Magpies nest in the palace and the military camp.
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又曰：“鵲巢門殿上，賢據代之，世主衰失之象。”京氏曰：“鵲巢軍旗鼓上，將軍死。”
The "Di Jing" also says: When magpies build nests on the gates and palaces, it signifies that a virtuous person will take their place, which is a symbol of the current ruler's decline and loss of the state. Jing Fang said: When magpies build nests on the flags and war drums in the army, it indicates the death of the general.
A heron's nest on a tree
又曰：“鶴巢樹，此謂失教，邑亡，歲苦，人多死。”
Jing Fang also said: A crane building a nest on a tree is called "losing education," meaning that education and moral guidance have ceased and are lost. This indicates the destruction of cities and states, difficult years, and many deaths among the people. Cranes originally dwell in marshes and waters, but now they build nests on trees, leaving their usual habitat. Therefore, this should be interpreted in terms of disorder between superiors and inferiors.
Swallows gather and the trees by the market and court are there.
京房曰：“燕群鬥，外內飢於寇，國兵起。”《地鏡》曰：“玄鳥群見，水大興，女主持政，兵革且起，不出四年，王道絕。”京房曰：“燕自經市朝之樹，為政者凶。”
Jing Fang said: Swarms of swallows fighting each other indicate that both the country and its neighboring states will suffer from banditry and famine, and there will be military conflicts within the country. The "Di Jing" said: When the black bird (which is the swallow) appears in large numbers, there will be great floods, a female ruler will take control of the government, wars will break out, and the prophecy will be fulfilled within four years, and the way of the king will be cut off. Jing Fang said: When swallows commit suicide by hanging themselves on the market or on the trees in the court, it indicates that the person in power will face great misfortune.
A swallow carries soil.
京房曰：“燕銜土出之，國益土。”又曰：“燕銜土出置之，邑中虛。”
Jing Fang said: When swallows carry soil in from outside, it signifies the expansion of the country's territory. Jing Fang also said: When swallows carry soil out and discard it elsewhere, it indicates that the cities and towns become empty. Soil symbolizes territory; carrying it in signifies gain, while carrying it out signifies loss.
Swallows and sparrows fight
《地鏡》曰：“雀與燕共斗，內寇亂，此國兵起。”京房曰：“燕與雀斗，賤人為寇。”
The "Earth Mirror" says: When sparrows and swallows fight with each other, it indicates internal banditry and the country will face military strife. Jing Fang says: When swallows and sparrows fight, it signifies that lowly people will rise up to cause disorder and become bandits. Both are small birds living under the eaves, fighting together in the same place, which symbolizes internal self-destruction.
A chicken crows at an inappropriate time.
《易通卦驗》曰：“萬民聞雞鳴，皆翹首、結帶、正衣裳。”京房曰：“雞無故夜鳴，必有急令。”又曰：“雞據棲而鳴，邑令不遷乃免也。”《地鏡》曰：“雞昏鳴者，世主任女人為政方亂。”又曰：“雞夜鳴，天子適有急令，戎馬興。”京房曰：“雞夜半中鳴，有軍軍罷，若有驚亡，將軍妻死。”
The Yi Wei "Tong Gua Xian" says: When all the people hear the rooster crow, they should all lift their heads, fasten their belts, and tidy their clothes. Jing Fang says: If a rooster crows without cause at night, there must be an urgent imperial decree issued. He also says: If a rooster crows while sitting on its perch, it indicates that the local official is either being transferred or dismissed. The "Di Jing" says: If a rooster crows at dusk, it signifies that the current ruler is employing women to interfere in government affairs, and chaos is about to begin. It also says: If a rooster crows at night, it indicates that the Son of Heaven has an urgent command, and military action is about to be taken. Jing Fang says: If a rooster crows in the middle of the night, it indicates that the already mobilized army will cease hostilities, or there will be disturbances and people fleeing, and the wife of the general will die.
又曰：“雞晨昏鳴，人民有事。人定鳴，且戰；夜半鳴，流血滂沱。”又曰：“雞不以時鳴，國當之。”《地鏡》曰：“雞飛及走且鳴，天子退聲。”又曰：“雌雞作雄雞鳴。女主亂政。家則妻妾奸謀。女人憂。”京房曰：“雌雞非時而雄鳴者，家大傷。”
Jing Fang also said: if a rooster crows at dawn or dusk, it indicates that the common people will have troubles; if it crows at the time of the people's hour, it indicates that war is about to break out; if it crows at midnight, it indicates that there will be widespread bloodshed. He also said: if a rooster does not crow according to the time, it indicates that the whole country will suffer from this calamity. The "Earth Mirror" says: if a rooster flies, runs and crows all at the same time, it indicates that the emperor's authority will decline. It also says: if a hen imitates a rooster's crowing, it indicates that a female ruler will disrupt the government; in a civilian household, it indicates that the wife and concubines will plot secretly, and women will have worries. Jing Fang said: if a hen crows without the proper season, it indicates that the family will suffer great damage.
A chicken does not perch or descend to perch.
《地鏡》曰：“雞不肯上棲，上樹者凶。”又曰：“雞日中不下棲，女主亂政，家則妻妾奸謀，女人憂。”《京房易候》曰：“雞逐日不下樹，其邑必有水憂。”
The book "Di Jing" says: If a chicken refuses to return to its perch and instead flies up into a tree, it is a sign of misfortune. It also says: If a chicken does not come down from its perch at noon, it indicates that the female ruler will disrupt the government; in a civilian household, it signifies secret plots among the wife and concubines, and women will suffer misfortunes. The "Jing Fang Yi Hou" says: If a chicken remains on the tree for several consecutive days, the city is certainly facing the danger of flooding.
A hen with a comb and spurs growing on it.
《地鏡》曰：“雌雞摔腹生冠距，女主亂政，家則妻妾奸謀，女人憂。”《河圖》曰：“雞有六指，殺人。”
The "Earth Mirror" says: when a hen puffs out its chest, assumes a posture like a rooster, grows a comb and spurs, and appears like a male chicken, it indicates that a woman will disrupt the government. In a civilian household, it signifies that the wife and concubines are plotting secretly, and women will suffer misfortune. The "Yellow River Chart" says: when a chicken has six toes, it indicates a calamity involving murder.
A chicken fights with a wild bird for fun.
京房曰：“雞與野鳥飛走，入人堂而斗若戲，其君不復居，人主亡。”又曰：“雞與野鳥斗，其邑亂臣弒君，大臣相戮，流血滂沱。”又曰：“雞鳥相鬥，其國殺大臣，有喪邑，流血。”《地鏡》曰：“雞與野鳥斗，君殺，國亂。”
Jing Fang said: When chickens and wild birds fly and run together, entering the hall and fighting or playing together, it indicates that the ruler will no longer be able to remain in his position, and the ruler will die. He also said: When chickens and wild birds fight, it indicates that there will be a rebellion within the city, where ministers kill the ruler, and great ministers kill each other, resulting in widespread bloodshed. He also said: When chickens and birds fight, it indicates that the country will execute its ministers, the city will have mourning events, and there will be bloodshed. The "Di Jing" said: When chickens and wild birds fight, it indicates that the ruler will be killed, and the country will be in great chaos.
The chicken does not spread its wings or look into the well.
《京房易候》曰：“雞不鼓翼，國受大咎。”《地鏡》曰：“雞窺井，牢獄事。”
Jing Fang's Yi Hou says: If the chicken does not flap its wings, it indicates the state will suffer great calamity. The Di Jing says: If the chicken peers into the well, it signifies imprisonment. The well is deep and dark, and the chicken goes to look into it, hence symbolizing being confined and imprisoned.
A chicken flying and displaying five colors.
《地鏡》曰：“雞無故自飛翔去家，有蠱。”《河圖》曰：“雞有五色，殺人。”又曰：“玄雞頭，食病人。”
The book "Di Jing" says: If a chicken flies away from a household without any reason, it indicates that there is a spirit plague in the family. The "Heavenly River Chart" says: If a chicken shows five different colors on its body, it foretells a calamity involving murder. It also mentions: The head of a black chicken can be taken and given to a sick person to eat, as a method of appeasing evil spirits.
A chicken comes on its own and dies on its own.
《地鏡》曰：“他雞無故飛來不去，家者暴死。”又曰：“雞無故自死，家虛耗。”
The "Earth Mirror" says: If a chicken from another household flies in without cause and refuses to leave, it indicates that someone in this household will die suddenly. It also says: If a chicken dies without cause, it signifies that the household will suffer financial loss and experience a decline in prosperity.
The crow and the magpie engage in improper relations.
又曰：“雞與烏鳥淫，世主內亂，外臣有謀，橫兵方起。”
The "Di Jing" also states: When a rooster and a crow mate, it indicates that the current ruler's court is indulging in licentiousness, and the ministers in the outer court are plotting secretly, with fierce military conflicts about to arise. The heading of this section is titled "Qie and Crow Immorality," but the cited text says "Rooster and Crow Immorality," continuing the discussion on the divination of roosters from the previous text.
A chicken gives birth to a child of different form.
京房曰：“雞生子不完，其邑憂。”又曰：“雞不卵，生子無羽而獸形，邑虛。”又曰：“雞不卵而生子非雞形者，邑有大水。”又曰：“雞不卵而生子，為六畜，邑有兵作。”又曰：“雞不卵而生子為鼠者，邑有大害。”
Jing Fang said: If a chicken gives birth to chicks with incomplete forms, it indicates that the city will have calamities. Also, if the chicken does not lay eggs but gives birth directly to something without feathers that looks like an animal, it indicates the city will become empty. Also, if the chicken does not lay eggs but gives birth to something that is not a chicken shape, it indicates the city will have great floods. Also, if the chicken does not lay eggs but gives birth to the shape of the six domestic animals, it indicates the city will have military conflicts. Also, if the chicken does not lay eggs but gives birth to mice, it indicates the city will have great disasters.
又曰：“雞不卵而生子為野獸形者，邑有大憂。”又曰：“雞不卵而生子，有六畜，邑有憂。”又曰：“雞卵中盡為蟲、蛇、蜂、蠅，國邑虛。”《地鏡》曰：“雞生子雜異形，皆為兵水憂。”
Jing Fang also said: If a chicken lays no eggs but gives birth to something shaped like wild animals, it indicates great calamity for the city and its surrounding areas. He also said: If something is born from the chicken without laying eggs and it takes the form of domestic animals, it indicates calamity for the city and its surrounding areas. He also said: If all the contents inside the chicken egg turn into worms, snakes, bees, and flies, it indicates that the country and its cities will be empty and destitute. The "Book of Earth's Mirror" says: If the chicks hatched from the chicken are of chaotic and strange shapes, it indicates worries about war and floods.
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A wild chicken stands on the palace gate and enters the palace, stopping on the king's chamber roof.
京房曰：“雉無故立宮闕門上，其主且去宮殿。”又曰：“雉無故巢邑君屋上，且大事，宮虛。”京房曰：“雉止君屋上，為虛不可居，君當之。”《地鏡》曰：“雉入宮室，其主去宮。”京房云：“雉無故入人室庭，家虛。”
Jing Fang said: A wild chicken suddenly perching on the palace gate indicates that the ruler here will leave the palace. He also said: A wild chicken suddenly building a nest on the roof of the lord of a city indicates that there will be a major event, and the palace will become empty. Jing Fang said: A wild chicken perching on the ruler's house indicates that this place will become empty and uninhabitable, and the ruler will bear this calamity. The "Earth Mirror" said: A wild chicken flying into the palace indicates that the ruler here will leave the court. Jing Fang said: A wild chicken suddenly entering a family's hall indicates that this family will become empty.
Wild pheasants play together on the branches and die in the palace.
《地鏡》曰：“雉無故相戲，其主且去宮；雉自死宮中，其主去宮。”京房曰：“雉無故巢木上，水大至。”
The book "Di Jing" says: If wild chickens play together without cause, it indicates that the ruler here will leave the palace; if the wild chickens die in the palace, it also indicates that the ruler here will leave the palace. Jing Fang says: If wild chickens build nests on trees without cause, it signifies that a great flood is about to come.
The bird's nest is on the wooden pole and the ground is a hole.
《京房易候》曰：“雀巢於木，茲謂傷祿，必有棄職。”《地鏡》曰：“雀皆巢木上，大兵起。”京房曰：“雀無故巢木，歲大水，兵起。”又曰：“雀無故穴其地，邑有兵。”
The Jing Fang Yi Hou says: When birds build nests on trees, this is called "injuring the official salary," meaning the path of salary is damaged, and certainly someone will resign from office. The Di Jing says: When birds all build nests on trees, it indicates the outbreak of large-scale military conflicts. Jing Fang also says: When birds build nests on trees without any reason, it foretells a great flood in the same year and the emergence of military disasters. He also says: When birds dig holes on the ground without any reason, it indicates military conflicts in the city.
The sparrow does not see the guest, but the sparrow comes.
京房曰：“雀不見，歲飢。”《地鏡》曰：“客雀從他所來，歲中穀貴，民移徙。”又曰：“陽雀大，眾多，先水後旱，冬有兵，君無恩。”又曰：“水雀銜魚置宮寺室上，不出三年，水出壞邑。”又曰：“水雀下竹，女主執政，憂，有水出。”又曰：“水雀下楊柘，君行陰道，不出三年，軍行。”《遁甲至哉鈐》曰：“赤雀不見則無賢，白雀不降則無後嗣。”
Jing Fang said: The absence of birds indicates famine in the current year. The "Earth Mirror" says: Birds coming from elsewhere and flying in from other places indicate that grain prices will be high and people will migrate. It also says: Large numbers of Yang birds indicate first flooding then drought, military actions in winter, and the ruler lacking benevolence towards his subjects. It also says: Water birds carrying fish and placing them on the rooftops of palaces and temples will not be verified for three years, and great floods will destroy cities. It also says: Water birds landing on bamboo indicate that a female ruler will be in power, there will be worries, and great floods will emerge. It also says: Water birds landing on mulberry trees and Chinese yellow檀 trees indicate that the ruler will practice secretive and subtle methods, and this will not be verified for three years, with the army being mobilized. The Dun Jia text "Zhai Zai Qian" says: The absence of red birds indicates there are no virtuous people in the country; the absence of white birds indicates the ruler has no heir.
The magpie has moved its nest.
京房曰：“邑鳩巢去樹木之地，若室上，謂去常居，亡地且兵。”
Jing Fang said: When the sparrow in the city moves its nest from the tree to the roof, this is called abandoning the usual dwelling; it indicates the state will lose territory and there will be military calamity.
A magpie perches and cries out on the city walls, buildings, and trees.
《地鏡》曰：“鵲集城上及室上，鳴而泣，皆為兵且起，邑將虛。”
The "Earthly Mirror" states: When magpies gather on the city walls and rooftops, calling out while making sounds like weeping, this indicates that military calamity is about to arise and the city will become deserted. Magpies are usually birds that bring good news, but now they emit sorrowful sounds, hence it is considered an omen of misfortune.
A magpie cries at night and gathers to drink from the well.
京房曰：“鵲夜鳴，且必有甲兵。”《地鏡》曰：“鵲夜飛鳴，兵且起，邑將虛。”又曰：“鵲群飲井中，兵且起，邑將虛。”
Jing Fang said: The cry of magpies at night indicates certain military affairs. The "Earth Mirror" says: Magpies flying and calling at night indicate that military calamity is about to arise, and cities will become deserted. It also says: When magpies gather to drink water at a well, it indicates that military calamity is about to arise, and cities will become deserted.
Magpies gather on the ground and around the military camp.
又曰：“鵲群下集地，兵起，邑將虛。”京房曰：“鵲巢軍起資，屋空虛。”
The "Di Jing" also says: When a flock of magpies fly down and gather on the ground, it indicates that military disaster is about to occur and the city will become deserted. Jing Fang says: When magpies build nests on the military supplies of the army, the main camp becomes empty and the soldiers scatter.
Magpies fighting and dying by themselves
《地鏡》曰：“鵲相鬥死，為兵起，邑將虛。”又曰：“鵲自死宮中，兵起，邑虛。”京房曰：“鵲無故自死宮中，主死。”又曰：“鵲無故自死君宮室門上，有喜；及屋上，亦然。”
The "Book of Earth's Mirror" says: When magpies fight and die, it indicates the outbreak of military calamity and the cities will become deserted. It also says: When a magpie dies by itself in the palace, it signifies the outbreak of military calamity and the cities will become deserted. Jing Fang says: When a magpie dies by itself in the palace without any cause, it foretells the death of the sovereign. It also says: When a magpie dies by itself on the door of the sovereign's palace, it instead indicates a joyful event; if it dies on the roof, the interpretation is the same.
The cry of the Bola bird gathers together.
《地鏡》曰：“博勞斗屋上及呼不止，不出六十日，禍起。”京房曰：“伯勞鳥鳴，為怪，君室凶。”又曰：“伯勞鳥聚軍中，歲大水。”又曰：“伯勞鳥聚軍中，大水且至。”
The "Earth Mirror" says: When the bobolink bird fights on the roof or keeps calling continuously, it does not indicate an omen within sixty days, and disaster will occur. Jing Fang says: The call of the bobolink bird belongs to the appearance of a ghostly creature, indicating danger in the dwelling place of the ruler. He also says: When the bobolink birds gather in the army, it signifies a great flood in the same year. He also says: When the bobolink birds gather in the army, it signifies that a great flood is about to arrive.
Bird's Nest Collection of Military Strategies
京房曰：“鳥巢軍旗鼓上，將軍死。”又曰：“烏集聚軍中，將軍出令增秩應之。”
Jing Fang said: Birds building nests on the banners and drums of the army indicate the death of the general. He also said: When crows gather in large numbers in the army, the general should issue orders and increase the ranks and rewards of the soldiers to dispel this omen.
The magpie builds its nest in the palace and halls.
《地鏡》曰：“鴝鵒巢宮室，不出三年，夷狄內侵。”
The "Earth Mirror" says: When the magpie (qutu) builds a nest in the palace, it will not be verified for three years, and the barbarians will invade from within. The magpie is not a bird that should be in the Central Plains' palace, so its nesting signifies the image of external forces penetrating the interior.
Crows and magpies call from the nest on the palace roof
又曰：“鸛鵲鳴人君屋上及巢屋，大水且至，民流散，國將亡。”又曰：“鸛鵲巢門殿上，賢據代之，世主衰失之象。”
The "Earthly Mirror" also states: when storks or cranes call out on the roofs of the sovereign or build nests there, it indicates a great flood is coming, causing the people to scatter and the state to be about to perish. It also says: when storks or cranes build nests on the gates or palaces, it signifies that a virtuous person will occupy a position and replace the current ruler, which is a symbol of the decline and loss of the current sovereign.
Birds' nests on palace roofs
《地鏡》曰：“野鳥巢宮室，不出三年，夷狄內侵。”又曰：“鳥巢城上及其下，不出一年，憂，被圍。”京房曰：“鳥無故巢於門上及殿下，宮邑且虛；其屋巢者，為不終歲，無兵者兵作。”
The "Di Jing" says: Wild birds building nests within the palace indicate that the verification will not be accurate within three years, and the夷狄 will invade from within. It also says: Birds building nests on the city walls or below the city will indicate that the verification will not be accurate within one year, there will be troubles, and the city will be besieged. Jing Fang says: Birds building nests without any reason on the palace gate or beneath the hall indicate that the palace and city will become empty. If they build nests on the roof, it indicates that they will not last through the year, and even places that were originally free of military conflict will experience warfare.
Numerous birds cry at the city gates and towers.
《地鏡》曰：“鳥鳴君門上，作人聲，君亡。”又曰：“眾鳥集木上，鳴而泣，兵且起，邑將虛。”京房曰：“眾鳥皆無故自立城，泣人家室上者，國且圍，家亦然。”又曰：“飛鳥無故泣而立於野及木上，鳴而相應，邑有大兵。”又曰：“眾鳥無故立城，泣邑門上，其邑且虛。”又曰：“鳥鳴門闕上，如人音，邑且亡。”又曰：“眾鳥群鳴城上，聲習習，實邑。”又曰：“眾鳥鳴回，軍中必暴戰，不出三四日中。”
The book "Di Jing" says: Birds calling on the gate of the ruler, making sounds like human speech, indicate the ruler's death. It also says: A multitude of birds gathering on a tree, calling with cries, indicate the outbreak of military calamity and the emptiness of cities. Jing Fang says: A multitude of birds standing idly on the city walls, crying towards the roofs of houses, indicate the city will be surrounded; the same applies to ordinary households. It also says: Birds flying and crying idly in the fields or on trees, their calls echoing, indicate a great army will come to the city. It also says: A multitude of birds standing idly on the city walls, crying towards the city gates, indicate the city will become empty. It also says: Birds calling on the gate towers, making sounds like human speech, indicate the city will be destroyed. It also says: A multitude of birds gathering on the city walls, calling in a harmonious manner, actually indicate the city will be prosperous. It also says: Birds circling and calling, indicate sudden military conflict in the army, occurring within three or four days.
All birds cry at night.
京房曰：“眾鳥夜鳴，且必有甲兵。”《地鏡》曰：“眾鳥夜鳴，為兵且起，邑將虛。”
Jing Fang said: If many birds call at night, it indicates there will certainly be military affairs. The "Earth Mirror" said: If many birds call at night, it signifies that military calamity is about to arise, and the cities will become deserted. Birds should rest quietly at night, but if they call at night instead, it is a sign of disturbance and unrest.
A bird lands and enters the palace, city, and town.
京房曰：“鳥無故群立君門上者，其君死。”又曰：“眾鳥集止城上，內向則邑見圍，外向邑大兵行。”又曰：“眾鳥棲城上，內向則凶，外向破於兵。”又曰：“日有非常之鳥來宿於邑，此謂斂吏，邑有兵。”
Jing Fang said: Birds gathering without cause to stand on the gate of a ruler indicates the death of this ruler. He also said: When many birds gather and rest on the city wall, with their heads facing inward, it signifies the city being besieged; with their heads facing outward, it signifies a large military force moving out. He also said: When many birds rest on the city, with their heads facing inward, it is ominous; with their heads facing outward, it indicates defeat by military disaster. He also said: If abnormal birds come to rest in the city during the day, this is called 'collecting officials,' indicating military affairs in the city.
又曰：“飛鳥皆無故自入宿邑中及附木身，不大凶即邑虛。”又曰：“野鳥飛入君室，其邑虛，亡之他方。”又曰：“鳥無故群宿邑中，其邑虛。”《地鏡》曰：“非常鳥來宿邑中，此名斂殃，流血滂沱。”（鳥或黃身黑翼白頭股赤啄足也）《地鏡》曰：“野鳥飛入宮，其君方去。”
Jing Fang also said: If flying birds come in without any reason to rest in a city, or attach themselves to trees, it is either a great calamity or the city will become deserted. He also said: If wild birds fly into the ruler's chamber, it indicates that the city will become empty and people will flee to other places. Also, if birds gather without reason to rest in the city, it signifies that the city will become empty. The "Earth Mirror" says: If abnormal birds come to rest in the city, this is called "retracting calamity," and there will be a flood of blood. The original commentary notes: These birds may be yellow in body, black in wings, white-headed, with red legs, thighs, beaks, and feet. The "Earth Mirror" also says: If wild birds fly into the palace, it indicates that the ruler is about to leave.
Birds dying in the palace or gathering in the palace, city, or town.
京房曰：“眾鳥無故自死宮中，其君死。”《地鏡》曰：“眾鳥自死宮中，兵起，邑虛。”又曰：“飛鳥群聚宮殿中，主失國，無從主。”又曰：“眾鳥集城及室上，鳴而泣，皆為兵且起，國將虛。”
Jing Fang said: If many birds die in the palace without any apparent cause, it indicates the death of the ruler. The "Earth Mirror" says: If many birds die in the palace, it signifies the outbreak of military calamity and the emptiness of the cities. It also says: If flying birds gather in large numbers within the palace, it indicates the ruler losing the country and there being no one left to take charge. It also says: If many birds gather on the city walls and rooftops, calling out with sounds like weeping, it all indicates the outbreak of military calamity and the country's impending emptiness.
Birds fly over the royal city.
《地鏡》曰：“鴻鳥之屬翔府國宮府上，兩時以上或至三日，群謀將起，大兵將至。”又曰：“野鳥群翔邑上，邑且虛；市上，亦然。”又曰：“飛鳥俱翔障日，臣下有謀，宜警之。邑中終歲無鳥，兵起。”
The "Earth Mirror" says: Large birds such as geese circling over government offices, palaces, and administrative buildings for more than two hours, or even continuously for three days, indicate that a group of minor officials are about to conspire and a large army is about to arrive. It also says: Wild birds gathering and circling over a city indicate that the city will become deserted; if they circle over a market, the interpretation is the same. It also says: Birds flying together and circling to block the sunlight indicate that ministers have conspiracies and precautions should be taken. If a city does not see any birds for an entire year, it indicates that military disaster will arise.
Birds fly and dance in the market and drink from the well.
京房曰：“飛烏無故飛舞於市，邑且有兵。”《地鏡》曰：“眾鳥群下飲井中，兵且起，邑將虛。”
Jing Fang said: Flying birds wandering aimlessly in the market sky indicate that there will be military affairs in the city. The "Di Jing" says: A crowd of birds flying down to drink water in a well indicates that military calamity is about to arise, and the city will become deserted.
A bird's nest in a well, and birds gathering on the ground.
《地鏡》曰：“大鳥巢井中，賊弒君。”又曰：“眾鳥群下集地，兵且起，邑將虛。”
The "Earth Mirror" says: A large bird building a nest in a well indicates that there will be a thief who kills the ruler. It also says: A multitude of birds flying down together and gathering on the ground indicates that military disaster is about to occur, and the cities will become deserted. A well is a deep and hidden place; a large bird entering it to build a nest symbolizes a wicked person secretly hiding within.
Birds fighting and dying, and beasts fighting
《地鏡》曰：“眾鳥相鬥死，為兵且起，邑將虛。”又曰：“飛鳥與四足斗，橫兵方起。”京房曰：“飛鳥與野獸斗，國有殃。”
The "Di Jing" says: When many birds fight and die with each other, it indicates that military calamity is about to arise and cities and towns will become deserted. It also says: When flying birds fight with four-legged animals, it signifies that fierce military disaster is about to emerge. Jing Fang said: When flying birds fight with wild beasts, it indicates that the country will suffer calamity.
Birds appearing in abnormal forms.
京房曰：“眾飛鳥有人形，為兵。”又曰：“眾飛鳥為獸形，見即大人憂。”又曰：“眾飛鳥為六畜形，見則有兵。”
Jing Fang said: Among many flying birds, if one appears in the shape of a human, it indicates military affairs. He also said: Among many flying birds, if one appears in the shape of an animal, it signifies that a great person will have worries. Furthermore, he said: Among many flying birds, if one appears in the shape of domestic animals, it indicates military affairs.