founder of a state or prefecture.

6. Terrain resembling a frightened serpent, twisting

and winding in a gradual slope, topples the state
and extinguishes the clan.

7. Terrain as sharp-pointed as the dagger-ax and

spear, here soldiers die, are punished or
imprisoned.

8. Terrain like rapid-flowing water makes living men

see ghosts.

B. Feature Shapes

1. If features resemble a swallow’s nest, according to

the laws of fengshui, burial should occur in the
recess, and (descendants will be) invested with a
fief.

2. If features resemble an overturned wine vessel,

with hills in the rear advancing from a distance, and
in front, corresponding terrain winding and circling,
(descendants will attain the rank of) the nine nobles
and the three ministers.

3. If features resemble an inverted cauldron, at the

peak riches are obtainable.

4. If features resemble the crown of a tree, there will

be everlasting prosperity and joy.

5. If features resemble the casting of lots, the

hundred affairs will be confused and disordered.

6. If the features resemble disheveled clothing,

women will be jealous and wives will be wanton.

7. If features resemble a rubbish bag, homes and

granaries will burn down.

8. If features resemble a capsized boat, women will

be ill and men will be imprisoned.

9. If features resemble a long table, sons and

grandsons will die.

10. If features resemble a recumbent sword, there will