《正一法文十箓召仪》

This content consists of names used in Daoist Keyi (liturgy) for summoning deities. The first half lists various register offices (lu, the registers of divine offices conferred in Daoism) together with their corresponding immortal officials, spirit officials, and generals; the latter half lists the divine lords to be summoned according to the earthly branches and heavenly stems corresponding to the year of birth.

It begins by listing in sequence the first Yuanming Chilu summons, the second Qingjia Lu immortal official summons, the third Qingjia Lu spirit official summons, the fourth Chijia Lu immortal official summons, the fifth Chijia Lu spirit official summons, the sixth Wujia Lu immortal official summons, the seventh Wujia Lu spirit official summons, the eighth Wenjia Lu immortal official summons, the ninth Wenjia Lu spirit official summons, the tenth Shengzhen Shenlu summons, the eleventh Huangtu Zhonggang Lu summons, the twelfth Jianguan Lu summons, and the thirteenth and fourteenth, both of which are the Male and Female Upper Immortals of the Ninety Divisions Generals Lu summons.

It then lists the deity names according to the twelve earthly branches corresponding to the hour or year of birth: those born in Zi summon Xuanyuan Shi’ao; those born in Chou summon Taishi Yuan’ao; those born in Yin summon Taixuan Shi’ao; those born in Mao summon Taiqing Xuan’ao; those born in Chen summon Taixuan Shangyi’ao; those born in Si summon Taiyuan Zhen’ao; those born in Wu summon Taiyang Shangyuan’ao; those born in Wei summon Yuanyang Shixi Jun; those born in Shen summon Xuanyin Yin’ao; those born in You summon Xuanyi Shang’ao; those born in Xu summon Taixuan Yisi’er’ao Shangyuan’ao; those born in Hai summon Yuanyi Sheng’ao. In the original text the entries from those born in Wei to those born in Xu are repeated once.

The foregoing is the content of the Yuanming Chilu summons. Yuanming refers to the fate allotted to an individual at birth, while lu is the register that records divine offices, ritual positions, and related titles. In the Keyi (liturgy) the corresponding deities are summoned according to the person’s time of birth.

Subsequently the original text lists the divine lords to be summoned according to the ganzhi (stem-branch) year of birth. Those born in the Jiazi, Yichou, Bingyin, Dingmao, or Wuchen years summon Qingwei Tian Taiqing Taiyang Jun, as do those born in the Jisi, Gengwu, Xinwei, Renshen, or Guiyou years.

Those born in the Jiayin, Yimao, Bingchen, Dingsi, or Wuwu years summon Qingwei Tian Taiqing Tongyang Jun, while those born in the Jiwei, Gengshen, Xinyou, Renxu, or Guihai years summon Qingwei Tian Taixuan Weiyang Jun.

Those born in the Jiachen, Yisi, Bingwu, Dingwei, or Wushen years summon Yuyu Tian Taixuan Weiyang Jun.

Qingwei Tian and Yuyu Tian are names of heavenly realms in Daoism. Here “summon” is liturgical language referring to the invocation of deities during the ritual according to the corresponding register names and birth-date titles.

People whose birth-year stem-branch combinations belong to Jiyou, Gengxu, Xinhai, Renzi, or Guichou invoke Lord Taixuan Tongyang of Yuyu Heaven (Yuyu Tian). Those born in years belonging to Jiawu, Yiwei, Bingshen, Dingyou, or Wuxu invoke Lord Taiyuan Taiyin of Yuyu Heaven. Those whose birth years belong to Jihai, Gengzi, Xinchou, Renyin, or Guimao invoke Lord Taiyuan Taiyin of Yuyu Heaven. Those born in years belonging to Jiashen, Yiyou, Bingxu, Dinghai, or Wuzi invoke Lord Taiyuan Tongyin of Taichi Heaven (Taichi Tian). Those born in years belonging to Jihai, Gengzi, Xinchou, Renyin, or Guimao invoke Lord Taiyuan Taiyin of Yuyu Heaven. Those born in years belonging to Jiashen, Yiyou, Bingxu, Dinghai, or Wuzi invoke Lord Taiyuan Tongyin of Taichi Heaven. Those born in years belonging to Jichou, Gengyin, Xinmao, Renchen, or Guisi invoke Lord Taishi Weiyin of Taichi Heaven. Those born in years belonging to Jiaxu, Yihai, Bingzi, Dingchou, or Wuyin invoke Lord Taishi Weiyin of Taichi Heaven. Those born in years belonging to Jimao, Gengchen, Xinsi, Renwu, or Guiwei invoke Lord Taishi Niyin of Taichi Heaven. The foregoing is the content for invoking the immortal officials of the Qingjia Register (Qingjia Lu), the immortal officials employed in Daoist Fulu (talismans and registers) rituals.

People whose birth-year earthly branch is Yin, Mao, or Chen recite the invocation of “Shang Santian Wuji Dadao Taishang” together with the Eastern Xuanwu, Suixing, Qingdi Goumang, the immortal Haidong, Hegui, and Jiuyi Chonghua Jun. Women instead recite the invocation of Xuanguang Jun. People whose birth-year earthly branch is Si, Wu, or Wei recite the invocation of “Shang Santian Wuji Dadao Taishang” together with Nanji Yinghuo, Taiyin, the immortal Haidong, Yandi, and Taihao Jun. Women instead recite the invocation of Xuanguang Jun. People whose birth-year earthly branch is Shen, You, or Xu recite the invocation of “Shang Santian Wuji Dadao Taishang” together with the Western Taibai, Ziliu Jincheng Jun, Baidi Shaohao, the immortal Yutong, and Xuanhua Jun. Women instead recite the invocation of Xuanguang Jun. People whose birth-year earthly branch is Hai, Zi, or Chou recite the invocation of “Shang Santian Wuji Dadao Taishang” together with Beiji Chenxing, Beidou, Taiyin, Anjia, Zhuanxu, the immortal Yutong, and Yuqiang Jun. Women instead recite the invocation of Xuanguang Jun. The phrase “不知光君召” is retained exactly as it stands in the original. The original text then repeats the invocation for those born in Hai, Zi, or Chou years: reciting the call to “Shang Santian Wuji Dadao Taishang” together with Beiji Chenxing, Beidou, Taiyin, Anjia, Zhuanxu, the immortal Yutong, and Yuqiang Jun; women recite the invocation of Xuanguang Jun.

Those who do not know their year of birth can say they were summoned by the “Shang Santian Wuji Dadao Taishang Zhongxuan Santian Dulu Siming Wenchang Jun”; women can say they were summoned by the “Xuanguang Jun”.

The above are the summoning titles for the Lingguan of the Qingjia Lu. According to the hour of birth they are addressed as follows: those born in the Zi hour are summoned by the Beida Chen Chongming Jun, those born in the Chou hour by the Beida Chen Zhonghuang Huaming Jun, those born in the Yin hour by the Dongfang Chonghua Xianyang Jun, those born in the Mao hour by the Dongfang Chonghua Yaoyang Jun, those born in the Chen hour by the Dongfang Chonghua Zhonghuang Minghua Jun, those born in the Si hour by the Nanfang Da Yinghuo Yangming Jun, those born in the Wu hour by the Nanfang Da Yinghuo Taiyang Yaoguang Jun, those born in the Wei hour by the Nanfang Da Yinghuo Zhonghuang Linghua Jun, those born in the Shen hour by the Xifang Taibai Ziliu Jincheng Yaoyin Jun, those born in the You hour by the Xifang Taibai Ziliu Jincheng Zhongyin Jun, those born in the Xu hour by the Xifang Taibai Ziliu Jincheng Zhonghuang Hua Jun, and those born in the Hai hour by the Beida Chen Taiyin Yaohui Jun.

Next are the summoning titles for the Xianguan of the Chijia Lu. Among them, those born in the You, Xu and Hai hours are respectively called as being summoned by the Xifang Taibai Ziliu Jincheng Zhongyin Jun, the Zhonghuang Hua Jun, and the Beida Chen Taiyin Yaohui Jun.

The remaining hours are designated as follows: those born in the Zi hour are summoned by the Zuo Taixuan Zhongdi Jun, those born in the Chou hour by the Zuo Yuan Qibao Yuli Jun, those born in the Yin hour by the Zuo Xuan Daoba Xianmu, those born in the Mao hour by the Zuo Xuan Tongming Zhongyi Jun, those born in the Chen hour by the Zhonghuang Sanqin Shiao Pang Zhenjun, those born in the Si hour by the Zuo Yuan Dongming Shangman Jun, those born in the Wu hour by the You Yuan Dadi Zhongman Jun, those born in the Wei hour by the Zhonghuang Sanqin Taishi Jun, those born in the Shen hour by the You Yidao Zhen Shangrong Jun, those born in the You hour by the You Taisu Zhongrong Jun, those born in the Xu hour by the Zhongqin Wuying Yuanjun, and those born in the Hai hour by the You Shi Dongzhen Shangdi Jun.

The above are the summoning titles for the Lingguan of the Chijia Lu.

Those born in the first month say they were summoned by the “Shangyi Jiangjun”; those born in the second month say they were summoned by the “Zhongyi Jiangjun”.

Those born in the third month are summoned by the Lower Yi General. Those born in the fourth month are summoned by the Upper Man General, those born in the fifth month by the Middle Man General, and those born in the sixth month by the Lower Man General. Those born in the seventh month are summoned by the Upper Rong General, those born in the eighth month by the Middle Rong General, and those born in the ninth month by the Lower Rong General. Those born in the sixth month are summoned by the Lower Man General, those born in the seventh month by the Upper Rong General, those born in the eighth month by the Middle Rong General, and those born in the ninth month by the Lower Rong General. Those born in the tenth month are summoned by the Upper Di General, those born in the eleventh month by the Middle Di General, and those born in the twelfth month by the Lower Di General. The above are the designations used for summoning the Lingguan spirit officials of the Wujia Register (one of the categories of Daoist Fulu (talismans and registers)).

Those born in the first month are summoned by the Taishi General, those born in the second month by the Shangshi General, those born in the third month by the Zhongshi General, and those born in the fourth month by the Xiashi General. Those born in the fifth month are summoned by the Taiyuan General, those born in the sixth month by the Shangyuan General, those born in the seventh month by the Zhongyuan General, and those born in the eighth month by the Xiayuan General. Those born in the ninth month are summoned by the Taixuan General, those born in the tenth month by the Shangxuan General, those born in the eleventh month by the Zhongxuan General, and those born in the twelfth month by the Xiaxuan General. The above are the summoning designations used for “Xiansheng” in the Wujia Register, invoked by the Taixuan General. Those born in the tenth month are summoned by the Shangxuan General, those born in the eleventh month by the Zhongxuan General, and those born in the twelfth month by the Xiaxuan General. The immortal officials of the Wujia Register employ these summoning names and pair them with the Chijia Zhao (Red Armor Summoning, a summoning ritual or method named after red armor). Those born in the first month are summoned by the Shangyi Wujing Jun, those born in the second month by the Zhongyi Wujing Jun, and those born in the third month by the Xiayi Wujing Jun. Those born in the fourth month are summoned by the Shangman Wujing Jun, and those born in the fifth month by the Zhongman Wujing Jun.

People born in the sixth month are summoned by the Lower Man Five Classics Lord (Xia Man Wujing Jun). Those born in the seventh month are summoned by the Upper Rong Five Classics Lord (Shang Rong Wujing Jun). Those born in the eighth month are summoned by the Middle Rong Five Classics Lord (Zhong Rong Wujing Jun). Those born in the ninth month are summoned by the Lower Rong Five Classics Lord (Xia Rong Wujing Jun). Those born in the tenth month are summoned by the Upper Di Five Classics Lord (Shang Di Wujing Jun). Those born in the eleventh month are summoned by the Middle Di Five Classics Lord (Zhong Di Wujing Jun). Those born in the twelfth month are summoned by the Lower Di.

Those born in the eighth month are summoned by the Middle Rong Five Classics Lord. Those born in the ninth month are summoned by the Lower Rong Five Classics Lord. Those born in the tenth month are summoned by the Upper Di Five Classics Lord. Those born in the eleventh month are summoned by the Middle Di Five Classics Lord. Those born in the twelfth month are summoned by the Lower Di Five Classics Lord (Xia Di Wujing Jun).

The above is the Wenjia Lingguan Zhao, the liturgical formula for summoning the Wenjia Spirit Officers (Lingguan).

People born in the first month are summoned by the Taishi Five Classics Lord (Taishi Wujing Jun). Those born in the second month are summoned by the Upper Shi Five Classics Lord (Shangshi Wujing Jun). Those born in the third month are summoned by the Middle Shi Five Classics Lord (Zhongshi Wujing Jun). Those born in the fourth month are summoned by the Lower Shi Five Classics Lord (Xiashi Wujing Jun). Those born in the fifth month are summoned by the Taiyuan Five Classics Lord (Taiyuan Wujing Jun). Those born in the sixth month are summoned by the Upper Yuan Five Classics Lord (Shangyuan Wujing Jun). Those born in the seventh month are summoned by the Middle Yuan Five Classics Lord (Zhongyuan Wujing Jun). Those born in the eighth month are summoned by the Lower Yuan Five Classics Lord (Xiayuan Wujing Jun). Those born in the ninth month are summoned by the Taixuan Five Classics Lord (Taixuan Wujing Jun). Those born in the tenth month are summoned by the Upper Xuan Five Classics Lord (Shangxuan Wujing Jun). Those born in the eleventh month are summoned by the Middle Xuan Five Classics Lord (Zhongxuan Wujing Jun). Those born in the twelfth month are summoned by the Lower Xuan Five Classics Lord (Xiaxuan Wujing Jun).

The above is the Wenjia Xianguan Zhao, the liturgical formula for summoning the Wenjia Immortal Officers (Xianguan), to be used together with the Chijia Zhao (Red Armor summoning).

People born in the first month are summoned by the Wuxia Nine Elders Eastern Upper Yi Lord (Wuxia Jiulao Dong Shang Yi Jun). Those born in the second month are summoned by the Wuxia Nine Elders Eastern Middle Yi Lord (Wuxia Jiulao Dong Zhong Yi Jun). For those born in the third month, no summoning counterpart is recorded.

The above is the Wenjia Xianguan Zhao, the liturgical formula for summoning the Wenjia Immortal Officers, to be used together with the Chijia Zhao.

People born in the first month are summoned by the Wuxia Nine Elders Eastern Upper Yi Lord. Those born in the second month are summoned by the Wuxia Nine Elders Eastern Middle Yi Lord. Those born in the third month are summoned by the Wuxia Nine Elders Eastern Lower Yi Lord (Wuxia Jiulao Dong Xia Yi Jun). Those born in the fourth month are summoned by the Wuxia Nine Elders Southern Upper Man Lord (Wuxia Jiulao Nan Shang Man Jun). Those born in the fifth month are summoned by the Wuxia Nine Elders Southern Middle Man Lord (Wuxia Jiulao Nan Zhong Man Jun).

The corresponding titles of the divine lords are here listed according to month of birth, for selection in Daoist summoning rites. “Wenjia Lingguan Zhao” and “Wenjia Xianguan Zhao” are the names of liturgical formulas for summoning different divine offices; “Chijia Zhao” refers to another summoning formula used in conjunction with them. Titles distinguished by “upper, middle, and lower” and by “shi, yuan, and xuan” are retained according to the scripture; the original text also contains repetitions and lacunae, which are likewise presented as they appear in the original.

People born in June summon the Lower Nine Elders Southern Lower Man Lord. Those born in July summon the Lower Nine Elders Western Upper Rong Lord. People born in August summon the Lower Nine Elders Western Middle Rong Lord. Those born in September summon the Lower Nine Elders Western Lower Rong Lord. People born in October summon the Lower Nine Elders Northern Upper Di Lord. Those born in November summon the Lower Nine Elders Northern Middle Di Lord. People born in December summon the Lower Nine Elders Northern Lower Di Lord. The foregoing is the invocation employed when receiving the Sacred True Divine Register; those born in the twelfth month make use of this invocation. One then summons the Great Peak Divine Child Calendar Qi Lord. The above is the invocation used when receiving the Yellow Chart Upper Immortal Capital Red Heaven Central Outline Disaster-Dispelling Inner Register. Both of these divine registers employ the same invocation, namely the Great Peak Divine Child Calendar Qi Lord. People born in the first ten days of September summon the Supreme Mystery Clear Subtle Central Radiance Lord. Those born in the middle ten days of September summon the Central Palace Left Mechanism Peaceful Action Lord. People born in the last ten days of September summon the Yang Father Xingcheng Awakening Lord. People born in the first ten days of October summon the Upper Mystery Jade Mechanism Daoao. Those born in the middle ten days of October summon the Central Palace Jade Accomplishment Lord. People born in the last ten days of October summon the Left Palace Penetrating Spirit Daoao. People born in the first ten days of November summon the Central Palace Mysterious Radiance Dam Night Jiu Yu Xi. Those born in the middle ten days of November summon the Left Palace Penetrating Spirit Prosperous Record Lord. People born in the last ten days of November summon the Right Palace Penetrating Spirit Writing Ao. People born in the first ten days of December summon the Penetrating Mystery Subtle Illumination Transforming Ao. Those born in the middle ten days of December summon the Penetrating Qi Central Spirit Jade Mechanism Lord. People born in the last ten days of December summon the Yang Ba I Ao. People born in the first ten days of May summon the Supreme Origin Central Palace Subtle Bright Calendar Ao. Those born in the middle ten days of May summon the Central Left Palace Capital Peace Auxiliary Ao. People born in the last ten days of May summon the Central Palace Penetrating Yang Ao. People born in the first ten days of June summon the Upper Origin Left Palace Calendar Ao.

Those born in the middle ten days of the sixth month should summon the Central Official Yinxiandao Ao (中官阴仙道熬) and the Taiyuan Central Official Weimingli Ao (太元中官微明历熬). Those born in the middle ten days of the fifth month should summon the Central-Left Official Dupingfu Ao (中左官都平辅熬). Those born in the last ten days of the fifth month should summon the Central Official Tongyang Ao (中官通阳熬). Those born in the first ten days of the sixth month should summon the Upper Prime Left Official Li Ao (上元左官历熬). Those born in the middle ten days of the sixth month should summon the Central Official Yinxiandao Ao (中官阴仙道熬). Those born in the last ten days of the sixth month should summon Zuoli Haotan (左历皞谭ň).

Those born in the first ten days of the seventh month should summon the Middle Prime Right Official Li Ao (中元右官历熬). Those born in the middle ten days of the seventh month should summon Dutian Zhizheng She Ao (都天执正摄熬). Those born in the last ten days of the seventh month should summon the Yang Official Zuogui Lord (阳官左归君). Those born in the first ten days of the eighth month should summon the Lower Prime Chongguang Yaojihua Ao (下元重光耀玑化熬). Those born in the middle ten days of the eighth month should summon Zhongji Zuozhi Ao (中玑左执熬). Those born in the last ten days of the eighth month should summon the Central Official Yang Ao (中官阳熬).

Those born in the first ten days of the first month should summon Taishi Zhongpi Wandao Shen Ao (太始中辟万导神熬). Those born in the middle ten days of the first month should summon the Central Official Central Shen (spirit) Yuming Lord (中官中神玉明君). Those born in the last ten days of the first month should summon the Central Official Central Shen Yucheng Lord (中官中神玉成君). Those born in the first ten days of the second month should summon Shangshi Shiming Central Official Lord (上始始明中官君). Those born in the middle ten days of the second month should summon the Left Official Changming Lord (左官昌明君). Those born in the last ten days of the second month should summon the Central Official Yuming Guiding Official Lord (中官玉明导官君).

Those born in the first ten days of the third month should summon Zhongshi Shiming Dao Ao (中始始明导熬). Those born in the middle ten days of the third month should summon the Right Official Tongming Lord (右官通明君). Those born in the last ten days of the third month should summon the Central Official Zuoji Lord (中官左机君). Those born in the first ten days of the fourth month should summon Xia Zhao (下召). Those born in the first ten days of the third month should summon Zhongshi Shiming Dao Ao; those born in the middle ten days of the third month should summon the Right Official Tongming Lord; those born in the last ten days of the third month should summon the Central Official Zuoji Lord. Those born in the first ten days of the fourth month should summon Xiashi Shiming Daoyi Lord (下始始明导驿君). Those born in the middle ten days of the fourth month should summon the Central Official Wuyi Lord (中官五驿君). Those born in the last ten days of the fourth month should summon the Central Official Yinli Lord (中官阴理君).

Those born in the first ten days of a month take the titles listed in the upper row; those born in the middle ten days take the titles listed in the middle row; those born in the last ten days take the titles listed in the lower row. Those who do not know the month of their own birth take the summoning name that opens the ninth month.

People born in a Yin year belong to Taixuan (太玄, the Great Mystery); those born in a Wu year belong to Taiyuan (太元, the Great Primordial); those born in a Xu year belong to Taishi (太始, the Great Beginning).

Here “zhao” (召) refers to summoning the corresponding spirit officials or deities in the course of ritual. The titles of the spirit officials, together with graphs such as “Ao” (熬), are retained as they stand in the original; the form “皞谭ň” is graphically anomalous and may reflect a copying error or a fault in text recognition.

Those born under the earthly branches Mao, Si, and Chen are respectively called Shangxuan, Xiaxuan, and Zhongxuan; those born under Wei, You, and Shen are respectively called Shangyuan, Xiayuan, and Zhongyuan; those born under Hai, Chou, and Zi are respectively called Shangshi, Xiashi, and Zhongshi.

If the Xuan, Yuan, and Shi are to receive concurrent official appointments (an additional post granted besides their original duties), the corresponding spirit lords should be summoned as witnesses. Taixuan corresponds to the Eastern Great Yi Central Official Lord; Shangxuan to the Eastern Upper Yi Left Official Lord; Zhongxuan to the Eastern Middle Yi Chongling Lord; Xiaxuan to the Eastern Lower Yi Right Official Lord. Taiyuan corresponds to the Western Great Rong Central Official Lord; Shangyuan to the Western Upper Rong Left Official Lord; Zhongyuan to the Western Middle Rong Transforming Qi (vital energy) Spirit Lord; Xiayuan to the Western Lower Rong Left Official Lord. Taishi corresponds to the Southern Great Man Central Official Lord; Shangshi to the Southern Upper Man Central Array Lord; Zhongshi to the Southern Middle Man Left Transforming Spirit Lord; Xiashi to the Southern Lower Man Right Transforming Spirit Lord.

The foregoing is the method of summoning used when concurrent offices are conferred. In addition, the summons must be issued by the Dading Shentong Liqi Jun (Great Peak Divine Child Sequential Qi Lord), together with one hundred fifty ritual tallies (chou) in order to complete the required number of invocations.

In this scriptural passage the designations “Xuan, Yuan, Shi” and “Nine Qi Nine Elders” (Jiuqi Jiulao) belong to the nomenclature of the Daoist system of divine offices. The chou are chips or tallies employed in ritual for counting or performing the rites. The original text contains some repetitive sentences, and the spirit lord corresponding to Xiashi is given in one earlier place as the Southern Upper Man Central Array Lord, but later as the Southern Lower Man Right Transforming Spirit Lord; the present rendering follows the later, more complete correspondences.

The items listed on the right are the invocation texts used when receiving the Yellow Chart and the Red Register.

Those born in the first month invoke the Upper Yi Lord of the East; those born in the second month invoke the Middle Yi Lord of the East; those born in the third month invoke the Lower Yi Lord of the East. Those born in the fourth, fifth, and sixth months respectively invoke the Upper, Middle, and Lower Man Lords of the South. Those born in the seventh, eighth, and ninth months respectively invoke the Upper, Middle, and Lower Rong Lords of the West. Those born in the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth months respectively invoke the Upper, Middle, and Lower Di Lords of the North.

This group on the right consists of the invocation texts used when men and women receive the Upper Spirit Ninety Division Generals.

Those born in the first month invoke the Right Azure Emperor Lord; those born in the second month invoke the Left Azure Emperor Lord; those born in the third month invoke the Central Yellow Great Origin Lord. Those born in the fourth and fifth months respectively invoke the Right Red Emperor Lord and the Left Red Emperor Lord; those born in the sixth month invoke the Central Yellow Upper Origin Lord. Those born in the seventh and eighth months respectively invoke the Right White Emperor Lord and the Left White Emperor Lord; those born in the ninth month invoke the Central Yellow Middle Origin Lord. Those born in the tenth and eleventh months respectively invoke the Right Qi Emperor Lord and the Left Qi Emperor Lord; those born in the twelfth month invoke the Central Yellow Lower Origin Lord.

This group on the right consists of the invocation texts used when men and women receive the Upper Immortal Ninety Division Generals Register (the Fulu documents employed in the Daoist conferral of registers).

Red Register Volume

What is recorded on the right is the content of performing the jianmeng ritual within the Great Altar of the Red Register.

First, confer the anterior slip of Tai Sui. For the year in which Tai Sui is located, write according to the direction occupied by Tai Sui in that year; inscribe the name, native place, and official rank of the corresponding deity, and place this slip to the left of the written content.

Next, successively confer the slips of the present month, the present day, and the present hour, and then perform the jianmeng ritual upon the altar.

When Tai Sui occupies a given zi position, the writing follows the location of Tai Sui itself. Record Tai Sui’s divine name, personal name, native place, and official rank, then set the finished slip to the left of the written text.

Next write, in order, the present month, the present day, the present double-hour, the natal destiny (the life affiliation that corresponds to the year of one’s birth), the current year (one’s age or yearly fortune in the present year), the Sages of the Five Directions, the Generals of the Five Directions, the Three Egyptians of the Five Directions and the Twelve Parents, the Twenty-Four Divine Persons, and the Twenty-Four Worthies.

Formula of the True Taboo Names of the Sixty Jia of the Six Jia

The Sage of the East is named Tou Cui, courtesy name Liu Gong. There are nine of them, each nine cun in height, dressed in green woven robes and green lower garments, dwelling in the liver. A stretch of the original text that describes their residence is damaged; what can still be made out reads “Yuan Fangqu … Tai Palace, Yinsheng Prefecture, Qingyang Township, Danyin Village,” surname Jie Xuan.

The Sage of the South is named Gao Cui, courtesy name Liu Ying. There are eight of them, each eight cun in height, dressed in red woven robes and red lower garments, dwelling in the heart. This entry also writes “governs in the liver.” A stretch of the text on their residence is damaged; the discernible wording includes “Yuan Fangqu … Tai Palace, Yinsheng Prefecture, Qingyang Township, Danyin Village,” surname Jie Xuan.

The Sage of the South is named Gao Cui, courtesy name Liu Ying. There are eight of them, each eight cun in height, dressed in red woven robes and red lower garments, dwelling in the heart. A stretch of the text on their residence is damaged; the discernible wording includes “Yuan Taiqing zhi … Tai Palace, Sikong Prefecture, Taiqing Township, Xuanming Village,” surname Ji Mo.

The Sage of the Center is named Huang Xie, courtesy name Ma Huang. There are three of them, each three cun in height, dressed in yellow woven robes and yellow lower garments, dwelling in the spleen. A stretch of the text on their residence is damaged; the discernible wording includes “Yuan Jiugui zhi … Palace, Changming Prefecture, Wuji Township, Guiming Village,” surname Shen Shu.

The Sage of the West is named Hu Ru, courtesy name Liu Du. There are six of them, each six cun in height, dressed in white woven robes and white plain-patterned unlined garments, dwelling in the lungs. A stretch of the text on their residence is damaged; the discernible wording includes “Yuan Bagang zhi … Fang Palace, Siming Prefecture, Huangting Township, Changle Village,” surname Xuan Bao.

The Sage of the North is named Zhu Jiao. The original text then records “governs in the lungs” and lists “Yuan Bagang zhi … Fang Palace, Siming Prefecture, Huangting Township, Changle Village, surname Xuan Bao.” This passage is identical to the preceding account of the Sage of the West; the original does not state whether an error is involved.

The notations “governs in the liver, in the heart, in the spleen, in the lungs” belong to the Daoist practice of linking deities with the viscera of the human body. “True taboo names” designate the secret names of the spirits, customarily used in ritual writing and invocation. A number of words and phrases in the original appear to contain errors or omissions; the foregoing restates the content that remains legible.

The sage of the north is named Zhu Jiao, courtesy name Liu Qi. His form stands five cun tall and he wears mysterious black garments. He governs the two kidneys of the human body and dwells in the Aironghu S Shang Palace of Yuanzhongyuan, the Huangqian Mansion, Taichu Township, and Xuwu Village. His surname is Ban.

The general of the east, surnamed Tang and named Chen, governs the liver and is attached to the Huangtai Office. He resides in the Wuxing Mansion, Tianzi Township, and Shenhe Village.

The general of the south, surnamed Zhu and named Dan, governs the heart and is attached to the Wucheng Office. He resides in the Dingsheng Mansion, Shenwu Township, and Tiansheng Village.

The general of the center, surnamed Huang and named Zhong, governs the spleen and is attached to the Dantian (energy center) Office. He resides in the Leyang Mansion, Xuanhuang Township, and Zhengao Village.

The general of the west, surnamed Zou and named Shang, governs the lungs and is attached to the Zitai Palace. He resides in the Taiqing Mansion, Yuanyuan Township, and Shencheng Village.

The general of the north, surnamed Shi and named Xuan, governs the kidneys and is attached to the Youque Palace. He resides in the Tiandu Mansion, Jintang Township, and Jiaoshan Village.

The eastern San’ao (a title of divine generals used in Daoist spirit-summoning rites), surnamed Yan, named Li, courtesy name Shunqian, dwells in the Zhiping Palace, Haosheng Mansion, Siming Township, and Yindan Village.

The southern San’ao, surnamed Guo, named Feng, courtesy name Jingxiang, dwells in the Yuedang Palace, Haoyang Mansion, Xuansheng Township, and Zhongjin Village.

The central San’ao, surnamed Yang, named Ci, courtesy name Xuandu, dwells in the Ziji Palace, Sizhen Mansion, Jiuban l, and Taiyi Village.

The western San’ao, surnamed Zhao, named Zhong, courtesy name Zizhao, dwells in the Zhengyang Palace, Baitong Mansion, Zuoyu Township, and Sanhun Village.

The northern San’ao, surnamed Ge, named Xian, courtesy name Zhaoming, dwells in the Huncheng Palace, Zhuning Mansion, Xuanjin Township, and Kunlun Village.

Jia Yin Ming Wenzhang (this appears to be a deity’s name or official title), Tongfu eighty-one, stands seven cun in height and is the azure Divine Lord, surnamed Ying, named Shi, courtesy name Xuanming. He is accompanied by sixteen attendants and resides in the Ziguan, Changle Township, and Penglai Village.

On the Jiashen day, Hu Wenchang is the “Dao Mother” (the mother goddess of the Dao). Her name is pronounced “chuang-li-you-qie.” She is seven cun tall, white in color, and is a Divine Lord (an honorific title for a deity). Her surname is Ying, given name Da, courtesy name Yuanlong, and she has sixteen officials under her command. She resides in Huagai Palace, Taiqing Township, Dongming Ward.

On the Jiazi day, Wang Wenqing is the “Master” (honored teacher). His name is pronounced “kang.” He is nine cun tall, of “ba” color (the original character is unclear), and is a Divine Lord. His surname is Ying, given name Jing, courtesy name Changming, and he has eighteen officials under him. He resides in the Kidney, Jianggong Township, Zhongyuan Ward.

On the Jiawu day, Wei Shangqing is the “Master’s Mother” (mother of the honored teacher). Her name is pronounced “niu-nai-chou-qie.” She is nine cun tall, red in color, and is a Divine Lord. Her surname is Ying, given name Song, courtesy name Shiqiu, and she has eighteen officials under her. She resides in Shenjiang Palace, Taichu Township, Baoyuan Ward.

On the Yihai day, Pang Ming is the “Heart-Spirit Father” (father of the heart spirit). His name is pronounced “du-tuo-yin.” He is four cun tall, with color recorded as “ba-cha-di” (the original characters are unclear). His surname is Ji, given name Yi, courtesy name Xuan… the original here reads “courtesy name Xuan courtesy name Shiqiu,” whose meaning is unclear. He has eighteen officials under him and resides in Shenjiang Palace, Taichu Township, Baoyuan Ward.

Immediately afterward, the original text lists another Pang Ming, Heart-Spirit Father, also for the Yihai day: his name is likewise pronounced “du-tuo-yin,” he is four cun tall, and his color is also recorded as “ba-cha-di.” His surname is Ji, given name Yi, courtesy name Xuancheng, and he has twelve officials under him. He resides in Kidney Palace, Qingshui Township, Hanming Ward.

On the Yisi day, Tang Wenqing is the “Spirit Mother” (mother of the spirits). Her name is pronounced “he.” She is four cun tall, red in color, and is a Divine Lord. Her surname is Ji, given name Ling, courtesy name Chufeng, and she has twelve officials under her. She resides in Crimson Palace, Qingling Township, Danqiu Ward.

On the Yimao day, Dai Gong is the “Yang-True Father” (father of True Yang). His name is pronounced “qi.” He is six cun tall, green in color, and is a Divine Lord. His surname is Ji, given name Quan, courtesy name Xuxuan, and he has fourteen officials under him. He resides in Purple Palace, Danyang Township, Danyin Ward.

On the Yiyou day, Kong Ligong is the “True Mother” (mother of the true spirit). Her name is pronounced “xi-ci-lü-qie.” She is six cun tall, white in color, and is a Divine Lord. Her surname is Ji, given name Heng, courtesy name Yuan, and she has fourteen officials under her. She resides in Huagai Palace, Qingyang Township, Huangting Ward.

On the Jiachen day, Meng Feiqing is the “Heavenly Father” (father god of Heaven). His name is pronounced “chu.” He is five cun tall, yellow in color, and is a Divine Lord. His surname is Ying, given name Gong, courtesy name Chuyuan, and he has fourteen officials under him. He resides in Spleen Palace, Yunjiang Township, Yanhao Ward.

On the Jiaxu day, Zhan Zijiang is the “Heavenly Mother” (mother goddess of Heaven). Her name is pronounced “zhi-yu-qie.” She is five cun tall, yellow in color, and is a Divine Lord. Her surname is Ying, given name Tong, courtesy name Xuansheng, and she has fourteen officials under her. She resides in Mingtang Palace, Beiji Township, Xuanwu Ward.

This scriptural passage arranges the deities’ names, heights, colors, surnames and titles, number of attendants, and residences according to the days of the sexagenary cycle. Terms such as “Kidney Palace,” “Crimson Palace,” and “Spleen Palace” belong to the inner palaces and offices in the Daoist conception of the body; here the viscera of the body are linked with the residences of the deities. The original text contains duplicate entries and suspected erroneous characters, so that some colors, names, and pronunciations cannot be determined with certainty. At the end only the character “Yi” appears, and the subsequent text is not fully recorded.

On the Jiaxu day, Zhan Zijiang is the Heavenly Mother; the pronunciation of her surname is given by the fanqie “zhi yu qie.” She stands five cun tall, has a yellow complexion, and is a Divine Luminous Lord. Her surname is Ying, her given name Tong, and her courtesy name Xuansheng. She has fourteen official attendants and dwells in the Northern Pole Township and Xuanwu Ward of the Mingtang Palace.

On the Yichou day, Long Jiqing is the Holy Father; the pronunciation of his name is “na.” He stands eight cun tall, has a yellow complexion, and is a Divine Luminous Lord. His surname is Ji, his given name Ying, and his courtesy name Changjing. He has sixteen official attendants and dwells in the Purple Tenuity Township and Three Ministers Ward of the Mingtang Palace.

On the Yiwei day, Du Zhongyang is the Holy Mother; the pronunciation of her name is given by the fanqie “ma cong jiu qie.” She stands eight cun tall, has a yellow complexion, and is a Divine Luminous Lord. Her surname is Ji, her given name Gong, and her courtesy name Shitai. She has sixteen official attendants and dwells in the Primordial Mixture Township and Chaos Ward of the Mingtang Palace.

The twelve True Parents named above are governed and presided over by the Six Jia and the Six Yi.

On the Bingyin day, Zhang Zhongqing is the Brain Spirit and the Origin of the Dao (the Way). His Daoist title is Daodu and his spirit name is “Huang.” He stands one cun and one fen tall, has a complexion as pure white as snow, and is a Divine Luminous Lord. His surname is Cang, his given name Xiang, and his courtesy name Changlong. He has fourteen official attendants, each of whom commands a thousand chariots and ten thousand cavalry, and they dwell in the Heavenly Abyss Township and Purple Birth Ward of the Niwan Palace.

On the Bingshen day, Zhu Bozhong is the Left Unsurpassed Father of the Dao. His Daoist title is Daoheng; the pronunciation of his spirit name is given by the fanqie “wen fang luo qie.” He stands two cun and two fen tall, has a complexion as pure white as snow, and is a Divine Luminous Lord. His surname is Song, his given name Zhong, and his courtesy name Shilin. He has fourteen official attendants, each of whom commands a thousand chariots and ten thousand cavalry, and they dwell in the Three Births Township and Spontaneous Generation Ward of the Left Peak Palace of Taiqing.

On the Bingzi day, Xing Sunqing is the Right Great Dao, the Middle Dao, with the courtesy name Daolian; the pronunciation of his spirit name is given by the fanqie “su zheng jie qie.” He stands one cun and five fen tall, has a yellow complexion, and is a Divine Luminous Lord. His surname is Sun, his given name Ma, and his courtesy name Xuanlong. He has sixteen official attendants, each of whom commands a thousand chariots and ten thousand cavalry, and they dwell in the Eternal Preservation Township and Complete Safety Ward of the Right Peak Palace of Taiqing.

Here, designations such as Jiaxu, Yichou, and Bingyin are days recorded by the heavenly stems and earthly branches. Names such as the Niwan Palace and the Taiqing Palaces belong to the dwellings of Daoist deities. “Official attendants” refers to the officials and retinue attached to these spirits. In the original text the passage on Xing Sunqing of the Bingzi day appears twice; the earlier version seems to contain omissions or textual disorder, and so the rendering follows the more coherent later version.

The Wei Wengong associated with the Bingwu day is the spirit of the two eyes, clear and peaceful. This spirit is named Que (fanqie pronunciation zi-li-qie), three cun and one fen in height, wearing clothes of five colors, with one spirit in each of the two eyes. The divine lord is surnamed Xu, named Ju, styled Chuyan, and has sixteen attendants, each commanding a thousand chariots and ten thousand cavalry. The spirit dwells in the Lower Palace of the Dongfang, belonging to Mingjing Ward of Shentong Township.

Zhang Wentong associated with the Dinghai day is the spirit of the beard and marrow. This spirit is named He (fanqie pronunciation luo-wei-qie), five cun and three fen in height, of a color purely white like silk. The divine lord is surnamed Yu, named Su, styled Yuanzu, and has ten attendants, each commanding a thousand chariots and ten thousand cavalry. The spirit dwells in the Lower Palace of Xuanyuan Heaven, belonging to Yuanming Ward of Shenshui Township.

Cui Juqing associated with the Dingsi day is the spirit of the bones. This spirit is named Yue (fanqie pronunciation dong-fu-qie), six cun and five fen in height, entirely white like jade. The divine lord is surnamed Cui, named Li, styled Xuwu, and has ten attendants, each commanding a thousand chariots and ten thousand cavalry. The spirit dwells in the Upper Palace of Taiqing, belonging to Yuanqi Ward of Tianming Township.

Sima Qing associated with the Dingmao day is the spirit of the nose and mouth. This spirit is named Tan (fanqie pronunciation bing-pi-qie), two cun and five fen in height, appearing in the three colors of green, white, and yellow. The divine lord is surnamed Lan, named Xiang, styled Changzun, and has twelve attendants, each commanding a thousand chariots and ten thousand cavalry. The spirit dwells in the Dongfang Palace, belonging to Shendao Ward of Fatian Township.

Their attendants each command a thousand chariots and ten thousand cavalry, and the spirit dwells in Jiangpeng Palace, belonging to Tiangan Ward of Hehe Township.

Fan Shaoqing associated with the Wuxu day is the spirit of the two flanks. This spirit is named Ma (fanqie pronunciation mang-gao-qie), four cun and one fen in height.

Their attendants each command a thousand chariots and ten thousand cavalry, and the spirit dwells in Jiangpeng Palace, belonging to Tiangan Ward of Hehe Township.

These listings present the spirits of the various parts of the human body together with their names, appearances, dwellings, and attendants. The phrase “a thousand chariots and ten thousand cavalry” is an expression used to display the majestic dignity of these spirit generals. The original text contains lacunae and repetitions: the passage on Cui Juqing appears twice, and the records of the nose-and-mouth spirit and the two-flanks spirit have sentences that have been erroneously joined, so that the related details of residences and other matters cannot be assigned with certainty.

On the Wuxu day, Fan Shaoqing is the Shen (spirit) of the two flanks (the sides of the body). His pathway is called “Pi Dao,” and the Dao (the Way) is named “Dao Cheng.” The Shen’s name is pronounced “Ma Mang” (original phonetic annotation “Gao Qie”), with a height of four cun and one fen and a complexion of red intermixed with other colors. The divine lord’s surname is Zhen, given name Ji, courtesy name Shinang; there are ten attendant officials, each with a thousand chariots and ten thousand riders. His administrative seat is established at Huagai Peng Palace, located in Changsheng Township, Yanshou Village.

On the Jichou day, Fan Zhongyang is the Shen of the left testicle. His pathway is called “Luan Dao Qi Dao,” and the Dao is named “Dao Sheng.” The Shen’s name is pronounced “Dang Nong” (original phonetic annotation “Bi Qie”), standing two cun and three fen in height with a yellow-white complexion. The divine lord’s surname is Yang, given name Yu, courtesy name Yuantan; there are seventeen attendant officials, each with a thousand chariots and ten thousand riders. His administrative seat is at Xuanquan Palace in Shengxian Township, Duming Village.

On the Jiwei day, Shi Tongqing is the Shen of the right testicle. The Jing (scripture) refers to his pathway as “Yuan Dao Ming Dao.” It first records the Dao’s name as “Ren” and states that the attendant officials each have a thousand chariots and ten thousand riders, with the seat at Xuanquan Palace in Shengxian Township, Duming Village; subsequently it records the Dao’s name as “Sheng.” The Shen’s name is pronounced “Gai Nong” (original phonetic annotation “Lu Qie”), seven cun and three fen in height, with colors of blue-green, yellow, and white. The divine lord’s surname is Wu, given name He, courtesy name Xuwei; there are seventeen attendant officials, each with a thousand chariots and ten thousand riders. His administrative seat is at Taiqing Xia Palace, located in Tianzhong Township, Danhuang Village.

The above twenty-four Shen persons are commanded by the spirit generals of the six Bing, six Ding, six Wu, and six Ji.

On the Gengyin day, Chu Jinqing is the “Worthy of the Great Dao.” The Shen’s name is “Min,” two cun and seven fen in height, with a complexion as pure white as snow. The divine lord’s surname is Lei, given name Fang, courtesy name Yuanjing; there are fifteen attendant officials, each with a thousand chariots and ten thousand riders. His administrative seat is at Zuoyue Palace in Tianyi Township, Yuanming Village.

On the Gengshen day, Hua Wenyang is the “Worthy of the Pure Dao.” The Shen’s name is “Ci,” one cun and one fen in height, purely white as snow. The divine lord’s surname is Hui, given name Chong, courtesy name Xuzheng; there are fifteen attendant officials, each with a thousand chariots and ten thousand riders. His administrative seat is at Niwan Palace in Tianjing Township, Changming Village.

Yang Zhongshu of the Gengzi position is a sage of the Mysterious Dao. His spirit name is “Que Gongbo” (pronounced “qie”); he stands three cun and one fen in height, wears garments of five colors, and a divine being dwells in each of his two eyes. The Divine Lord is surnamed Duan, named Cheng, and styled Zhichong; he has seventeen attendants, each of whom commands a thousand chariots and ten thousand cavalry. They are stationed in the Lower Palace of the Wugao Cavern Chamber, located in Guicheng Township, Yunming Village.

Feng Zhongqing of the Gengwu position is a sage of the Primordial Dao. His spirit name is “Yan” (pronounced “xudan”); he is one cun and five fen tall and entirely pure yellow. The Divine Lord is surnamed Liang, named Zeng, and styled Changhao, likewise commanding seventeen attendants, each leading a thousand chariots and ten thousand cavalry. They reside in the Right Yue Palace in Guiying Township, Shenming Village.

Zuo Zixing of the Xinhai position is a sage of the Initial Dao. His spirit name is “Gantong” (pronounced “faqie”); he measures six cun in height and is white as snow. The Divine Lord is surnamed Lu, named Sheng, and styled Chufeng, with eleven attendants, each commanding a thousand chariots and ten thousand cavalry. They are stationed in the Upper Palace of Taiqing, located in Guiying Township, Shengming Village.

Yang Zhonggong of the Xinsi position is a sage of the Beginning Dao. His spirit name is “Min”; he stands five cun and three fen tall and is purely white like raw silk. The Divine Lord is surnamed Xu, named Gong, and styled Xuanliu, overseeing eleven attendants, each with a thousand chariots and ten thousand cavalry. They garrison the Lower Palace of Xuanyuan in Guisheng Township, Chengming Village.

Guo Ziliang of the Xinmao position is a sage of the Orthodox Dao. His spirit name is “Pengrong” (pronounced “guoqie”); he is seven cun in height. His attendants each command a thousand chariots and ten thousand cavalry and are stationed in the Lower Palace of Xuanyuan, located in Guisheng Township, Chengming Village.

In another record, Guo Ziliang of the Xinmao position is likewise a sage of the Orthodox Dao, with the spirit name “Pengrong” (pronounced “guoqie”), seven cun tall and reddish-crimson in color. The Divine Lord is surnamed Yao, named Lian, and styled Yuanming, commanding thirteen attendants, each leading a thousand chariots and ten thousand cavalry. They are stationed in the Mouth-and-Throat Palace of Taiqing, located in Cunming Township, Mingxing Village.

On the Xinyou day, You Yuanyu is a sage of the Ming Dao. The name of his spirit is pronounced “Faxing” (fanqie hint: panqie). He stands two cun and five fen tall and displays the three colors of cyan, white, and yellow. The Divine Lord is surnamed Cen, named Cui, with the courtesy name Xuyi. He has thirteen attendants, each commanding a thousand chariots and ten thousand cavalry. The Divine Lord dwells in the Dongfang Palace of the Dantian (energy center), situated in Mingsheng Township and Cunming Li.

On the Gengchen day, Yin Jiaqing is a sage of the Chang Dao. His spirit’s name is pronounced “Guigao” (fanqie hint: dongqie). He is eight cun and one fen in height and of a pure white color. The Divine Lord is surnamed Zu, named Huang, courtesy name Xuanming. He likewise has thirteen attendants, each leading a thousand chariots and ten thousand cavalry. He resides in the Huajin Palace, located in Yannian Township and Shuiming Li.

On the Gengxu day, Shi Ziren is a sage of the Guang Dao. The spirit name is read as “Zhoudun” (fanqie hint: yuanqie). He measures eight cun and one fen and is purely white. The Divine Lord surnamed Jia, named Ji, courtesy name Churen, has thirteen attendants each commanding a thousand chariots and ten thousand horsemen. He lives in the Lower Palace of Kunlun, in Zhengping Township and Yiming Li.

On the Xinchou day, Lin Weiqing is a sage of the Xu Dao. His spirit name is pronounced “Bannong” (phonetic note: nong). He is six cun tall and wears layered cyan garments. The Divine Lord is surnamed Chang, named Dai, courtesy name Shigong, and commands ten thousand cavalry. He dwells in the Lower Palace of Kunlun, located in Zhengping Township and Yiming Li.

On the Xinchou day, Lin Weiqing is a sage of the Xu Dao. His spirit name is pronounced “Bannong” (note: nong). Standing six cun high, he wears cyan clothing of layered material. The Divine Lord, surnamed Chang, named Dai, with courtesy name Shigong, has fifteen attendants, each of whom commands a thousand chariots and ten thousand cavalry. He resides in the Xuanmiao Palace, in Jintang Township and Shangming Li.

On the Xinwei day, Wang Wenzhang is a sage of the Xiang Dao. The spirit’s name is read as “Suoken” (fanqie hint: juqie). He is nine cun in height, and his body appears to radiate firelight and sunlight. The Divine Lord is surnamed Huang, named Lang, courtesy name Changxuan. He has fifteen attendants, each leading a thousand chariots and ten thousand cavalry. He dwells in the Jiang Palace, situated in Qingren Township and Qiming Li.

On the Renyin day, Qiu Mengqing is a sage of the Huang Dao. His spirit name is pronounced “Juehong” (fanqie hint: benqie). He stands three cun and seven fen tall, wearing a black cap and garments of pure color. The Divine Lord surnamed Xuan, named Qi, courtesy name Shiping, has thirteen attendants each commanding a thousand chariots and ten thousand horsemen. He resides in the Yutang Palace, in Tianyang Township and Taiming Li.

These entries list, according to the gan-zhi days, the relevant sages, spirit names, physical appearances and attire, the surnames, given names and courtesy names of the Divine Lords, the scale of their retinues, and their places of residence. “Fanqie” is the method used in ancient books to indicate pronunciation; expressions such as “a thousand chariots and ten thousand cavalry” serve to depict the vast numbers of divine generals and attendants.

Ren Shen Hou Boqing is a Xian Dao worthy. His name is pronounced “Min Zhu.” He stands three cun and six fen in height, with a complexion in which blue-green, yellow, and green are intermingled. His Divine Lord is surnamed Tong, given name Rui, courtesy name Changrong; he is attended by thirteen officials, each of whom commands a thousand chariots and ten thousand cavalry. They dwell in the Palace of Long Life, located in Xuanyin Township and Xuanming Village.

Ren Zi Su Shangqing is a Zong Dao worthy. His name is pronounced “Kuang Gu.” He stands seven cun and three fen tall and is the color of gold. His Divine Lord is surnamed Yuan, given name Da, courtesy name Chuyan; he has fifteen attendant officials, each commanding a thousand chariots and ten thousand cavalry. They reside in the Upper Office of the Great Granary, situated in Jingning Township and Danming Village.

Ren Wu Ma Ziming is a Fang Dao worthy. His name is pronounced “Fa Tong.” He stands three cun and five fen in height, and his color is sometimes white, sometimes red. His Divine Lord is surnamed Xiang, given name Qiang, courtesy name Xuangqiang; he likewise has fifteen attendant officials, each in command of a thousand chariots and ten thousand cavalry. They inhabit the Azure Dragon Palace in Weiyang Township and Huangming Village.

Gui Hai Zuo Shisong is a Jing Dao worthy. His name is pronounced “Yue Lai.” He stands two cun and four fen tall and is yellow-red in color. His Divine Lord is surnamed Yue, given name Qing, courtesy name Xugong; nine attendant officials serve him, each leading a thousand chariots and ten thousand cavalry. They dwell in the Office of the Mysterious Valley, located in Huanben Township and Yueming Village.

Gui Si Shi Gonglai is a Long Dao worthy. His name is pronounced “Xi Ting.” He stands seven cun tall and is entirely pure yellow. His Divine Lord is surnamed Liu, given name An, courtesy name Yuanfeng; he is accompanied by nine attendant officials, each commanding a thousand chariots and ten thousand cavalry. They reside in the Palace of the Great Granary in Yisheng Township and Changming Village.

Gui Mao Su Tijia is a Xian Dao worthy. His name is written in the original as “Zongzong,” accompanied by a phonetic annotation. He stands nine cun and one fen in height, with a complexion of mixed yellow and white. The original text records only that his Divine Lord dwells in Sheng Township and Changming Village; it supplies neither the Divine Lord’s name nor the number of attendant officials.

The designations “Ren Shen,” “Gui Hai,” and the like are titles formed from combinations of the heavenly stems and earthly branches. “Attendant officials” refers to the subordinate officers who wait upon the Divine Lord. The recorded heights, colors, official residences, and townships serve, in this class of summoning-ritual scriptures, as data for identifying and locating the spirits in question.

On the Guimao day, Su Tijia is a sage of Manifesting the Dao. His spirit name is pronounced “Zong.” He stands nine cun and one fen in height, with a complexion of yellow and white intermingled. The Divine Lord has the surname Wei, the given name You, and the courtesy name Shiyan. He is accompanied by eleven attendants, each provided with a thousand chariots and horses as well as ten thousand cavalry. The Divine Lord resides in the Dongfang Palace, located in a place called Changbao Township and Huming Ward.

On the Guiyou day, Sun Zhongfang is a sage of Illuminating the Dao. His spirit name is pronounced “Yu.” He stands two cun and one fen in height, with a reddish-yellow complexion. The Divine Lord has the surname Long, the given name Zhu, and the courtesy name Changyuan. He is accompanied by eleven attendants, each provided with a thousand chariots and horses as well as ten thousand cavalry. The Divine Lord resides in the Xuangu Palace, located in a place called Mingling Township and Tianming Ward.

On the Renchen day, Wu Zhiqing is a sage of the Excellent Dao. His spirit name is pronounced “Wei.” He stands four cun and one fen in height, with a complexion of red and white intermingled. The Divine Lord has the surname Guang, the given name Shi, and the courtesy name Yuanyin. He is accompanied by eleven attendants, each provided with a thousand chariots and horses as well as ten thousand cavalry. The Divine Lord resides in the Huagai Peng Palace, located in a place called Linghe Township and Yinming Ward.

On the Renxu day, Yue Jinqing is a sage of the Dawning Dao. His spirit name is pronounced “He.” He stands five cun in height, with a purely white complexion. The Divine Lord has the surname You, the given name Da, and the courtesy name Xufen. He is accompanied by eleven attendants, each provided with a thousand chariots and horses as well as ten thousand cavalry. The Divine Lord resides in the Jiangpeng Palace, located in a place called Lingqi Township and Liuming Ward.

On the Guichou day, Jiang Hanqing is a sage of Contemplating the Dao. His spirit name is pronounced “Chan.” He stands three cun and three fen in height, with a complexion of green, yellow, and white intermingled. The Divine Lord has the surname Dao, the given name Huang, and the courtesy name Chujin. He is accompanied by thirteen attendants, each provided with a thousand chariots and horses as well as ten thousand cavalry. The Divine Lord resides in the Lower Xuangu Palace, located in a place called Lingsheng Township and Baoming Ward.

On the Guiwei day, Lü Weiming is a sage of the Ultimate Dao. His spirit name is pronounced “Wei.” He stands two cun and three fen in height, displaying the three colors of green, yellow, and white. The Divine Lord has the surname Long, the given name Zong, and the courtesy name Xuandu. He is accompanied by thirteen attendants, each provided with a thousand chariots and horses as well as ten thousand cavalry. The Divine Lord resides in the Xuanquan Palace, located in a place called Yangdao Township and Wenming Ward.

The above six sages are respectively governed by the six Geng days, the six Xin days, the six Ren days, and the six Gui days.

Explanation: In the original text there is a repetition in the passage on Jiang Hanqing; after the first mention of “thirteen attendants” the subsequent text is missing, while the later mention supplies the information on the attendants’ equipment, the palaces, and the townships. The above translation follows the later complete wording. The fanqie notations following “spirit name” are phonetic hints; only the indicated pronunciations have been retained above.

Zhengyi Fawen Shilu Zhaoyi: the summoning ritual performed by the Zhengyi (Orthodox Unity) school according to the fawen and the ten registers.