An example of the process is obtained from Kuan Lu, who was presented with the phenomena of a small whirlwind arising from the east, whirling around the interior of the courtyard to the home of a person named Wang Hung-chih, and then dissipating. I fear a father will be weeping for his son. The following day a messenger arrived on horseback and informed Hung-chih that his son had died. Now, wood declines in the ninth branch, shen, and the tail of the dipper sets up shen. The sun had entered the sector of the sixth branch, as it was midday, and a wind arose, which corresponds to a horse.
Tiger stands for the master.
This was therefore the indication of the father. In the case of the former, one arises at dawn and observes the course of the wind, clouds, light and other phenomena throughout the day. It can also be employed alone to take a short-term reading of a situation. Those who wish to attempt this method are advised to follow the simplified course given below. Orient yourself as to direction.