The White Tiger approaches the grain star twenty-five times
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《海中占》曰：“太白犯天稷，有旱災，五穀不登，歲大飢，五穀散出。”
The "Sea Divination" says: The planet Venus offends "Tian Ji" — Tian Ji, among the five stars, is located south of the Seven Stars, representing the official in charge of agriculture, symbolizing the deity of crops — it presages drought, poor harvests of grain, a great famine, and grain stored in granaries spilling out.
The bright star (Saturn) enters the middle palace of the Gan school.
The planet Tai Bai (White) invades one of the four auxiliary stars.
《荊州占》曰：“太白犯乘守輔星，君臣失禮，輔臣有誅者。”
The *Jingzhou Divination* states: When the planet Venus is intrusive, dominant, and stationary at the "Fuxing" star — the heading of this passage refers to "Sifuxing," meaning four stars surrounding the north celestial pole, which are responsible for assisting the supreme ruler and issuing decrees; however, the "Fuxing" mentioned in the text refers to a small star near the sixth star of the Big Dipper, known as Kaiyang, which also signifies auxiliary ministers — this indicates that there is a loss of propriety between the sovereign and his ministers, and that a minister assisting in governance is to be executed.
The planet Tai Bai (Bright White) approaches the Star of Livelihood.
《荊州占》曰：“太白犯天廚，大官事誅。”石氏曰：“太白守天廚，大官吏死。”
The *Jingzhou Divination* says: When the planet Venus encroaches upon the "Star of Livelihood," which consists of six stars located to the northeast of the Emperor star's palace, it indicates an abundance of food and drink. This portends that the official department responsible for the imperial kitchen will be punished and its officials executed. The Shi school states: When Venus remains stationary at the Star of Livelihood, it signifies the death of officials in charge of preparing the imperial meals.
The planet Tai Bai (Venus) approaches the constellation Gu Qi San.
石氏曰：“太白守鼓旗，兵革起。”
The Shi school says: When the planet Venus stops at 'Gu Qi' — the Gu Qi stars are located beside He Gu, symbolizing the war drums and banners in the military — this indicates the emergence of matters concerning weapons and armor.
The planet Tai Bai (Venus) has entered the area of Tian Tian (the fourth section of the celestial field).
《文曜鉤》曰：“發大兵相殘賊，則太白入天田。”《荊州占》曰：“太白守天田，五穀傷。”
The Wenyao Gou says: When there is a large military campaign on earth, with mutual destruction and plundering, the heavens will show an omen of the planet Venus entering the "Tian Tian" constellation. The two stars of Tian Tian are located north of the Horn mansion, and they indicate the farmland within the capital region. The Jingzhou Zhuan says: When the planet Venus stops at Tian Tian, it foretells damage to the five grains.
The planet Tai Bai (bright star) has entered the celestial gate, five times.
《荊州占》曰：“太白舍天門中，人主無出邦門之遠廊廣門，大有伏兵。”
The *Jingzhou Divination* says: When the planet Venus stops at the "Heavenly Gate," which is located in the middle of the Heavenly Gate stars—two stars situated south of the Horn mansion, serving as the gate of the outer court—the ruler should not leave the country gate or travel to places like the broad gate of the hall, because there are many troops hidden there.
The planet Tai Bai (Venus) has entered the path of Ping Dao, which is the sixth position.
甘氏曰：“太白入守平道，天下兵亂。”
The Gan school says: When the planet Venus enters and stops at the 'Ping Dao' — the two stars of Ping Dao are located between the Horn mansion — it indicates the smoothing of roads and impartiality — but it also signifies that warfare and chaos will occur throughout the world.
The planet Tai Bai (Venus) approaches the constellation Ji Qi seven times.
《文曜鉤》曰：“太白犯酒旗，三公九鄉謀。”《荊州占》曰：“太白守酒旗，天下大酺，有酒肉財物；若爵宗室。”
The Wenyao Gou says: The planet Venus offending the "Wine Flag" star cluster — the Wine Flag consists of three stars located south of the right angle of Xuanyuan, indicating feasting and communal drinking — which suggests that the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers have secret plans; the original text's "nine villages" is a miswriting for "nine ministers." The Jingzhou Divination says: When the planet Venus stops at the Wine Flag, it signifies that the whole country will be granted feasts and communal drinking, with rewards of wine, meat, and goods; or it may mean granting additional titles to the royal descendants.
The planet Tai Bai (Venus) approaches the high part of the sky, reaching the eighth position.
《黃帝》曰：“太白以四月從東方來入天高，留三十日，民受賜；留五十日，兵起宮中。”郗萌曰：“太白入天高，成勾已，天下有憂。太白舍天高中，有奇令。”
The Yellow Emperor said: When the planet Venus appears in the east in the fourth month and enters the mansion of Tian Gao, which is four stars located south of Bi Xu, it indicates a platform for observation and viewing. If it stays there for thirty days, it signifies that the people will receive rewards. If it stays for fifty days, it indicates a rebellion occurring within the palace. Xi Meng said: When Venus enters Tian Gao, its movement is winding and forms the shape of a hook, indicating that the whole world will experience worries. When Venus stops in the middle of Tian Gao, it signifies that extraordinary decrees will be issued.
The bright star (Saturn) approaches the star named Li Shi Jiou.
《荊州占》曰：“太白守礪石，兵起，以入日占國。”
The "Jingzhou Divination" says: When the planet Venus stops at "Lishi" — Lishi consists of four stars located west of Wuchē, which is a whetstone used for sharpening weapons, indicating the emergence of military affairs. Determine which country it will affect based on the day branch when Venus enters Lishi.
The planet Tai Bai (Venus) approaches the star Ji Shi ten times.
石氏曰：“太白守積尸，大人當之。”
The Shi school says: When the planet Venus stops at 'Ji Shi' — Ji Shi is a single star located within the Ghost Mansion, its appearance is like clouds but not clouds, like stars but not stars. It signifies deaths and sacrifices. Its verification occurs upon those in high positions.
The planet Tai Bai (Venus) has entered the constellation Tian Huang (the Celestial River) in the eleventh position.
《黃帝》曰：“太白入天潢中，天下大亂，易政；一曰貴人死；又曰兵起，軍起，道不通。”郗萌曰：“太白失度，留天潢，為人主憂，以水為害；若以井為害，以入日占其國。”
The Yellow Emperor said: When the planet Venus enters the 'Tian Huang,' which is composed of five stars located within the Five Carriage constellation, it signifies a major disruption and a change in the government, leading to great chaos throughout the realm. Another interpretation suggests the death of a prominent person, while yet another implies the outbreak of military conflicts, the mobilization of troops, and the disruption of roads. Xi Meng said: When Venus moves irregularly and remains stagnant in Tian Huang, it indicates that the sovereign will face worries, possibly caused by water-related disasters or troubles arising from wells and springs. The specific country affected can be determined by the day branch on which this occurs.
The planet Tai Bai (Bright Star) has invaded Xianchi, twelve times.
《黃帝》曰：“太白入咸池中犯乘守之，在喪。”《春秋緯》曰：“太白入咸池，天下亂，易政，人君惡之。”石氏曰：“君死，皆以入日占其國。”甘氏曰：“太白入咸池，有兵喪，天子且以大敗失忠臣；若旱；一曰大水，道不通；貴人死，以入日占國。”石氏曰：“太白入天井，大臣為亂，國家易政令。”郗萌曰：“太白入咸池中，犯乘守之，若糴貴；一曰為有迷惑人主者。”《荊州占》曰：“太白中犯乘守咸池，大兵起，百萬人以上。”
The Yellow Emperor says: When the planet Venus enters Xianchi and violates, dominates, or halts it, Xianchi consists of three stars located within the Five Carriage and to the south of the Heavenly River, and it presages gains from fish ponds — it indicates there will be mourning. The Spring Annals Commentary says: When Venus enters Xianchi, it presages great chaos throughout the world, a change of government, and is detested by the sovereign. The Shi school says: It presages the death of the sovereign, and the country where the event occurs is determined by the day branch on which Venus enters. The Gan school says: When Venus enters Xianchi, it presages military calamities and mourning, the Son of Heaven will suffer a great defeat and lose loyal ministers; or it may bring a severe drought; another interpretation is a great flood, making roads impassable; prominent people will die, and the country where the event occurs is determined by the day branch on which Venus enters. The Shi school says: When Venus enters Tianjing — Tianjing is also located within the Five Carriage, and together with Xianchi, it governs water-related affairs — it presages rebellion by ministers and a change in state policies. Xi Meng says: When Venus enters Xianchi, violating, dominating, and halting it, or causing grain prices to soar; another interpretation is that someone will deceive and confuse the sovereign. The Jingzhou Divination says: When Venus shoots at, violates, dominates, and halts Xianchi, it presages a large-scale military mobilization involving more than a million troops.
The planet Tai Bai (Venus) has entered the thirteenth section of the celestial street.
郗萌曰：“太白當天街，為諸侯自立為主；一曰大水，若留止逆行其中，為兵革起。”《荊州占》曰：“太白守天街，兵塞道。”《文曜鉤》曰：“太白犯守天街，徘徊亂行，主弱臣強，道路絕，天下不通。”《荊州占》曰：“太白不行天街，為政令不行，不出其年，有兵。”
Xi Meng said: The planet Venus is directly in the "Heavenly Street" — the two stars of the Heavenly Street are located between the constellations Bi and Mao, marking the boundary between the Hu lands and the Chinese territory, with Mao to the west belonging to the Hu and Bi to the east belonging to China — indicating that the feudal lords will establish themselves as kings. Another interpretation is that it signifies a great flood; if Venus remains stationary or moves retrograde within the Heavenly Street, it indicates the outbreak of warfare. The "Jingzhou Divination" says: If Venus stops in the Heavenly Street, it indicates a large number of soldiers blocking the roads. The "Wenyao Gou" says: If Venus invades and stops in the Heavenly Street, wandering back and forth, with erratic movement, it indicates a weak ruler and strong ministers, roads being cut off, and the world unable to communicate. The "Jingzhou Divination" also says: If Venus does not pass through the Heavenly Street, it indicates that the government orders cannot be implemented, the prophecy will not be fulfilled in the same year, and there will be military affairs.
The bright star (Saturn) enters the outer official stars of the Gan school.
The planet Tai Bai (bright star) approaches the star of the dog.
石氏曰：“太白守狗星，守衛之臣作亂。”
The Shi school says: When the planet Venus stops at the 'Dog Star' — the two Dog stars are in front of the Southern Dipper's handle, indicating barking to guard the gate and vigilant watch — this signifies that a minister responsible for night watch will rebel.
The planet Tai Bai (Venus) has entered the constellation of the Dog.
《荊州占》曰：“太白順行守狗國，出兵討鮮卑，烏丸；逆守之，其國為亂。”
The *Jingzhou Divination* says: When the planet Venus moves forward and stops at the "Dog Country" — the Dog Country consists of four stars located to the southeast of Jian Star, corresponding to the northeastern tribes of Xianbei, Wuhuan, and Wozu — this indicates that the court will send troops to attack the Xianbei and Wuhuan. If instead Venus moves backward and stops there, those tribal states will rebel on their own.
The planet Tai Bai (Venus) approaches the constellation Tian Tian (the Field of Heaven) three times.
郗萌曰：“太白提天田。出入大水；一曰五穀霜死。”
Xi Meng said: The planet Venus approaches the "Tian Tian" star cluster —— this Tian Tian consists of nine stars located south of the Ox mansion, governing farmland outside the capital region, and is different from the two Tian Tian stars mentioned in the Gan school's middle official system —— indicating a flood disaster; another interpretation suggests that the five grains will be withered and die due to frost.
The planet Tai Bai (Venus) approaches the star of weeping and mourning.
《宋書天文志》曰：“晉孝武太元四年十一月，太白犯哭星，占曰：天子有哭泣事。九月癸未，皇后王氏崩。孝武大明三年十月，太白犯哭泣，後六宮多喪，公主薨，天子舉哀；歲大旱，民飢。”
The "Celestial Officials" section of the "Book of the Later Han" states: In the fourth year of Taoyuan during the reign of Emperor Xiaowu of Jin, in November, the planet Venus approached the "Weeping Star"—the two Weeping stars and two Crying stars were located to the south of the Emptiness mansion, indicating matters of mourning and crying. The divination text said that the Son of Heaven would have an occasion for mourning. By the ninth month on the day of Guiwei, Empress Wang died. In the third year of Daming during the reign of Emperor Xiaowu of Song, in October, the planet Venus approached the Weeping and Crying stars again. After that, many deaths occurred in the imperial palace, a princess died, and the Son of Heaven held mourning ceremonies. That year also experienced a severe drought, leading to famine among the people.
The planet Tai Bai (Venus) has entered the constellation of the Five Ghosts (Wu Gui).
《荊州占》曰：“太白守八魁，兵大起。”
The *Jingzhou Divination* says: When the planet Venus stops at the "Eight Masters" — the Eight Masters and Nine Stars are located south of Tianyuan, which is the place where nets for capturing game are set up, indicating the establishment of nets to prohibit hunting — this signifies a large-scale military campaign.
The bright star (Tai Bai) approaches the axe and chopping block (Fuzhi Liu).
《荊州占》曰：“太白犯鈇鑕五日以上，臣有謀主者。太白犯鈇鑕，誅執法之官。”郗萌曰：“太白犯乘鈇鑕，為鈇鑕用；一曰將有憂。”
The *Jingzhou Divination* says: When the planet Venus encroaches upon 「Fuzhi」—Fuzhi refers to the axe and block used for beheading, indicating execution and killing—its presence for more than five days indicates that ministers may plot against the sovereign. When Venus encroaches upon Fuzhi, it signifies that officials in charge of punishment will be executed. Xi Meng says: When Venus encroaches upon and overpowers Fuzhi, it indicates frequent use of instruments of punishment; another interpretation suggests that generals will have worries.
The bright star (Saturn) approaches the cluster of stars called Chou and Guo.
《黃帝》曰：“太白入芻藁中，主寶出；憂臣在內。”
The Yellow Emperor says: The planet Venus entering the 'Chu Gao'—Chu Gao consists of six stars located west of Tian Yuan, representing dry grass for feeding livestock—indicates that the ruler's treasures will be dispersed. Misfortune arises from the ministers within the court.
Too Bai invades Jiuzhou Shu Kou Ba
《荊州占》曰：“太白守九州殊口，九州兵起。”
The *Jingzhou Divination* says: When the planet Venus stops at 「Nine States with Different Mouths」—the six stars of Nine States with Different Mouths are located north of the Wolf Star, and their function is to communicate the languages of the various tribes in the four directions, hence they are called 「Different Mouths」—it indicates that military actions will arise in all the nine states.
The planet Tai Bai (bright star) approaches the celestial pillar of the ninth.
《荊州占》曰：“太白守天節，大將以兵出。”
The *Jingzhou Divination* says: When the planet Venus stops at "Heavenly Standard"—the Heavenly Standard consists of eight stars located beneath the Net mansion, symbolizing the credentials held by envoys—this indicates a general receiving orders to lead an army into battle.
The planet Tai Bai (Venus) approaches the military well constellation, reaching the tenth position.
《荊州占》曰：“太白入軍井三日以上，其歲大小。”
The *Jingzhou Divination* says: When the planet Venus enters the "military well" — the four stars of the military well are located to the southeast of the jade well and beneath the left foot of the Three Stars mansion, representing a well for drawing water in the military camp — if it stays for more than three days, one should then consider the size of the harvest that year; this passage has some missing text and the divination is incomplete, but the general meaning is that one should use this to infer the abundance or scarcity of the annual harvest.
Too White Star invades the Heavenly Dog on the 11th day.
《荊州占》曰：“太白入天狗，北夷大飢，來歸；鄰國多土功。”
The *Jingzhou Divination* says: When the planet Venus enters the "Heavenly Dog," the Heavenly Dog Seven Stars are located north of the Wolf Star, indicating the need for defense and vigilance against thieves. This portends a great famine in the northern barbarian lands, leading them to submit, while neighboring states will undertake large-scale construction projects.
The planet Tai Bai (Venus) violates the celestial order twelve times.
《荊州占》曰：“太白守天紀，天下兵悉。”
The *Jingzhou Divination* says: When the planet Venus stops at "Tianji" — this Tianji belongs to the Gan school's outer officials, and is not the same as the Tianji nine stars located east of the stone school's middle officials' Guansuo — it indicates that all military forces throughout the realm will be mobilized; the final character "xi" is likely a mistake for "qi," meaning the outbreak of military affairs.
The planet Tai Bai (Venus) has entered the celestial mansion Tian Miao thirteen times.
《黃帝》曰：“太白入一廟，若守之，為廟有事；一曰為凶，憂。”又曰：“太白入守天廟，有廟殘之事；吏不去死。”
The Yellow Emperor says: When the planet Venus enters the 'Heavenly Temple' or stays there, the Heavenly Temple consists of fourteen stars located south of the Zhang Xu mansion, which is the ancestral temple where the sovereign performs worship; the original text's 'one temple' is a miswriting for 'Heavenly Temple'; this indicates that the ancestral temple will suffer an incident. Another interpretation says it signifies calamity and worry. It also says: When Venus enters and stays in the Heavenly Temple, it indicates that the ancestral temple will suffer damage; the officials in charge of the temple are likely to die.
The planet Tai Bai (Venus) approaches the outer official star Wu Xian.
The bright star (Saturn) approaches the long wall (a constellation).
《感精符》曰：“太白入長垣，三公九卿主，兵大起，天下亂，王者有憂。”
The "Gan Jing Fu" says: When the planet Venus enters "Chang Yuan" — Chang Yuan consists of four stars located west of Shaowei, resembling a boundary wall and fence, indicating matters of foreign tribes invading — it signifies that the three dukes and nine ministers will seize the power of the sovereign, leading to large-scale military campaigns and great chaos throughout the land, causing worry for the ruler.
The planet Tai Bai (Venus) approaches the constellation Tu Si Kong.
《荊州占》曰：“太白入土司空，有大徭之事。”
The "Jingzhou Divination" says: When the planet Venus enters "Tu Sigan" — this Tu Sigan is an outer official of Wu Xian, in charge of construction projects and the conscription of labor — it indicates that the court will have a large-scale conscription of labor.
The bright star (Saturn) approaches the key and closing points three times.
郗萌曰：“太白犯乘鍵閉星，大臣有悞天子不尊事天者，致大災於宗廟，天子崩；一曰王者不宜出宮下殿，有匿兵於宗廟中者。”
Xi Meng said: The planet Venus has offended and overshadowed the star 'Key and Lock' — the star Key and Lock is located in the northeast of the Room Mansion, representing the lock and latch of a door, governing matters of security and opening and closing — it indicates that among the ministers there are those who deceive the emperor, preventing him from being reverent in his worship of heaven, leading to great calamity upon the ancestral temples and the emperor's death; another interpretation is that the king should not leave the palace gates or descend from the throne steps, because weapons are hidden within the ancestral temples.
The planet Tai Bai (Venus) approaches the star Tian Fu Si.
《荊州占》曰：“太白守天桴，兵鼓起。”
The *Jingzhou Divination* says: When the planet Venus stops at "Tian Fu" — Tian Fu consists of four stars located below He Gu and at the end of the left flag — it indicates the sound of war drums and the outbreak of military affairs.
The planet Tai Bai (bright star) approaches the celestial abyss, the fifth position.
《荊州占》曰：“太白守天淵，海水出，江河決；若海魚出。”
The "Jingzhou Divination" says: When the planet Venus stops at "Tianyuan" — Tianyuan consists of ten stars located to the southeast of the Bie star, below the Southern Dipper — it indicates irrigation ditches and water storage — meaning seawater rising onto the shore, rivers breaking their banks; or deep-sea fish appearing on the surface.
The bright star (Tai Bai) approaching the axe (fu zhi) six times.
郗萌曰：“太白中犯乘守斧鑕，為斧鑕用；一曰兵將有憂。”《黃帝》曰：“太白入斧鑕，為大臣用。”《荊州占》曰：“太白犯守斧鑕，兵起。” 郗萌曰：“太白入斧鑕，大將誅。”《荊州占》曰：“太白犯斧鑕，誅執法之臣。”
Xi Meng said: The planet Venus is shooting at, offending, and overpowering the position of 'fu zhi' — 'fu zhi' refers to the previous 'fu zhi', which is the axe and the anvil, instruments used for execution. Wu Xian, an official outside the court, established this name separately. This indicates that the punishment of execution will be frequently used. Another interpretation is that the generals leading the troops will suffer misfortune. The Yellow Emperor said: When Venus enters the position of 'fu zhi', it indicates that punishment will be inflicted upon the ministers. The Jingzhou Divination said: When Venus offends and stops at 'fu zhi', it indicates the outbreak of military affairs. Xi Meng said: When Venus enters 'fu zhi', it indicates that the great general will be executed. The Jingzhou Divination said: When Venus offends 'fu zhi', it indicates that the minister in charge of law and punishment will be executed.
The planet Tai Bai (Venus) approaches the constellation Tian Jiu Qi.
《荊州占》曰：“太白入天廄，十日以上，廄馬有食變。太白守天廄，為廄災之事，人主以馬為憂；不則馬疾。”郗萌曰：“太白守天廄三十日，騎馬出。”
The *Jingzhou Divination* says: When the planet Venus enters the "Heavenly Stable" - the Heavenly Stable consists of ten stars located north of the Celestial Path, governing carriages and relay stations - and stays for more than ten days, it indicates an incident involving the horses in the stable related to fodder. When Venus remains in the Heavenly Stable, it signifies a disaster in the stable, causing the ruler to worry about the horses; otherwise, it suggests the horses are sick. Xi Meng says: When Venus remains in the Heavenly Stable for thirty days, it indicates the deployment of cavalry and war horses.
The Kaiyuan Treatise on Astrology, Volume 52, Part 8: The Divination of Tai Bai
The planet Tai Bai (Venus) intrudes upon the outer officials of the Shi school.
The planet Tai Bai (Venus) enters the mansion of Kulu.
郗萌曰：“太白入庫樓三日，兵起尤甚。一曰兵起西北方。若舍之三十日，諸侯兵悉發，大將出。”《玉曆》曰：“太白守庫樓，兵起將軍出，車騎偏野。”
Xi Meng said: The planet Venus entering the "Kulou" — Kulou consists of ten stars located to the south of the Horn mansion, which is a military warehouse and watchtower — staying for three days, indicates the outbreak of military conflicts and particularly severe warfare. Another view suggests that warfare will begin in the northwest. If Venus remains in Kulou for thirty days, then the armies of the feudal lords will all be mobilized, and generals will lead their troops to campaign. The "Juyi" states: When Venus stays in Kulou, it signifies the outbreak of warfare, generals leading their armies, and chariots, cavalry, and infantry filling the plains.
The planet Tai Bai (Venus) approaches the southern gate (a celestial region).
石氏曰：“太白犯守南門，邊夷兵起，若道路不通。”
The Shi school says: The planet Venus offends and halts at the Southern Gate—the Southern Gate consists of two stars located south of Kulu, which is the heavenly outer gate, responsible for defense—indicating military campaigns by frontier tribes or blockage of roads.
The planet Tai Bai (Venus) approaches the star Ping Xing (a star in the constellation Lyra) three times.
石氏曰：“太白犯平星，凶。”《文曜鉤》曰：“太白歷平星，主命傾。”甘氏曰：“太白守平星，執政臣憂，若有罪，誅期一年。”
The Shi school says: The planet Venus offends the Ping Star — the two Ping Stars are located north of Kulu, symbolizing the office of the Grand Judge, who oversees fair judgment — this indicates misfortune. The Wenyaogou says: When the planet Venus passes through the Ping Star, it indicates danger to the sovereign's life. The Gan school says: When the planet Venus stops at the Ping Star, it indicates that the chief minister in power will have worries or be punished, and the time for execution is one year.
The planet Tai Bai (Venus) has entered the constellation Qi Gan four.
甘氏曰：“太白犯守騎官，有兵起，馬多發，若多死。”石氏曰：“太白入騎官，若守之，兵大起，車騎用，將軍出；若騎士憂。”郗萌曰：“太白入守騎官，不出二十日，赦天下。”
The Gan school says: When the planet Venus encroaches upon and halts at the constellation Qi Gan, which consists of twenty-seven stars located south of the Root mansion, it indicates the outbreak of military affairs, the conscription of a large number of horses, or the death of many horses. The Shi school says: When Venus enters or halts at Qi Gan, it signifies a large-scale military campaign, the use of chariots and cavalry, the departure of generals, or the distress of cavalrymen. Xi Meng says: When Venus enters and halts at Qi Gan, a great amnesty will be proclaimed within twenty days.
The planet Tai Bai (Venus) approaches the cluster of stars known as Ji Zu Wu.
石氏曰：“太白入積卒，若守之，兵大起，士卒大行；若多死，期二年。”《玄冥占》曰：“太白犯守積卒，主失位，天下亂，兵大起，期百二十日。”
The Shi school says: When the planet Venus enters or halts in 'Ji Zu', which consists of twelve stars located south of the Room mansion and the Heart mansion, representing a gathering of soldiers, it indicates the deployment of a large military force, with many soldiers being mobilized; or it may result in heavy casualties, with the event occurring within two years. The "Xuan Ming Zhuan" states: When Venus offends and halts in Ji Zu, it signifies the loss of the ruler's position, widespread chaos, and large-scale military campaigns, with the event occurring within 120 days.
The bright star (Tai Bai) has approached the star named Bie.
《黃帝占》曰：“太白守鱉星，為有白衣之會。”巫咸曰：“太白犯守鱉星，天下有水旱之災；守陽則旱，守陰則水。”
The Yellow Emperor's Divination says: When the planet Venus stops at the 'Turtle Star' — the Turtle Star consists of fourteen stars located south of the Southern Dipper, which presages aquatic creatures with shells — it indicates gatherings of people wearing white clothes holding funerals, meaning mourning ceremonies within the country. Wu Xian says: When Venus offends and stops at the Turtle Star, it presages water and drought disasters throughout the world; if it stops in the southern position, which is yang, there will be drought; if it stops in the northern position, which is yin, there will be flooding.