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The planet of years (Jupiter) violates the celestial order on the eleventh occasion.

Tang (唐) · Qutan Xida (瞿曇悉達) · Volume 27 / 119

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《文曜鉤》曰:“歲星犯守天紀,倖臣執權,有兵起,王者有憂。”

The Wenyao Gou says: When the star of years invades and occupies Tianji, favored ministers seize power, leading to warfare and causing the emperor to worry. The nine stars of Tianji are located east of Guansuo, governing the establishment of order for all things and distinguishing right from wrong. If these stars change, it indicates disorder in the system and the power shifting into the hands of favored individuals.

The planet Jupiter (the Star of Years) invades the Heavenly Net, the twelfth section.

《黃帝占》曰:“歲星守織女,天下有女憂,有兵起,不出其年。”

The Yellow Emperor's Divination says: When the planet Jupiter is stationed at the Weaving Lady, there will be troubles related to women throughout the land, and wars will arise. This will come to pass within the year. The term 'Heavenly Weaver' referred to in the title is the Weaving Lady. The three stars of the Weaving Lady are located at the eastern end of the Heavenly Record, symbolizing a heavenly woman. They preside over fruits, silk, and treasures, so when they are disturbed, the effects are mostly related to women's affairs.

The planet Jupiter enters the celestial market at the thirteenth position.

郗萌曰:“歲星入天市中,五官有憂;一日赦。”巫咸日:“歲星入天市,諸侯有戮者,將相凶,期百八十日,若一年。”郗萌曰:“歲星入天市,諸侯有戮者;一日弊易。”《海中占》曰:“歲星入天市,五官有憂,若市驚;一日易市。”石氏曰:“歲星守天市,諸侯相謀,若國有兵憂。”郗萌曰:“歲星守天市,五穀大貴。”

Xi Meng said: The year star entering the Heavenly Market indicates that the officials of the five ministries will have worries; another interpretation is that there will be an amnesty. Wu Xian said: The year star entering the Heavenly Market indicates that among the feudal princes there will be those who are killed, ministers will face misfortune, and this will occur within a period of one hundred and eighty days or one year. Xi Meng said: The year star entering the Heavenly Market indicates that among the feudal princes there will be those who are killed; another interpretation is that currency will depreciate and market transactions will change. The "Sea Divination" says: The year star entering the Heavenly Market indicates that the officials of the five ministries will have worries, or that the market will be in disorder; another interpretation is that the market will be changed. The Shi school said: The year star staying in the Heavenly Market indicates that the feudal princes will plot against each other, or that there will be military troubles within a country. Xi Meng said: The year star staying in the Heavenly Market indicates that the prices of grain and miscellaneous goods will rise sharply. The Heavenly Market enclosure consists of twenty-two stars, which govern the standards of measurement and the affairs of gathering and trading, so the divination texts often mention market transactions and the feudal princes.

The planet Jupiter (the Year Star) invades the position of the Emperor's Seat, fourteen times.

石氏曰:“歲星犯帝座.,為臣謀主,有逆亂事。”《玄冥》曰:“歲星犯帝座,為臣謀主,天下亂,兵大起,不出年。”

The Shi school says: When the planet Jupiter invades the position of the Emperor's Seat, it indicates that ministers will plot against the sovereign, and there will be rebellion and disorder. The "Xuanming" says: When the planet Jupiter invades the position of the Emperor's Seat, ministers plot against the sovereign, the whole country will be in great chaos, and a large-scale military campaign will be launched. This will come to pass within a year. The star of the Emperor's Seat is located at the center of the Tianshi Enclosure, representing the throne of the sovereign. Therefore, whenever the five planets invade this position, the divination texts directly refer to the relationship between sovereign and ministers.

The planet of the year comes into conflict with the star of the constellation fifteen times.

《海中占》曰:“歲星犯守候星,陰陽不和,五穀傷,人大飢,有兵起。”

The Hai Zhong Zhan says: When the planet of years invades and occupies the waiting star, yin and yang energies become unbalanced, crops are damaged, people suffer from great famine, and wars will arise. The waiting star is one, located in the northeast of the imperial seat, which oversees the regulation of yin and yang and observes the climate. Therefore, when it is attacked, the first signs will be the disorder of cold and heat seasons and poor harvests.

The planet Jupiter (the Year Star) invades the position of the Eunuch, sixteen times.

甘氏曰:“歲星犯宦者,左右輔臣誅,若戮死,期不出年。”

The Gan school says: When the planet Jupiter invades the position of the eunuchs, the ministers who assist the ruler will be executed or killed, and this will occur within a year. The four stars of the eunuchs are located in the southwest of the throne, representing officials who serve close to the ruler. Therefore, the fulfillment of this prediction will be seen among the near attendants.

The planet Jupiter (Su Xing) invades the position of the Grand Master of the Imperial Clan (Zong Zheng) seventeen times.

石氏日:“歲星犯守宗正,左右群臣多死,若更政令,人主有憂。”

The Shi school says: When the star of the year invades and stays at the position of the Grand Master of the Clan, many ministers close to the king will die, or there will be changes in the government orders, causing the king to worry. The two stars of the Grand Master are located to the southeast of the throne, symbolizing the officials of the royal family, who are in charge of the affairs of the imperial clan.

The planet Jupiter (the Star of Years) invades the house of relatives, affecting eighteen people.

石氏日產歲星犯守宗人,親族貴人有憂,若有死者;一日人主親宗有離絕者。”

The Shi school says: When the star of the year invades and stays at the position of the clan, there will be worries or deaths among the imperial relatives or high-ranking officials; another interpretation is that there is a branch of the royal family that has become estranged or separated. The four stars of the clan are located east of the chief of the clan, governing the recording of kinship relations, proximity and distance, and the order of generations. The character '产' in the original text 'Shi school's daily' is a corruption of the character '曰', which is used to introduce a statement.

The planet of years has approached the star of the clan nineteen times.

甘氏曰:“歲星犯守宗星,宗室之臣,有分離者。”

The Gan school says: When the star of years invades and stays at the position of the ancestral star, among the ministers of the royal family, there will be separation and division. The two stars of the ancestral star are located east of the waiting star, which governs matters concerning the ancestral temple sacrifices, and is of the same category as the officials in charge of the royal family, such as the Minister of the Imperial Clan and the Master of the Imperial Clan. Therefore, the three divination verses all revolve around the gathering and dispersing of the royal family.

The planet Jupiter has entered the East and West, each for twenty years.

石氏曰:“歲星犯守東西咸,為有臣不從令、有陰謀。”

The Shi school says: When the planet Jupiter invades and stays at Dong Xian and Xi Xian, it indicates that ministers and subjects will not obey the orders, and will secretly plot. Dong Xian and Xi Xian each consist of four stars, located north and south of the Room Mansion, symbolizing the gates for preventing licentiousness. Therefore, when these stars change, it often indicates secret communications within and outside the court, and secret plots among the ministers.

The planet Jupiter (Su Xing) invades the Heavenly River (Tian Jiang) at the twenty-first position.

巫咸曰:“歲星犯守天江,下有水;若入之,大水齊城郭,人民飢亡,左其鄉。”

Wu Xian said: The planet Jupiter invades and stays in Tianjiang, causing water disasters on earth; if it enters Tianjiang, great floods will rise to the level of city walls, people will die from famine and have to leave their hometowns. The original text says "left its hometown" where "left" is a miswriting of a character meaning "to go away," meaning to leave. Tianjiang consists of four stars located north of the Tail mansion, which govern the Wealth star and Mother star, as well as water. Therefore, this star specifically corresponds to water disasters.

The planet Jupiter is said to be in conflict with the star of establishment for twenty-two years.

陳卓曰:“歲星入建星,臣相譖。”石氏曰:“歲星入建星,諸侯有謀入關者,期六十日,若百五十日。”《文曜鉤》曰:“歲星守建星,關梁不通,天下大飢,人相食,期二年。”石氏曰:“歲星守建星,糴貴,人相食。”《海中占》曰:“歲星守建星,旱,死者甚眾,民大耗。”郗萌曰:“歲星守建星,天下多暴貴;一曰牛貴。”

Chen Zhuo said: When the star of years enters the star of Jian, ministers will slander and falsely accuse each other. The Shi school said: When the star of years enters the star of Jian, there will be a plot among the feudal lords to enter the pass, the time of occurrence is either sixty days or one hundred and fifty days. The Wen Yao Gou said: When the star of years stays at the star of Jian, the passes and bridges will be blocked, the whole country will suffer a great famine, leading to people eating people, the time of occurrence is two years. The Shi school said: When the star of years stays at the star of Jian, the price of grain will rise, people will eat people. The Hai Zhong Zhan said: When the star of years stays at the star of Jian, there will be a drought, a great number of people will die, and the people's strength will be greatly exhausted. Xi Meng said: When the star of years stays at the star of Jian, the prices of goods throughout the country will rise sharply; another view is that the price of cattle will rise. The six stars of Jian are located to the north of the southern dipper, which is the imperial pass, governing the passage and entry and exit of the country, so the divination texts often mention the passes and the price of grain.

郗萌曰:“歲星守建星,天下之人,有相食者以百數;一歲不發;三年乃發,三年不發,六年乃發;六年不發,九年乃發;郡國有坐之。”又占曰:“歲星守建星,為臣謀其主。”又占曰:“歲星守建星,地氣洩,貴人多死。”又占曰:“歲星守建星,歲水,民飢,有自賣者。”

Xi Meng said: When the star of years is stationed at the star of establishment, there will be hundreds of people dying of starvation throughout the land; if it does not occur within a year, it will happen within three years; if it does not occur within three years, it will happen within six years; if it does not occur within six years, it will finally happen within nine years, and there will always be people in the commanderies and states who will be punished for this. Another divination says: When the star of years is stationed at the star of establishment, the ministers will plot against their sovereign. Another divination says: When the star of years is stationed at the star of establishment, the earth's energy will leak out, and many noblemen will die. Another divination says: When the star of years is stationed at the star of establishment, there will be flooding in that year, the people will suffer from famine, and some people will sell themselves to survive.

The planet Jupiter (the Star of Years) invades the Heavenly Crown, twenty-three times.

甘氏曰:“歲星犯天弁,若守之,則囚徒兵起;一日不穀不成,糴大貴,人民飢。”

The Gan school says: When the star of the year invades or stays at Tian Bian, prisoners in jail will rebel and rise up; another interpretation says that crops will not grow, rice prices will surge, and people will suffer from hunger. Tian Bian has nine stars located north of Jian Star, representing officials who govern market transactions. Therefore, when it is disturbed, it relates to grain prices and harvests.

The planet Jupiter is said to be in conflict with the constellation of the Heavenly Drum, which has twenty-four stars.

《齊伯五星占》曰:“歲星犯河鼓大將,若左右將有誅者,若守之,將有罪;以五色占之。”石氏曰:“歲星入守河鼓,諸侯之將出,大兵起,旗鼓用,人主憂,期一年。”

The *Qi Bei Wu Xing Zhan* says: When the planet Jupiter invades the central star of He Gu, or the left and right stars of He Gu, there will be executions; if Jupiter stays in place, the generals will be punished; the specific outcome should be determined by the five colors of Jupiter—green, red, yellow, white, and black. The Shi school says: When Jupiter enters and stays in He Gu, the generals of the feudal lords will mobilize, launch a large-scale military campaign, with banners and drums sounding together, and the ruler will be anxious, with the event occurring within a year. The three stars of He Gu are located north of Niou, and they preside over military drums and military campaigns.

The planet Jupiter is said to be in conflict with the fire trigram for twenty-five years.

石氏曰:“歲星犯離珠,宮中有事,若有亂宮者;若宮中人有罪黜者。”

The Shi school says: When the planet of years invades the star Li Zhu, there will be incidents within the palace, or someone will disrupt the palace regulations; or someone within the palace will be punished and demoted. The star Li Zhu, among the five stars, is located to the north of Xunü, symbolizing the pearls and jade worn by the palace concubines. Therefore, this star specifically relates to affairs within the palace.

The planet Jupiter (Su Xing) enters the constellation Pu Gua (the Gourd) on the 26th day.

《聖洽符》曰:“歲星守犯匏瓜,天下有憂,若有遊兵,各果責;一曰魚鹽貴,價十倍,不出其年。”

The Shengqia Fu says: When the star of years stays and invades Paojia, there will be calamities throughout the land, or there may be wandering soldiers everywhere, and punishments will be imposed in all regions; another interpretation says that the prices of fish and salt will become ten times their usual rate, and this will come to pass within the year. Paojia, consisting of five stars, is located to the north of Li Zhu, and it governs the fruits and vegetables used in the imperial palace, hence the divination text relates to the price fluctuations of fish, salt, and other produce.

The planet Jupiter is said to be in conflict with the Heavenly Market for twenty-seven days.

《海中占》曰:“歲星犯天津關,道絕不通,有兵起;若關吏有憂。”郗萌曰:“歲星守天津者,皆革也。”

The Sea Divination says: When the year star invades Tianjin, the customs and border posts will be cut off and communication will be interrupted, leading to warfare; or the officials in charge of the border posts will suffer misfortune. Xi Meng says: When the year star resides at Tianjin, it generally indicates a change. Tianjin consists of nine stars spanning the Milky Way, symbolizing a bridge for crossing water, hence its change will manifest in the blockage or unblockage of roads and border posts.

The planet Jupiter (Su Xing) invades the Vermilion Snake (Teng Sha) in twenty-eight instances.

甘氏曰:“歲星守螣蛇,天子前驅凶;若奸臣有誅,前驅為害。”

The Gan school says: When the star of the year is stationed at the Vermilion Snake, the vanguard of the emperor will encounter misfortune; or a wicked minister will be executed, but the one who leads ahead will become the source of calamity. The Vermilion Snake consists of twenty-two stars located to the north of the Encampment Room, symbolizing water creatures and indicating matters related to water and supernatural phenomena.

The planet Jupiter (the Star of Years) invades the constellation Wangliang, which is the twenty-ninth position.

石氏曰:“歲星守王良,為有兵。”《齊伯五星占》曰:“歲星犯守王良,天下有兵,諸侯放強臣謀主,期不出年。”

The Shi school says: When the planet Jupiter is stationed at Wangliang, there will be warfare. The "Five Stars Divination of Qi Bo" states: When Jupiter invades and stays at Wangliang, there will be warfare throughout the land, the feudal lords will act recklessly and unlawfully, and powerful ministers will plot against the sovereign. The fulfillment of this omen will not be more than a year. Wangliang, the star of the five planets, is located to the north of the mansion of Kui. Wangliang was originally a skilled charioteer from ancient times, and this star governs the sovereign's chariots and cavalry. Therefore, when it is violated, the omen is most likely related to military chariots and warfare.

The planet Jupiter enters the constellation of the Enclosure thirty times.

石氏曰:“歲星犯閣道絕漢者,為九州異政,各主其王,天下有兵,期二年。”

The Shi school says: When the star of years invades the Gedorao and cuts across the Milky Way, it indicates that the government orders of the nine provinces will each be carried out independently, with each region revering its own king, and there will be warfare across the land, corresponding to a period of two years. The six stars of Gedorao are near Wangliang, representing the elevated path for the Son of Heaven's carriage to enter and exit the Purple Palace. If this path is violated, it signifies obstruction in communication between above and below, and multiple sources of authority.

The planet Jupiter is said to be in the position of the thirty-first star.

石氏曰:“歲星守附路,大僕乃罪,若有誅;一曰馬多死,道無乘馬者。”

The Shi school says: When the planet of the year stays near the star of the auxiliary road, the Grand Stables official will be punished, perhaps even executed; another interpretation is that many horses will die, and there will be no riders on the road. The star of the auxiliary road is located beside the path of the elevated corridor, serving as its secondary path, and is related to matters concerning carriages and horses, so the omen will manifest upon the Grand Stables official who oversees vehicles and horses.

The planet Jupiter (the Year Star) invades the Great General of Heaven, the thirty-second position.

郗萌曰:“歲星入天將軍者,吉。”石氏曰:“歲星守犯天將軍,為大將死,若誅。”

Xi Meng said: The planet Jupiter entering the Heavenly General indicates good fortune. The Shi school said: When Jupiter stays in and invades the Heavenly General, it signifies the death of the general or his execution. The eleven stars of the Heavenly General are located to the north of the Bond mansion, and the central bright star is the general, while the others are the deputy generals and soldiers. Therefore, this celestial phenomenon indicates a change in the military camp, directly corresponding to the commander.

The planet Jupiter is said to be in conflict with the star Da Ling for thirty-three years.

石氏曰:“歲星入大陵,國有大喪,大臣有誅,若戮死:人民死者大半,皆不出其年。”《荊州占》曰;“歲星乘大陵,天下盡喪,死人如嶽。”

The Shi school says: When the year star enters Daling, there will be great mourning in the country, ministers will be executed, or people will be killed; half the people will die, and these events will be fulfilled within the year. The "Jingzhou Divination" says: When the year star approaches Daling, there will be mourning everywhere in the world, and the dead will pile up like mountains. Daling's eight stars are located to the north of the Stomach mansion, symbolizing tombs and accumulated corpses. Among them, there is another star called Accumulated Corpse, so this place specifically indicates death and mourning.

The planet Jupiter (Su Xing) invades the star Tian Chuan (Heavenly Boat) at the thirty-fourth position.

郗萌曰:“歲星守天船,皆革也。”《聖洽符》曰:“歲星入守天船,兵大起,舟船用,有亡國,期不出年。”

Xi Meng said: The planet Jupiter stays in the constellation Tian Chuan, indicating a general change. The "Sheng Qia Fu" says: When Jupiter enters and stays in Tian Chuan, there will be a large military campaign, ships will be used, and there will be the fall of a state, and this will happen within a year. The constellation Tian Chuan consists of nine stars, located north of Da Ling and in the middle of the Milky Way, governing matters related to crossing water and ships. Therefore, any change will manifest in naval warfare and grain transport.

The planet Jupiter invades the third and fifth trigrams.

石氏曰:“歲星乘捲舌,天下多喪。”又占曰:“歲星入守捲舌,有佞臣謀其君,以口舌為害,人主有憂。”

The Shi school says: When the year star invades and occupies the position of the rolling tongue, there will be many cases of loss throughout the country. Another divination statement says: When the year star enters and stays in the position of the rolling tongue, there are cunning ministers plotting against their sovereign, causing calamity through words, making the sovereign anxious. The six stars of the rolling tongue are located north of the mansion of Hairy Head, which governs verbal disputes and slander. Therefore, the divination statement specifically relates to cunning small people.

The planet Jupiter (the Star of Years) invades the constellation Wuché, which consists of thirty-six stars.

石氏曰:“歲星犯五車,大早,若有喪;一曰犯庫星,兵起北方,若西方,犯倉星,穀貴,若有水。”《海中占》曰:“歲星入五車,兵大起,車騎行,五穀不成,天下民飢:若軍絕糧。”郗萌曰:“歲星入五車,向其傍,糴石三百;當其門,糴石五百;入其中,糴千錢。”

The Shi school says: When the planet Jupiter invades the Five Carriages, there will be a great drought, or there will be mourning events; another view says that if it invades the granary star among the Five Carriages, there will be military movements in the north, or in the west; if it invades the granary star, grain prices will rise, or there will be floods. The "Sea of Divination" says: When the planet Jupiter enters the Five Carriages, there will be a large-scale military campaign, chariots and cavalry will be mobilized, the five grains will not mature, and the people throughout the land will suffer from famine; or there will be a disruption of military supplies. Xi Meng says: When the planet Jupiter enters the Five Carriages and approaches it closely, the price of rice will reach three hundred coins per stone; when it is right at its gate, the price will reach five hundred coins per stone; when it enters the center, the price will reach one thousand coins per stone. The five stars of the Five Carriages are located in the Net mansion to the northeast, indicating the emperor's chariots. Among them, the granary and storehouse stars indicate grain and military supplies.

《荊州占》曰:“歲星入五車庫,天下兵起:一曰若有水。”《孝經右秘》曰:“歲星入五車,王義絕,亂帝家。”石氏曰:“歲星中犯乘五車,若入天庫,以飢起兵。”《荊州占》曰:“歲星入五車中,犯乘守天庫星,水飢兵起。”

The book Zhongzhou Zhan says: When the year star enters the warehouse star among the Five Carriages, there will be military campaigns throughout the land; another interpretation says there will be water disasters. The Xiao Jing You Mi says: When the year star enters the Five Carriages, the emperor will lose righteousness and disrupt the royal court. The Shi school says: When the year star invades and occupies the Five Carriages from the center, or enters the heavenly warehouse star, there will be military actions due to famine. Zhongzhou Zhan says: When the year star enters the Five Carriages and invades, occupies, and holds the heavenly warehouse star, floods, famine, and warfare will all occur together.

The planet Jupiter enters the celestial gate, a phenomenon occurring thirty-seven times.

石氏曰:“歲星守天闋,臣謀主,若大臣有不道者;有兵起,期二年。”郗萌曰:“星守天闋,為貴人多死。”《海中占》曰:“歲星守犯天闋,道絕,天下相疑,有闋梁之令。”

The Shi school said: When the star of years stays in the celestial gate, ministers will plot against the sovereign, or there will be ministers who act against righteousness; warfare will arise, and the time will be two years. Xi Meng said: When the star of years stays in the celestial gate, many noblemen will die. The "Sea Divination" said: When the star of years stays and invades the celestial gate, roads will be cut off, and the whole world will be suspicious of each other; there will be edicts to close the passes and borders. The celestial gate is the celestial gate, located between the Net mansion and the Well mansion, and it is the gateway through which the sun, moon, and five stars pass. It governs the opening and closing of the passes and borders.

(案《宋書,天文志》曰:晉康帝建元元年,歲星犯天闋,安西將軍庾翼與兄水書曰:歲星犯天闋,占雲;闋梁當混塞,比來江東無他,故江道亦不艱,而石唐頻年閉關,夫關閉不通信使,此復是天公憒憒,無皂白之徵。)石氏曰:“歲星守天闋,歲水,民飢,有自賣者。”郗萌曰:“歲星行不從天闋,不出其年,有兵。”

The original book's marginal notes cite the "Book of Song, Annals of Astronomy" which says: In the first year of Jianyuan of Emperor Kang of the Jin dynasty, the planet Jupiter invaded the celestial gate. General Yu Yi wrote a letter to his elder brother Yu Bing (the original text says "elder brother Shui," where "Shui" is a corrupted form of "Bing") saying: When Jupiter invades the celestial gate, the divination text says that roads and passes should be blocked; recently, there have been no other disturbances in the Eastern Jiang region, so the Yangtze River waterway is not dangerous. Instead, the Shi dynasty in the north (the original text says "Shi Tang," with a corrupted character) has been closing its borders for several years. The borders are completely sealed, and even messengers cannot pass through. This is considered heaven's confusion, as the omen cannot distinguish between good and bad. The Shi dynasty said: When Jupiter stays at the celestial gate, there will be flooding in that year, leading to famine, with people selling themselves to survive. Xi Meng said: Jupiter's movement does not follow the usual path of the celestial gate; within this year, there will be warfare.

The planet Jupiter invades the southern river, northern river, and the戌 sign, totaling thirty-eight.

石氏曰:“歲星行南河戍中,為四方兵起,百姓疾病。”《黃帝占》曰:“歲星乘南河戍,若出南河南,為中。”石氏曰;“歲星守南河,蠻夷兵起,邊戍有憂;若有旱災,人民飢。”郗萌曰:“歲星守天高,天下赦。歲星逆行天高,其君齋戒不謹。”

The Shi school says: When the planet Jupiter passes through the middle of the southern river and the constellation Wu, it indicates military actions in all directions and illness among the people. The Yellow Emperor's Divination says: When Jupiter invades or occupies the southern river and the constellation Wu, or emerges from the south of the southern river, the verification will fall in the Central Plains. The Shi school says: When Jupiter stays in the southern river, the barbarians will raise armies, and the border soldiers will suffer misfortunes; or there will be drought and the people will suffer from hunger. Xi Meng says: When Jupiter stays in the star Tian Gao, the whole country will be pardoned; when Jupiter moves retrograde in the star Tian Gao, the ruler will not be sufficiently respectful in his fasting. The southern river and the northern river each have three stars, arranged north and south of the eastern well mansion, serving as the heavenly gate, governing defense of the borders.

《黃帝占》曰:“歲星若留止守南河戍,為百姓疾病;一曰為旱。歲星行南河戍中,若留止南河戍,皆為喪。歲星出北河,若乘北河戍,為女喪。”《黃帝占》曰:“歲星乘北河戍,若出北河戍北,外國王死。”

The Huangdi Zhan says: If the star of years stays at the southern river戍, it indicates that the people will fall ill; another interpretation says it indicates drought. If the star of years passes through the middle of the southern river戍 or stays there, it indicates mourning. If the star of years comes out from the northern river or overshadows the northern river戍, it indicates the death of a woman. The Huangdi Zhan also says: If the star of years overshadows the northern river戍 or comes out from the northern side of the northern river戍, the king of a foreign state will die. The southern and northern rivers are located to the south and north respectively, enclosing the eastern well mansion. Therefore, although it is the same star of years, depending on the direction it enters or exits, the outcome is different, and it is associated with the people, women, and the king of a foreign state.

《玄冥占》曰:“歲星守北河,朔方兵動:若守之三十日不下,北兵敗:若北主死,天下大水,人民飢,期不出二年。”巫咸曰;“歲星守北河,大臣有憂,若邊臣有罪,若有戮死者。”郗萌曰:“歲星經南河之南,刑法復暴,誅伐不當:經北戍之北,以女子、金錢、貪色、奢侈、失治道;近期三年,中期六年,遠期九年,而災至。”

The book Xuanming Zhan says: When the planet Jupiter stays over the Northern River, there will be military movements in the northern region. If it remains for thirty days without departing, the northern army will suffer defeat; or the ruler of the north will die, and there will be great floods, famine among the people, and these calamities will occur within two years. Wu Xian says: When the planet Jupiter stays over the Northern River, there will be worries among the ministers, or the border generals will be guilty of crimes, or there will be executions. Xi Meng says: When the planet Jupiter passes through south of the Southern River, the punishments will become more severe, and there will be unjust killings and wars. When it passes through north of the Northern River, the state will lose its way of governance due to lust, money, greed, and extravagance. The calamities will arrive within three years, or six years, or nine years.

《黃帝占》曰:“歲星出北河戍間,若留守北,若居南戍間,若守兩間,為天下有難,起道不通。”《荊州占》曰:“歲星守兩河間,天下乖離,道路不通。”郗萌曰:“歲星有不行入天闋間,為喪。”

The Yellow Emperor's Divination says: When the planet Jupiter emerges from between the northern river and the戌, or stays and guards the northern side, or resides between the southern戌, or guards the middle between the northern and southern rivers, it indicates that the world will face difficulties and roads will be blocked and unpassable. The Jingzhou Divination says: When Jupiter stays between the northern and southern rivers, the world will experience discord and dispersion, and roads will be cut off. Xi Meng says: When Jupiter does not follow its usual path but enters the heavenly gate area, it presages mourning and loss.

The planet Jupiter (Su Xing) invades the five feudal lords (Wu Hou Zhu), a total of thirty-nine times.

石氏曰:“歲星犯五諸侯,若守之,兵大將,將七出,諸侯有憂,若有死者,”巫咸日:“歲星入五諸侯,伺其出日而數之,若二十日,兵發;伺始入處之率,一日期十日,軍罷。”

The Shi school says: When the star of years invades the five feudal princes, or stays there, there will be military campaigns and appointments of generals; generals will repeatedly go to war. The feudal princes will have troubles, or someone will die. Wu Xian says: When the star of years enters the five feudal princes, starting from the day it leaves, if it takes twenty days, military actions will occur; another calculation, based on its original position of entry, suggests the time will be ten days, and the army will disband. The five feudal princes, represented by the five stars, are located north of the Well mansion, symbolizing the enfeoffment and ranking of the feudal princes.

《玄冥占》曰:“歲星守北諸侯,臣有謀主者;若議臣不忠,若有罪黜.,期一年。”石氏日:“歲星中犯乘守五諸侯,兵死,期三年。”郗萌曰:“歲星中犯乘守五諸侯,為所中乘守者誅,若有殃,期三年,兵發。”

The Xuanming Divination says: When the planet Jupiter is stationed at the northern feudal star, there will be ministers plotting against the sovereign; or there will be unfaithful ministers in deliberation; or there will be officials who have committed offenses and are demoted. The fulfillment of this omen is within one year. The Shi school says: When Jupiter moves directly to attack, overpowers, and occupies the five feudal stars, it indicates that someone will die in military affairs. The fulfillment of this omen is within three years. Xi Meng says: When Jupiter moves directly to attack, overpowers, and occupies the five feudal stars, the one who is attacked, overpowered, or occupied will be executed or suffer calamity. The fulfillment of this omen is within three years, with military action occurring.

The planet Jupiter is said to be in the position of accumulated water for forty years.

巫咸曰:“歲星犯守積水,其國有水災,物不成,魚鹽貴:一曰以水為敗,糴大貴,人民飢,期二年。”

Wu Xian said: When the planet of years invades and stays in the accumulation of water, the country will suffer from floods, crops will not grow, and the prices of fish and salt will rise; another view is that the failure is caused by water, leading to a surge in rice prices and people starving, and this will happen within two years. The accumulation of water star is located in the northwest of the northern river, which is in charge of storing water for brewing and sacrifices, so when it is violated, it specifically indicates water disasters and the fluctuation in prices of fish and salt.

The planet Jupiter is said to be in the position of accumulated firewood, which is forty-one.

甘氏曰:“歲星守積薪,天下大旱,五穀不登,人民飢亡。”

The Gan school says: When the star of the year is stationed at the accumulation of firewood, there will be a great drought across the land, leading to poor harvests of grain and the death of people from famine. The accumulation of firewood star is located east of the accumulation of water, which governs the firewood used for cooking in the kitchen, and together with the accumulation of water, it forms a contrast of water and fire. Therefore, when this star is disturbed, the effect should be on drought.

The planet Jupiter is said to be in the water position for forty-two years.

郗萌曰:“歲星犯水位,大水:一曰出其南,大旱。”石氏曰:“歲星犯守水位,天下以水為害,津關不通;一曰大水入城郭,傷人民,皆不出其年。”

Xi Meng said: The planet Jupiter invading the water position indicates a great flood; another view is that it emerging from the southern side of the water position indicates a great drought. The Shi school said: When Jupiter invades and stays in the water position, the whole country will suffer from water disasters, and ferry crossings and checkpoints will be blocked; another view is that great floods will flood the city walls and harm the people, and these will all be fulfilled within the same year. The four stars of the water position are located east of the Well mansion, indicating matters concerning water balance and rivers, canals, and ditches.

The planet Jupiter invades the Purple Micro at forty-three

郗萌曰:“歲星出東陵,有青龍出左右,若宮中者。”石氏曰:“歲星在軒轅中,有以女子請人君者。”《黃帝占》曰:“歲星行軒轅中,犯女主,女主失勢,(失勢者,憂喪也。)列大夫有放逐者,五官有不治者,色悴為憂,為疾,其所中犯乘守者,誅:若有罪。歲星中犯女主者,皆為女主當之,其守犯女主,女主有憂。”

Xi Meng said: The planet Jupiter emerges from the eastern encampment, with the aura of the Azure Dragon appearing on its left and right, or within the palace. The Shi school said: When Jupiter is located in the middle of Xuanyan, there will be people who use women to request favors from the sovereign. The Yellow Emperor's Divination says: When Jupiter passes through Xuanyan, it invades the star of the female ruler, causing the female ruler to lose power (note: losing power refers to suffering misfortune and calamity); among the ministers, some will be exiled, and among the five officials, some will be incompetent; a pale and withered star color indicates misfortune and illness; whoever is directly invaded, overpowered, or occupied by Jupiter will be executed or punished. If Jupiter invades the female ruler's star from the center, the female ruler will bear the consequences; if Jupiter occupies and invades the female ruler's star, the female ruler will suffer misfortune. The seventeen stars of Xuanyan lie north of the seven stars, forming the body of the Yellow Dragon, governing the position of the empress.

(案《宋書天文志》曰:宋元嘉十四年七月辛卯,歲星入軒轅,其後皇后袁氏崩。)《荊州占》曰:“歲星守軒轅,女后有以子諍者。”巫咸曰:“歲星行犯守軒轅,女主失政,若失勢:一日大臣當之,若有黜者,期二年。”

The original book's marginal notes cite the "Book of Song, Annals of Astronomy" which says: In the fourteenth year of Yuanjia during the Song dynasty, in the seventh month on the Xinmao day, the planet Jupiter entered the region of Xuanyan, and afterwards the queen dowager Yuan died. The "Jingzhou Divination" says: When Jupiter guards Xuanyan, the queen will quarrel with others over matters concerning her son. Wu Xian says: When Jupiter passes through, invades, and stays in Xuanyan, the female ruler will lose her power to govern, or lose her influence; another interpretation suggests the calamity will fall upon a minister, or someone will be demoted; the predicted time is two years.

《玉曆》曰:“歲星犯守軒轅,女主有憂,其君失政,威令不行,後宮不安,期一年。”(司馬彪《天文志》曰:考桓延熹七年八月庚申。歲星犯軒轅大星,八年二月癸亥,皇后鄧氏坐執左道,廢,遷於祠宮,死。)

The Yulu says: The star of years invades and stays at Xuanyuan, and a female ruler will have troubles. The ruler loses control of government, his commands cannot be carried out, the palace becomes unstable, and this will happen within a year. The original book's marginal note cites Sima Biao's "Astronomical Records": In the seventh year of Huan Di's Yanzhi period, August Gengshen, the star of years invaded the great star of Xuanyuan; in the second month of the eighth year, Guihai, the queen dowager Deng was accused of practicing witchcraft and sorcery, was disgraced, exiled to a temple palace, and later died.

石氏曰:“歲星入軒轅中,犯乘守之,有逆賊,有火災。歲星犯乘守軒轅太民星,大飢,大流,太后宗有誅者,若有罪;中犯乘守少民星,小飢,小流,皇后宗有誅者,若有罪。”《荊州占》曰:“歲星中犯乘守軒轅左右角,皆為大臣當之。”

The Shi school says: When the star of years enters the middle of Xuanyuan and invades, overpowers, and stays there, there will be rebels and fires. If the star of years invades, overpowers, and stays on the Tai Min star of Xuanyuan, it indicates a great famine and a large number of people fleeing, with the太后's family being punished or guilty. If it invades, overpowers, and stays on the Xiao Min star of Xuanyuan, it indicates a small famine and a small number of people fleeing, with the queen's family being punished or guilty. The "Jingzhou Divination" says: If the star of years invades, overpowers, and stays on the left and right angles of Xuanyuan, the disaster will be borne by the ministers.

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