One of the three great classical systems. Using a nine-palace board cast by the two-hour period, it arranges four layers — Heaven (nine stars), Earth (three Nobles and six Yi), Human (eight doors) and Spirit (eight gods) — to judge situations, directions and advance-or-retreat.
Original (Chinese): 古代三式之一,以九宫为盘、以时辰起局,布天(九星)地(三奇六仪)人(八门)神(八神)四盘,用于判断局势、方位与进退。
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