T>un S^u, 1-17
pp. 6-7 the sections of the Almanac
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Spring Festival Cow |
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years & astrological written characters |
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Charts for Finding Personal Fortune |
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years according to Chinese & European kalendars |
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the 24 Joints |
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the 100 ways for writing 2 Auspicious Characters |
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Biscuit Poe:m by Liu Po Wen |
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Poe:m of the 4 Seasons by the Yellow Emperor |
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times of sunrise & of sunset |
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Charms of C^an T>ien-s^ih, Catcher of Ghosts |
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fortunes of the 28 Lunar Mansions |
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12 |
fortune-telling by physical sensations |
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the 26 Malignant Gates |
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auspicious & inauspicious days for various activities |
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deity in charge according to one’s age |
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Fen-s^ui |
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charms to protect the foetus; spirits guarding stages of gestation |
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Book of Auspicious and Inauspicious Dreams, by old Mr. C^ou |
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19 |
weather- & farming-forecasts |
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auspicious & inauspicious stars for the year |
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Cup-Divination Chart for T>u Ti the earth-god |
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22 |
coin-praediction |
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Chart of Spiritual Value & of Bone-Weight, by master Yuan T>ien Kan |
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24 |
lucky direction for the day |
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T>ien Kan – day-calculation on the hand, for fortune-telling |
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tale about Confucius’ talk with praecotious boy child |
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etiquette for writing epistles |
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pronunciation-guide |
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Secret Book of Spirit-Calculation, by C^u-ko |
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the 4 different styles of writing |
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telegraph-numeration of Chinese written characters |
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the 100 Family-Names |
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auspicious times for miscellaneous activities |
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how to evaluate people by their activities |
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how to operate a small business |
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Guide to Managing Home, by C^u Tzu |
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traditional medical praescriptions |
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astrological charts |
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39 |
eclipses |
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physiognomy & palmistry |
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41 |
Song of Interpreting Personalities |
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Method of Calculating Days, by respected master T>un |
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Pai C^un C^in – Yin & Yan Calendar-Comparison Table |
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charms |
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the 60-Day Cycle of Heavenly Stems & Earthly Branches |
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46 |
Kalendar of Chinese Holidays |
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next year |
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pp. 9-12 – 0. praeface
p. 9 the title of this book
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"the T>ung Shu – The Book of Myriad Things. (It is often referred to as the T>ung Sing. This is a pun in which the word for ‘book’ – Shu – is replaced by the word for ‘good luck’ – Sing. ...)" |
p. 10 deletion of an entire chapter; date of composition of the T>un S^u
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As lately as "1984 there was a two-page section on the proper times for planting and harvesting certain crops. In the 1985 edition this has been removed." [Section 19] |
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"the predictions in Section 7 ... are remarkably accurate up to about the mid-1910s, but ... then become very vague, indicating the approximate date of the main composition of the predictions." |
p. 10 annually revised sections of the T>un S^u
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"those sections which are altered each year -- ... for instance Sections 3, 5, 16, 24 and most of 46 – are worked out each year by professional astrologers". |
p. 12 sections fully translated herein versus sections merely partially translated
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"some sections contain full or substantial part translations, for example |
Sections 7, 18 and 26. |
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Other sections contain only those parts in translation which are necessary in order to comprehend the function and use of that section, for example |
Sections 3, 27 and 34." |
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pp. 13-40 – 00. introduction
p. 13 the nigh-incompraehensibility of this book, without appended explanations
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" ‘It is not used or understood by ordinary people ...; but it is indispensable to the diviner.’ For most Chinese it is a closed book, opened for them by specialists when the need arises". |
pp. 18-21 antique editions of kalendar-almanac
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edition |
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18 |
According to Fen Su (c. 835 Chr.E.), "In all the provinces of Szechwan and Huai-nan, printed calendars are on sale in the markets." |
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According to Marco Polo, "in the city of Kambalu {H^an-balig = Peking} ... They write down their prediction for each year upon certain small squares, which are called Tacuin, and these they sell, for a groat apeice, to all persons who are desirous of peeping into the future." |
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"Kuo Shou-ching (c. 1290), gathered all the almanacs he could find and produced the first ever attempt at an overall system. This he published under the title A System of Divination -- Sou-shi-shuh." |
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During the Min dynasty, "The collection of almanacs published by Kuo Shou-ching was further expanded and published by Imperial edict with the title Ta-t>ung – Official Almanac." |
p. 29 annual installation of printed copy of almanac in home
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The "Almanac is ... from its hook by the main door ... hung up by the red cord loop at the top of the book." |
p. 30 Metonic Cycle
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Like unto the antient Athenians, the Chinese employ a 19-year cycle : "during each nineteen-year cycle, seven years needed an extra month." |
pp. 35-36 characteristics of each of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac
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animal |
characteristics |
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35 |
rat |
quick-witted |
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ox |
long-suffering |
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36 |
tigre |
keepeth promises |
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rabbit |
clever & talented |
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dragon |
energetic |
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snake |
never letting slip an opportunity |
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horse |
harworking |
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ram |
quiet, patient, gentle |
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monkey |
full of plans |
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chicken |
keepeth time well, is punctural |
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hound |
praeferreth to follow a leader |
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swine |
home-loving |
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p. 30 (in the "Introduction") – sect. 5. the 24 Joints & Breaths of the solar year
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"As for the solar year ... it is subdivided into twenty-four two-week periods known collectively as the Twenty-Four Joints and Breaths. They star on the days when the sun is in the 1st or the 15th degree of each of the animal signs ... . Those on the 1st are called ‘principle terms’; those on the 15th ‘divisional terms’. |
{cf. also the Roman Kalendar (of Etruscan provenience) having 24 divisions of the year, with Kalends on the 1st day of each month, and Idus (in inscriptions often "Eidus", later "Ides" – from, according to Macrobius : Saturnalia 1:15, Etruscan /iduo/ ‘I divide’) on the middle day of each month.} |
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This set of twenty-four starts ... on 4 February, with Li Ch>un – the Beginning of Spring". |
{The antient Romans also started their Kalendar with the spring season, reckoned as the beginning of March.} |
{This Chinese system of 24 divisions of the year is said to have originated with the Hsia [‘Summer’] dynasty http://www.absolutelyfengshui.com/dateselection/hsia-calendar.php -- if so, the Hsia dynasty may be of Indus-Valley origin; cf. the 24 naks.atra-s enumerated in the Brahman.a-s of the Veda}
pp. 197, 199 instances of celebration of some the 24 Joints & Breaths of the solar year are :-
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name |
celebration |
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197 |
mid 2nd month |
C^in Min (‘Clear Bright’) |
to clean the tombs |
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199 |
mid 11th month |
feast for family |
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end 12th, start 1st |
Li C^>un |
start farmer’s year |
pp. 70-75 – sect. 7. "Biscuit Poe:m", a dialogue between the founder of the Min dynasty and the consultant Liu C^i
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poe:m |
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71 |
"although your castle is strong and sturdy a swallow can easily fly over it." |
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72 |
"The north side will be strongly and bravely defended". |
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"8000 women ghosts trouble the Palace". |
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"The T square hangs on the tree". |
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"Eighteen sons will attack." |
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"People would rather study than fight." |
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"Will there be trouble on Coal Hill ...? ... There is a lucky star which blesses the country for half of six hundred six hundred years." |
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"There will be twenty-three people to protect the eight directions. ... Will the twenty-three he honest ...? ... If the twenty-three are |
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dishonest, then your Ming dynasty is finally over." |
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"There will be 2—8 major wars." |
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"The rain water grass head." |
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"fire and water will fight each other. ... Will the son-in-law attack? ... No. Because water and fire will compromise, there will be peace in the country." |
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"Will Mongolia cease to be? ... Not yet, although people will have a hard time. But the luck of the country is going well." |
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"The fire dragon will cross the river and make it too hard to bear." |
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"The moon’s light will be dimmed during the next period ... . ... But the country will be built up again. ... |
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But beware. For a woman carrying a child will be in charge." |
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"99 catties ... . ... The capital will move." |
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"There is a big hole between the mountains and it holds 108,000. If anyone gets there, they will be alright. If not, the hard luck. ... The people will enjoy peace. ... |
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Everything will be well and music will play. There will be an Emperor for five hundred years and a holy man will come to sort out all the problems. All will be peaceful. Everyone will have enough money. ... Everyone will be free to enjoy themselves. The luck of the country will go well. All things will be plentiful. At this time there will be a lot of learning. It will be like a monkey splashing, a chicken on a perch or a dog barking ... . The country will have excellent poets ... . ... |
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So the subjects should be loved as though brothers. Train for posterity and for whatever comes." |
pp. 76, 78 – sect. 8. The Yellow Emperor’s Poe:m of the 4 Seasons
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"Born on the Emperor’s __," |
life-style |
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76 |
head |
"will get rich, ... gets senior post" |
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hand |
"Money enough for a business." |
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78 |
shoulder |
"Throughout life is wealthy. ... farms." |
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belly |
"holding parties and dancing. ... variable fortune" |
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girth |
"has gold. ... very modern, ... in the progressive world." |
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knee |
"no reward ... , no time to rest, ... terrible bad luck." |
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foot |
"It is not suitable for him to live in his ancestor’s house." |
variations of times for parts of Emperors body according to the 4 seasons : http://www.absolutelyfengshui.com/astrology/emperor-poem.php
pp. 80-83, 86 – sect. 10. the 10 charms by C^an Tao-Lin at Kian-si
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p. 86 places & uses for the 10 charms |
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function |
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bed |
to protect bedding |
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on kitchen wall |
to protect kitchen implements |
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on wall of animal-stall |
to evade sickness |
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on main entrance door |
to hinder entry by birds |
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on one’s person |
to hinder birds from soiling one’s clothing |
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around the house |
to hinder objects from becoming lost |
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inside car or boat |
to help it evade accident |
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on main door |
to hinder entry by wild animals |
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where clothing is drying |
to hinder birds from soiling the clothing |
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on one’s person |
to protect one’s self from other persons |
pp. 94-95 – sect. 11. legendary soldier-heroes & their fortunes for the 28 lunar mansions, as indicated by their respective animals
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soldier-hero (Cantonese phonetics) |
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Crocodile |
Tan Kin |
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Dragon |
N Hon |
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Badger |
Kar Fok |
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Fox |
Kwain Hop |
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Hound |
Kan Sun |
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Wolf |
Sun Ran |
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7 |
Hare |
Fon Yi |
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Porcupine |
C^u Yau |
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Rat |
C^ai C^uen |
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10 |
Leopard |
Kin Tan |
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Griffon |
Yik Yin |
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12 |
Bat |
Kin Hun |
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13 |
Pheasant |
Kwin Sun |
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Gibbon |
C^on Fu |
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15 |
Chicken |
Ma Mou |
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Crow |
Lan Lun |
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Horse |
Wu Sin |
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Earthworm |
Won Leun |
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19 |
Deer |
C^an C^uen |
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Monkey |
Fu C^uen |
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21 |
Snake |
Do Mo |
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Elk |
Yin Kau |
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Sheep |
Won Ban |
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24 |
Tapir |
Yam Kwan |
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25 |
Swallow |
Li C^un |
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26 |
Ox |
Man San |
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27 |
Tigre |
Kai Ton |
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28 |
Swine |
Lan C^un |
pp. 98-99, 101 – sect. 12. fortune-telling by 12 physical sensations, for the 12 double-hours (translation for the 1st 3 of the 12 sensations, namely :
"Tic in the Eye", Ringing in the Ears", "Burning Sensation in Your Ear".)
"The titles of the other nine sensations covered are as follows :
burning cheeks;
someone ‘walking over your grave’;
being startled;
sneezing once;
suddenly remembering you have left an article of clothing somewhere;
a pot or kettle boiling over or burning;
smouldering wood falling from the fire;
being startled by a dog;
being startled by a flock of birds."
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double-hour |
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Tic in the Eye |
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left eye |
right eye |
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98 |
Tzu |
"a nobleman will come to see you." |
"you will be invited to a big party (feast)." |
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C^>ou |
"something will happen to worry you." |
"someone is thinking of you." |
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Yin |
"a friend will come from afar." |
"a happy event awaits you." |
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Mao |
"a special guest will come." |
"everything will go well." |
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C^>en |
"a close friend will come from afar." |
"expect a slight injury." |
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Szu |
"you will go to a feast." |
"you will have a quarrel or disaster." |
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Wu |
"you will eat and drink heartily." |
"beware or there will be a disaster." |
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Wei |
"you are safe and plans will go well." |
"you will have a minor happy event." |
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S^en |
"you will lose money." |
"you will be thinking of your loved one very much." |
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Yu |
"a guest is coming." |
a guest is coming "from far away." |
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Hsu |
"a guest is coming." |
"you will go to a big gathering." |
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Hai |
"a friend is coming." |
"beware trouble in court." |
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Ringing in the Ears |
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left ear |
right ear |
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Tzu |
"your girlfriend or loved one is thinking of you." |
"you will lose money." |
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C^>ou |
"you will have a quarrel." |
"you will have a more serious dispute." |
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Yin |
"you will lose some money." |
"you will be rushed off your feet." |
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Mao |
"you will have a feast." |
"a friend will come to visit." |
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C^>en |
"you will go on a journey." |
"a fiend is on his way." |
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Szu |
"a terrible and tragic event will befall you." |
"all is well (luck is coming)." |
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101 |
Wu |
"you will receive a letter from far away." |
"a relation will come to visit." |
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Wei |
"you will have a drink or feast." |
"a friend from far away is coming." |
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S^en |
"you will go on a journey." |
"you can expect a happy event." |
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Yu |
"you will lose money." |
"you are in for good luck." |
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Hsu |
"you will have a feast." |
"a friend is on his way." |
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Hai |
"good luck." |
"feasting will come your way." |
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Burning Sensation in Your Ear |
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Tzu |
"A monk or nun will come to meet you to discuss things." |
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C^>ou |
"You are in for a happy event of your own and very good fortune." |
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Yin |
"You will have a festive gathering will good fortune to follow." |
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Mao |
"Someone is coming from afar to meet you about some lucky thing." |
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C^>en |
"You are about to have a financial windfall." |
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Szu |
"You are about to lose money and whatever you do will be unsuccessful." |
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Wu |
"You will have a feast and a happy occasion." |
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Wei |
"A friend of yours will seek your help." |
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S^en |
"You will go to a happy banquet." |
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Yu |
"Someone is coming to discuss marriage with you." |
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Hsu |
"You face an argument (quarrel)." |
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Hai |
"You face prosecution in court." |
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{with bodily "tic" as omen, cf. Maori bodily twitching (io) as omen.}
pp. 102, 104, 106 – sect. 13. the 26 Malignant Gates (dangers which face young children) – reckoned by their birth-dates
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__ Gate |
admonition : "Young children __." |
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104 |
9 |
100-Dates |
"should avoid playing around gates." |
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10 |
White-Tigre |
"should not be allowed to use or come near knives, scissors or similar sharp implements." |
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11 |
Fire |
are to be kept "away from fire, boiling liquids and other hot things." |
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106 |
12 |
Sky-Hound |
are not to be allowed to "get near or hear a dog." |
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13 |
Bath |
are not to be bathed "when they are around a month old." |
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14 |
4-Poles |
"should not be placed on any construction involving poles." |
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15 |
Thunder-God |
"should be kept from hearing thunder, drums or other loud noises. |
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16 |
Short-Life |
"will cry from fear every night while a baby." |
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17 |
Broken-Bridge |
"should avoid crossing bridges, and particularly should not lean over to look at their reflection in the river." |
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18 |
1000-Dates |
are not to be allowed to "climb on anything, not even on someone’s shoulder." |
p. 107 – sect. 14. auspicious & inauspicious dates for various activities
"Other topics covered in this section include days for
visiting the tailor,
bed making,
visiting the sick and
trading."
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what will befall someone washing the hair on any given day of the month : |
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result |
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1 |
short life |
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2 |
god fortune |
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3 |
great wealth |
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4 |
hair-colour disease |
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5 |
hair falleth out |
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6 |
harm thy face |
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7 |
get into trouble with the police |
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8 |
long life |
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9 |
good marriage |
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10 |
promotion |
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11 |
bright, clear eyen |
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12 |
more bad luck |
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13 |
have a son |
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14 |
earn money |
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15 |
good fortune |
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16 |
great bad luck |
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17 |
black face |
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18 |
be robbed |
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19 |
nothing good |
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20 |
poor |
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21 |
sick |
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22 |
good luck and fortune |
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23 |
great fortune |
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24 |
quarrel |
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25 |
damage thine eyen |
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26 |
great fortune |
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27 |
good time |
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28 |
fighting and arguing |
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29 |
good news |
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30 |
haunted |
p. 50 – sect. 16. fen-s^ui table of auspicious & inauspicious directions
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10 categories |
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"Direction for __" |
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1 |
"incompatible signs" |
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2 |
happiness |
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3 |
whence assistance will come |
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4 |
money |
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5 |
good-luck star to bless door |
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6 |
long life |
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7 |
business |
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8 |
danger |
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9 |
"evil influence of the Five Ghosts" |
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10 |
wherethrough "death will enter your gates" |
p. 88 – sect. 17. "gives the deities who guard the child on each day for the first twelve months of {after?} its birth."
Martin Palmer : T’ung Shu : the Ancient Chinese Almanac. Shambhala, Boston, 1986.