Great Supreme Flying Swift Five Thunder Prayer Grand Ritual

师派 祖师清微宗主真元妙化上帝 祖师太初天君 祖师高元宸照法王清真紫虚元君   将班 九天飞捷符使暘谷神君张珏 天丁冠，恶鬼相，青色，金甲朱衣红履，执斧。 五方蛮雷大神。   召咒 天雷轰轰，猛吏真君。承令召请，速降威灵。兴云吐雾，急赴坛前。统领五将，搜挠山川。万精鬼怪，捉缚来呈。一依帝令，火急奉行。   密咒王亶昌英，谨召张珏速降。 召符   法师依内法召雷神至，随事宣意后，急遣。切不可轻易，务在至诚。 九天驱雷报应符   此符上加雷云雨号，剪虹、破庙，伐精用。 起龙行雨符 起云符 起雷符 起风符 起电符 起霹雳符 催五方如意符 起雨符 雨降符 斩虹电符号 三次雷符 祈晴符 诛精伐邪破庙符   诸法合用 止云雨雾符号 祈祷便宜用   清微通真章   下印咒 九皇上星，丙酉合正。合口演流，通天神印。   混元印文 混元祖气，统摄诸天。制伏群魔，镇压三界。匡卫万灵。元始总印。   下印咒 先天先地，元始祖气。落死注生，长生在此。玉皇心术，鬼神皆避。急急如 昊天玉皇上帝律令。吾奉祖师路真君敕摄。   东方风雷却祸使者蒋刚轮，字务真。 青袍金甲，身长百丈，乘青龙，执风轮。祭用鹅血绿豆芽。 诀：卯巳上轮三转，存风雷龙交混目前并诀上，然后紧掐定辰文下一粒米地。   南方火雷灭鬼使者毕机，字符灵。 绯袍，黄巾金甲，托火轮，乘火龙，身长百丈。祭用火枣鸡血。 诀：巳午上轮三匝存三昧火烟生指上，然后掐定午文。   西方山雷吞魔伐恶使者华文通，字子安。 白袍黄巾，金甲，身长百丈，一手执铁槌，一手持雷斧，乘白龙。祭用鳝鱼馒头。 诀：戌上三匝，然后紧掐酉文下一粒米地。此神猛烈，专霹十恶五逆之人。若用皁纸朱书本身符，可追龙祈   雨驱雷布电。　以鳝鱼水噀旱方，烧符召之，黑云立起，雷雨大作。或书本身符投有龙处，或委请驱遣社令雷神行雨，可周四十里。附体通传，亦有灵验。 北方水雷披发使者雷压，字成拱。 皁袍黄巾，金花青袄子，身长百丈，乘黑龙。或足蹈三足能，持水轮。 祭用羊血，焚好降真香。喜食鸡头三五箇，菱角并素佥。 诀：戌至子三匝，然后掐定亥文下一分。   中央土雷治病使者陈石，字巳成。 黄道服，冲天冠，身长百丈，仗剑，乘黄龙。祭用降真香，清酒，素佥，粽子，时果。 诀：子丑大煞三处转三匝，然后掐定煞文。此使者属天雷，小事不可劳之。已上五使者，乃本身诀，呼召时掐之立应。如祭雷治事，则换克制诀。   宝玺三章 青华命魔兴雷宝章 青华帝命，真气元精。阴耀洞慧，仁和飘明。三五结婴，回黄沉冥。光宏太妙，灵秀八溟。东华宝书，光耀九宸。召龙负水，兴雷光霆。风雷浩博，水火交精。四七二五，六合齐临。哩呤金光，黄赤六营。横天大力，流金火铃。巨毒九丑，摄气含晶。注凝三境，混合百神。角房箕璧，奎斧亨贞。玉符所告，金火激声。急急奉九霄青华大帝敕。诵此章，左雷局，右玉文。   中央告命召雷宝章 中央镇星，元罡清液。八龙会舍，阴光注溢。高仙紫策，赤凤白翼。化生万象，与我合迹。六毒八神，天一太一，上下激召，东西交接。绿波沧海，南溟戈戟。宫有大神，号曰玄一。中山运转，斗罡魒摄。惊震八极，万兵赤越。辅天刑罚，赏仙录职。度命主籍，总持箕翼。元精飞扬，震天霹雳。敢有拒命，天斧灭质。符奉至尊玉皇上帝律令敕。左雷局，右剑诀。   西灵紫书役雷宝章 西真七白，华光金德。皓灵元老，嗔嗔哼哔。嚧呵<口廷><口宸>，煞肃伐责。月魄莹明，洞朗光彻。腾辉霄汉，运灵合息，宫有七神，<口君>咤吽咭。呵喽唎将，持斧执节。阳光高射，焚妖斩逆。金槌万队，铜头铁额。辅雷猛吏，天鼓轰掣。碎破鬼爽，绝汝鬼迹。西灵紫诏，玉皇宝敕。随气速现，真威赫奕。急急速速，扬威戮力。玉清帝命，风火传驿。急急如律令。左玉文，右雷局。 右法静坐，息虑，闭目澄心，万缘俱息，一念不生，方可行遣。一三用天皇役雷符，上用神霄玉玺，密念烧遣召役。 第二用玉清诏书、玉皇宝玺，密念，烧遣召役可也。   四溟神咒 护明元妃素华金，天英斗魁玄灵神。太乙元君统水兵，蓬莱使者都水庭。 弱水莹彻无纤凝，总摄河源归四溟。四溟之神天乙精，行车运水开天城。 太阴寒水九坎埛，中有洞阳玄幽灵。玉雷皓师迅发声，巨乘太华天马程。 流精郁光奔火铃，黑云靉靆海气升。下澍百川雨如渑，肤寸之泽成满盈。 雨师元隶罗睺星，持命速达箕毕星。鱼龙横天鬣翅兴，波涛鼓浪泛长鲸。 鳞甲毫窍百川倾，赤符潜伏腾光晶。上帝有敕无留停，阿香散花持天馨。 速命使者持律令，玉杖击开琉璃瓶，雨泽徧注群物生。木郎太一三十六，天命使者除炎殃，云飞九五天灵章。玉清敕命火铃摄。太上监军风火轮急急准敕施行。律令敕煞摄。 东方蒋使者符   金某字书姓名 敕咒 天地水府，雷神猛烈。鱼木亢金，化邪为血。急急如律令。 存使者入符，嘘青气布符上，转笔，取雷霆罡三气盖之，挑起。又以克制气加之。 南方毕使者符   水某字书将名 敕咒 天精天神，移摄敕摄。井鬼柳星，诸神助敕摄。疾疾至。急急如紫微大帝敕。 存使者入符，呵赤气布符上，转笔，取雷霆罡气盖之，挑起。 西方华使者符  Fire [Character] writes the general's name Incantation Geng and Xin metal qi, Wu and Ji physical form. Kui, Wei, and Mao stars, please assist in swiftly capturing, urgently attach to [Name]'s body. For praying for rain, say: Swiftly drive the stubborn dragon, to widely distribute rain moisture. Command and capture. Quickly, quickly. Urgently, urgently, as commanded by the Great Emperor of Ziwei. Visualize the envoy entering the talisman, exhale white qi to spread over the talisman.   Talisman of the Northern Thunder Envoy   Earth [Character] writes the general's name Incantation Respectfully invite the Northern Holy Sramana, hear my name, please descend with Kan and Li black clouds. With disheveled hair and wielding a sword, come to the black altar. Swiftly summon the Heavenly Gate to descend, swiftly report. Urgently, urgently, in accordance with the statutes and ordinances of the Northern Polar Thunder Emperor. Visualize the envoy entering the talisman, blow black qi to spread over the talisman. Talisman of the Central Envoy Chen   Incantation Mountains and peaks share the same position, the Five Elements follow their qi. Urgently, urgently, in accordance with the statutes and ordinances of the Heavenly Emperor. Visualize the envoy entering the talisman, exhale central yellow qi to spread over the talisman.   General Incantation for Talismans Thunder and fire envoys, a million azure dragons. Roaring heaven thunderbolts, swiftly enter the talisman. Urgently, urgently, as commanded by the Great Emperor of Ziwei. When finished writing the talismans of the envoys of the five directions, write the name of the heavenly thunder at the turning stroke. Heavenly Thunder One Qi Barbarian Thunder. East Mo Ming. Om Za swiftly bind Mo Ming swiftly arrive. South He Meng. Om Di Za bind He Meng swiftly arrive. West E Hong. Om Bind Li bind Li E Hong swiftly arrive. North Kun Dian. Om Za Li Po Di Kun Dian swiftly arrive. Center Lie Sha. Om Fei Di Se Za Lie Sha swiftly arrive quickly. Five Paths of Immediate Response Talismans   The five talismans on the right are added after the five envoy talismans, smeared with the secret taboo characters Duan and Ming, and each dispatched with an incantation. Or paste them at the front of the dispatch document, taking the qi of subduing ghosts to add to them. Not a single failure in ten thousand times, extremely divine and marvelous. Incantation for Stirring Water with a Willow Branch Heaven has no sea god, Uncle Cang and Mother Tiger. Flowing Yang brings disaster, water metal fire earth. Rain Master and Wind Earl, clouds galloping and thunder drums. Command to move Yuqing, dragon flying at nine-five. Urgently, urgently, in accordance with the statutes and ordinances. Writing Talismans and Hexagram Qi Earthly branches belonging to Wood, use the Eastern Zhen hexagram, Yin and Mao days. When writing the hexagram, pinch the day-hour mudra, exhale liver qi nine times. Earthly branches belonging to Fire, use the Southern Li hexagram, Si and Wu days. When writing the hexagram, pinch the day-hour mudra, exhale heart qi three times. Earthly branches belonging to Metal, use the Western Dui hexagram, Shen and You days. When writing the hexagram, pinch the day-hour mudra, exhale lung qi seven times. Earthly branches belonging to Water, use the Northern Kan hexagram, Hai and Zi days. When writing the hexagram, pinch the day-hour mudra, exhale kidney qi five times. Earthly branches belonging to Earth, use the Central Kun hexagram, Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei days. When writing the hexagram, pinch the day-hour mudra, exhale spleen qi twelve times. After writing the hexagram, add the character "mountain" in the center. Before writing the talisman, first use the Yuqing Summoning Talisman to summon the local mountain deity, silently recite the deity's name, and when summoned clearly before your eyes, form the mountain character mudra and write the character "mountain" in the hexagram. The name of the mountain deity is the five earthly commanders Zhang, Xu, Wang, Zhao, and Guan. Also look at the Renyuan (human element) of the day being used, which belongs to a certain star, and write it on top. You must still first write a Renyuan Duty Talisman for the day, pinch the day-hour mudra, visualize the star's form, inhale one breath of qi, and blow it into the talisman. Eastern Renyuan Daily Duty Talisman Southern Renyuan Daily Duty Talisman Western Renyuan Daily Duty Talisman Northern Renyuan Daily Duty Talisman   The Twenty-Eight Mansions, each mansion is on duty for three days; the remaining eight mansions govern clear and rainy weather. They are dispatched according to the Yuanchen (original destiny). If the Yuanshen (original spirit) is in the East, use the two talismans of Bi and Fang; in the West, use the two talismans of Xin and Mao; in the South, use the two talismans of Wei and Xing; in the North, use the two talismans of Zhang and Xu. When praying for rain, bury the Yang talisman and burn the Yin talisman. When praying for clear weather, bury the Yin talisman and burn the Yang talisman. The sun is Yang, the moon is Yin. For the sun, use cinnabar to write the talisman; for the moon, use ink. To bury the talisman, simply dig one foot and two inches deep under the altar, write it on a tile or stone, and bury it. ○ Bi Moon ○ Xin Moon ○ Zhang Moon ○ Wei Moon　Yin ○ Fang Sun ○ Mao Sun ○ Xu Sun ○ Xing Sun　Yang Contract Talisman: paste one half at the head of the dispatch document, and one half at the tail to burn   This contract talisman is modeled after the Jiazi day talisman. If the Heavenly Stem belongs to Wood, use the Eastern Envoy Talisman, write the character "ghost" at the foot of the talisman, write the general's name [Character] at the turning stroke, take the three qi of the Thunder Dipper to cover it above, and let the brush exit in a certain direction according to the matter. On a Jiazi day, the Earthly Branch belongs to Water, use the Kan hexagram, with the character "mountain" inside the hexagram. Before writing the talisman, first use the Yuqing Summoning Talisman to summon the deities of the Five Sacred Mountains, silently summon them, and visualize the mountain deities standing before you clearly as if seen. Form the mountain character mudra and write the character "mountain" in the hexagram, inhale the mountain deities into the talisman, smear it with the Capital Heaven Great Thunder Duke Incantation, and flick the Dipper to cover it. Then write the character "Command" to cover it. On a Jiazi day, the Renyuan Talisman belongs to Kan, the Northern Ox Star, therefore write the Ox Star, recite the full incantation of the essence of Jiao and Ji, pinch the day-hour mudra, take the qi of the day-hour direction to cover it. Here, the Jiazi day is used as a model; according to each day and hour, Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches, and the daily duty mansion, write the three talismans, practicing exactly according to this model. Therefore it is called the "Three-Five-One Method". Determining the Day to Raise Thunder and Bury the Talisman   The talisman on the right is written and buried using a new four-cornered brick smoothed flat. For each star, recite the "Luo Luo Gao Zhang" incantation, smear all four corners, recite the Hunhe incantation, and the Capital Heaven Great Thunder Duke incantation, all smeared with ink until it turns black, regardless of the number of times. Visualize black clouds spreading densely, then take the golden light qi to cover and secure it. Write the Envoy Zhang Talisman on the outside, holding the previous talisman directly to the Heavenly Palace, to summon and raise the thunder. Then recite the Summoning Thunder and Beheading Thunder Duke Incantation. If you wish to dispatch documents, determine the response for the next day. When the next day arrives, use the Heavenly Stem, Earthly Branch, and Renyuan Contract Talisman; write with cinnabar on Yang days, and with ink on Yin days. Or use the above talismans to suppress and paste, also used according to Yin and Yang days. When praying for rain, smear with ink to make it black; when praying for clear weather, do not smear it. General Summoning Talisman   Secret Method of Writing Talismans Heavenly thunder descends, earthly thunder descends. The Big Dipper shifts. The Thunder Duke and Lightning Mother follow my true qi and enter. One turn, the six spirits hide, Mao. Two turns, the four evil forces vanish, Chen. Three turns, move the Kui Gang, Li. Four turns, thunder and fire erupt, Shen. Five turns, thunderbolts soar, Kun. Six turns, mountain ghosts are destroyed, Dui. Seven turns, collect and summon the fifteen kinds of ghosts, the ghosts of the five directions in the void above who rebel against heaven and have no way, who block clouds and rain, and all ghosts of drought demons shall die themselves. Zi forms the framework and grasp it.   After the talisman on the right is finished, recite again: Heavenly thunder roars, earthly thunder roars, divine thunder roars, she-ling thunder roars, water thunder roars. Next, take the three qi of the Thunder Dipper to cover, and flick them into the mountain talisman. Three dots have no fixed position; look at which direction the Thunder Dipper qi is in and dot it. Incantation says The essence of Jiao and Ji, the spirit of Jia and Yi, stir up waves and dance, wind and rain obscure. The essence of Jing and Zhen, the spirit of Bing and Ding, flying fire for ten thousand miles, flames chasing the wind. The essence of Kui and Shen, the spirit of Geng and Xin, flowing bells and flashing lightning, swords and blades crossing. The essence of Dou and Bi, the spirit of Ren and Gui. Surging waves and rising tides, protect my body. Heaven is clear and earth is tranquil, the essence of water and fire. Thunderbolt envoys, Fire Bell generals. Three heavens' strongmen, millions of elite soldiers. Thunder and fire erupt swiftly, Wind Earl follows. Flying frost axes, marching arrays in abundance. If there are evil ghosts, unrighteous spirits, vainly seeking blood food, bitterly harming living beings, regardless of size, summon them to the thunder. Thousands have their heads cut off, tens of thousands have their forms sheared. Those who rebel against me die, those who obey me live. Whoever dares violate my command is like rebelling against Shangqing. Urgently, urgently, as the firelight statutes and ordinances.   Another incantation says Bi, Fang, Xin, Mao, Zhang, Xu, Wei, Xing. When meeting witheredness, bring relief; when praying for sunshine, bring clear weather. Assist my Great Dao, bring rain and part the clouds. Urgently, urgently, in accordance with the statutes and ordinances. When the Yin-Yang Contract Talisman is finished writing, add a title mark on top according to the matter, and write the taboo name of the Ziwei Emperor to cover it. On the back of the talisman, write the Immediate Response Talisman. Praying for clear weather: Ri. Ghosts of evil dragons in the world causing sins, hand them over under the capital talisman to be destroyed. Xuan. Praying for rain: Shi Yue. Drought demons in the world causing sins, hand them over under the capital talisman to be destroyed. Nu. Beheading evil: Jian. Roaring heaven roaring earth roaring thunder, roaring thunder captures. Liao. Contract Talisman Model Whenever writing the Contract Talisman, cut it open and use the inner Renyuan Talisman. Write with cinnabar on Yang days, and with ink on Yin days. Original General Talisman Model When the Gathering Talisman is complete, write the name Cheng Manqing on top. Incantation Officers and soldiers of the Three Bureaus, today's duty talisman. Follow my dispatch, hold and receive the heavenly talisman. Capture drought demons, swiftly send down pouring rain. If any dare to disobey, the thunder axe will swiftly execute. Urgently, urgently, in accordance with the statutes and ordinances. Heaven and earth linger, wanting to move wind and thunder. Thunder and rain follow, thunder colors come and go. Yin and Yang assist, close the back and open the front. Look up to the heavenly deities, fire urgently urges. The Jade Emperor has commanded, do not violate the time. Urgently, urgently, in accordance with the statutes and ordinances. Urging Thunder and Bringing Rain Talisman Recite the Mulang Incantation twenty-five times, then recite the Xuhuo Great Deity Incantation, or the Yicheng Jin Incantation, and the Ma Sheng Jili Incantation five times. Shout: "Quick!" There will be an immediate response. The talisman on the right is one foot and two inches long, five inches wide, written according to the model. When finished, stamp it with the Thunder Fire seal, spread the Dipper over it to cover it. Burn it in the incense burner. Driving Thunder and Controlling Lightning Talisman   Taishang Xuanming, receivingLet it be strictly enforced. Talisman Envoys of Thunder, Generals of Lightning and Fire. Behead and eliminate the drought demons, showing no mercy. Drive the thunder to strike swiftly, without delay. As urgently as the Law of the Great Emperor Leizu commands. The talisman on the right is written with an edict on black silk, burned at the tip of a sword. Visualize the Qi of the heart and kidneys rising up to dispatch it. Talisman for Urging Thunder and Rain   Incantation of Command The East, Jia and Yi, Qianyuan is prosperous, the Qi of Zhen flows swiftly. I receive the mandate of long life, holding Heaven and Earth in my palms. Chen and Xun are the gates of earth, Yin and Yang perpetually generate each other. Hidden and latent, they follow my command; when used, thunder and rain soar. The Five Thunders swiftly send down rain, acting according to my thunder command. Assist me in walking the Great Way, do not violate this covenant. The Heavenly Ding will surely behead you, and the spirits of your seven ancestors will be extinguished. Descend quickly, descend quickly, swiftly send down your spirits. Talisman for Summoning Rain Gathering Form   I am the General of the Five Directions, fulfilling the vow of the Most High. Observing the universe, the sun and moon are deeply obscured. As urgently as the Law commands. Talisman for Chasing the Wind Talisman for Raising Thunder Talisman for Summoning Clouds Talisman for Bringing Rain Talisman for Summoning Envoy Zhang Talisman for Summoning Heavenly Lord Xin Talisman for Summoning Heavenly Lord Deng Talisman for Summoning Deputy Commander Zhang of Zitong Talisman for Summoning the Main Commander of Xuantian   Suppressing the Thunder Main Commander of Xuantian, Li, assigned to the second month. Deputy Commander of Zitong, Zhang, assigned to the third month. Marshal of Fierce Fire, Deng, assigned to the fourth month. Judge Marshal, Xin, assigned to the fifth month. Envoy Divine Lord, Zhang, assigned from the sixth to the twelfth month. Generally, thunder is manipulated from the second to the ninth month; after the ninth month, one dares not raise thunder. The Neng talisman is written in ink on blue paper in five paths, and thrown into an urn.   Incantation of Command The Most High is vastly fierce, the essence of the Water God. The fierce official of the Five Thunders, strictly mounting the Kui dragon. Drive out the drought demons, slay and extinguish evil traces. The Emperor dispatches the command, bringing rain and fierce winds. As urgently as the Law of the Supreme Emperor commands. The talisman on the right: one path per urn. Visualize three-legged black clouds descending from the sky like the talisman, draw Qi to blow onto the talisman, and place it down into the urn. Draw black Qi into the talisman again. Write another path, performing the ritual as above, and burn it in the incense burner, forming five colors altogether. The talisman paper should be one inch in diameter, square or round. Ritual Format for Praying and Dispatching Formal Memorial to the Jade Emperor Official of [Title], Subject [Surname], [Given Name] I, your humble subject, not considering my own insignificance, presume to appeal to the Heavenly hearing. Reflecting upon my presumption, I first beg for forgiveness. I respectfully memorialize regarding the matter of a certain place, where a Daoist practitioner [Name] has submitted a request to pray for rain. I, the subject, having received this request which is hard to refuse, plan to open an altar on a certain day of this month at a certain place. I will dispatch the Thunder's Flying Swift Talisman Envoy, the Yanggu Divine Lord Zhang Jue, to go forth and proclaim to the Thunder Ministry, driving the thunder to bring rain. I still worry that I, the subject, being of humble status and shallow learning, lacking in virtue and merit, have not yet attained true realization and do not understand the profound mysteries. Without relying on the Heavenly mandate to issue orders, how can I pray for rain? Therefore, I respectfully record this petition to memorialize to you. I, the subject, respectfully prepare this petition, bowing a hundred times to memorialize To the Jade Emperor, the Supreme Venerable of the Golden Tower, under the Jade Throne. I reverently hope for Heavenly mercy, to grant my memorial, to send down an edict, to issue it to the Supreme Mystic Capital Province, to proclaim to all departments of the Thunder Ministry, that all may comply and execute it. I first pray for the forgiveness of all transgressions of the people of this region. I further beg for a gracious mandate, to dispatch and send down Envoy Zhang [Name], Fierce Fire Deng [Name], and Judge Xin [Name], to supervise and lead the Duke of Thunder, the Mother of Lightning, the Earl of Wind, the Master of Rain, the Thunder Gods of the Five Directions, and the Dragon Gods of Rain in this realm, to immediately shake the mountains and rivers, stimulate the earth's veins, raise clouds and spread fog, obscure the sun and darken the sky, chase and slay the demonic rainbow, and behead the drought demons, strictly limiting the deployment of wind, clouds, thunder, rain, and lightning to a certain day and hour, to be sent down to the Thunder Altar at a certain place to await summons. With roaring thunder and flashing lightning, sounding the heavenly drum in the nine heavens; overturning seas and pouring rivers, shedding sweet rain over the four wildernesses. To revive the hopes of the people, and universally relieve the withered and parched. To satisfy the feelings of the mortal realm below, and make clear the trust of Heaven above. If my humble wish is granted, I truly receive the grace of life. I, the subject, am truly terrified and fearful, bowing my head and knocking the ground, respectfully preparing this memorial to be heard. Respectfully memorialized. Year, Month, Day, Official of [Title], Subject [Surname] [Given Name], memorializes.   Petition to the Thunder Capital Department Official of [Title], [Surname] Respectfully based on the matter of a Daoist practitioner [Name] at a certain place submitting a request to pray for rain, aside from having already submitted a memorial to the Heavenly Court hoping for grace and a proclamation, I must hereby petition to inform. Respectfully submitted to The Primordial Life True Lord of the Thunder Capital Department. I humbly hope For your holy mercy, to grant this petition, and specially pray for a Daoist edict, to proclaim to the Three Great Marshals of Thunder, Deng, Xin, and Zhang, the Duke of Thunder, the Mother of Lightning, the Earl of Wind, the Master of Rain, to supervise and rouse the Dragon and Thunder Masters of the mountain precincts, city gods, earth gods, streams, marshes, pools, and caves, to each lead wind, clouds, thunder, rain, and lightning, strictly limiting their arrival at the Thunder Altar on a certain day and hour of this month, to await summons. To bestow abundant rain, universally relieving the withered and parched, pouring out a three-day rain, sufficient to comfort the hopes of ten thousand people. Striving to ensure the fields return to verdure, and the crops are abundant. Offending your majestic presence, I, from my humble position below, am utterly trembling with fear. Respectfully petitioning to be heard. Respectfully submitted. Year, Month, Day, Official of [Title], [Surname], submits petition.   Petition to Yuebei Official of [Title], [Surname] Respectfully based on the matter of a certain place where Daoist practitioners [Names] have submitted a request to pray for rain to relieve drought damage. I, having received this request which is hard to refuse, plan to establish an altar to pray on a certain day of this month at a certain place. Therefore, not daring to act on my own authority, I must prepare this petition to inform. Respectfully submitted to the Dao of Taiyi Yuebei Liuguang, Heavenly Lord Zhu. I humbly hope For your holy mercy, to grant this petition. Immediately send down your majestic light. Exhale the killing Qi to float in the air, darkening the sun and obscuring the sky. Behead the drought demons, chase and annihilate the rainbows. Supervise alongside the Three Great Thunder Marshals, Deng, Xin, and Zhang, leading the Duke of Thunder, the Mother of Lightning, the Earl of Wind, and the Master of Rain, to whip up the Dragon Gods of Rain in the streams, sources, pools, and caves of the current season, to each lead wind, clouds, thunder, rain, and lightning, strictly limiting their arrival at the ritual altar on a certain day and hour, to await summons. To issue great commands, rousing the wind and thunder. Pour down sweet rain, saving and reviving the withered and parched. If my humble wish is granted, I truly receive your vast grace. I, from my humble position below, am utterly trembling with fear. Respectfully petitioning to be heard. Respectfully submitted. Year, Month, Day, Official of [Title], [Surname], submits petition.   Dispatch to Officials and Generals Office Title Based on the matter of a certain prefecture, subprefecture, and county, where Daoist practitioners [Names] have submitted a request to pray for rain to relieve drought damage, this office, having received this, finds it difficult to refuse. Aside from having recorded a memorial to The Heavenly Court, petitioning the Master's Provinces, and dispatching notices to all departments, establishing an altar to pray, a dispatch must be issued, requesting your verification. We trouble you to rouse the earth gods, proclaim to the Thunder Ministry, and whip up the Dragon and Thunder Masters who have dragons and thunder in the streams, sources, pools, and caves, to each lead wind, clouds, thunder, rain, and lightning, strictly limiting their arrival at the ritual altar on a certain day and hour of this month, to await summons. To bestow abundant rain, universally relieving the drought damage. Do not cause delays; we immediately hope for a response. This dispatch must be sent. The dispatch on the right is submitted to a certain Official or General for verification. Respectfully dispatched. Year, Month, Day, Hour dispatched. Dispatch to the Dragon God Office Title The Heavenly Emperor has a command, proclaiming it to the Ten Directions. Proclaiming to you, Dragon God, to swiftly manifest a response. This altar reverently follows The Jade Emperor's edict and convenient talisman, delivered to the Dragon God of Rain in a certain pool, as decreed. Respectfully based on the matter of those submitting to the altar at a certain place requesting rain to relieve drought damage, having received these words, aside from having already recorded a memorial to the Heavenly Court, petitioned the Three Thunder Provinces, and begged all to Verify and pray, a dispatch must be sent to summon. Empty Talisman Position. The talisman on the right dispatches and requests you to comply with The edict, to immediately lead wind, clouds, thunder, rain, and lightning, strictly limiting your arrival at the Thunder Altar at a certain place on a certain day and hour, to await summons. To bestow abundant rain, universally relieving the withered and parched. Do not be absent or disobedient, thereby losing the year's harvest hopes. If you delay the appointed time, it will be considered as rebelling against the Shangqing, and I will certainly execute you with a flying sword. When the dispatch arrives, manifest a great response, and urgently enforce it. Exactly as the Emperor decrees. The dispatch on the right is delivered to the Dragon God of Rain in a certain pool, as decreed. Year, Month, Day, Hour proclaimed. Official of [Title], Subject [Surname] [Given Name], receives the decree and enforces it. The Great Emperor of the South Pole and Heavenly Sovereign.   Sequence of Praying for Rain Generally, when praying to relieve a drought, one first records the people's petition, memorializing it to the Jade Emperor, and petitioning the Three Thunder Provinces, the Five Thunder Envoy Court, the Heavenly Department's Thunder Office, and the Heavenly Department's Ting Office, begging for a gracious mandate to be sent down to the relevant offices, to forgive the transgressions and sins of the people of the region. Then one prays for a command for a certain Thunder God to send great rain, to save the withered and parched. One then dispatches the Dragon God to bring rain. If there is no response, one goes to the position of the Tai Sui (Grand Duke of Jupiter), or the direction where the deity resides, and uses good yellow earth to build a three-tiered altar, the top tier being one zhang and two feet wide, the middle tier one zhang and eight feet wide, the bottom tier two zhang and two feet wide, and three feet and nine inches high. At the four corners, new earthen urns are used to hold water, and the water should be from a dragon pool. Talismans are soaked inside, or three-legged Neng talismans. In the center of the altar, an incense table is set up to make offerings to The Five Thunder Envoy Court, the officials and generals of the Three Offices, and the Thunder Gods of the Two Pivot Platforms. Below the altar, offerings are made in the four directions to all officials and generals of the Thunder Ministry. The Daoist congregation below the altar offers prayers and proclamations, and then the ritual master ascends the altar. If rain falls, one gives thanks for the grace and dismantles the altar, and the urns and other items are all placed into flowing water to be washed away.   Ritual Format for Praying for Clear Skies Formal Memorial Official of [Title], Subject [Surname], [Given Name] I, your humble subject, not considering my own insignificance, presume to appeal to the Heavenly hearing. Reflecting upon my transgressions, I first beg for forgiveness. I respectfully memorialize regarding the matter of a Daoist practitioner [Name] at a certain place who submitted a petition, humbly stating that since a certain day of a certain month, accumulated Yin has been a scourge, rainwater has been excessive, markets are depressed, and the people are submerged and drowning. Therefore, they have submitted a petition requesting a ritual for clear skies. I, the subject, having received this earnest request, and since the matter concerns public welfare, am bound to execute it. I still worry that I, the subject, am of shallow learning and little merit, have not yet attained true realization, and my sincerity may not move the heavens. Without relying on the supreme mandate, how can I pray for sunshine? Not daring to act on my own authority, I must record this petition to memorialize to you. RespectfullyRecording the Petition, Humbly Apologizing, Bowing a Hundred Times, Submitting the Memorial To the Jade Emperor, the Supreme Lord of the Golden Portal of the August Heaven, beneath Your Jade Throne. I reverently hope for Heavenly mercy to grant my petition. Specially bestow an edict, to be issued to the Supreme Mystic Metropolis Administration, proclaiming to the various Bureaus of Thunder, to coordinate and execute. I further beg the edict to dispatch Thunder Bureau's Flying Rapid Response Messenger Zhang, Flaming Fire Deng, and Judge Xin, together with the Great General of Flowing Metal and Fire Bells, to immediately seal the deep pools and lock the seas, stop the rain and subdue the dragons, roll up the mist and gather the clouds, clearing the sky to reveal the sun. Ensure that the divine winds fall silent and the mountains swallow the smoke. Let the sky be free of floating obscurities and the four airs bright and clear, the vast earth bright and sunny, and all people joyful and happy. If this humble wish is fulfilled, I truly owe my renewed life. For offending the Heavenly majesty, I, your subject, am utterly trembling with fear, humbly apologizing and bowing a hundred times, respectfully preparing this memorial to be heard. Respectfully memorialized. Year　Month　Day, Official Title, Subject Surname [Name], submitting the memorial. Petition Official Title, Surname [Name] Respectfully, according to a certain place, Daoist followers [Name] and others submitted a request to pray for clear weather. I received the request and cannot decline it; it is proper to carry it out. For this reason, not daring to act on my own authority, I must submit this petition. Respectfully submitted on the right to The Holy Presence of the Primordial Command True Lord of the Thunder Bureau. I humbly hope for your holy mercy to grant this petition, specially bestowing a holy decree, proclaiming to the Three Great Marshals of Thunder: Deng, Xin, and Zhang, setting a strict deadline for a certain hour on a certain day of this month, to descend to a certain place, manifesting to the rain-bringing dragon spirits within the territory, to immediately part the clouds and roll up the mist, stopping the rain and clearing the sky. Let the sunlight appear to comfort the hopes of all people; let the sky clear up greatly, so as to fulfill the benevolence of giving life to all creatures. I shall bow a hundred times for renewed life, as a token of efficacy. For offending your holy majesty, I am overwhelmed with fear and trepidation, awaiting your command. Respectfully petitioned. Year　Month　Day, Official Title, Surname　[Name], petition submitted.   Dispatch to the Officers and Generals Bureau Title According to a certain place, Daoist followers [Name] and others submitted a request, praying for clear weather. This altar received this request, and aside from already recording and memorializing it to the Heavenly Court, and petitioning the Master's Administration, all praying for coordination, a dispatch must be issued, requesting your verification. Swiftly proclaim to all bureaus, notify all affiliated departments, and manifest to the rain-bringing dragon spirits of the current season, to immediately gather the clouds and roll up the mist, stopping the rain and clearing the sky. Set a strict deadline for a certain hour on a certain day of this month to clear the sky greatly, letting the sunlight appear. So that the lives of all creatures may be preserved, and the common people may enjoy their work. This manifests the teachings of the Dao and accumulates great merit. Do not delay or violate, lest you breach the mystic laws. This dispatch must be issued. Dispatched on the right to A certain Officer, General, and Marshal, respectfully requesting you to review the above matters and execute them. Thus dispatched. Year　Month　Day　Hour dispatched. Official Title, Surname　[Name], signed. The above prayers and dispatched documents are nothing more than a standard format. The amount of paperwork and the phrasing of the rotations depend entirely on the person.