《素問六氣玄珠密語》Vol. 4

This scripture primarily discusses the relationships between the celestial stems and earthly branches in specific years and their corresponding climatic influences and disease patterns, along with appropriate therapeutic principles.

During the Jiazi year, the Lesser Yin's Sovereign Fire (a hot climatic influence) governs the weather in the first half of the year, bringing prevalent heat. Though this heat is intense, it remains unstable, often causing lung disorders manifested as coughing and nasal congestion. Armored creatures (shell-bearing organisms) also suffer calamities. When Water Qi returns in response, abnormal cold emerges, leading to heart diseases. Feathered creatures (birds) are affected, summers turn unseasonably cold, and celestial movements become irregular.

The Jiawu year similarly sees Lesser Yin's Sovereign Fire dominating the weather, but the heat remains more stable. Here, salty and cooling foods should be used to restrain Fire Qi, while bitter and hot foods must be avoided to prevent exacerbating the fiery condition. The radiance of Venus (Taibai Star) appears dimmed.

In the Yichou year, Greater Yin's Damp Earth governs the weather, bringing prevalent but unstable dampness that easily injures the kidneys, manifesting as impotence and lower back pain. Scaly creatures (fish, etc.) suffer disasters. When Wood Qi returns in response, strong winds arise, and spleen/stomach disorders become common. Bare creatures (animals without scales or feathers) are affected, while the movements of Jupiter (Sui Star) and Saturn (Zhen Star) become irregular.

The Yiwei year also sees Greater Yin's Damp Earth controlling the weather, but with stable damp conditions. Here, salty and neutral foods should be used for harmonization, employing Wood's nature to restrain Earth's dampness. Saturn (Zhen Star) appears bright, while Mercury (Chen Star) dims.

During the Bingyin year, Lesser Yang's Ministerial Fire governs the weather with stable and intense fiery influence. This section mainly explains the climatic characteristics of different years and their effects on human health and the natural world, providing corresponding dietary recommendations for regulation.

This scripture primarily discusses the influence of the Five Movements and Six Qi (an ancient Chinese medical-meteorological theory) on human health, along with corresponding treatment methods.

When Lesser Yang Ministerial Fire (a hot climatic condition) dominates the weather, heat rises and easily leads to lung diseases, manifesting as fever, restlessness, and chest tightness. Treatment should employ salty and cold (water-phase) medicines to counteract the heat, while avoiding bitter and hot foods that may exacerbate the fire. During this time, Mars (Yinghuo) appears larger, while Venus (Taibai) appears smaller.

When Yangming Dry Metal (a dry climatic condition) prevails, dryness dominates. If this coincides with a Wood Movement year (such as Ding-Mao year), the supportive Wood Qi can balance the harm of Dry Metal, preventing disasters among furred creatures. Treatment should use bitter and hot (fire-phase) medicines to counteract Dry Metal, while avoiding pungent and cooling foods. Venus appears exceptionally bright during this period.

When Greater Sun Cold Water (a cold climatic condition) governs, cold prevails and easily triggers heart diseases, manifesting as chills and fever. Feathered creatures may suffer disasters. However, when cold and dampness become excessive, the kidneys may instead develop problems, leading to calamities among scaled creatures.

This passage explains the patterns of transformation in the Five Movements and Six Qi (an ancient Chinese medical theory describing the relationship between climate and human health), along with corresponding health preservation and treatment methods.

When Mercury (Water Star) appears dim while Saturn (Earth Star) shines brightly, this signifies Earth Qi overcoming Water Qi. During such times, cardiac function weakens by half. In the Wuxu year when Cold Water dominates the celestial Qi, one should regulate the body with sweet and warm foods when cold energy is strong—these represent Earth's nature and flavor. Avoid salty and cold foods to prevent reinforcing Water Qi. During this phase, Mercury appears bright while Mars remains dim.

During the Jisi and Jihai years when Wind Wood dominates the celestial Qi, wind prevails in the heavens. Excessive wind energy may impair spleen function, leading to bodily heaviness, muscle atrophy, and loss of appetite. In severe cases, Metal Qi will emerge to restrain it, bringing dry conditions. Treatment requires pungent and cool Metal-natured herbs while avoiding sour flavors that would strengthen Wood Qi. At this time, Jupiter appears bright while Saturn dims.

In the Gengwu and Gengzi years when Monarch Fire dominates the celestial Qi, heat prevails. The coincidence of southern Fire Qi with Monarch Fire in Wu years is termed "Heavenly Conformity." Excessive heat affects the lungs, causing cough and nasal congestion. Regulate with cooling methods to avoid reinforcing Fire Qi. During this phase, Mars shines brightly, and Venus becomes exceptionally luminous. If heat becomes extreme, Water Qi will emerge to restrain it, bringing sudden cold that impacts heart function—at which time Mercury will shine with particular intensity.

All these transformations follow the engendering and restraining cycles of the Five Movements and Six Qi. When any Qi becomes excessive, its restraining counterpart arises to restore balance. Treatment must align with these patterns by selecting herbs and foods with corresponding natures and flavors.

This passage explains the ancient Chinese medical theory of Five Movements and Six Qi (Wuyun Liuqi), detailing the climatic characteristics and disease prevention methods corresponding to different heavenly stems and earthly branches in specific years. It primarily focuses on the cyclical patterns of three governing celestial Qi (the Qi that dominates the annual climate): Earth, Fire, and Metal.

In both the Xinnian (Year of Xinwei) and Xinchou (Year of Xinchou), the Taiyin Earth governs the heavens (Earth Qi dominates the climate), resulting in prevalent dampness. However, in Xinnian, the excessive dampness lacks restraint, causing heavy rainfall and making people prone to kidney diseases, edema, and lower back pain. In Xinchou, while dampness is excessive, it is moderated by the Wood Qi of wind, though the spleen becomes vulnerable. Treatment should utilize sour-flavored foods to harmonize Wood Qi, while avoiding sweet and warm foods that exacerbate dampness.

During Renshen (Year of Renshen) and Renyin (Year of Renyin), the Shaoyang Minister Fire governs the heavens (Fire Qi dominates the climate), bringing prevalent heat. In Renshen, though heat is extreme, it eventually gets regulated by cold Qi, making lung diseases common. In Renyin, where heat dominates without restraint, salty and cold foods should be used to reduce fire, avoiding bitter and hot foods. Astronomical observations would show Mars shining brightly while Venus appears dim.

The Guiyou year (Year of Guiyou) sees the Yangming Metal governing the heavens (Metal Qi dominates the climate), with excessive dryness lacking restraint. Here, the earthly branch "You" (associated with the West and Metal) matches the governing celestial Qi, termed "Tong Tianfu" (Heavenly Talisman Correspondence). People are prone to dryness-related disorders, requiring bitter and hot foods to counteract dryness while avoiding pungent and cool foods. Venus appears particularly bright in the sky, with Jupiter also being relatively visible.

These descriptions reflect the ancient holistic view connecting climate, celestial phenomena, and human health, using the five flavors to harmonize with different annual climatic patterns. The terms "scale creatures" (fish), "naked creatures" (humans), "feathered creatures" (birds), and "armored creatures" (turtles) represent ancient biological classifications.

In the Guimao year (Taoist calendar), the Yangming Metal Qi (metal-element energy) governs celestial phenomena, with dry Qi prevailing above. This oppositional transformation (referring to the antagonistic changes in the Five Phases' mutual restraint) is vigorous yet unstable—when restraint becomes excessive, counter-restraint arises. The dry Qi's transformation follows the ultimate number "nine" (Taoism considers nine the pinnacle of Yang numbers), descending to affect liver function, causing rebellious Liver Qi. At this time, the green Qi (Wood-element Qi) aligns with celestial patterns, causing the premature death of furry creatures (symbolizing Wood-element beings) and restricting Wood functions while damaging Earth. Manifestations include frequent cold spells, withered vegetation, rib-side pain, eye tremors, bodily shivering, and weak sinews making prolonged standing difficult. If restraint becomes excessive, Fire will retaliate, leading to extreme summer heat, prevalent lung diseases, calamities for armored creatures (symbolizing Metal-element beings), with Mars (Yinghuo) appearing prominent while Venus (Taibai) dims.

In the Jiaxu year, the Taiyang Cold Water (water-element energy) governs celestial phenomena, with cold Qi prevailing above. This proper-position transformation (positive change in the Five Phases' mutual generation) is vigorous and stable, with no counter-restraint after restraint. The Cold Water Qi follows the generative number "one" (Water's base number), descending to affect heart function. Red Qi (Fire-element Qi) ascends, Fire shines brightly, and crimson-feathered birds (symbolizing Fire-element beings) frequently fall ill. The growth Qi weakens, the harvest Qi remains balanced, while the storage Qi becomes excessive, making people prone to cold-related ailments. Treatment should use sweet-warm Earth-element herbs, avoiding salty-cold foods to prevent exacerbating Water Qi excess. During this time, Mercury (Chenxing) shines brightly, while Mars (Yinghuo) dims.

In the Jiachen year, Taiyang Cold Water again governs the heavens, but the oppositional transformation is vigorous yet unstable, with counter-restraint following restraint. The cold Qi's transformation follows the completion number "six" (Water's ultimate number), affecting heart function. Red Qi ascends in response, harming feathered creatures (birds) and damaging Metal. Manifestations include frigid desolation, severe freezing when extreme, and upward-flaring Fire Qi causing heart heat, restlessness, dry throat, thirst, sneezing, frequent sadness, and yawning. After heat ascends, cold retaliates, bringing untimely frost, forgetfulness, and heart pain. If restraint becomes excessive, Earth will retaliate, causing prolonged rains, kidney diseases, calamities for scaled creatures (fish), Saturn (Zhenxing) diminishing, and Mercury (Chenxing) hiding.

In the Yihai year, the Jueyin Wind-Wood (wood-element energy) governs celestial phenomena, with wind Qi prevailing above. The proper-position transformation is vigorous and stable, with no counter-restraint after restraint. The wind Qi's transformation follows the generative number "three" (Wood's base number), making growth Qi vigorous, transformation Qi imbalanced, while storage Qi remains naturally harmonious. The spleen becomes diseased, bare-skinned creatures (hairless/scaleless beings) suffer harm, and people are prone to wind-related illnesses. Treatment should use pungent-cool Metal-element herbs, avoiding sour and moderating foods to prevent exacerbating Wood Qi excess. During this time, Jupiter (Suixing) shines brightly, while Saturn (Zhenxing) dims.

In the Yisi year, Jueyin Wind-Wood governs the heavens, but the oppositional transformation is vigorous yet unstable, with counter-restraint following restraint. The wind Qi's transformation follows the completion number "eight" (Wood's ultimate number), making growth Qi...

This scripture primarily discusses the cyclical patterns of the Five Phases (Wuxing) and Six Climatic Influences (ancient Chinese medical theory concerning the relationship between climate and human health) and their effects on both the human body and the natural world.

When a particular climatic influence (such as heat or dampness) becomes excessively strong, it suppresses other climatic elements, but the suppressed elements will eventually counterbalance it. For example, when Metal Qi (Jin Qi) is overwhelmed by Fire Qi (Huo Qi), it responds with cooling energy to restore equilibrium. The text mentions that in the year of Bingzi (a year designated by the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches calendar), Lesser Yin Sovereign Fire (a hot climatic influence) dominates the heavens. Excessive heat can damage the lungs, leading to symptoms such as coughing and nasal congestion, while also affecting the growth of insects and plants. However, since the Water Phase (a cold climatic influence) is also strong that year, the severity of disasters is halved.

In the year of Bingwu, Lesser Yin Sovereign Fire is again dominant, but this is a "Tong Tianfu" year (a special climatic cycle where two Fire influences coincide), intensifying the heat to the point where Water Qi struggles to balance it. In such cases, salty and cooling foods (such as seaweed or salt) should be consumed to clear heat, while bitter and hot foods should be avoided to prevent exacerbating the Fire influence.

In the year of Dingchou, Greater Yin Damp Earth (a humid climatic influence) takes precedence. Excessive dampness harms the kidneys, causing symptoms like lower back pain, leg stiffness, and impotence. If dampness persists for too long, Wind-Wood Qi (Feng Mu Qi) will arise to counteract it, often leading to spleen disorders and insect-related calamities. The year of Dingwei also features Damp Earth dominance, but the dampness, though strong, does not excessively suppress other climatic influences, so kidney diseases are less common. Instead, sour foods (such as dark plums or hawthorn) are recommended to regulate symptoms like edema.

The text also references "Yinghuo" (Mars) and "Taibai" (Venus). Ancient practitioners observed the brightness and dimness of these planets to predict climatic anomalies.

This passage explains the ancient Chinese medical theory of "Five Movements and Six Qi" (Wuyun Liuqi), describing the climatic characteristics of specific years and their impacts on human health. It focuses on four particular years—Wuyin, Wushen, Jimao, and Jiyou—detailing their climatic patterns and corresponding health preservation methods.

In the Wuyin year (a specific year in the celestial stem and earthly branch cycle), Lesser Yang Ministerial Fire (a type of intense heat energy) dominates the weather, leading to prevalent heat. Under such conditions, the lungs are vulnerable to damage, and armored insects (those with hard shells) tend to die in large numbers. People may experience symptoms like upper-body fever, restlessness, and chest tightness. Prolonged exposure can affect the large intestine, causing bloody stools or hemorrhaging. Treatment involves using salty and cold-natured medicines to counteract excessive fire energy with water properties. Bitter and hot foods should be avoided, as they would further fuel the heat.

The Wushen year is also governed by Lesser Yang Ministerial Fire, but it follows the "counter-transformation" pattern (a climatic variation opposite to the standard transformation), resulting in more intense yet unstable heat. Here, fire energy descends and affects the lungs, causing metal-related elements (symbolized by the planet Venus) to appear dim. During the Great Heat solar term, people are prone to coughing and wheezing, and armored insects suffer premature death. Although fire energy is strong, the inherent metal energy of the Shen year acts as a restraint, eventually turning the heat into cold. This shift impacts the heart, and feathered creatures (birds) also face adversity.

In the Jimao year, Yangming Dry Metal (a dry, metallic energy) governs the weather under the "counter-transformation" pattern. Dryness prevails but remains unstable, affecting the liver. Trees wither easily, and people may develop flank pain, red eyes, and atrophied tendons. Despite the dominance of dryness, the wood energy of the Mao year brings balance, followed by a resurgence of fire energy. Thus, amid dryness, summer heat reappears, further straining the lungs.

The Jiyou year is similarly ruled by Yangming Dry Metal, but in the "standard transformation" pattern, making the dryness both intense and stable. Since the You year itself belongs to the metal phase, it aligns with the governing Dry Metal, forming what is called "Heavenly Accord" (Tong Tianfu). During this time, the growth energy of plants weakens, trees wither, and the liver-gallbladder system becomes prone to illness. Hairy insects (those with body hair) suffer, and people are susceptible to dryness-related diseases. Treatment involves bitter-natured medicines to regulate the imbalance.

This scripture expounds the principle of mutual restraint and balance among the Five Phases (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water), and their effects on both the human body and nature during climatic abnormalities.

When the Fire phase becomes excessive, the Venus (Metal Star) shines particularly bright while Jupiter (Wood Star) dims. During the Gengchen year governed by Solar Cold Water, cold qi dominates the upper regions, affecting but not completely halting the growth of all things. When cold prevails, six transformations occur: the heart and small intestine become prone to illness, feathered creatures (birds) decrease in number, followed by Earth phase's balancing intervention bringing rainfall. At this stage, the kidneys become vulnerable, scaled creatures (fish) are affected, Mercury (Water Star) disappears while Saturn (Earth Star) brightens.

The Gengxu year is also governed by Solar Cold Water, but with intensified cold qi that completely obstructs growth. Here one should regulate with sweet-warm foods, avoiding salty-cold substances. Mercury (Water Star) becomes visible while Mars (Fire Star) dims.

During the Xinsi year governed by Jueyin Wind-Wood, wind qi prevails but not persistently. Wind triggers eight transformations: the spleen becomes affected, manifesting as poor appetite, dizziness, and tinnitus. Subsequently, Metal phase intervenes to restore balance, bringing white dust. The liver then becomes susceptible to illness, hairy creatures (beasts) suffer, Jupiter (Wood Star) dims while Venus (Metal Star) brightens.

In the Xinhai year under Jueyin Wind-Wood governance, wind qi intensifies further—vegetation flourishes but moisture becomes insufficient. At this stage, acrid-cool substances should regulate spleen disorders while sour foods are avoided. Jupiter (Wood Star) shines brightly while Saturn (Earth Star) fades.

During the Renwu year governed by Shaoyin Sovereign Fire, heat qi prevails, causing two transformations. Here the lungs and large intestine become vulnerable, and armored creatures (turtles/tortoises) are harmed. Treatment requires salty-cold substances to subdue fiery qi.

This passage explains the ancient Chinese medical theory of Five Movements and Six Qi (Wuyun Liuqi), analyzing how climatic characteristics in specific years affect both human health and the natural world. It focuses on six specific year cycles: Renzǐ, Guǐwèi, Guǐchǒu, Jiǎshēn, Jiǎyín, and Yǐyǒu.

In Renzǐ years, Lesser Yin Sovereign Fire (heart fire) governs the celestial qi, creating intensely hot weather. This heat affects the lungs, damaging metal-associated elements, with armored insects particularly vulnerable. When extreme heat reaches its peak, cold water energy emerges to restore balance—summers may suddenly turn cold, increasing susceptibility to heart diseases while impacting bird populations.

During Guǐwèi and Guǐchǒu years, Greater Yin Damp Earth dominates, bringing excessive rainfall and humidity. This climate harms the kidneys, potentially causing edema while affecting aquatic life. Treatment involves sour-flavored herbs (wood element) to counteract damp earth. Notably in Guǐchǒu years, when dampness becomes extreme, powerful winds arise as a balancing force, affecting naked insects and spleen health.

Jiǎshēn and Jiǎyín years see Lesser Yang Ministerial Fire in ascendance, generating scorching conditions that damage lungs and large intestines, with armored insects suffering most. Salty-cold (water element) medicines are prescribed to reduce fire. A crucial dietary precaution involves avoiding excessive bitter flavors that might intensify heart fire.

Yǐyǒu years feature Yangming Dry Metal as the governing qi, creating arid conditions. This dryness affects... These analyses embody the Chinese medical principle of "Heaven-Human correspondence," asserting that climatic shifts influence both human physiology and ecosystems. When any climatic force becomes excessive, nature generates its opposing energy to restore equilibrium (the "excess begets reversal" principle). Treatments must adapt to each year's dominant qi by selecting medicinals with corresponding elemental properties.

This scripture primarily discusses the influence of the Five Movements and Six Qi (an ancient Chinese medical theory concerning the relationship between climate and human health) on the human body and natural world in different years.

Taking the "Year of Yimao" as an example: In this year, Yangming Dry Metal (Metal movement) governs the heavens (responsible for the climate in the first half of the year), leading to a prevalence of dryness. Excessive Metal Qi suppresses the liver, making people prone to dryness-related disorders, manifesting as hair loss, red eyes, and trembling limbs. Treatment should involve bitter and warm-natured herbs, while spicy and cooling foods should be avoided. During this time, Venus appears bright while Jupiter dims.

The "Year of Bingxu," on the other hand, is governed by Taiyang Cold Water (Water movement), resulting in a dominance of cold. Excessive Water Qi harms the heart, leading to cold-related illnesses and increased mortality among aquatic creatures. Treatment should employ sweet and warm-natured herbs, while salty and cold foods should be avoided. In this period, Mercury shines brightly while Mars dims.

The "Year of Dinghai" is governed by Jueyin Wind Wood (Wood movement), bringing a prevalence of wind. Though the scripture does not elaborate, according to the pattern, excessive Wood Qi affects the spleen and may trigger wind-related disorders.

Terms such as "Heavenly Accord" (Tianfu) and "Grand Unity Heavenly Accord" (Taiyi Tianfu) refer to special years when the annual movement aligns with the governing heavenly Qi, making climatic influences particularly pronounced. Numerical notations like "cold transformation one" (hanhua yi) and "dryness transformation nine" (zaohua jiu) use the Five Phases' generative numbers to indicate the intensity of climatic conditions.

This scripture primarily discusses how abnormal climatic conditions in specific years affect both the human body and the natural world, along with corresponding methods of regulation. During the Ding-Si year when Jueyin Wood (wind element) dominates the celestial qi, excessive wind force can damage the spleen, manifesting as muscle atrophy, loss of appetite, dizziness, and tinnitus. In such cases, pungent-cool Metal-element herbs should be used to restrain the excessive Wood qi, while avoiding sour-flavored foods that would further strengthen Wood energy. If celestial phenomena show the Suixing (Wood Star/Jupiter) shining brightly while the Zhenxing (Earth Star/Saturn) appears dim during such a year, it signifies a "Year of Celestial Correspondence" (Tianfu zhi sui), indicating more severe disasters.

The Wu-Zi and Wu-Wu years are governed by Shaoyin Sovereign Fire (heat element). In Wu-Zi years, excessive Fire qi damages the lungs, causing high fever and accelerated corrosion of metal objects, later countered by cold Water qi as a natural restraint. The Wu-Wu year is particularly unique, termed the "Great Celestial Correspondence" (Taiyi Tianfu), where Fire qi becomes abnormally intense without natural restraint, leading to severe heat syndromes. Salty-cold Water-element herbs should be employed to subdue Fire, while bitter-flavored foods that exacerbate Fire must be avoided. During this period, celestial observation reveals the Huoxing (Fire Star/Mars) shining exceptionally bright while the Jinxing (Metal Star/Venus) becomes obscured.

The text mentions various creatures: "luo chong" (soft-bodied animals without scales), "mao chong" (furred beasts), "yu chong" (feathered birds), and "jia chong" (shelled organisms)—all affected differently by climatic abnormalities. The therapeutic principle follows the Five Phase mutual restraint theory, using corresponding elemental herbs and foods to balance excessive qi movements.

This scripture describes the correspondence between ancient astronomical calendars and human health with natural phenomena. It primarily explains how celestial influences (the Qi governing the heavens) during years like Jichou, Jiwei, Gengyin, Gengshen, and Xinmao affect both the human body and the natural world.

When the Taiyin Damp Earth (the Five Phase attribute corresponding to Ji years) governs the heavens:

• Damp Qi prevails, bringing cloudy skies and frequent rains while cold energy weakens
• Kidney disorders become common, and scaled creatures (aquatic life) suffer
• Excessive dampness may suddenly stir winds and dust, causing spleen/stomach ailments and harming bare creatures (terrestrial animals)
• The treatment involves using sour-flavored foods to balance Wood energy and restrain excessive Earth Qi

When the Shaoyang Minister Fire (the Five Phase attribute corresponding to Geng years) governs the heavens:

• Heat Qi dominates, prolonging summer's warmth and disrupting autumn's harvest energy
• Lung diseases frequently occur, and shelled creatures are affected
• Salty and cooling substances are used to subdue fire
• Extreme heat may abruptly shift to cold, causing heart discomfort and harming feathered creatures

When the Yangming Dry Metal (the Five Phase attribute corresponding to Xin years) governs the heavens:

• Dry Qi prevails, cracking the earth's surface
• Liver disorders become prevalent, affecting furry animals
• Excessive dryness may suddenly generate heat that counterattacks the lungs, also harming shelled creatures

The text mentions celestial phenomena like the "Year Star" (Jupiter), "Town Star" (Saturn), "Sparkling Deluder" (Mars), "Great White" (Venus), and "Time Star" (Mercury) as ancient indicators for predicting climatic changes and disease patterns. This theory connecting astronomical phenomena, climate, seasonal changes, and human health embodies the Daoist holistic view of "correspondence between heaven and humanity."

In the year of Xinyou, the Yangming Metal Qi (dry Metal energy) dominates celestial phenomena, with dry energy prevailing above, marking a year of "proper transformation" (when the intrinsic energy is vigorous). The dry Metal energy is strong and unconstrained, reaching an influence level of four (the generative number of Metal). The contracting energy is powerful, and the clear, dry energy flourishes, causing delayed growth in plants. The Liver organ is prone to illness, creatures with fur are susceptible to harm, and people are likely to suffer from dryness-related ailments. Treatment should employ bitter and hot-natured herbs (Fire-natured remedies), using Fire to restrain Metal and suppress excessive Metal energy. Venus (Taibai) appears exceptionally bright, while Jupiter (Suixing) appears dim and faint at dusk.

In the year of Renchen, the Taiyang Cold Water energy dominates celestial phenomena, with cold energy prevailing above, marking a year of "opposite transformation" (when the outward energy is vigorous). The cold energy is strong but not inherently excessive, and restraining forces emerge, reaching an influence level of six (the completion number of Water). The descending cold energy affects the Heart organ, forcing the Heart Fire energy upward and damaging Metal energy. Widespread freezing phenomena are common during cold seasons. The Heart is prone to illness, and feathered creatures suffer harm. If cold energy becomes excessive, Earth energy will counterbalance (Earth restrains Water), manifesting as damp heat and heavy rainfall. In this case, the Kidney organ is harmed instead, and scaled creatures face hardship. Mercury (Chenxing) becomes invisible, while Saturn (Zhenxing) appears bright.

In the year of Renxu, the Taiyang Cold Water energy dominates celestial phenomena, with cold energy prevailing above, marking a year of "proper transformation." The cold energy is inherently strong and unconstrained, reaching an influence level of one (the generative number of Water). The storing energy is severe, hindering growth energy. The Heart organ is prone to illness, feathered creatures suffer harm, and people are likely to experience cold-related ailments. Treatment should employ sweet and warm-natured herbs (Earth-natured remedies), using Earth to restrain Water and suppress excessive cold energy, while avoiding salty and cold foods that amplify Water energy. Mercury appears exceptionally bright, while Mars (Yinghuo) remains dim.

In the year of Guisi, the Jueyin Wood Wind energy dominates celestial phenomena, with wind energy prevailing above, marking a year of "opposite transformation." The wind energy is strong but not inherently excessive, and restraining forces emerge, reaching an influence level of eight (the completion number of Wood). The descending wind energy affects the Spleen organ, forcing the Spleen Earth energy upward and damaging Water energy. People may experience symptoms like bodily heaviness and muscle atrophy. The Spleen is prone to illness, and naked creatures (without fur or scales) suffer harm. If wind energy becomes excessive, dry Metal energy will counterbalance (Metal restrains Wood), leading to harsh, killing energy and withered vegetation. In this case, the Liver organ is harmed instead, and creatures with fur suffer. Jupiter appears dim, while Venus shines brightly.

In the year of Guihai, the Jueyin Wood Wind energy dominates celestial phenomena, with wind energy prevailing above, marking a year of "proper transformation." The wind energy is inherently strong and unconstrained, reaching an influence level of three (the generative number of Wood). Growth energy flourishes, causing plants to thrive prematurely. The Spleen organ is prone to illness, naked creatures suffer harm, and people are likely to experience wind-related ailments. Treatment should employ pungent and cool-natured herbs (Metal-natured remedies), using Metal to restrain Wood and suppress excessive wind energy, while avoiding sour foods that amplify Wood energy.

This passage discusses the phenomenon of mutual conquest among the Five Phases (Wuxing) in ancient astrology. When the Year Star (Jupiter, associated with Wood) appears bright and vigorous, it overcomes the Guardian Star (Saturn, associated with Earth), causing Saturn to appear dim and obscure. This celestial observation follows the principle of "Wood conquers Earth" in Five Phases theory.

In the extended medical literature of the Daoist classic Suwen, such astronomical phenomena were often correlated with human health and weather forecasting. Jupiter corresponds to liver Qi (vital energy), while Saturn corresponds to spleen Qi. When Wood Qi becomes excessive, it affects the function of the spleen, which belongs to Earth. This concept of cosmic-human correspondence forms an essential part of the Daoist medical theory known as "Five Movements and Six Qi" (Wuyun Liuqi).