Secret Rhyme of Dividing Gold by the Plum Blossom Method

Qian-Jia-Ding metal's elegance extraordinary, Xun-Geng-Gui trees flourish prosperous.

Kun-Ren-Yi fire's true light shines, Gen-Bing-Xin streams overflow vast.

Zi-Chou bright lamp, Yin-Mao trees, Chen-Si long flow, Wu-Wei metal,

Shen-You fire burns, Xu-Hai wood — the Earthly Branches hold dividing gold within.

Stem and branch hard needle divides here; I discuss Na Yin here.

Kun lamp, Ren stove, Gen pool opened; Jia metal, Yi torch, Xun timber.

Bing ocean, Ding metal germinates in wood position; Geng bridge, Xin sea, Qian metal opened.

Thus entering tomb as Po Jun, absolute and fetal as Lu Cun; life-nourishing as Tan Lang; bathing and capping as Wen Qu; approaching office and imperial prosperity as Wu Qu; declining as Ju Men; illness and death as Lian Zhen — the seven stars are divided from this.