Crossing the river through mud, number forty-six.

渡江最怕支神傷，支水干陸兩評詳。歲乘神后遭沉溺，支干凌沖車櫓傷。日遇罡沖風逆浪，支乘神克惡泥殃。軍行異域，欲無涉水渡泥之患，則以支為水路，干為陸路。若渡江者，最怕支上乘神克支，或支克支上神，主有沉溺之災。神后加太歲，行船沉沒。支為水，干為陸，太沖加干為車，加支為舟櫓，所以行舟之具，若卯加支干，被下神凌之，舟車有損。天罡太沖加日辰，主大風浪覆舟。《兵仗賦》云：“日忌罡沖，太歲遭虛而禍起。”太歲遭虛，謂神后加太歲也。支上乘神傷支及年命，又帶惡將，過水涉泥俱不利。

Crossing the river is most dangerous when the day branch is harmed by the divine. For water routes, the day branch is considered, and for land routes, the day stem is considered, with each evaluated separately. If the sovereign year is occupied by Shenhou Zi, it indicates a shipwreck. If the day stem and day branch are attacked by the upper and lower divine forces, vehicles and boats will be damaged. If the day stem meets Tiangang or Taichong, it indicates strong winds and big waves. If the divine on the day branch attacks the day branch itself, it indicates being trapped in mud and suffering misfortune. When an army moves through foreign lands, to avoid the dangers of crossing water and getting stuck in mud, the day branch represents the water route and the day stem represents the land route. For those crossing the river, the most dangerous situation is when the divine on the day branch attacks the day branch or when the day branch attacks the divine on the day branch, both indicating the danger of drowning. If Shenhou Zi is placed on the sovereign year, it indicates a shipwreck. If the day branch is water and the day stem is land, Taichong卯 placed on the day stem represents a vehicle, and placed on the day branch represents boats and oars, which are the tools for traveling and sailing. If卯 is placed on both the day stem and day branch and is attacked by the divine on the earth plate, vehicles and boats will be damaged. If Tiangang and Taichong are placed on the day stem and day branch, it indicates a great storm that will capsize the boat. The "Weapons and Armaments Assignment" says, "The day is afraid of Tiangang and Taichong; if the sovereign year is affected by the void, disaster will arise." This refers to Shenhou being placed on the sovereign year. If the divine on the day branch harms or attacks the day branch and the year's birth star, and is accompanied by evil Heavenly Generals, it is unfavorable for crossing water or getting stuck in mud.

天河地井行船惡，土煞水龍過渡愁。支吉干傷舟可渡，鵬池罡指不須憂。壬癸子天之三河，卯酉辰地之三井，月將加正時，三河有一臨井者，舟不可渡也。土煞、玉皇煞訣云：“土煞子丑巽宮未，寅卯之年坤上收。辰巳居干午年坎，未雷申酉古離州。戌亥二年居艮位，對宮便是玉皇遊。”又云：“辰戌丑未為土煞。”丙子、癸未、癸丑為觸水龍日。書曰：“土煞不宜過泥，水龍不宜過江。”支為水道，若支上神吉，干雖受傷，渡舟無妨。遇有淤泥之地，只向天罡下去，便得干路。

The heavenly river and earthly well are adjacent, which is an ill omen for boat travel; encountering the earth demon and the Touch Water Dragon indicates worry about crossing the river. If the day branch has a beneficial deity, even if the day stem is harmed, the boat can still cross safely. As for muddy areas and water pits, just follow the direction indicated by the Tiangang, and there is no need to worry. The heavenly three rivers are壬, 癸, and 子; the earthly three wells are 卯, 酉, and 辰. When the month general is placed on the correct hour to form the heaven plate, if any of the three rivers fall onto the three wells, the boat cannot be crossed. The formula for the earth demon and the Jade Emperor demon says: in the year of Zi and Chou, the earth demon is in the Xun palace; in the year of Wei, it is also there; in the years of Yin and Mao, it is in the Kun palace; in the years of Chen and Si, it is in the Qian palace; in the year of Wu, it is in the Kan palace; in the year of Wei, it is in the Zhen palace; in the years of Shen and You, it is in the Li palace; in the years of Xu and Hai, it is in the Gen palace. The opposite palace of the earth demon is where the Jade Emperor demon roams. Another version says: the positions of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei are the earth demons. The days of Bingzi, Guiwei, and Guichou are called the Touch Water Dragon days. The book says: on the day of the earth demon, it is not advisable to walk on muddy ground; on the day of the Touch Water Dragon, it is not advisable to cross rivers. The day branch represents the waterway; if the deity on the day branch is beneficial, then even if the day stem is harmed, crossing the river is still possible. When encountering muddy and difficult terrain, just follow the direction where the Tiangang is located, and you will find a dry path.

水戰全憑風便方，日干未巳正堪詳。白虎風神逢劫殺，飛廉大殺亦風鄉。旺相乘殺風速起，休囚無殺乘風狂。行船雖不宜見風，而戰必借風以助威，巳為風門，未為風伯，日辰上要此二神到方有風。白虎，風神也，逢劫殺、飛廉、大殺，主大風暴起。若日干旺相乘諸風殺，風速起，休囚而又不乘殺，主無風也。飛廉，正戌、二巳、三午、四未、五申、六酉、七辰、八亥、九子、十丑、十一寅、十二卯。

Water battles rely heavily on favorable wind and current directions, so one must carefully examine the Day Stem for the presence of Xiaoji (Wei) and Taiyi (Si). The White Tiger is the heavenly general governing wind; when it encounters劫杀 (sudden attack), 飞廉 (Flying廉), or 大杀 (great destruction), it indicates the onset of wind. If the Day Stem is prosperous and strong and is accompanied by theseInauspicious Sha (malevolent forces), wind will quickly arise. However, if the Day Stem is weak and confined and not accompanied by theseInauspicious Sha, wind is unlikely to occur, and one cannot rely on it for power. Although sailing is generally unfavorable when encountering wind, water battles must utilize wind to enhance their strength. Si is the gate of wind, and Wei is the wind deity; the presence of these two deities in the Day Stem and Day Branch indicates the presence of wind. The White Tiger, as the wind deity, when encountering劫杀, 飞廉, or 大杀, signifies a sudden and fierce wind. If the Day Stem is prosperous and strong and is accompanied by these wind-relatedInauspicious Sha, wind will quickly arise. If the Day Stem is weak and confined and not accompanied by theseInauspicious Sha, there will be no wind. The arrangement of 飞廉 is as follows: in the first lunar month it is in Xu, in the second in Si, in the third in Wu, in the fourth in Wei, in the fifth in Shen, in the sixth in You, in the seventh in Chen, in the eighth in Hai, in the ninth in Zi, in the tenth in Chou, in the eleventh in Yin, and in the twelfth in Mao.

斑神東轉木推出，小吉相逢風迅速。三神忽爾潛空宿，上克下兮風息言。斑神，虎也，東轉謂虎入寅卯之地。蓋虎嘯風生，未為風伯，乘之必有大風。三神指虎與未巳也。潛空宿，謂二神若乘空亡，又是上克下，所以無風。

The term "Ban Shen" refers to the White Tiger. When the White Tiger moves to the eastern positions of Yin and Mao, which are wood, the wind is set in motion. Then, when it meets Xiao Ji at Wei, the wind rises quickly and strongly. However, if these deities suddenly fall into the Kongwang position, which is the empty host, and the upper deity overcomes the lower deity, then the wind should stop. The term "Ban Shen" is the White Tiger. "East movement" means the White Tiger enters the ground positions of Yin and Mao. When the tiger roars, the wind arises. Wei is also the Wind God, so when the White Tiger rides on Wei, there must be a great wind. The three deities mentioned in the verse refer to the White Tiger and the two deities at Wei and Si. "Qian Kong Su" means that if these deities ride into Kongwang, and the upper deity overcomes the lower deity, then the wind cannot rise.

巳午雀居曲直課，殺推月日用辰午。更兼寅木相逢遇，颶狂須索煞時間。巳午為火神，朱雀亦火神。然熱極生風，且雀入巳午為入巢。經云“穴居知雨，巢居知風。”是也。逐月風伯，正月起申逆行十二辰；逐月風殺，正月起寅，逆行十二辰。或見發用並日辰之上，與朱雀等會主大風。未為風伯，寅中有箕宿好風，二神會，亦主大風也，惟落空亡風小。

The fire positions of Si and Wu have the Vermilion Bird, and the lesson pattern forms a curved and straight wood structure, so wind has its root. Then, according to the month, we calculate the wind killer, and see if it falls on the day stem, day branch, or the initiating transmission. If it also meets the wood of Yin, then a fierce typhoon will arise in a moment. Si and Wu belong to the fire god, and the Vermilion Bird is also a fire god. When heat reaches its peak, wind arises, and the Vermilion Bird falling into Si and Wu is like returning to its nest. The classic says, "穴居的动物知道要下雨，巢居的鸟知道要起风" which means "animals living in holes know when it will rain, and birds living in nests know when wind will arise." This is exactly the principle. The wind god, calculated by the month, starts at Shen in the first month and moves backward through the twelve earthly branches. The wind killer, also calculated by the month, starts at Yin in the first month and moves backward through the twelve earthly branches. If these two evils appear on the initiating transmission and the day stem and day branch, and meet the Vermilion Bird, it indicates a strong wind. Shen is the wind god, and Yin contains Ji Xu mansion which is favorable for wind, so when these two deities meet, it also indicates a strong wind. However, if they fall on Kongwang, the wind will be weak.

巳為風門，未為風伯，白虎為風神，發用有氣，主風，披刑猛烈迅速。虎在東方為出林，主風，乘小吉愈猛。寅申加日，在天乙前，皆主有風，未下即風起。傳見白虎，乘有氣之神，又加有氣之鄉，下賊上，必主大風。若知風從何方來，看白虎臨何神，如乘亥臨酉上正西風，臨卯正東風，餘仿此。白虎乘小吉受剋落空，上克下，即有亦小。

The Earthly Branch Si is the gate of wind, Wei is the wind god, and Baihu is the wind deity. If they initiate the transmission and have strength, they indicate wind; if they also involve punishment, the wind becomes fierce and swift. If Baihu falls in the East, it is called "Chu Lin," indicating wind. If it is combined with Xiaoji (Wei), the wind becomes even stronger. If Yin and Shen are added to the Day Stem and are placed before Tianyi Guiren, they also indicate wind, and wind will arise at the position of Wei. If the Three Transmissions contain Baihu, and it is combined with a strong deity and falls on a strong ground, and the lower deity overcomes the upper deity, it certainly indicates a great wind. If one wants to know from which direction the wind comes, look at which deity Baihu is riding upon. For example, if Baihu is riding on Hai and falls on You, it indicates a wind from the Due West; if it falls on Mao, it indicates a wind from the Due East; other cases follow the same pattern. Even if Baihu is riding on Xiaoji, but it is overcome and falls on Kongwang, and the upper deity overcomes the lower deity, then the wind will be very weak.

坎為雨，壬癸亥子玄后皆坎類也。離為晴雨，丙丁巳午蛇雀皆離類也。坎臨日辰及發用，主雨。離臨日辰，及發用主晴。巽為風，而辰巳勾蛇皆巽類也。震為雷，而甲乙卯合皆震類也，巽臨日辰及發用主風，震臨日辰及發用主雷。

The trigram Kan represents rain, with the stems Ren and Gui, the branches Hai and Zi, and the spirits Xuanwu and Tianhou belonging to the category of Kan. The trigram Li represents clear weather, with the stems Bing and Ding, the branches Si and Wu, and the spirits Teng Snake and Zhu Que belonging to the category of Li. If spirits of the Kan category appear on the day stem, day branch, and initiating transmission, it indicates rain. If spirits of the Li category appear on the day stem, day branch, and initiating transmission, it indicates clear weather. The trigram Xun represents wind, with the branches Chen and Si, and the spirits Gou Chen and Teng Snake belonging to the category of Xun. The trigram Zhen represents thunder, with the stems Jia and Yi, the branch Mao, and the spirit Liu He belonging to the category of Zhen. If spirits of the Xun category appear on the day stem, day branch, and initiating transmission, it indicates wind. If spirits of the Zhen category appear on the day stem, day branch, and initiating transmission, it indicates thunder.

亥子二神及青龍在課傳刑剋日，或日上神者有雨，不入課傳無雨。亥子加臨巳午未申，是水升火降，主累日雨。亥子旺主大雨，加申酉大雨，乘勾陳久雨，冬則主雪深厚，惟落空及臨土受制無雨，北方為退歸江湖無雨。

If the deities of Hai and Zi, along with the Azure Dragon, are in the Four Lessons and Three Transmissions and they刑克 the Day Stem or the deity on the Day Stem, it indicates rain. If they are not in the Four Lessons and Three Transmissions, there will be no rain. When Hai and Zi are placed upon Si, Wu, Wei, or Shen, it indicates the rising of water and the descending of fire, suggesting continuous rain for several days. If Hai and Zi are in their旺气 (strong position), it indicates heavy rain; if they are placed upon Shen or You, it also indicates heavy rain. If they are accompanied by Gou Chen, it indicates prolonged and continuous rain; in winter, it indicates thick accumulation of snow. There will be no rain if they fall into Kongwang or if they are placed upon a earth position and are controlled by earth. If they retreat to the north, it indicates returning to rivers and lakes, also resulting in no rain.

龍乘申酉主雨，不以剋制論。蓋申為水母，酉為兌澤，若旺相雨更大。龍乘旺昇天大雨，昇天臨巳午未申也；乘亥子丑為遊樂，江湖不能變化，主無雨，入墓亦然。螣蛇入亥子丑變化主雨，虎臨亥子亦有大風雨。

Azure Dragon riding on Shen and You indicates rain, and this is not discussed in terms of generating and overcoming. Because Shen is the source of water, and You is the marsh of the Dui trigram. If they are also in a prosperous and strong state, the rain will be heavier. Azure Dragon riding in prosperity and rising up indicates heavy rain — so called rising up means it is present over Si, Wu, Wei, and Shen. Azure Dragon riding on Hai, Zi, and Chou is considered to be playing in rivers and lakes, unable to summon clouds and change weather, indicating no rain, and the same applies when it is in the墓 (burial) state. Teng Snake entering Hai, Zi, and Chou and causing changes indicates rain. White Tiger appearing on Hai and Zi also indicates heavy rain and storms.

大都虎龍須以披神合看，虎披甲乙先風後雨，龍披庚辛戊己先雨後風，皆取剋制之辰為雨日，以五子遁干，干支交戰，即雨日也。初傳為雨來雲起方位，末傳為雨止期。子卯相加有雨；子玄武加亥子為入穴主雨，所謂“穴居知雨”是也；畢宿會雨師大雨，月臨於畢主連雨。

In general, both the White Tiger and the Azure Dragon should be considered together with the Heavenly Stems they are associated with: the White Tiger with Jia and Yi, which first brings wind and then rain; the Azure Dragon with Geng, Xin, Wu, and Ji, which first brings rain and then wind. To determine the day of rain, take the Earthly Branch that can control it, use the Five Elements Method to deduce the Heavenly Stem, and the day when the Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch clash is the day of rain. The first transmission indicates the direction from which the rain comes and where the clouds originate, while the final transmission indicates the day the rain stops. When Zi and Mao are added together, there is rain; if the Black Tortoise on Zi is added to Hai and Zi, it is called entering the cave, indicating rain, which is said to mean 'the cave knows when it rains.' When the Net Mansion combines with the Rain God, it indicates heavy rain; when the moon reaches the Net Mansion, it indicates continuous rainy weather.

支干尊卑分內外，日刑辰上我贏夷。支克干頭強虜逆，日生辰死自亡歸。更將刑德推強弱，初外中吾剋制夷。干尊支卑，故以中國為主，外夷為支，此一定不易之理。若日上神刑辰上神，我贏夷之兆；辰上神刑日上神，強虜橫逆不順。即日克辰上，與克辰中國勝；辰剋日上與剋日，外軫猖獗。若上得相生旺相之神，辰上得死囚空亡之神，夷眾逃散，不敵而歸。

Using the hierarchy of the day stem and day branch to distinguish between the Central Plains and the barbarians: if the god on the day stem harms the god on the day branch, our side will overcome the barbarians; if the god on the day branch harms the god on the day stem, the strong enemy will be arrogant and rebellious. If the day stem receives a prosperous and strong god that generates it, while the day branch receives a dead or trapped god, the barbarians will scatter and retreat on their own. Also, using the day's conflicts and virtues to determine the strength of both sides; if the first transmission belongs to the barbarians and the middle transmission belongs to our side, and our side can control the other side, we can subdue the barbarians. The day stem is superior, and the day branch is inferior, so the day stem represents the Central Plains and the day branch represents the barbarians, which is a fixed principle. If the god on the day stem harms the god on the day branch, it is a sign that our side will overcome the barbarians; if the god on the day branch harms the god on the day stem, it indicates the strong enemy is arrogant and rebellious. If the day stem overcomes the god on the day branch or directly overcomes the day branch, the Central Plains will win; if the day branch overcomes the god on the day stem or directly overcomes the day stem, the barbarians will become rampant. If the day stem receives a mutually generating and prosperous god, while the day branch receives a dead, trapped, or empty god, the barbarians will scatter and retreat, unable to continue the fight and will return.

此自日辰尊卑之分論也，惟《靈匣經》及《兵機快捷方式》等又以刑德分中外。刑，日刑也；德，日德也，德克刑中國勝，刑剋德外夷勝。又詳德刑之地盤生克何如，若俱受刑亦不妙。

This passage discusses the distinction of superiority and inferiority between the day stem and day branch. Only the books "Ling Xia Jing" and "Bing Ji Jing Yue Fang" use the concepts of punishment (刑) and virtue (德) to differentiate between the Central Plains and the nomadic tribes. Punishment refers to the day punishment, and virtue refers to the day virtue. Virtue can overcome punishment, indicating victory for the Central Plains; punishment can overcome virtue, indicating victory for the nomadic tribes. One must also examine whether the positions of virtue and punishment fall on the earth plate in a generating or overcoming relationship. If both are subject to punishment and overcoming, it is not a good omen.

然則三傳可以不用乎？初傳為外末為內，若初中旺相生末，內有奸人與相連。中末旺克初，寇至境邊自回。如無氣末往生之，宜退謹守，怕有穿窬竊財，將神俱以制刑制支為吉。

Then can the three transmissions be dispensed with? Of course not. In the three transmissions, the first transmission represents foreign tribes, and the final transmission represents the country itself. If the first and second transmissions are prosperous and strong, and they generate the final transmission, it indicates that there are traitors within the country colluding with foreign tribes. If the second and final transmissions are prosperous and strong, and they overcome the first transmission, it suggests that the enemy has reached the border but will retreat on their own. If the final transmission lacks strength but generates the first transmission, then the army should withdraw and remain vigilant, as there may be people digging through walls to steal property. In summary, both the divine and the general are considered auspicious if they can control the day's criminal influence and the day's branch.

然而夷性不測，方土亦異，則當以發用神將決。如發用亥子，知為北狄；巳午發用，知為南蠻；申酉發用，知為西戎；寅卯發用，知為東虜；四季發用，知為五方雜集之苗。若論其性，見子為貪狼，亥卯為陰賊，寅午為勇猛，丑戌為公正，巳酉為寬大，辰未為奸邪獲擄。螣蛇為凶惡，朱雀天空為欺詐虛滑，勾陳好殺，太陰為後，陰私懦弱，故曰：“方從子午分南北，性看天神一定之。”夫知其性知其方，則預有以備之，蕩平亦何難之有？

However, the nature of the夷狄 is hard to predict, and the customs and geography vary in different regions. Therefore, one should determine their nature based on the divine spirits associated with the initiating transmission. If the initiating transmission is亥 or 子, it indicates the northern狄; if it is巳 or 午, it indicates the southern蛮; if it is申 or 酉, it indicates the western戎; if it is寅 or 卯, it indicates the eastern虏; if it falls on辰, 戌, 丑, or 未, they are mixed groups of the苗 people. Regarding their nature: seeing 子 indicates greed, as it is associated with 贪狼;亥 and 卯 are阴贼, indicating secret plundering; 寅 and 午 indicate bravery; 丑 and 戌 indicate fairness; 巳 and 酉 indicate tolerance; 辰 and 未 indicate deceit, indicating capturing people. As for the heavenly generals, Teng Snake indicates cruelty; Vermilion Bird and Tian Kong indicate deceit and smooth talk; Gou Chen indicates a fondness for killing; Tai Yin and Heavenly Empress indicate secretive and weak natures. Therefore, the direction is divided into north and south along the line of 子 and 午, and the nature is determined by the divine spirits associated with the transmission. Once one knows their nature and their location, it is possible to prepare in advance and conquer them, which is not difficult at all.

若逢群寇定輸贏，勝負初傳大將評。德或制刑刑生德，貴乘太歲制玄神。本神行年能制虎，勾陳賊上震下辰。遇此敵降天滅寇，行師傳助建功勳。平寇之課，以發用天將核之，吉將勝，凶將否。若德克刑，刑又來生德，主不戰而服。貴乘太歲立旺方是天子合位，平一海內之象。玄武為賊，太歲又制之，中華勝虜之兆。若本將行年又能制虎，勾陳臨賊方位，又克上神，則寇自降滅，定成大勳也。勾陳立賊方共有三說：一說制勾陳神，一說天乙克勾下神，今又是勾自克下神。凡天乙制勾陳，六辛、壬、癸日有之。

To determine the outcome of a battle against bandits, the result depends entirely on the general commanding the first transmission. If the day virtue controls the day crime, or if the crime generates the virtue, and the heavenly general rides the sovereign year to control the black tortoise, while the soul of the person's birth year controls the white tiger, and the qian trigram is positioned at the enemy's location to subdue the earth's spirits, then the enemy will surrender. Heaven intends to destroy these bandits, and when the army departs, the three transmissions will assist, ensuring great achievements. For a divination about quelling bandits, use the heavenly general commanded by the initiating transmission to determine the outcome: if it is a favorable general, victory is assured; if it is an unfavorable general, defeat is certain. If the day virtue controls the day crime, and the crime generates the virtue, the enemy will submit without fighting. If the heavenly general rides the sovereign year and is positioned in a strong direction, this indicates the emperor is in a favorable position, leading to the complete pacification of the land. The black tortoise represents the bandits, and the sovereign year controlling it signifies the central region's victory over foreign invaders. If the general's birth year and destiny can control the white tiger, the qian trigram is positioned at the enemy's location, and it controls the upper spirits, then the bandits will surrender and be destroyed, ensuring great achievements. Regarding the qian trigram being positioned at the enemy's location, there are three interpretations: one says there must be a spirit controlling the qian trigram, another says the heavenly general controls the spirits below the qian trigram, and now it is said that the qian trigram itself controls the spirits below. Whenever the heavenly general can control the qian trigram, it only occurs when the day stem is either xin, ren, or gui.

得勝還朝斷眾心，歲生年命聖歡欣。歲陰旺相生主將，後宮暗助有親臣。歲神年後扶年命，宰輔出力助將軍。月建生日公侯力，日上休囚反禍臨。歲神月建來刑剋，譽贊與誰宜得人？日辰旺相及有氣，三陽三光鑄印逢。月將龍德生年日，鐘鼎銘勳寵渥隆。

When a general returns victorious to the court, one must assess whether the ministers are loyal and supportive. If the Tai Su (Year God) generates the general's natal stem, the emperor will surely be pleased. If the Tai Su and Tai Yin are prosperous and strong, generating the general's natal year, then the imperial harem and close ministers will secretly support him. If the god following the Tai Su supports the natal year, it indicates that the prime ministers will assist the general. If the Month Builder (Month God) is born on the day stem, it means the marquises and dukes will support him. However, if the day stem is in a weak and confined state, misfortune will come. If the Tai Su and Month Builder also conflict and harm, it means the ministers and officials will obstruct him, and no one will speak well of him. If the day stem and day branch are prosperous and strong, and the divination includes auspicious patterns such as three yangs, three lights, and casting a seal, along with the Month General and Long De (Dragon Virtue) generating the natal year and day stem, then great achievements will be recorded in bronze bells and tripods, and the emperor's favor will be abundant.

邊夷既靖，正班師勒鼎之時，然而朝臣未知其心服否，若得太歲生主將年命，聖天子不勝歡欣。太歲與太陰旺相生大將年命，主後官有皇后妃、親臣（上所親信者也）暗助。太歲後之神生扶年命，宰輔亦左右維持。月建生日，公侯亦朝夕贊襄，在朝之眾心可知也。

The border tribes have already been subdued, and it is the proper time to return to the capital and commemorate the achievement. However, it is still uncertain whether the ministers in court are genuinely convinced. If the divination shows that the heavenly stem of the current year supports the general's natal stem, the wise emperor will be very pleased. If the heavenly stem and Tai Yin are prosperous and strong, supporting the general's natal stem, it indicates that the empress, concubines, and trusted ministers are secretly assisting. The so-called trusted ministers are those the emperor has always been close to and trusted. If the god following the heavenly stem supports the natal stem, the prime ministers will also support from the side. If the month builder is the same as the day stem, the marquises and dukes will constantly assist. Thus, the sentiments of the court officials can be clearly seen.

若日上體囚，反有禍至；歲神月建又來刑，公卿大夫相與阻撓，即亦吝爵不賞矣，又敢望封哉？惟是日辰旺相，又臨有氣之神，課得三陽、三光、鑄印、龍德等吉，月將又來生日，則是寵涯之隆矣。

If the day stem falls in a weak and confined position, misfortune is likely to come; if the heavenly stem of the year and the month builder also conflict and overcome it, then ministers and officials will conspire against you, reluctant even to grant titles, how dare you hope for a marquisate? Only when the day stem and day branch are prosperous and strong, and are accompanied by spirits with vitality, and the lesson contains auspicious patterns such as three yang, three brightness, casting the seal, and dragon virtue, and the month general again generates the day stem, then the favor is profound and extreme.

二十八宿度數，自立春日始虛初度。虛八度，危十五度，室十七度，壁九度，奎十七度，婁十一度，胃十五度，昴十度，畢十五度，參九度附觜，井三十度，鬼二度，柳十二度，星五度，張十七度，翼十九度，軫十七度，角十二度，亢八度，氐十五度，房五度，心六度，尾十七度，箕九度，斗二十二度，牛六度，女十度。以上共三百三十八度。毎宿俱有初度一，除觜宿附參，止二十七宿，該二十七個初度，並三百三十八個正度，足周天三百六十五度也。

The twenty-eight mansions each occupy a certain number of degrees, starting from the beginning of the year, which is the Start of Spring. It begins with the first degree of the mansion of Emptiness. The mansion of Emptiness spans eight degrees, the mansion of Rooftop spans fifteen degrees, the mansion of Encampment spans seventeen degrees, the mansion of Wall spans nine degrees, the mansion of Legs spans seventeen degrees, the mansion of Bond spans eleven degrees, the mansion of Stomach spans fifteen degrees, the mansion of Hairy Head spans ten degrees, the mansion of Net spans fifteen degrees, the mansion of Three Stars spans nine degrees, with the mansion of Turtle Beak attached to the mansion of Three Stars and not counted separately, the mansion of Well spans thirty degrees, the mansion of Ghost spans two degrees, the mansion of Willow spans twelve degrees, the mansion of Star spans five degrees, the mansion of Extended Net spans seventeen degrees, the mansion of Wings spans nineteen degrees, the mansion of Chariot spans seventeen degrees, the mansion of Horn spans twelve degrees, the mansion of Neck spans eight degrees, the mansion of Root spans fifteen degrees, the mansion of Room spans five degrees, the mansion of Heart spans six degrees, the mansion of Tail spans seventeen degrees, the mansion of Winnowing Basket spans nine degrees, the mansion of Dipper spans twenty-two degrees, the mansion of Ox spans six degrees, and the mansion of Girl spans ten degrees. In total, these amount to three hundred and thirty-eight degrees. Each mansion also has an additional initial degree, except for the mansion of Turtle Beak, which is attached to the mansion of Three Stars and not counted separately. Therefore, there are twenty-seven initial degrees. Adding these twenty-seven initial degrees to the previous three hundred and thirty-eight degrees results in a total of three hundred and sixty-five degrees, which completes the full circle of the sky.

初度之說，各歷不同，以大概計之，當作一度。古曆書曰：“每度分作三十二分，初度即三十二分盡，三十三分方起第一度，二度、三度如之。”《曆書》曰：“周天三百六十五度四分度之一。”言每度分作三十二分，再四分之，言每分八。四分度之一，言一度三十三分，度之一者只八分也。言周天三百六十五度餘八分也。日一日行一度有竒，一年行盡三百六十五度，餘八分之數。

Regarding the concept of "chudu" or "initial degree," different historical calendars have varying interpretations. Generally, it should be considered as one degree. Ancient calendar texts state that each degree is divided into thirty-two parts. The "chudu" refers to the completion of these thirty-two parts, and the first degree begins at the thirty-third part. The second and third degrees are calculated in the same way. The calendar text says that the entire celestial sphere consists of three hundred sixty-five degrees and one fourth of a degree. This means each degree is divided into thirty-two parts, and each degree is further divided into four equal parts, with each part being eight smaller parts. The term "one fourth of a degree" refers to the fact that a degree consists of thirty-three parts, and one fourth of that is eight parts. When combined, the total is three hundred sixty-five degrees plus eight parts. The sun moves through one degree and a little more each day, so in a year it completes exactly three hundred sixty-five degrees plus the remaining eight parts.

太陽過宮，立春前九日有竒，日躔子分，女初度始，三十日滿。驚蟄前十日，日躔亥分，在危十二度，三十二日滿。清明前八日，日躔戌分，在奎初度，三十三日滿。立夏前六日，日躔酉分，在胃三度，三十一日滿。芒種前五日，日躔申分，在畢六度，三十日滿。小暑前五日，日躔未分，在井八度，三十日滿。

The solar term transitions are as follows: nine days before the Beginning of Spring, the sun reaches the territory of the Zi (Rat) mansion, starting from the beginning of the Girl mansion, taking thirty days. Ten days before the Awakening of Insects, the sun reaches the territory of the Hai (Pig) mansion, located at the twelfth degree of the Rooftop mansion, taking thirty-two days. Eight days before the Grain Rain, the sun reaches the territory of the Xu (Dog) mansion, located at the beginning of the Legs mansion, taking thirty-three days. Six days before the Beginning of Summer, the sun reaches the territory of the You (Rooster) mansion, located at the third degree of the Stomach mansion, taking thirty-one days. Five days before the Grain in Ear, the sun reaches the territory of the Shen (Monkey) mansion, located at the sixth degree of the Net mansion, taking thirty days. Five days before the Minor Heat, the sun reaches the territory of the Wei (Sheep) mansion, located at the eighth degree of the Well mansion, taking thirty days.

立秋前六日，日躔午分，在柳三度，三十二日滿。白露前五日，日躔巳分，在張十四度，三十二日滿。寒露前三日，日躔辰分，在軫九度，三十三日滿。立冬前一日有竒，日躔卯分，在氐一度，二十九日滿。大雪前三日，日躔寅分，在尾二度，二十七日滿。小寒前六日，日躔丑分，在斗三度，二十七日滿。

Six days before the beginning of autumn, the sun reaches the territory of theWu Palace, located at three degrees of the Willow mansion, taking thirty-two days. Five days before the white dew, the sun reaches the territory of theSi Palace, located at fourteen degrees of the Extended Net mansion, taking thirty-two days. Three days before the cold dew, the sun reaches the territory of theChen Palace, located at nine degrees of the Chariot mansion, taking thirty-three days. One day before the beginning of winter, the sun reaches the territory of theMao Palace, located at one degree of the Root mansion, taking twenty-nine days. Three days before the great snow, the sun reaches the territory of theYin Palace, located at two degrees of the Tail mansion, taking twenty-seven days. Six days before the minor cold, the sun reaches the territory of theChou Palace, located at three degrees of the Dipper mansion, taking twenty-seven days.

角亢氐一總在辰，氐二房心尾卯存，尾三箕斗在寅位，斗四牛女丑宮真，女二虗危同在子，危十三度亥宮行，室壁奎初都在亥，奎二婁胃戌宮親，胃四六畢同躔酉，畢七觜參井在申，井九鬼柳俱在未，柳四星張午位迎，張十五兮翌軫巳，軫十還歸在於辰。

This is a mnemonic that assigns the twenty-eight constellations to the twelve earthly branches. The twenty-eight constellations are the star regions divided by ancient people along the Yellow Path and the celestial equator; "fengye" refers to associating these star regions with the states and provinces on earth, and with the twelve palaces represented by the twelve earthly branches. The following is the meaning of each line of the mnemonic: the entire constellations of Jiao Xu and Kang Xu, plus the first degree of Di Xu, belong to the branch of Chen; from the second degree of Di Xu onwards, along with the beginning of Fang Xu, Xin Xu, and Wei Xu, belong to the branch of Mao; from the third degree of Wei Xu onwards, along with the beginning of Ji Xu and Dou Xu, belong to the branch of Yin; from the fourth degree of Dou Xu onwards, along with the beginning of Niu Xu and Nu Xu, belong to the branch of Chou; from the second degree of Nu Xu onwards, along with the beginning of Xu Xu and Wei Xu, belong to the branch of Zi; from the thirteenth degree of Wei Xu onwards, belong to the branch of Hai; the constellations of Shi Xu, Bi Xu, and the first degree of Kui Xu also belong to the branch of Hai; from the second degree of Kui Xu onwards, along with the beginning of Lou Xu and Wei Xu, belong to the branch of Xu; from the fourth degree of Wei Xu onwards until the sixth degree of Bi Xu, all belong to the branch of You (the term "chan" refers to the path of the sun, moon, and stars); from the seventh degree of Bi Xu onwards, along with the beginning of Zi Xu, Can Xu, and Jing Xu, belong to the branch of Shen; from the ninth degree of Jing Xu onwards, along with the beginning of Gui Xu and Liu Xu, belong to the branch of Wei; from the fourth degree of Liu Xu onwards, along with the beginning of Xing Xu and Zhang Xu, belong to the branch of Wu; from the fifteenth degree of Zhang Xu onwards, along with the beginning of Yi Xu (written as "Yi" in the song) and Zhen Xu, belong to the branch of Si; from the tenth degree of Zhen Xu onwards, it returns to the branch of Chen, and the twelve branches thus cycle repeatedly.

南直隸：府一十四，並屬斗牛分。州一十七，一州屬角亢分，三州屬氐房心分，一十州屬斗牛分，三州屬奎婁分。縣九十六，三縣屬角亢分，六縣屬氐房心分，七十八縣屬斗牛分，九縣屬奎婁分。外鎮衛二，並屬斗牛分。外鎮守禦千戶所一，屬斗牛分。

Nan Zhili was a region in the Ming dynasty centered on Nanjing and directly under the imperial court. It included fourteen prefectures, all of which were assigned to the celestial regions of Dou Xu and Niu Xu. Among the seventeen states under its jurisdiction, one state belonged to the celestial regions of Jiao Xu and Kang Xu, three states belonged to Di Xu, Fang Xu, and Xin Xu, ten states belonged to Dou Xu and Niu Xu, and three states belonged to Kui Xu and Lou Xu. Among the ninety-six counties, three counties belonged to Jiao Xu and Kang Xu, six counties belonged to Di Xu, Fang Xu, and Xin Xu, seventy-eight counties belonged to Dou Xu and Niu Xu, and nine counties belonged to Kui Xu and Lou Xu. Two military garrisons outside the borders were also included in the celestial regions of Dou Xu and Niu Xu. One garrison of the type Shouyu Qianhu Su was also assigned to the celestial regions of Dou Xu and Niu Xu. "Wei" and "Shouyu Qianhu Su" were both military garrisons of the Ming dynasty, with one Wei consisting of approximately five thousand six hundred people and one Qianhu Su consisting of approximately one thousand one hundred twenty people. In this context, all were assigned to the celestial regions based on their location.

北直隸：府八，四府屬尾箕分，一府屬室壁分，三府屬胃昴畢分。州一十九，一十一州屬尾箕分，一州屬女虛危分，一州屬室壁分，六州屬胃昴畢分。縣一百一十六，五十六縣屬尾箕分，三縣屬女虛危分，一十縣屬室壁分，四十七縣屬胃昴畢分。外鎮都指揮使司二，並屬尾箕分。外鎮衛二十七，二十六衛屬尾箕分，一衛屬胃昴畢分。外鎮守禦千戶所二十，十九守禦千戶所屬尾箕分。一守禦千戶所屬胃昴畢分。外鎮堡六，並屬尾箕分。

Heavenly Stems: Jia, Yi, Bing, Ding, Wu, Ji, Geng, Xin, Ren, Gui Earthly Branches: Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai Trigrams: Qian (Heaven), Dui (Lake), Li (Fire), Zhen (Thunder), Xun (Wind), Kan (Water), Gen (Mountain), Kun (Earth) Glossary: Wei Xu = Tail mansion Ji Xu = Winnowing Basket mansion Nu Xu = Girl mansion Xu Xu = Emptiness mansion Wei Xu = Rooftop mansion Shi Xu = Encampment mansion Bi Xu = Wall mansion Wei Xu = Stomach mansion Mao Xu = Hairy Head mansion Bi Xu = Net mansion The northern provinces were a region centered on Beijing, directly under the imperial court, comprising eight prefectures. Four prefectures belonged to the territories of Tail and Winnowing Basket mansions, one prefecture belonged to Encampment and Wall mansions, and three prefectures belonged to Stomach, Hairy Head, and Net mansions. Among the nineteen states under its jurisdiction, eleven states belonged to Tail and Winnowing Basket mansions, one state belonged to Girl, Emptiness, and Rooftop mansions, one state belonged to Encampment and Wall mansions, and six states belonged to Stomach, Hairy Head, and Net mansions. Of the one hundred and sixteen counties, fifty-six counties belonged to Tail and Winnowing Basket mansions, three counties belonged to Girl, Emptiness, and Rooftop mansions, ten counties belonged to Encampment and Wall mansions, and forty-seven counties belonged to Stomach, Hairy Head, and Net mansions. In the border areas, two command offices were under the jurisdiction of Tail and Winnowing Basket mansions; twenty-seven garrison posts, twenty-six of which belonged to Tail and Winnowing Basket mansions, and one belonged to Stomach, Hairy Head, and Net mansions; twenty garrison posts, nineteen of which belonged to Tail and Winnowing Basket mansions, and one belonged to Stomach, Hairy Head, and Net mansions; and six fortified outposts, all belonging to Tail and Winnowing Basket mansions.

山東佈政：府六，五府屬女虛危分，一府屬奎婁分。州一十五，二州屬氐房心分，八州屬女虛危分，三州屬室壁分，二州屬奎婁分。縣八十九，九縣屬氐房心分，五十八縣屬女虛危分，七縣屬室壁分，一十四縣屬奎婁分，一縣屬胃昴畢分。外鎮衛七，並屬女虛危分。外鎮守禦千戶所四，幷屬女虛危分。遼東都指揮使司：州二，並屬尾箕分；衛二十五，並屬尾箕分；守禦千戶所一十八，並屬尾箕分；外夷千戶所五，並屬尾箕分。

The six prefectures under the jurisdiction of the Shandong Department of Civil Administration include five prefectures belonging to the regions of Nu, Xu, and Wei, and one prefecture belonging to the regions of Kui and Lou. Among the fifteen states under its jurisdiction, two states belong to the regions of Di, Fang, and Xin, eight states belong to the regions of Nu, Xu, and Wei, three states belong to the regions of Shi and Bi, two states belong to the regions of Kui and Lou. Among the eighty-nine counties, nine counties belong to the regions of Di, Fang, and Xin, fifty-eight counties belong to the regions of Nu, Xu, and Wei, seven counties belong to the regions of Shi and Bi, fourteen counties belong to the regions of Kui and Lou, and one county belongs to the regions of Wei, Mao, and Bi. The seven military camps of the border towns all belong to the regions of Nu, Xu, and Wei; the four defense and command offices also all belong to the regions of Nu, Xu, and Wei. As for the Liaodong Department of Military Command, which was under the jurisdiction of Shandong at that time, its two states, twenty-five military camps, eighteen defense and command offices, and five outer夷 military offices for accommodating surrendered tribes were all assigned to the regions of Wei and Ji.

山西佈政：府五，一府屬胃昴畢分，四府屬觜參分。州一十九，四州屬胃昴畢分，一十五州屬觜參分。縣七十八，七縣屬胃昴畢分，七十一縣屬觜參分。外鎮衛九，並屬胃昴畢分。外鎮守禦千戶所四，幷屬觜參分。

The provincial administration of Shanxi includes five prefectures, one of which belongs to the celestial regions of Weisu, Maomao, and Bishu, while the remaining four prefectures belong to Zizhu and Censhu. Among the nineteen states under its jurisdiction, four belong to Weisu, Maomao, and Bishu, while fifteen belong to Zizhu and Censhu. Of the seventy-eight counties, seven belong to Weisu, Maomao, and Bishu, while seventy-one belong to Zizhu and Censhu. There are nine border garrisons, all belonging to Weisu, Maomao, and Bishu, and four defense commanderies, all belonging to Zizhu and Censhu. It is evident that the whole province of Shanxi mainly falls under the celestial regions of Zizhu and Censhu, with only the northern area of Datong belonging to Weisu, Maomao, and Bishu. This aligns with the old saying that Censhu was regarded as the celestial sign of the state of Jin.

河南佈政：府八，二府屬角亢分，一府屬氐房心分，三府屬室壁分，二府屬柳星張分。州一十二，三州屬角亢分，一州屬氐房心分，一州屬胃昴畢分，七州屬柳星張分。縣九十六，三十四縣屬角亢分，一十二縣屬氐房心分，一十三縣屬室壁分，二縣屬胃昴畢分，三十五縣屬柳星張分。

The provincial administration of Henan oversees eight prefectures, two of which belong to the territories of Jiao Xu and Kang Xu, one belongs to Di Xu, Fang Xu, and Xin Xu, three belong to Shi Xu and Bi Xu, and two belong to Liu Xu, Xing Xu, and Zhang Xu. Among the twelve states under its jurisdiction, three belong to Jiao and Kang, one belongs to Di, Fang, and Xin, one belongs to Wei, Mao, and Bi, and seven belong to Liu, Xing, and Zhang. Among the ninety-six counties, thirty-four belong to Jiao and Kang, twelve belong to Di, Fang, and Xin, thirteen belong to Shi and Bi, two belong to Wei, Mao, and Bi, and thirty-five belong to Liu, Xing, and Zhang. Henan is located at the center of the world, where all four directions converge, so within this province, the territories span five groups of star mansions, more than any other province.

陜西佈政：府八，並屬井鬼分。州二十一，二十州屬井鬼分，一州屬柳星張分。縣九十六，九十五縣屬井鬼分，一縣屬桞星張分。外鎮行都指揮使司一，屬井鬼分。外鎮衛二十二，並屬井鬼分。外鎮軍民衛三，並屬井鬼分。外鎮守禦千戶所一十，並屬井鬼分。外鎮守禦百戶所二，並屬井鬼分。外鎮堡三十五，並屬井鬼分。

The eight prefectures under the jurisdiction of the Shaanxi Department of Civil Administration all belong to the territories of the Well Mansion and the Ghost Mansion. Among the twenty-one states under its jurisdiction, twenty states belong to the territories of the Well Mansion and the Ghost Mansion, while one state belongs to the territories of the Willow Mansion, the Star Mansion, and the Extended Net Mansion. Among the ninety-six counties under its jurisdiction, ninety-five counties belong to the territories of the Well Mansion and the Ghost Mansion, while one county belongs to the territories of the Willow Mansion, the Star Mansion, and the Extended Net Mansion—the original text's "桞" is an alternate character for "柳." The single military command office of the Border Commandery also belongs to the territories of the Well Mansion and the Ghost Mansion. The twenty-two garrison towns, three military and civilian garrisons, ten garrison towns for defense, two garrison towns for defense, and thirty-five garrisons for defense all belong to the territories of the Well Mansion and the Ghost Mansion. The Well Mansion and the Ghost Mansion govern the region of Qín, and Shaanxi is the ancient homeland of the State of Qin, so the entire province is almost entirely within the territory of these two mansions.

湖廣佈政：府一十五，並屬翼軫分。州一十九，二州屬柳星張分，一十七州屬翼軫分。縣一百零七，二縣屬桞星張分，一百五縣屬翼軫分。留守司一，屬翼軫分。外鎮衛三，並屬翼軫分。軍民衛一，屬翼軫分。外鎮守禦千戶所一十二，並屬翼軫分。軍民宣慰使司二，並屬翼軫分。宣撫司四，並屬翼軫分。安撫司九，並屬翼軫分。長官司二十四，並屬翼軫分。

The Lake Region and Guangdong Provincial Administration Office governs fifteen prefectures, all of which belong to the celestial regions of Yi Xu and Zhen Xu. Among the nineteen states under its jurisdiction, two states belong to the celestial regions of Liu Xu, Xing Xu, and Zhang Xu, while seventeen states belong to Yi Xu and Zhen Xu. Among the one hundred and seven counties, two counties belong to Liu Xu, Xing Xu, and Zhang Xu, while one hundred and five counties belong to Yi Xu and Zhen Xu. There is also one military and civilian office of remaining officials, belonging to Yi Xu and Zhen Xu; three border towns, one military and civilian town, and twelve defense thousand households all belong to Yi Xu and Zhen Xu. In addition, two military and civilian commissioners' offices, four pacification offices, nine安抚 offices, and twenty-four long official offices that govern the southern-western native officials are all included in the celestial regions of Yi Xu and Zhen Xu. The celestial regions of Yi Xu and Zhen Xu are the ones that govern the state of Chu, and the Lake Region and Guangdong area is the ancient territory of the state of Chu, so the entire province belongs to the same celestial region.

四川佈政：府九，並屬井鬼分。軍民府四，並屬井鬼分。州二十一，並屬井鬼分。縣一百一十二，並屬井鬼分。外鎮行都指揮使司一，屬井鬼分。外鎮衛九，並屬井鬼分。軍民衛六，並屬井鬼分。外鎮守禦千戶所一十八，並屬井鬼分。招討司一，屬井鬼分。宣撫司三，並屬井鬼分。安撫司六，並屬井鬼分。長官司四十，並屬井鬼分。

The governor-general's office of Sichuan Province administers nine prefectures, four military and civilian prefectures, twenty-one states, and one hundred and twelve counties, all falling under the celestial regions of Well Mansion and Ghost Mansion. The term "military and civilian prefecture" refers to administrative units that oversee both civil affairs and military affairs of the garrisons, mostly established in border areas. The single headquarters of the vice-commandery of the military command, nine garrisons, six military and civilian garrisons, and eighteen garrisons for defense and protection are also all within the regions of Well and Ghost Mansions. In addition, the single office of the commissioner for pacification, three offices of the commissioner for pacification and guidance, six offices of the commissioner for安抚, and forty offices of the commissioner for local affairs, which oversee the ethnic minorities, are also included within the regions of Well and Ghost Mansions. Sichuan and Shaanxi provinces were both former territories of the ancient state of Qin, so their celestial regions are entirely the same, with no exceptions anywhere in the province.

浙江佈政：府一十一，並屬斗牛分。州一，屬斗牛分。縣七十五，並屬斗牛分。外鎮衛六，並屬斗牛分。外鎮守禦千戶所二十三，並屬斗牛分。江西佈政：府一十三，並屬斗牛分。州一，屬斗牛分。縣七十七，並屬斗牛分。福建佈政：府八，並屬斗牛分。州一，屬斗牛分。縣五十八，並屬斗牛分。外鎮衛二，並屬斗牛分。

The Zhejiang Provincial Administration's jurisdiction included eleven prefectures, one state, and seventy-five counties, as well as six border towns' guards and twenty-three garrisons for defense, all falling under the territories of the Dipper and Ox mansions. The Jiangxi Provincial Administration's jurisdiction included thirteen prefectures, one state, and seventy-seven counties, also entirely within the territories of the Dipper and Ox mansions. The Fujian Provincial Administration's jurisdiction included eight prefectures, one state, and fifty-eight counties, plus two border towns' guards, also entirely within the territories of the Dipper and Ox mansions. The Dipper and Ox mansions were traditionally associated with the lands of Wu and Yue, and since Jiangxi, Zhejiang, and Fujian all fall within this area, there is no part of these three provinces that belongs to any other mansion. It is also notable that Zhejiang's coastal areas suffered frequent倭患 (Japanese pirates), resulting in as many as twenty-three garrisons for defense, far exceeding the number in inland Jiangxi.

廣東佈政：府十，八府屬斗牛分，二府屬翼軫分。州八，六州屬斗牛分，二州屬翼軫分。縣七十五，六十四縣屬斗牛分，十一縣屬翼軫分。外鎮衛四，並屬斗牛分。外鎮守禦千戶所二十一，十九守禦千戶所屬斗牛分，一守禦千戶所屬翼軫分。

The Guangdong Department of Civil Administration governs ten prefectures, of which eight belong to the celestial regions of Dipper and Ox, and two belong to Wings and Chariot. Among the eight subordinate states, six belong to Dipper and Ox, and two belong to Wings and Chariot. Of the seventy-five counties, sixty-four belong to Dipper and Ox, and eleven belong to Wings and Chariot. The four military commands of the border towns all belong to Dipper and Ox; among the twenty-one garrisons of defense, nineteen belong to Dipper and Ox, and one belongs to Wings and Chariot. The eastern part of Guangdong was formerly part of the Baiyue, thus following the celestial regions of Dipper and Ox from Wu-Yue; the western part borders Guangxi and is geographically close to ancient Chu, thus shifting to the celestial regions of Wings and Chariot.

廣西佈政：府十，一府屬斗牛分，九府屬翼軫分。軍民府一，屬翼軫分。州五十，並屬翼軫分。縣四十九，五縣屬斗牛分，四十四縣屬翼軫分。外鎮守禦千戶所一，屬翼軫分。長官司四，並屬翼軫分。

The Guangxi Department of Civil Administration governs ten prefectures, one of which belongs to the celestial regions of Dipper and Ox mansions, while the remaining nine prefectures belong to the regions of Wings and Chariot mansions. There is also one military and civilian prefecture that belongs to the regions of Wings and Chariot mansions. All fifty states under its jurisdiction belong to the regions of Wings and Chariot mansions. Among the forty-nine counties, five counties belong to the regions of Dipper and Ox mansions, and forty-four counties belong to the regions of Wings and Chariot mansions. The one garrison town and four native chieftaincies in the border towns also belong to the regions of Wings and Chariot mansions. The entire territory of Guangxi is almost entirely within the celestial region of Chu, except for a few states and counties in the eastern part, which are adjacent to Guangdong and still belong to the celestial regions of Wu-Yue, namely Dipper and Ox mansions.

雲南佈政：府一十四，並屬井鬼分。軍民府七，並屬井鬼分。州四十三，並屬井鬼分。縣三十一，並屬井鬼分。外鎮衛三，並屬井鬼分。軍民衛二，並屬井鬼分。外鎮守禦千戶所四，並屬井鬼分。軍民宣慰使司九，並屬井鬼分。宣撫司三，並屬井鬼分。安撫司二，並屬井鬼分。長官司二十四，並屬井鬼分。

The Yunnan Department of Civil Administration governed fourteen prefectures, seven military and civilian prefectures, forty-three states, and thirty-one counties, all falling under the celestial regions of Well Mansion and Ghost Mansion. The three border garrisons, two military and civilian garrisons, and four defending and governing thousand-household offices in the border towns also belonged to the regions of Well and Ghost Mansions. The nine military and civilian pacification commissioners' offices, three pacification commissioner's offices, two pacification offices, and twenty-four chief offices responsible for local officials were also all assigned to the regions of Well and Ghost Mansions. The offices of pacification commissioner's office, pacification office, pacification office, and chief office were the four levels of local officials in the Ming Dynasty, arranged in a hierarchical system from highest to lowest. Here, all these offices were classified according to the location of their headquarters under the Star Mansion region. Although Yunnan was located far to the southwest in the Ming Dynasty, star diviners still included it together with Sichuan and Shaanxi in the region of Qin. Therefore, the entire province had no other affiliated regions.

貴州佈政：府十，一府屬井鬼分，一府屬柳星張分，八府屬翼軫分。州八，並屬翼軫分。縣一十四，二縣屬井鬼分，一縣屬柳星張分，一十一縣屬翼軫分。外鎮衛一十二，並屬翼軫分。軍民衛三，並屬翼軫分。外鎮守禦千戶所一十二，並屬翼軫分。宣慰使司一，屬井鬼分。安撫司二，一安撫司屬井鬼分，一安撫司屬翼軫分。長官司八十二，二十六長官司屬井鬼分，六長官司屬柳星張分，五十長官司屬翼軫分。

The Guizhou Department of Civil Administration governs ten prefectures, one of which belongs to the celestial regions of Well Mansion and Ghost Mansion, another belongs to Willow Mansion, Star Mansion, and Extended Net Mansion, and eight belong to Wings Mansion and Chariot Mansion. It also governs eight states, all of which belong to the regions of Wings Mansion and Chariot Mansion. Among the fourteen counties, two belong to the regions of Well Mansion and Ghost Mansion, one belongs to Willow Mansion, Star Mansion, and Extended Net Mansion, and eleven belong to Wings Mansion and Chariot Mansion. The twelve border garrisons, three military and civilian garrisons, and twelve guard and defense thousand households all belong to the regions of Wings Mansion and Chariot Mansion. Regarding native officials, one office of the Commissioner of Pacification belongs to the regions of Well Mansion and Ghost Mansion; two offices of the Commissioner of Pacification, one belongs to Well Mansion and Ghost Mansion, and the other belongs to Wings Mansion and Chariot Mansion; among the eighty-two offices of the Chief Office, twenty-six belong to Well Mansion and Ghost Mansion, six belong to Willow Mansion, Star Mansion, and Extended Net Mansion, and fifty belong to Wings Mansion and Chariot Mansion. Guizhou is located at the junction of Sichuan, Hubei, and Guangxi, so its regions are divided among these three areas. The number of Chief Offices is the highest among all provinces.

今欽天監分配州郡，與唐志大抵相同。祗有鄭分野，本周畿內之地，與周分州縣更互相屬，分界之處理宜同占。今鄭分曰孟、潁、光、黃、州、孟，本周分。昔周以其地予鄭，此亦可據。但黃為古黃國，今屬光州，非黃州地。周鄭之分，南不至江，江乃楚分，今當辨之。

The current division of states and prefectures by the Imperial Astronomical Bureau is largely consistent with that recorded in the "Tang Shu · Tianwen Zhi." However, the division for the State of Zheng requires clarification: originally, the territory of Zheng was within the royal domain of the Zhou dynasty, overlapping with the administrative divisions of the Zhou state. Therefore, when determining the astrological jurisdiction for prefectures and counties located at the boundary between the Zhou and Zheng divisions, both Zhou and Zheng jurisdictions should be considered. Now, places such as Meng, Ying, Guang, Huang, Zhou, and Meng are included in the Zheng division. Among these, Meng originally belonged to the Zhou division, but it was granted to the State of Zheng by the Zhou king in ancient times, so this assignment has some basis. However, it is important to note that the "Huang" mentioned here refers to the ancient State of Huang, which is now part of Guangzhou, not the Huangzhou in Huguang, and these two should not be confused. Additionally, the boundary between the Zhou and Zheng divisions does not extend south to the Yangtze River; the Yangtze River region belongs to the State of Chu. This distinction must be clearly understood today.

又按晉《天文志》以幷州為衛分，益州為晉分，兗州為鄭分，豫州為宋，徐州為魯分。今據唐晉分配為郡，則幷州為晉分，益州乃秦分梁州之城，兗州為魯國之地，鄭與周同豫州之地。今周分三河，則鄭分豫明矣。宋雖徐豫二州之境，得徐州之地為多，宜改徐州。以上五宮，今從唐書，其餘州分並從晉志。

The "Book of Jin · Records of Astronomy" states that the Bingzhou region corresponds to the territory of the State of Wei, Yizhou to that of the State of Jin, Yanzhou to that of the State of Zheng, Yuzhou to that of the State of Song, and Xuzhou to that of the State of Lu. If we re-examine the assignments of the various commanderies according to the accounts in the "Book of Tang" and the "Book of Jin," then Bingzhou should belong to the territory of the State of Jin, Yizhou originally belonged to the State of Qin's Liangzhou, Yanzhou should be regarded as the former territory of Lu, and the State of Zheng should be associated with the territory of the Zhou dynasty in Yuzhou. Since the Zhou dynasty's territory is now fixed in the area of the three rivers—Hein, Hedong, and Henan—the assignment of Zheng to Yuzhou becomes clear. Although the State of Song extended over both Xuzhou and Yuzhou, it controlled more land in Xuzhou, so it should be associated with Xuzhou. The assignments of Bingzhou, Yizhou, Yanzhou, Yuzhou, and Xuzhou are based on the "Book of Tang"; the assignments of the other regions follow the "Book of Jin · Records of Astronomy."

子宮，女虛危，齊分野。女虛危在子，自女二度至危十一度，屬齊分、青州。濟南府，歷城縣，章丘縣，鄒平縣，淄川縣，長山縣，新城縣，齊河縣，齊東縣，濟陽縣，禹城縣，臨邑縣，長清縣，肥城縣，青城縣，陵縣。泰安州，新泰縣，萊蕪縣，德州，德平縣，平原縣，武定州，陽信縣，海豐縣，樂陵縣，商河縣。濵州，利津縣，霑化縣，蒲臺縣，東阿縣，平陰縣，陽穀縣屬東昌府。

The region governed by theZi Palace (Zi) is associated with the female mansion (女宿), the emptiness mansion (虚宿), and the rooftop mansion (危宿), which belong to the territory of the state of Qi. These three mansions are positioned in the Zi position, starting from the second degree of the female mansion up to the eleventh degree of the rooftop mansion, corresponding to the land of Qi on earth, which is the ancient Qingzhou among the Nine Provinces. The counties falling within this territory include first the fifteen counties of Shandong's Jinan Prefecture, namely Licheng, Zhangqiu, Zoupingshan, Bizhuan, Changshan, Xin Cheng, Qidong, Jiyang, Yucheng, Linyi, Changqing, Feicheng, Qingcheng, Lingxian. Next are the two counties of Xintai and Laowu under Tai'an Prefecture, the two counties of Deping and Pingyuan under Dezhou Prefecture, and the four counties of Yangxin, Haifeng, Lele, and Shanghe under Wuding Prefecture. Then come the three counties of Lijin, Zhanhua, and Putai under Binzhou Prefecture. In addition, there are the three counties of Dong' a, Pingyin, and Yanggu, which administratively belong to Dongchang Prefecture, but according to the territorial division, they are still included in the Zi region.

東昌府，聊城縣，堂邑縣，博平縣，茌平縣，清平縣，莘縣，丘縣屬臨清州，髙唐州，夏津縣，武城縣。青州府，益都縣，臨淄縣，博興縣，髙苑縣，樂安縣，壽光縣，臨朐縣，昌樂縣。

Next comes Dongchang Prefecture, including its subordinate counties of Licheng, Tangyi, Boping, Chiping, Qingping, and Xinxian; Qiu County belongs to Linqing Prefecture; there is also Gao唐 Prefecture with its subordinate counties of Xijin and Wucheng. To the east is Qingzhou Prefecture, including its eight subordinate counties: Yidu, Linzi, Boxing, Gao yuan, Le'an, Shouguang, Linqu, and Changle. These prefectures and counties are all within the territory governed by the three constellations of Nu, Xu, and Wei, which correspond to Qingzhou. The character "髙" in the original text is an alternative form of "高," and similar characters are written in the same way throughout the following text without further explanation.

登州府，蓬萊縣，黃縣，福山縣，棲霞縣，招逺縣，萊陽縣，寧海州，文登縣，大嵩衛在棗陽縣東南一百三十里，竒山守禦千戶所在福山縣東北三十里，靖海衛在文登縣南二百二十里，寧津守禦千戶所在文登縣東南一百二十里，安東衛在文登縣西一百二十里，成山衛在文登縣東一百二十里，威海衛在文登縣北九十里。

Further to the northeast is Dengzhou Prefecture, along with its subordinate counties of Penglai, Huangxian, Fushan, Qixia, Zhao yuan, and Laiyang, as well as Ninghai Prefecture and Wenden County. This area is surrounded by sea on three sides, with numerous military garrisons: Dashong Garrison is located 130 li southeast of Zhaoyang County, Qishan Garrison is 30 li northeast of Fushan County, Jinghai Garrison is 220 li south of Wenden County, Ningjin Garrison is 120 li southeast of Wenden County, Andong Garrison is 120 li west of Wenden County, Chengshan Garrison is 120 li east of Wenden County, and Weihai Garrison is 90 li north of Wenden County. All these garrisons and their locations are included within the territories corresponding to the constellations Zizhu, Xu, and Wei. The distances mentioned are measured from the administrative centers of the prefectures and counties, used to indicate the relative positions and distances of the garrisons.

萊州府，掖縣，平度州，濰縣，昌邑縣，膠州，髙密縣，即墨縣，靈山衛在膠州東南九十里，鰲山衛在即墨縣東四十里，浮山守禦千戶所在即墨縣南九十里，雄崖守禦千戶所在即墨縣東北九十里。北直隸：滄州，南皮縣，鹽山縣，慶雲縣。

Further south is Laizhou Prefecture, including its subordinate counties and states such as Yexian, Pingdu State, Weixian, Changyi County, Jiaozhou, Gaoji, and Jimo. The coastal defense installations in this area are: Lingshan Garrison is located ninety li southeast of Jiaozhou; Aoshan Garrison is located forty li east of Jimo County; Fushan Garrison and Defense Thousand House is located ninety li south of Jimo County; and Xiongya Garrison and Defense Thousand House is located ninety li northeast of Jimo County. In addition to Shandong, part of the northern provinces also falls within this area, namely Cangzhou and its subordinate counties Nanpi, Yanshan, and Qingyun. Although these belong to the northern provinces, they are geographically connected to the area of Qi, so they are still associated with the constellations Nu, Xu, and Wei.