A star called Tien Hsing (Fill Star) invades Xianchi (Sweet Pool) five times.

甘氏曰：“填星入咸池，有兵喪，天子且以火為敗，失忠臣，若旱；一曰大水，道不通，貴人死；以入日占國。”郗萌曰：“填星入咸池，女子為亂若迷惑人主者。”

Gan De said: When the planet Saturn enters Xianchi, there will be military conflicts and funerals, the Son of Heaven will suffer defeat due to fire, lose loyal ministers, or face drought; another interpretation is a great flood, roads blocked, and the death of a nobleman; to determine which country is affected, one should calculate according to the day Saturn enters. Xi Meng said: When Saturn enters Xianchi, there will be female disorder or the seduction of the ruler by beauty. The three stars of Xianchi are located in the Five Carriage constellation, and it is traditionally said to be the place where the sun sets and bathes, belonging to water and close to drowning, so its divination often involves female calamities and disasters of fire and water.

郗萌曰：“填星當天街，為諸侯自立為王；一曰大水。”石氏曰：“填星犯天街，徘徊亂行，主弱臣強，道路隔，令不行，不出其年，有兵。”又占曰：“填星留止，若逆行天街中者，皆為兵革起。”

Xi Meng said: The planet Saturn is positioned at the "Heavenly Street," indicating that the feudal lords will establish themselves as kings; another interpretation is a great flood. The Shi school said: When Saturn invades the Heavenly Street, it moves back and forth, its path is confused, indicating the ruler is weak and the ministers are strong, communication is cut off, and orders cannot be implemented; this will result in military conflict within the year. Another divination says: If Saturn remains stationary or moves backward within the Heavenly Street, it foretells the outbreak of warfare. The two stars of the Heavenly Street are located between the mansion of Hairy Head and the mansion of Net, serving as the main route for communication between the Central Plains and the four barbarian regions. When this route is disrupted, the order within and outside will be ruined.

《荊州占》曰：“填星犯鈇鑕五日以上，臣有謀者。”郗萌曰：“填星乘守鈇鑕，為鈇鑕用；一曰將有憂。”

The *Jingzhou Divination* says: When the planet of Earth invades the star of "Fuzhi" for more than five days, it indicates that there will be someone among the ministers who conspire against the ruler. Xi Meng says: When the planet of Earth is overshadowing and remains on the star of Fuzhi, it signifies that instruments of punishment such as铡刀 and砧板 will be used; another interpretation is that the general will face troubles. Fuzhi is originally a tool used for beheading, and its star is located near the celestial market. When the planet of Earth approaches it, it indicates that punitive measures will be carried out.

《黃帝占》曰：“填星入芻藁中，主財寶出，憂巨在內。”

The Yellow Emperor's Divination says: When the planet of earth enters the region of 'chú gǎo', it indicates the outflow of wealth and treasures, and great troubles are hidden within the court. The six stars of chú gǎo are located west of Tian Yuan, which is the place for storing livestock feed, representing the country's resources for raising animals. Since the planet of earth occupies this area, it signifies the dispersal of resources and internal troubles.

郗萌曰：“填星入軍井三日以上，其歲大水，國多土功。”

Xi Meng said: When the planet Saturn enters the "military well" for more than three days, there will be a great flood in that year, and there will be much construction activity in the country. The four stars of the military well are located to the south of the Jade Well, representing a well used by the military for drawing water. A well is naturally associated with water, while Saturn governs earthworks. The combination of these two factors leads to the simultaneous occurrence of flood disasters and construction projects.

郗萌曰：“填星守水府，天下洪水。”

Xi Meng said: The planet Saturn is stationed on the star of the Water Palace, and floods will occur throughout the land. The four stars of the Water Palace are located west of the Well Mansion, representing the offices in charge of dikes, canals, and ferry crossings. When Saturn remains stationed upon them, the officials of water affairs will lose their duties, and flooding will follow as a result.

《黃帝占》曰：“填星入天廟，若守，為廟人事；一曰為凶憂。”《荊州占》曰：“填星入天廟，若守，有廟殘之事，不去則死。”

The Yellow Emperor's Divination says: When the planet of earth enters the 'Heavenly Temple' or stays above it, there will be troubles involving officials who serve in the ancestral temple; another interpretation suggests there will be danger and worries. The Jiangzhou Divination says: When the planet of earth enters the Heavenly Temple or stays above it, there will be damage to the ancestral temple. If the planet remains for a long time, it indicates someone's death. The Heavenly Temple consists of fourteen stars located to the south of Zhang Xu, which is the hall where the Son of Heaven worships his ancestors. The planet of earth governs earth works and rituals, so when this star is disturbed, it indicates the disruption of sacrificial rites.

《荊州占》曰：“填星守入土司空，有土徭之事。”

The "Jingzhou Divination" says: When the planet of Earth stays and enters the star "Tusu Kong," there will be conscription of the people for construction projects. Tusu Kong is the official in charge of earth, and the planet of Earth is the essence of earth. When these two meet, the event of breaking ground and laboring naturally comes to pass.

郗萌曰：“填星犯守鍵閉星，大臣有誤天子不尊事天者；天子不宜出宮下殿，有匿兵於宗廟中者。”（案《宋書天文志》曰：魏齊王正始九年七月癸丑，填星犯鍵閉，明年年駕謁陵司馬懿奏誅曹輿等，天子野宿，是其失勢之驗也。）

Xi Meng said: The planet Saturn invaded and remained at the star 'Jian Bi', indicating that ministers would cause the state to suffer misfortune, leading the Son of Heaven to be unable to reverently serve Heaven. At this time, the Son of Heaven should not go out of the palace or descend from the throne, because someone had hidden weapons and armor within the ancestral temple. (Original note: According to the 'Astronomical Records' in the 'Book of the Later Han', in the ninth year of Zhengshi during the reign of Wei Zhi Wang Cao Fang, on the癸丑 day of July, Saturn invaded Jian Bi; the next year, the Son of Heaven's carriage left the city to pay homage at the mausoleum, and Sima Yi submitted a memorial requesting the execution of Cao Yu (i.e., Cao Shuang) and others. The Son of Heaven was forced to sleep in the open fields, which was exactly the fulfillment of the Son of Heaven losing power.) The star Jian Bi is located in the northeast of Fang Xu, symbolizing the door latch and key, governing palace gates and locks. When this star is invaded, calamity arises from the failure to properly guard the palace gates.

《荊州占》曰：“填星填星守天淵，海水出，江海決溢；若海魚出。”

The *Jingzhou Divination* says: The planet of Earth (Tu Xing) remains at the position of "Heavenly Depth" (Tian Yuan), causing seawater to surge upwards, rivers and seas to break their banks and flood; or deep-sea fish to rise to the surface. The ten stars of Heavenly Depth are located to the southeast of the tortoise star, symbolizing a deep reservoir for irrigation and storage of water. When the planet of Earth stays here, water first becomes blocked and then breaks out.

《荊州占》曰：“填星犯鈇鑕，誅諸侯。”《黃帝占》曰：“填星入鈇鑕，為大臣誅。”《荊州占》曰：“填星犯守鈇鑕，兵起。”

The *Jingzhou Divination* says: When the planet of earth invades "Fuzhi," it indicates the execution of feudal lords. The *Yellow Emperor's Divination* says: When the planet of earth enters Fuzhi, it indicates the execution of ministers. The *Jingzhou Divination* also says: When the planet of earth invades and stays on Fuzhi, it indicates the outbreak of military conflicts. Previously, the Gan school's outer officials had already listed Fuzhi, but here the Wu Xian school establishes another entry, both predicting punishment, but the targets of execution shift from generals to feudal lords and ministers.

《荊州占》曰：“填星入天廄十日以上，廄馬有食變。”《黃帝占》曰：“填星守天廄，為有災事，天子以馬為憂；不即馬疾。”

The book Jingzhou Zhan says: When the planet of earth enters the constellation Tianjiu for more than ten days, there will be disturbances in the fodder and food of the horses in the stable. The book Huangdi Zhan says: When the planet of earth stays over the constellation Tianjiu, it indicates there will be calamities, and the emperor will worry about horse-related matters; otherwise, horses will fall ill. The ten stars of Tianjiu are located to the north of Ge dao, which is the place where the emperor keeps his horses. Therefore, changes in this constellation specifically relate to matters concerning stables and livestock.

石氏曰：“太白者，大而能白，故曰太白。一曰殷星；一曰大正；一曰營星；一曰明星；一曰觀星；一曰太衣；一曰大威；一曰太皞；一曰終星；一曰大相；一曰大囂；一曰爽星；一曰大皓；一曰序星。上公神出東方，為明星。”

The Shi school says: The star Tai Bai has a large form and a white color, so it is called Tai Bai (which is today's Venus). It has many other names: Yin Star, Da Zheng, Ying Star, Ming Star, Guan Star, Tai Yi, Da Wei, Tai Hao, Zhong Star, Da Xiang, Da Xiao, Shuang Star, Da Hao, Xu Star. It is the spirit of the supreme official. When it appears in the eastern sky, people call it the 'Ming Star'.

《荊州占》曰：“出東方，為啟明。”郭璞曰：“太白晨見東方，為啟明。”《爾雅》曰：“明星，謂之啟明。”《詩》曰：“東有啟明，西有長庚。”鄭玄曰：“日既入，謂明星為長庚。”《荊州占》曰：“太白出東北，為觀星；出東方若東南，為明星；出西方，為太白也。”吳龔《天官星占》曰：“太一位在西方，白帝之子，大將之象，一名天相；一名大臣；一名太皓。”

The *Jingzhou Divination* says: When it appears in the east, it is called "Qiming." Guo Pu explains: When the bright star appears in the east in the morning, it is called Qiming. The *Erya* says: The bright star is called Qiming. The *Book of Songs, Xiao Ya, Da Dong* says: In the east there is Qiming, in the west there is Changgeng. Zheng Xuan explains: After the sun sets, this bright star is called "Changgeng." The *Jingzhou Divination* also says: When the bright star appears in the northeast, it is called Guanxing; when it appears in the east or southeast, it is called Mingxing; only when it appears in the west is it called Taibai. Wu Gong's *Tian Gao Star Divination* says: Taibai (originally written as "Taiyi") is located in the west, it is the son of the White Emperor, symbolizing a great general, also known as Tianxiang, a great minister, and Taihao.

石氏曰：“太白主秋，主西維，主金，主兵；於日庚辛；主殺，殺失者，罰出太白；太白之失行，是失秋政者也；以其舍命國。”甘氏曰：“太白主大將，主秦鄭。”巫咸曰：“太白主兵革誅伐，正刑法。”《五行傳》曰：“太白者，西方金精也。於五常為義，舉動得宜；於五事為言，號令民從；義虧言失，逆秋令，則太白為變動、為兵、為殺。”班固《天文志》曰：“逆秋令、傷金氣，罰見太白。”

The Shi school says: Tai Bai governs autumn, the west, the metal element of the Five Phases, and military affairs; it corresponds to the heavenly stems Geng and Xin. It represents killing and punishment; whenever killing and punishment are improper, heavenly punishment will be shown through Tai Bai. If Tai Bai moves out of its normal course, it indicates a failure in autumn governance. As for which country will suffer disaster, it depends on which star it stops at. Gan De says: Tai Bai governs generals, and corresponds to the regions of the state of Qin and Zheng. Wu Xian says: Tai Bai governs weapons and punishment, and oversees the correction of laws. The "Transmission of the Five Phases" says: Tai Bai is the essence of the golden qi of the west. In the five constants, it corresponds to "righteousness"; when actions are appropriate, it is righteousness. In the five affairs, it corresponds to "speech"; when orders are issued and the people obey, speech is correct. Once righteousness is lost or speech is improper, violating the season of autumn, Tai Bai will change, indicating war and killing. Ban Gu's "Book of Han: Records of the Heavenly Phenomena" says: violating the autumn season and harming the golden qi, heavenly punishment will be shown through Tai Bai.

石氏曰：“太白司兵喪姦凶，不禁不祥，或出東方，或出西方。”《荊州占》曰：“太白出東方，色黃而明，旱；黃而不明，此常色也。太白出西方，其高而色正白，旱；若色青白，此其正色也；即變其常，以五色占。”

The Shi school says: Tai Bai governs military affairs, funerals, and omens of wickedness and evil. Any ominous signs that cannot be restrained are under its jurisdiction. Tai Bai sometimes appears in the east and sometimes in the west. The "Jingzhou Divination" says: If Tai Bai appears in the east, with a yellow color and bright, it indicates drought; if it is yellow but not very bright, this is its usual color, and there is no need to take it as an omen. If Tai Bai appears in the west, high in position and pure white in color, it indicates drought; if it appears bluish-white, this is its proper color; once its color changes from the normal, it should be interpreted according to the five colors: green, red, yellow, white, and black.

《洪範傳》曰：“太白以上元甲子歲，十一月甲子朔旦冬至夜半甲子時，與日月五星俱起於牛前五度，順行二十八宿，右遊一歲而周天。”（案曆法，太白一終，凡五百八十三日一千三百四十分日之一千二百二十九奇，九星行過一周天，二百一十八度一千二百一十九奇，是二百六十七年而百六十七終也，星平行日行，一度一周天也。）

The *Hongfan Chuan* says: On the year of Jiazi in the Upper Yuan period, on the morning of the eleventh month's Jiazi day, the new moon appeared, coinciding with the winter solstice, and at midnight the time of Jiazi also occurred. At that time, the star Tai Bai (Venus) rose together with the sun, moon, and the other five stars, located five degrees before the constellation Niu Xiu (Ox Mansion). It then proceeded in order through the twenty-eight constellations, moving rightward around the sky for one year to complete a full circuit. (Original book note: According to the calendar calculation, Tai Bai's cycle lasts 583 days and 1340/1229 of a day; when this star completes a full circle around the sky, it covers 218 degrees and 1219/1000 of a degree. According to this calculation, 267 years would exactly complete 167 cycles. The star moves at an average speed, advancing one degree per day, and when the total accumulates, it completes a full circle around the sky.)

石氏曰：“太白出東方，高三舍，命曰明星柔；上又高三舍，命曰大囂剛。其出東方也，行星九舍，為百二十三日而反；反又百二十日，行星九舍，入；又伏行百二十三日，行星十二舍，昏出西方也，高三舍，命曰太白柔；上又三舍，命曰大囂剛。其出西方也，行星九舍，為百二十三日而反；反又百二十日，行星九舍而入；入又伏行星二舍，為日十五日，晨東方，出營室，入角；出角入畢；出畢，入箕；出箕，入柳；出柳，入營室。其出西方也，出營室，入角；盡如出東方之數。”

The Shi school says: When Tai Bai appears in the east, it rises three mansions, a state called "bright star soft"; then rising another three mansions, it is called "great clamor hard." When Tai Bai appears in the east, it travels through nine mansions, taking 123 days to return; after returning, it travels another 120 days, passing through nine mansions and disappearing. Afterward, it remains hidden for 123 days, traveling through twelve mansions, and appears in the west at dusk, rising three mansions, called "Tai Bai soft"; then rising another three mansions, called "great clamor hard." When Tai Bai appears in the west, it travels through nine mansions, taking 123 days to return; after returning, it travels another 120 days, passing through nine mansions and disappearing; after disappearing, it remains hidden for two mansions, taking 15 days, and appears in the east at dawn. The sequence of its appearance and disappearance is: from Ying Shi to Jiao mansion, then from Jiao mansion to Bi mansion, then from Bi mansion to Ji mansion, then from Ji mansion to Liu mansion, then from Liu mansion back to Ying Shi. When Tai Bai appears in the west, it follows the same sequence as when it appears in the east, with the same number of days.

甘氏曰：“太白以攝提格之歲；正月與營室晨出於東方亢、氏；出東方為日八歲二百二十二日，而復與營室晨出於東方。太白之居左也，其恆二百三十日；其遲也，二百四十日。其居右也，順行二百四十日：其速二百三十日，從左過右也；其又百三十日、其速九十日而見，從右過左也；其又三十日、其速十日而見，從右適左；其又三十日、其速十日而見。”

Gan De said: Tai Bai appears in the year of She Ti Ge (寅), in the first lunar month, together with the mansion of Ying Shi in the eastern sky at dawn, in the area of the mansion of Kangle and Dishi. From the day it appears in the east, after eight years and 222 days, it will again appear together with Ying Shi at dawn in the east. When Tai Bai is on the left side, the usual period is 230 days; when it moves slowly, it is 240 days. When it is on the right side and moves in the usual direction, it is 240 days; when it moves quickly, it is 230 days, which is from the left to the right. Then after 130 days, 90 days when moving quickly, it reappears, which is from the right to the left. Then after 30 days, 10 days when moving quickly, it reappears, which is from the right to the left again; then after another 30 days, 10 days when moving quickly, it reappears once more.

《荊州占》曰：“太白凡見東方二百三十日，而伏不見四十六日，名少罰。太白與歲星為雄、雌；出於東方、四方高三舍，為太白柔；又高三舍，為太白剛；用兵象也。剛則入地深，吉；淺，凶；柔則入地淺、吉；深、凶。”

The *Jingzhou Divination* says: When the planet Tai Bai appears in the east for a total of two hundred and thirty days, then disappears for forty-six days, this situation is called "Shao Fa." Tai Bai and the planet of the year (Sui Xing) are considered to be male and female, one strong and one gentle, matching each other. When Tai Bai appears in the east or in the four directions and rises three mansions, it is called "Tai Bai is gentle"; when it rises another three mansions, it is called "Tai Bai is strong": these are symbolic representations used in military strategy. When encountering the strong phase, advancing deeply into enemy territory is auspicious, while advancing superficially is inauspicious; when encountering the gentle phase, advancing superficially is auspicious, while advancing deeply is inauspicious.

石氏曰：“太白出百二十日乃極，乃極，退也，未滿此日便至極，疾也。東方以辰巳為極；西方以申未為極。太白出以辰戌，入以丑未，出入必以風；太白當期而出，其國昌。”《荊州占》曰：“太白出入如度，天下昌。”

The Shi school says: After the appearance of Tai Bai, it takes 120 days to reach its extreme position, and once it reaches the extreme, it begins to retreat. If it reaches the extreme before the 120 days are up, it is considered to be moving too quickly. In the east, the extreme position is at Chen and Si; in the west, it is at Shen and Wei. Tai Bai usually appears on Chen and Xu days and disappears on Chou and Wei days. When it appears or disappears, there must be wind. Tai Bai appearing on schedule indicates that the country under its jurisdiction will flourish. The "Jingzhou Divination" says: The appearance and disappearance of Tai Bai follow the regular pattern, and the whole world will flourish.

石氏曰：“太白出則出兵，入則入兵，戰則有勝；用兵象太白，吉；反之，凶。”《荊州占》曰：“太白已入而未出，先起兵者，國破亡，禍及一世。”

The Shi school says: When Tai Bai appears, it is time to go to war; when Tai Bai disappears, it is time to withdraw troops, thus ensuring victory in battle. Using military actions in accordance with the movements of Tai Bai is considered auspicious; acting contrary to this is considered inauspicious. The "Jingzhou Divination" states: During the period when Tai Bai has already disappeared but has not yet reappeared, whoever initiates the attack first will see their country fall and perish, and the calamity will extend to one generation.

石氏曰：“太白兵象也，行疾，用兵疾，吉；遲，凶。行遲，用兵遲，吉；疾，凶。太白行疾，前用兵者善；行遲，後用兵者善；太白所居久，其鄉利；所居易，其鄉凶。太白出高，用兵，深吉淺凶；出卑，淺吉深凶。”

The Shi school says: Tai Bai represents military affairs. When Tai Bai moves quickly, military action should also be swift, which is auspicious; if it moves slowly, military action should also be slow, which is auspicious. When Tai Bai moves slowly, military action should also be slow, which is auspicious; if it moves quickly, it is inauspicious. If Tai Bai moves quickly, the side that initiates military action first gains the advantage; if it moves slowly, the side that acts later gains the advantage. If Tai Bai lingers long in a particular region, that region benefits; if it stays briefly and moves away easily, that region suffers misfortune. If Tai Bai appears in a high position, deep military advances are auspicious while shallow advances are inauspicious; if it appears in a low position, shallow advances are auspicious while deep advances are inauspicious.

《荊州占》曰：“太白之出西方也，在酉南、則為楚；在酉北，則為秦、齊、燕。”石氏曰：“太白出西方，出酉，秦勝楚；出申，楚勝秦。”《荊州占》曰：“太白出入西方，其國伐；宋勝韓，韓勝趙，趙勝魏。”石氏曰：“太白伏，外有軍，則罷；將起兵，則止；國勿攻戰。太白進退，主候兵。”《荊州占》曰：“太白所抵之國，凶。”

The book Zhongjiao Zhan says: When Tai Bai appears in the west, located south of You, it indicates the state of Chu; if it is located north of You, it indicates the states of Qin, Qi, and Yan. The Shi school says: When Tai Bai appears in the west, emerging from You, Qin will defeat Chu; emerging from Shen, Chu will defeat Qin. Zhongjiao Zhan says: When Tai Bai appears and disappears in the west, the corresponding state will be attacked; according to the situation of mutual warfare among the states at that time, Song will defeat Han, Han will defeat Zhao, and Zhao will defeat Wei. The Shi school says: When Tai Bai is hidden, if there are already troops stationed outside, they should be withdrawn; if a country is about to take military action, it should stop; no country should engage in warfare. The movement of Tai Bai is the basis for observing military opportunities. Zhongjiao Zhan says: The country that is confronted by the light of Tai Bai will suffer misfortune.

石氏曰：“太白不見，不宜出軍；若有客來挑，軍可應；先動，破軍殺將，必有積尸。太白出所直之辰，從其色而角，勝；其色害者，敗。太白所直之辰，其直之者，國為得位，得位者，戰勝。太白出東方也，為德，舉事，左之近之，吉；右之背之，凶。太白出西方也，為刑，舉事，右之背之，吉；左之近之，凶。太白入東方，未出西方，其六十五日為陽；其六十五日為陰；以此時出兵，雖勝有殃，得地必復歸之；陽為中國，陰為負海國。”

The Shi school says: When the star Tai Bai is not visible, it is not advisable to launch an army; if the enemy comes to challenge, one may respond; but if one attacks first, the army will collapse and the general will be killed, and there will certainly be a mountain of corpses. When Tai Bai appears in the hour and direction it is associated with, and its color is harmonious with that direction and it has apointed rays (a芒角 is a芒角, which refers to a bright or sharp appearance), it indicates victory; if its color is in mutual control or harmful to that direction, it indicates defeat. The country that corresponds to the hour and direction of Tai Bai is called "getting the position" (得位), and the side that gets the position will surely win in battle. When Tai Bai appears in the east, it is associated with virtue; if one undertakes an action and approaches it from the left, it is auspicious; if one moves away from it to the right, it is inauspicious. When Tai Bai appears in the west, it is associated with punishment; if one undertakes an action and moves away from it to the right, it is auspicious; if one approaches it from the left, it is inauspicious. During the time when Tai Bai is hidden in the east and has not yet appeared in the west, the first sixty-five days are yang, and the following sixty-five days are yin; if one launches an army during this period, even if one wins, there will be calamity, and the land captured will inevitably be returned. The yang period is associated with the central plains countries, and the yin period is associated with the coastal countries.

巫咸曰：“太白受制，則修城郭，繕藩垣、審群禁，節兵甲，敬百官，誅不法。太白入西方，未出東方，其十五日為陽；其十五日為陰；名曰行天命。以此時出兵，其國亡。”《荊州占》曰：“太白出西方，常出申酉之間，失行而北走，是謂反坐；有破軍，有屠城，在北方。”

Wu Xian said: When Tai Bai is restrained, one should repair the outer walls of the city, mend the fences and barriers, examine the various prohibitions, control the use of military forces, respect all officials, and punish those who break the law. When Tai Bai appears in the west and has not yet emerged from the east, the first fifteen days are considered yang, and the latter fifteen days are considered yin, which is called "performing the mandate of heaven." If an army is mobilized during this time, the country will surely perish. The "Jingzhou Divination" states: Tai Bai appears in the west, and should normally appear between Shen and You. If it departs from its usual path and moves northward, this is called "reverse sitting"; it indicates the defeat of the army and the destruction of a city, which will occur in the north.

《天官書》曰：“太白出卯南，南方勝北方；出卯北，北方勝南方；正在卯，東國勝；出酉北，北方勝南方；出酉南，南方勝北方；正在酉，西國勝。”《荊州占》曰：“太白遠日為兵深，其將強；近日為兵淺，其將弱。太白伏也，出兵有殃。”《魏武帝兵法》曰：“太白巳出高，賊深入人境，可擊，必勝；去勿追，雖見其利，必有後害。”

The Records of the Grand Historian: The Book of Celestial Officials says: When the planet Tai Bai appears to the south of the Mao position, the southern side prevails over the northern; when it appears to the north of the Mao position, the northern side prevails over the southern; when it is exactly at the Mao position, the eastern country prevails. When Tai Bai appears to the north of the You position, the northern side prevails over the southern; when it appears to the south of the You position, the southern side prevails over the northern; when it is exactly at the You position, the western country prevails. The Jiangzhou Divination says: When Tai Bai is far from the Star of Brightness and Prestige, it indicates that military campaigns will be deep and the generals will be strong; when it is close to the Star of Brightness and Prestige, it indicates that military campaigns will be shallow and the generals will be weak. When Tai Bai emerges after being hidden, military action will bring calamity. The Military Methods of the Emperor Wu of Wei says: When Tai Bai has already appeared and is at a high position, the enemy will invade deep into our territory, and we can attack, surely achieving victory; if the enemy retreats, we should not pursue, even though we can see immediate advantage, there will be future misfortune.

《荊州占》曰：“太白以仲冬出東方，若西方，以伐利。太白始出東南維，在日月之陽，陽國之將傷，在其陰利；始出東北維，在日月之陰，陰國凶；在陽吉。出西南維，在日月之陽，陽國凶；在其陰吉。出西北維，在日月之陰，陰國之將傷，在其陽利。”又曰：“出日北維，匈奴有兵相攻。”

The *Jingzhou Divination* says: When the bright star appears in the east or west during the second month of winter, it is advantageous to launch military campaigns. If the bright star first appears in the southeast direction, and is located in the yang position relative to the sun and moon, then the generals of the yang region will be injured; if it is located in the yin position, it is beneficial. If the bright star first appears in the northeast direction, and is located in the yin position relative to the sun and moon, then the yin region will suffer misfortune; if it is located in the yang position, it is auspicious. If the bright star first appears in the southwest direction, and is located in the yang position relative to the sun and moon, then the yang region will suffer misfortune; if it is located in the yin position, it is beneficial. If the bright star first appears in the northwest direction, and is located in the yin position relative to the sun and moon, then the generals of the yin region will be injured; if it is located in the yang position, it is advantageous. It also says: If the bright star appears in the northern direction of the sun, there will be internal military conflicts among the Xiongnu.

《荊州占》曰：“太白出西方，上行不至未而反，陰國強，陽國敗，戰不勝。太白出，見西方，上至未，將橫行，大強；備四方。又曰：出西方，上至未，有霸；一曰陰國霸。太白出西方，上不得過申，至之地，大臣有憂；一曰將奪君位。南至未丁之地，大將有憂，群臣獄；人主治獄。

The book "Jingzhou Divination" says: When the planet Tai Bai appears in the west and moves upward but has not yet reached the position of Wei before turning back, it indicates that the country of the Yin direction will be strong, while the country of the Yang direction will suffer defeat; in a battle, they will not be able to win. When Tai Bai appears in the west and moves upward to reach the position of Wei, there will be a person who will dominate the world and have great power; all directions should be on high alert. It also says: when Tai Bai comes from the west and moves upward to reach the position of Wei, a country will become dominant; another view suggests that the country of the Yin direction will dominate. When Tai Bai appears in the west and moves upward without crossing the position of Shen, wherever it reaches, the territories will have ministers in trouble; another view suggests that generals will attempt to seize the throne. If it moves southward to the position between Wei and Ding, there will be trouble for the generals, ministers will be imprisoned, and the king will personally handle the cases.

太白始出東方，西方之國不可以舉兵。始出西方，東方之國不可以舉兵，破軍殺將，其國大破敗。辰星不出，太白獨出東方，有德令；獨出西方，正在酉，西方兵起，不戰；獨出戌，敵兵起，不戰。

When the planet Tai Bai appears in the east, the western country should not wage war. When it appears in the west, the eastern country should not wage war, otherwise the army will disintegrate and the general will be killed, resulting in the country suffering a great defeat. If the planet Chen Xing (water star) does not appear, and only Tai Bai appears in the east, it indicates that the court will issue benevolent and virtuous edicts. If Tai Bai appears alone in the west at the position of You, there will be military affairs in the west, but no actual battle will take place. If Tai Bai appears alone at the position of Xu, the enemy will raise an army, but there will be no actual battle.

太白入東方，未出西方，西方北方以舉兵，身死國亡。太白入西方，未出東方，東方南方以舉兵，身死國亡。太白入西方，未東方，東方南方以舉兵，雖勝，得地復歸之，主不血食，殃及三世，將死。

When the bright star Tai Bai is hidden in the east and has not yet appeared in the west, countries in the west and north will launch military campaigns at this time, resulting in the death of the commander and the destruction of the state. When the bright star Tai Bai is hidden in the west and has not yet appeared in the east, countries in the east and south will launch military campaigns at this time, leading to the same outcomes of death of the commander and destruction of the state. When the bright star Tai Bai is hidden in the west and has not yet appeared in the east, countries in the east and south will launch military campaigns at this time, even if they win, the land they conquer will have to be returned, the ancestral temple of the ruler will be abandoned, calamity will extend to three generations, and the generals will die.

凡出軍在外，必視太白；太白西，與之西；東，與之東；短，與之短；長，與之長；陰，與之陰；陽，與之陽；翕，與之翕；張，與之張；善馴其道，以戰大勝；當前戰者，軍破將死。太白在陽，陽國利，其以陽時，出於陽重利，在行不失，中國勝。太白在陰，陽國利，其以閒時，出於陰重利。”

Whenever an army goes out to campaign, it must observe the position of Tai Bai. If Tai Bai is偏向 the west, the army should follow it westward; if it is偏向 the east, the army should follow it eastward. If its芒 is short, the journey will be short; if its芒 is long, the journey will be long. If Tai Bai is in a yin position, the army should take the yin path; if it is in a yang position, the army should take the yang path. If Tai Bai is gathering, the army should contract its forces; if it is spreading out, the army should expand its forces. Those who skillfully follow the movement of Tai Bai will achieve great victories in battle. However, if the army directly confronts Tai Bai in battle, the army will be destroyed and the general will die. If Tai Bai is in a yang position, the country in the yang direction will be favorable. If it coincides with a yang season and appears in a yang position, it will be even more favorable. As long as the army does not deviate from the normal path, the central state will surely win. If Tai Bai is in a yin position, the country in the yang direction will still be favorable. If it coincides with a quiet time and appears in a yin position, it will also be even more favorable.

《荊州占》曰：“太白之相也，從季夏至夏盡，及四季王時，其色黃白，精明無芒。太白之王也，從立秋至秋之盡，其色比狼星而光明；仲秋之時，有芒角。太白之休也，從立冬以至冬之盡，其色不精，明而無光。太白之囚也，從立春以至春之盡，其色青黃，而無光明。太白之死也，從立夏以至夏之盡，其色赤黑，細小而不明。”

The *Jingzhou Divination* says: When the planet Tai Bai is in the "phase of being in charge" (王), it is from the sixth month of the late summer until the end of summer, and during the months when the earth element is dominant, at which time its color is yellow-white, its light pure and bright without any芒. When Tai Bai is in the "phase of ruling" (王), it is from the beginning of autumn until the end of autumn, at which time its color is as bright as the star of the wolf, and especially luminous; by the middle of autumn in the eighth month, it will develop芒. When Tai Bai is in the "phase of rest" (休), it is from the beginning of winter until the end of winter, at which time its color is no longer pure, appearing bright but lacking luster. When Tai Bai is in the "phase of captivity" (囚), it is from the beginning of spring until the end of spring, at which time its color is greenish-yellow and lacks brightness. When Tai Bai is in the "phase of death" (死), it is from the beginning of summer until the end of summer, at which time its color is reddish-black, and the star is small and dim.

甘氏曰：“當其相也而有王色，主弱將強；有休色，將不兵；有囚色，將誅，不成；有死色，將誅傷；所留之舍，其國兵，其進舍也，是趣兵；其退舍也，兵出不成。當其王也，而有相色，主弱；將權勢縱橫天下，有謀專行君事；有囚色，所囚者有罷徒之令；有死色，大將死，不葬；所留之舍，其國兵起；其進舍也，其下之國，兵歸之；其退舍也，兵弱不用。

Gan De said: When Tai Bai is in the position of 'Xiang' but shows the color of 'Wang', it indicates the ruler is weak but will become strong; when it shows the color of 'Xiu', it suggests the general will not hold military authority; when it shows the color of 'Qiu', it indicates the general will be executed but the matter will not be completed; when it shows the color of 'Si', it means the general will be killed and his body will not be properly buried. If Tai Bai stays in a particular mansion, the corresponding country in the system of the twenty-eight mansions will have military actions; if it moves forward, it signifies the hastening of military deployment; if it retreats, the military action will be launched but will not succeed. When Tai Bai is in the position of 'Wang' but shows the color of 'Xiang', it indicates the ruler is weak, and the general's authority will extend across the land, with intentions of rebellion and usurping the ruler's power; when it shows the color of 'Qiu', it suggests that those who are imprisoned will be pardoned; when it shows the color of 'Si', it means a great general will die in battle and his body will not be properly buried. If Tai Bai stays in a particular mansion, the corresponding country in the system of the twenty-eight mansions will mobilize troops; if it moves forward, the country under its influence will have troops coming to join; if it retreats, the military strength will be exhausted and of no use.

當其休也，而有王色，野多賊兵；有相色，野多兵；入人民，亂未央；有囚色，攻牢墓，囚人勢橫；有死色，從軍死，不葬；其所守之舍，有逐將，死王；其進舍也，武吏縱橫，文吏為虎狼，天下大赦。當其囚也，而有王色，大將反成；有相色。下犯其上；有休色，野多暴兵，盜賊並起；有死色，妖言多，不祥；所留之舍，不可舉事用兵；其進舍也，歲多雹霜，萬物不成；其退舍也，秋冬無霜雪。當其死也，而有王色，流水湯湯；有相色，野火煌煌；有休色，金幣不行；有囚色，國多虎狼；其留守也，野獸食人；其進舍也，白刃鏘鏘；其退舍也，兵不成行。”

When the planet Tai Bai is in the state of 'Xiu' but shows the color of 'Wang', it indicates there will be many bandits and soldiers in the outskirts; if it shows the color of 'Xiang', there will be many soldiers in the outskirts, and military disasters will affect the common people, with chaos never ending; if it shows the color of 'Qiu', there will be people robbing prisons and grave robbers, with prisoners acting recklessly; if it shows the color 'Si', it indicates soldiers will die in battle and their bodies will not be buried. If Tai Bai stays in a certain star, there will be generals being expelled and the king dying. If Tai Bai moves forward, it indicates military officials acting without restraint, and civil officials becoming as fierce as tigers and wolves, followed by a great amnesty. When Tai Bai is in the state of 'Qiu' but shows the color of 'Wang', it indicates a major general will rebel; if it shows the color of 'Xiang', it indicates lower ranks will offend higher ranks; if it shows the color of 'Xiu', there will be many brutal soldiers in the outskirts, and bandits will rise up together; if it shows the color of 'Si', it indicates evil words spreading everywhere, a bad omen. If Tai Bai stays in a certain star, there will be no suitable time for major undertakings or military actions there; if it moves forward, there will be more hail and frost in the year, and all things will not mature; if it retreats, there will be no frost or snow in autumn and winter. When Tai Bai is in the state of 'Si' but shows the color of 'Wang', it indicates great floods will flow; if it shows the color of 'Xiang', there will be wild fires spreading; if it shows the color of 'Xiu', there will be no circulation of gold, jade, and currency; if it shows the color of 'Qiu', there will be many tigers and wolves causing trouble in the country. If Tai Bai stays in place, wild animals will injure and eat people; if it moves forward, there will be sword fights and loud cries of battle; if it retreats, the army will be disorganized and unable to form ranks.

《荊州占》曰：“秋三月，太白出西方，當白而不白，逆行；必有金石之妖，且見隕星墜為石，石之所下，寇至其野，凶；山崩地裂，出水無火，而金自燔；天雨血，高臺自壓；見此二者，國有大喪，及為祠蓐收西海之神命，及為役，命兵，令勤事，試車馬，警邊境，修邊地。”

The book Zhongjiao Zhan says: During the three months of autumn, if the star Tai Bai appears in the west, it should be bright white but is not white, and moves in the opposite direction; this surely indicates an omen of metal or stone, and one will see falling stars that turn into stones, and the fields where the stones fall will have troops of bandits coming, indicating a calamity. In addition, there will be mountain collapses and earth cracks, with springs gushing out but no fire, and metal burning on its own; blood rain will fall from the sky, and high platforms will collapse without cause. When these two kinds of omens appear, the country will suffer a great mourning. Therefore, one should worship the western god Rushou and the western sea god to appeal to heaven's mandate, and also mobilize laborers, appoint generals to lead troops, command the people to diligently perform their duties, inspect chariots and horses, guard the borders, and repair border defenses.

甘氏曰：“候太白以秋庚辛，此王氣，色當如其常，色變則失所也。”石氏曰：“太白赤比心，黃比參右肩，蒼比參左肩、黑比天豕之右目。”《荊州占》曰：“太白赤比心，白比狼星、織女星，黃比左角。”班固《天文志》曰：“黃比參左肩，青比參右肩，黑比右角。”《天官書》曰：“黑奎大星也，此太白之常色也；一書云青比左角也。”

Gan De said: Observing and examining Tai Bai, one should focus on the days of Geng and Xin in the autumn season, for this is when its power is at its peak, and its color should remain normal; if the color changes, it indicates that it has lost its proper position. The Shi school said: If Tai Bai turns red, it should be compared to the color of the Heart mansion; if it turns yellow, it should be compared to the right shoulder star of the Three Stars mansion; if it turns dark blue, it should be compared to the right eye star of the Tian Shi (Legs mansion); if it turns black, it should be compared to the large star of the Tian Shi. The "Jingzhou Divination" said: If Tai Bai turns red, it should be compared to the Heart mansion; if it turns white, it should be compared to the Wolf star and the Weaving Woman star; if it turns yellow, it should be compared to the left star of the Horn mansion. Ban Gu's "Book of Han · Records of Astronomy" said: If it turns yellow, it should be compared to the left shoulder of the Three Stars mansion; if it turns green, it should be compared to the right shoulder of the Three Stars mansion; if it turns black, it should be compared to the right star of the Horn mansion. The "Records of the Grand Historian · Book of Celestial Officials" said: If it turns black, it should be compared to the large star of the Tian Shi; these are the normal colors of Tai Bai; another book said that if it turns green, it should be compared to the left star of the Horn mansion.

石氏曰：“太白色猛赤，次白而蒼，若悴而不光，是謂失色；雖得地位，擊之必克；其大而圓，黃而澤，可以為好事；其圓大怒而赤，天下兵降而不戰。太白色白圓、明潤，吉；黃圓和，黑圓憂，青圓小憂。”《荊州占》曰：“太白青圓，為水。”

The Shi school says: When the star Tai Bai appears red and fierce, and if it is white with a bluish tinge, and appears dry and dull without luster, this is called "losing color." At such times, even if the enemy holds a favorable position, attacking them will certainly result in victory. If the star is large, round, yellow, and moist, it indicates auspicious events. If it is round and appears angry with a red hue, then the armies of the world will surrender without battle. Tai Bai appearing white, round, and bright with luster is auspicious. If it is yellow and round, it signifies peace. If it is black and round, it indicates trouble. If it is green and round, it indicates minor troubles. The "Jingzhou Divination" says: Tai Bai appearing green and round indicates water disasters.

巫咸曰：“太白赤，東西南北行，非常色；此有謀國，兵起。太白失色，國失兵，將亡。太白光明，見影，歲熟，戰勝。”《海中占》曰：“太白光明，見影；戰當太白者，將軍增爵，主增壽。”

Wu Xian said: Tai Bai appears red, wandering in all directions east, west, south and north, which is not its usual color; at this time, someone is plotting against another country, and military conflict is about to arise. Tai Bai losing its true color indicates the country losing its military strength, and generals and commanders will be defeated. Tai Bai shining brightly, bright enough to cast human shadows, indicates a bountiful harvest and victory in battle. The "Sea Divination" says: Tai Bai shining brightly enough to cast human shadows; when fighting, the side where Tai Bai is located will have the general receive a promotion and the ruler gain extended longevity.

郗萌曰：“太白當效而出、色黃為土，中央利，有土功事，有軍；一曰有德令，其國利。太白光如張蓋，所在之國有立王；揚光見影、歲大熟。太白色圓而悴，期不出六十日，有大喪。太白色黃黑，軍在外者罷；有謀者，以雨厭之。”

Xi Meng said: The bright star Tai Bai appears on schedule, its color yellow belonging to the earth element, indicating benefit in the center, and there will be construction projects and military actions; another interpretation is that the court issues virtuous policies, and the country in that region will benefit. The light of Tai Bai spreads like the canopy of a chariot, and the country it shines upon will appoint a king; if its light shines so brightly that it can illuminate human figures, it indicates a bountiful harvest. If Tai Bai is round in shape but has a dry and withered color, it will not appear within sixty days, and there will be a great mourning. If Tai Bai has a yellow color with black tinge, it indicates that the army stationed outside will return; if there are people plotting, it will be suppressed by a rain.

《荊州占》曰：“太白始出，色黃，其國吉；赤，有兵而不傷其國；色白，歲熟；色黑，有水。太白始生，未可擊；色隆，未可擊；色衰，未可擊；色死，急擊勿置；不急擊，客將為主人。

The "Jingzhou Divination" says: When the bright star Tai Bai first appears, if its color is yellow, the country corresponding to that region will be auspicious; if its color is red, although there may be military affairs, it will not cause harm to the country; if its color is white, it indicates a bountiful harvest; if its color is black, it signifies a flood. When Tai Bai first appears, one should not launch an attack; when its light is at its peak, one should not launch an attack; when its light is just beginning to fade, one should not launch an attack; only when its light has withered should one seize the opportunity to attack, without delay; if one does not act in time, the opposing side will become the dominant side.

太白其狀，炎然而上，則有兵大起，下則有天狗，所下其野流血；出無時，則易其政；太白色正蒼，有兵；青，有憂；太白色蒼黑，期不出六十日，中有喪，若憂；黑多，為水；蒼黑等，水兵並起。太白蒼白而靜，天下厭兵。太白色蒼白，期不出六十日，中有喪，若憂。

When Tai Bai appears red like flames rising upward, it indicates great military calamities. If the flame appears to descend, it signifies the falling of the Heavenly Dog star, causing rivers of blood to flow in the fields where it falls. Its appearance and disappearance have no fixed time, indicating changes in government orders. If Tai Bai is purely blue, it signifies war; if it turns green, it indicates worry. If Tai Bai is blue with a hint of black, the calamity will occur within sixty days, during which there may be mourning or troubles. If it is mostly black, it indicates flooding. If blue and black are equally present, both floods and military disasters will occur. If Tai Bai is pale and calm, it indicates the world's rejection of war. If Tai Bai is pale, the calamity will occur within sixty days, during which there may be mourning or troubles.

太白始出，色白、其國歲熟；又曰秦利。太白色黑，芒澤，有子孫，喜立王。太色白赤白而潤，有喜。太白始出，色黃，其國吉；黃白，和同；色赤，來年有兵，戰勝；又曰楚利；又曰始出色赤，而淳得地。”巫咸曰：“太白色黑，秋水尚可春破師。”《海中占》曰：“太白色赤，淳得食；白、淳有喜；蒼，憂；蒼黑，為死。”《荊州占》曰：“太白色白而無角，將不勝。”巫咸曰：“太白色黃，有角，其國疫；又色白，旱。”《荊州占》曰：“太白色黑，燕利。”

When the bright star appears, its color is white, indicating that the country in that region will have a bountiful harvest; another view says it is favorable for the state of Qin. If the bright star is white with a black color and a bright, moist appearance, it indicates there will be joy from descendants and the happiness of establishing a king. If the bright star is white with a slight red tinge and a bright appearance, it indicates there will be joy. When the bright star appears with a white color, the country in that region will be favorable; if it is white and yellow, it indicates harmony between superiors and inferiors; if it is red, it indicates there will be war next year, and the country will win; another view says if the bright star first appears red and is entirely red, it will gain territory. Wu Xian said: if the bright star is black, it indicates abundant water in autumn, and in spring it can defeat the enemy. The "Sea Divination" said: if the bright star is red and pure, it indicates receiving official salary; if it is white and pure, it indicates joy; if it is gray, it indicates worry; if it is gray with black, it indicates death. The "Jingzhou Divination" said: if the bright star is white without apointed rays, the general will not be able to win. Wu Xian said: if the bright star is yellow with apointed rays, the country in that region will suffer from an epidemic; if it is white, it indicates drought. The "Jingzhou Divination" said: if the bright star is black, it is favorable for the state of Yan.

《甘氏占》曰：“太白色白，五芒出，早為月食，晚為彗星及天矢；將發於無道之國。”郗萌曰：“太白常形，行則垂芒，上銳下大；色如常，止。”《荊州占》曰：“太白蒼芒，有喪憂。”甘氏曰：“太白獨行，赤則武也，可以戰；白而芒，則文也，不可以戰；若行疾者，武也；不行者，文也。”《海中占》曰：“太白十二芒鉤，不可以戰。”京氏曰：“尚書微，則太白垂芒。”

The Gan school says: When the planet Tai Bai is white and emits five rays, if the event occurs early, it will be seen during a lunar eclipse; if it occurs late, it will be seen through comets and other strange stars; calamities will originate from a country without virtue. Xi Meng says: When Tai Bai is in its usual shape, if it emits rays pointing downward, with a sharp top and a thick bottom, and its color remains the same as usual, there will be no problems. The Jingzhou divination text says: When Tai Bai emits a pale blue ray, it indicates mourning and worries. Gan De says: When Tai Bai moves alone, if it is red, it signifies military action; if it is white and emits rays, it signifies civil action, and military action should be avoided; if it moves quickly, it signifies military action; if it remains still, it signifies civil action. The Hai Zhong divination text says: When Tai Bai emits twelve curved rays, it is not advisable to engage in battle. Jing Fang says: When the position of the Minister of Works declines, Tai Bai will emit rays downward.

《荊州占》曰：“太白見一芒，兵起不用；見二芒，戰攻；見三芒，天下皆兵起；見四芒，諸侯死境；見五芒，天下更制王國；一曰立邦。太白十芒，皆鉤，不戰而受地。太白所在之鄉，視芒而日增長，如行過維，此大人之氣也，不可不備。”

The *Jingzhou Divination* says: When the planet Tai Bai appears with one ray, armies may rise but there will be no actual warfare; with two rays, it signifies fighting and military campaigns; with three rays, warfare will break out everywhere; with four rays, the feudal lords will die within their territories; with five rays, the world will need to reorganize the territories of the kingdoms; another interpretation suggests the establishment of new states. If Tai Bai appears with ten rays, all curved, it indicates that land can be acquired without warfare. Where Tai Bai appears, if its rays increase day by day and it passes through the four cardinal directions, this is an omen of the rise of a great person, and one must be vigilant and prepare in advance.

石氏曰：“太白青角，有木事；黑角，有水事；白角，有喪；赤角，有戰。”石氏曰：“太白赤角，用兵敢戰，吉；不敢戰，凶；順角所指擊之，吉；逆之，凶。”《荊州占》曰：“太白大，王光有角，將暴虐，為民賊；所往者，民苦之；所去者，民不治。”巫咸曰：“太白赤而有角，將勝；赤而無角，將不勝。”《荊州占》曰：“太白四角者，赦。”《海中占》曰：“太白有五角，立將帥；六角，有取國地；七角，伐王。”

The Shi school says: When the bright star appears with a greenish-bluepointed rays, it indicates there will be matters concerning wood; if it appears with a blackpointed rays, it indicates there will be water-related events; if it appears with a whitepointed rays, it indicates there will be mourning events; if it appears with a redpointed rays, it indicates there will be warfare. The Shi school also says: When the bright star appears with a redpointed rays, if it is used in battle and dares to engage in combat, it is auspicious; if it is used in battle but does not dare to engage in combat, it is inauspicious. If the army attacks in the direction of thepointed rays, it is auspicious; if it attacks against the direction of thepointed rays, it is inauspicious. The Jingzhou占 says: When the bright star is large in body, its light is extremely bright and it haspointed rays, it indicates that generals will be tyrannical and become thieves who harm the people; wherever it goes, the people suffer greatly; after it leaves, the people will not be properly governed. Wu Xian says: When the bright star is red and haspointed rays, it indicates that the generals will win; if it is red but has nopointed rays, it indicates that the generals will not win. The Jingzhou占 says: When the bright star has fourpointed rays, it indicates the issuance of an amnesty. The Hai Zhong占 says: When the bright star has fivepointed rays, it indicates the appointment of generals; sixpointed rays, it indicates the taking of land from another country; sevenpointed rays, it indicates the attack on a king.

《荊州占》曰：“太白過宿，有角長，取地長；角短，取地短。太白過宿，有角外指，其國得地；內指，其國失地；期一年。太白居實，有德；居虛，無德；行勝色，（晉灼曰：太白行得度，勝有色也。）色勝位，有位勝無位；有色勝無色；行得，盡勝之。（晉灼曰：行應天度，雖有色，得位，行盡勝之；行重而色位輕，星經得字作德。）

The *Jingzhou Divination* says: When the bright star (Tai Bai) passes through a particular star mansion, if its bright edge is long, the land it conquers is extensive; if its bright edge is short, the land it conquers is narrow. When the bright star passes through a particular star mansion, if its bright edge points outward, the country of that region will gain land; if it points inward, that country will lose land; this occurs within a year. If the bright star resides in a full and prosperous part of the star mansion, it indicates the presence of virtue; if it resides in a barren and empty part, it indicates the absence of virtue. In terms of importance, the movement and path of the bright star surpasses its color; the color surpasses its position; having a position surpasses not having one; having color surpasses not having color; but if the movement and path are appropriate, it entirely overrides the other factors. (Note from the original text: Jin Zhu says that if the bright star moves in accordance with the heavenly path, it surpasses its displayed color. The text says that the movement and path of the bright star is more significant than its color and position; this is to say that the movement and path carry more weight, while color and position carry less. The *Star Classic* uses the character 'de' for 'get'.)

出於辰之南，鄭得位；行不失，勝；行失，敗；色黃而赤，大而角，勝；蒼、小，敗。出於辰卯間，宋得位；行不失，勝；行失，敗；色黃而赤，大而角，勝；黑小，敗。出於寅卯間，衛得位；行不失，勝；行失，敗；色黃，大而角，勝；蒼小、敗。出於寅之北，趙得位；行不失，勝；行失，敗；色黃而華，大而角，勝；蒼小，敗。

When the star Tai Bai appears to the south of the position of Chen, the state of Zheng is in position; if its movement remains normal, it indicates victory; if it deviates from normal, it indicates defeat; if it appears yellow with a reddish tinge, large in size and with a sharp edge, it indicates victory; if it appears dark green and small in size, it indicates defeat. When the star appears between Chen and Mao, the state of Song is in position; if its movement remains normal, it indicates victory; if it deviates from normal, it indicates defeat; if it appears yellow with a reddish tinge, large in size and with a sharp edge, it indicates victory; if it appears black and small in size, it indicates defeat. When the star appears between Yin and Mao, the state of Wei is in position; if its movement remains normal, it indicates victory; if it deviates from normal, it indicates defeat; if it appears yellow and large in size with a sharp edge, it indicates victory; if it appears dark green and small in size, it indicates defeat. When the star appears to the north of Yin, the state of Zhao is in position; if its movement remains normal, it indicates victory; if it deviates from normal, it indicates defeat; if it appears yellow with a luminous glow and large in size with a sharp edge, it indicates victory; if it appears dark green and small in size, it indicates defeat.

出於午未間，吳越得位；行不失，勝；行不失，敗；色蒼廉，赤大而角，勝；黃小，不勝，廉亦敗。出於申之南，楚得位；行不失，勝；行失，敗；色赤、大而角，勝；赤小、敗。出於申酉間，漢得位；行不失，勝；行失，敗；色大而角，勝；赤小，敗。出於酉戍間，齊得位；行失，勝；行失，敗；色蒼大而角，勝；白小，敗。出於戍之北，燕得位；行不失，勝；行失，敗；色黑大而角，勝；黃小，敗。”

When the star Tai Bai appears between the positions of Wu and Wei, the state of Wu-Yue is in a favorable position; if its movement remains normal, it indicates victory; if it deviates, it indicates defeat; if it appears dark blue with sharp edges or red with a large body and sharp points, it indicates victory; if it appears yellow with a small body, it cannot win, and if it has sharp edges but no points, it also indicates defeat. When it appears to the south of the position of Shen, the state of Chu is in a favorable position; if its movement remains normal, it indicates victory; if it deviates, it indicates defeat; if it appears red with a large body and points, it indicates victory; if it appears red with a small body, it indicates defeat. When it appears between the positions of Shen and You, the state of Han is in a favorable position; if its movement remains normal, it indicates victory; if it deviates, it indicates defeat; if the star is large with points, it indicates victory; if it appears red with a small body, it indicates defeat. When it appears between the positions of You and Xu, the state of Qi is in a favorable position; if its movement remains normal, it indicates victory; if it deviates, it indicates defeat; if it appears dark blue with a large body and points, it indicates victory; if it appears white with a small body, it indicates defeat. When it appears to the north of the position of Xu, the state of Yan is in a favorable position; if its movement remains normal, it indicates victory; if it deviates, it indicates defeat; if it appears black with a large body and points, it indicates victory; if it appears yellow with a small body, it indicates defeat. In this passage, among the entries for Wu-Yue and Qi, the phrases 'movement remains normal' and 'movement deviates' each appear twice, which is likely a mistake in the original text. Following the examples in the preceding text, these should be read accordingly.

班固《天文志》曰：“太白所直之辰，其國為得位；得位者，戰勝；所有之辰，順其色，白角者勝；其色害者，敗。”（晉灼曰：鄭色黃而赤，蒼小敗，宋色黃而赤，黑小敗，楚色赤，黑小敗；燕色黑，黃小敗；皆大角勝。）

Ban Gu's "Book of Han: Astronomical Records" says: the hour and direction where the planet Tai Bai is located, the country corresponding to that hour and direction is considered to "hold the position"; the party that holds the position will win in battle; in the hour and direction where Tai Bai is located, if the color is harmonious with it, white in color with a sharp edge, it indicates victory; if the color is mutually controlling or harmful, it indicates defeat. (Commentary from the original text: Jin Zhu said, Zheng considered yellow with a red tinge as auspicious, black color with a small body as defeat; Song considered yellow with a red tinge as auspicious, black color with a small body as defeat; Chu considered red color as auspicious, black color with a small body as defeat; Yan considered black color as auspicious, yellow color with a small body as defeat; all these schools considered that a large star body with a sharp edge would lead to victory.)

《荊州占》曰：“太白之色赤也，將者勝；其白無角，不勝；其剛也，破軍殺將；其柔也，勝不殺將；太白赤而角者，武也，戰，不戰凶。太白之色赤，澤而有角，命曰大旗；旗長，取地長；旗短，取地短。”《文曜鉤》曰：“太白青角，棺槨貴。”《荊州占》曰：“太白黃而角，有土功；色白而角，文，不可以戰，一曰哭泣之聲；色黑而角，大水有兵，在外戰，吉；不戰，凶。”《元命包》曰：“太白高下進退應兵，名舒疾；左右角曜，兵官驚慎，武將斥武臣。”

The *Jingzhou Divination* says: When the planet Tai Bai appears red, it indicates the general will achieve victory; if it appears white without sharp angles, it indicates the general will not achieve victory; if it is in a strong state, it indicates the army will be defeated and the general will be killed; if it is in a weak state, although victory may be achieved, the general will not be killed. Tai Bai appearing red with sharp angles belongs to the military appearance, which is favorable for battle, but if no battle occurs, it will be ominous. Tai Bai appearing red, bright, and with sharp angles is called "Great Flag"; if the flag is long, the land gained will be extensive; if the flag is short, the land gained will be limited. The *Wenyao Gou* says: When Tai Bai produces a green sharp angle, the price of coffin will rise. The *Jingzhou Divination* says: When Tai Bai appears yellow with sharp angles, it indicates the commencement of construction projects; when it appears white with sharp angles, it belongs to the literary appearance, which is not favorable for battle; another interpretation says that the general will hear the sound of weeping; when it appears black with sharp angles, it indicates a great flood accompanied by military affairs, and in foreign warfare it is favorable, but if no battle occurs, it will be ominous. The *Yuanming Bao* says: The height and movement of Tai Bai correspond to the slow or rapid pace of military actions, which is called "Shu Ji"; if the sharp angles on both sides of Tai Bai shine brightly, it indicates the officials in charge of military affairs will be fearful and cautious, and the military officers will dismiss other military officials.