xin Influence, the Six-Ren Influence, and the Six-Gui Influence Suitable for escape These terms refer to specific configurations of the Heavenly Stems—Xin, Ren, and Gui—which in this system represent "Heavenly Prisons" or "Hidden Nets." When aligned correctly, they provide a "screen" under which a commander can retreat or hide troops..

One should always place the Official Clerk Original: Gongcao. One of the twelve celestial officers used in Liu Ren and Qimen divination; it is associated with the Tiger (Yin) and acts as a divine messenger or assistant. over the Year, Month, Day, and Hour. For example, if the Month Establishment The directional "handle" of the Big Dipper for that month. is in the sign of the Tiger, and the Official Clerk is placed over the signs of the Dragon or the Dog, then the directions of the Ox and the Goat North-Northeast and South-Southwest respectively. must not be occupied.

Talisman of the Nine Stars and Eight Gates

Luminous

The Nine Ding Stem Cycles

[Seal] The Peng Star

Original: Tianpeng. The "Celestial Pillar" or "Flaring Star," associated with water and daring actions.

[Seal] The Rest Gate

Original: Xiumen. One of the three auspicious gates, used for recuperation and gathering supplies.

[Seal] The Jia Stem

The "Hidden Jia" or the leader of the stems, which the system seeks to protect.

Element: Water

A complex talismanic diagram (Fulu) follows here, associated with the Nine Stars and Eight Gates of Qi Men Dun Jia. Talismans like these were often drawn on banners, worn as amulets by generals, or "written" in the air with a sword to sanctify a military camp.

The Ren Star and the Life Gate

Original: Tianren (Celestial Assistant Star) and Shengmen (Life Gate). This combination is highly auspicious for growth and starting new campaigns.

Direction: Gen; Stem: Yi

Gen represents the Northeast (the Mountain trigram), and Yi is the second Heavenly Stem, associated with the "Three Wonders" or lucky stars.