Willow Divination with Three Sticks

石氏曰：“柳八星，十五度。（古十八度）度距西頭第三星先至，去極七十七度。（在黃道外十二度）春夏為水，秋冬為火。（巫咸曰：“柳，土星。）柳北六尺，是中道。”（周之分野）《南官候》曰：“柳，天府也，一名天相；一名天大將軍，天少府也；其國、狄也；其木、桑也；其物、羊豕也。”

Shi Shen said: The Willow Mansion consists of eight stars and spans fifteen degrees. The original commentary notes: the ancient measure was eighteen degrees. The measurement takes the third star from the western end as the reference star, which reaches the meridian first, located seventy-seven degrees south of the north celestial pole. The original commentary notes: it is located twelve degrees south of the Yellow Path. The Willow Mansion is associated with water in spring and summer, and with fire in autumn and winter; the original commentary cites Wu Xian's view that the Willow Mansion belongs to earth. Six feet to the north of the Willow Mansion is the central path of the sun, moon, and five planets. The original commentary notes: the territory corresponding to the Willow Mansion is the Zhou region, that is, the area around Luoyang. The "Nan Gao Hou" says: the Willow Mansion is the Treasury star, also called the Seal star and the Star of Livelihood, also called the Great General of Heaven, and also called the Lesser Minister of Heaven; the corresponding country is Di, the associated tree is mulberry, and the associated products are sheep and pigs.

《爾雅》曰：“咮，謂之柳；柳、鶉火也；一曰注，音相近也。”《聖洽符》曰：“注者，木功也。”《孝經章句》曰：“柳，天庫也。”巫咸曰：“柳為木官，主工匠；又曰：柳為天庫。”《天官書》曰：“柳為鳥注，主草木。”齊伯曰：“柳者，生於道澤之山。為其國府庭也。”郗萌曰：“將有木功，則占於柳。”

The Er Ya says: "Zhou" is the same as Liu Xu; Liu belongs to the twelve divisions under the name Chun Huo; it is also written as "Zhu," because the two characters have similar pronunciations. The Sheng Qie Fu says: Zhu governs matters related to carpentry. The Xiao Jing Zhang Ju says: Liu is the celestial storehouse. Wu Xian says: Liu is the official in charge of wood, governing craftsmen; it also says Liu is the celestial storehouse. The Shi Ji Tian Gao Shu says: Liu is the beak of the red bird, governing grass and trees. Qi Bo says: The qi of Liu Xu originates from Dao Ze Mountain, being the administrative center of that region. Xi Meng says: Whenever there are matters concerning carpentry and construction, one should consult Liu Xu for divination.

《二十八宿山經》曰：“柳山、七星山、張山；皆相連，在周嵩高山東北；柳、七星、張星神，常居其上。”《黃帝占》曰：“柳者，朱雀頸也；主卿相大臣之廚。凡八星，以防詐偽；其星欲明，明則大臣重鎮；以防不虞；其不明，王者失令，宮室不安。”《春秋緯》曰：“參、注滅絕，臣弒君，子弒父。”

The "Book of the Twenty-Eight Mansions and Mountains" says: The mountain of Willow, the mountain of Seven Stars, and the mountain of Zhang are connected with each other, all located to the northeast of the mountain of Song High Mountain in the Zhou region. The star spirits of the three mansions of Willow, Seven Stars, and Zhang reside on the mountains all year round. The "Yellow Emperor's Divination" says: Willow is the neck of the Vermilion Bird, governing the food of ministers and high officials; it consists of eight stars, used to guard against deceit and fraud. These stars are favorable when bright; if bright, the ministers will be steady and vigilant, able to prevent unexpected changes; if the stars are dim, the king's decrees will be improper, and the palace will not be at peace. The "Spring and Autumn Writings" say: When the mansions of Shen and Willow are extinguished and cut off, it signifies ministers killing the king and sons killing their fathers.

郗萌曰：“柳星位直，天下謀伐主；其星就聚，兵滿國；其星不明，德弊離；其星明，國安昌。注星明，廚養具。注舉首，王命興，輔佐良。”《石氏贊》曰：“柳主上食，和味滋；故置天稷，以祭祀。柳主上食，長養形仁以行恩，成其名。”

Xi Meng said: If the stars of Liuxu form a straight line facing directly, there will be people in the world plotting to attack the sovereign; if the stars gather inward, the military forces are full within the country; if the stars are dim, the virtue and grace of the state will decline and disperse; if the stars are bright, the country will be stable and prosperous. When the Liuxu star is bright, the kitchen provisions are complete. When the Liuxu star raises its head upward, the royal decree arises, and the ministers who assist the sovereign are virtuous. The Shi school's commentary says: The Liuxu star is responsible for presenting food to the sovereign and harmonizing flavors, so it has the "Tianji" stars set beside it for worship. The Liuxu star governs eating and nourishing all things, carrying out benevolent virtue to bestow grace, thus fulfilling its role.

石氏曰：“七星七度。（古十三度）度距中央大星先至，去極九十度。（在黃道外二十一度少）春夏為火，秋冬為水。（巫咸曰：七星，水星也）七星北十三度，是中道。”（周之分野）《黃帝占》曰：“七星，赤帝也；一名天庫，一名天御府。於午火隆，入中宮，德於上星；主衣裳、帝冠、被服、繡之屬。”

Shi Shen said: The Seven Stars span seven degrees. The original commentary notes that the ancient degree was thirteen degrees. The measurement takes the central bright star as the reference star, which first reaches the meridian, located ninety degrees south of the north celestial pole. The original commentary notes that it is located slightly less than twenty-one degrees south of the Yellow Path. The Seven Stars are associated with fire in spring and summer, and with water in autumn and winter; the original commentary cites Wu Xian's view that the Seven Stars belong to water. Thirteen degrees to the north of the Seven Stars is the central path along which the sun, moon, and five planets move. The original commentary notes that the territory associated with the Seven Stars is the Zhou region. The "Yellow Emperor's Divination" says: The Seven Stars belong to the Southern Red Emperor, also known as "Heavenly Storehouse" and "Heavenly Imperial Palace." It is positioned at the noon position, where the fire energy is abundant, and the energy enters the Central Palace, benefiting the stars above; it governs clothing, imperial crowns, garments, and embroidery-related matters.

皇甫謐曰：“七星、一名延頸。”《南官候》曰：“七星，一名天員，天府也；主保葆旅之事。”《玉曆》曰：“七星，一名天河。”《百二十占》曰：“七星，為員官；一名津橋。”宋均曰：“注，候七星也。”《聖洽符》曰：“七星者，倍海也。”巫咸曰：“七星，為賜貨；又天廷。”《天官書》曰：“七星頸為天員官，主急事。”郗萌曰：“七星，為天帝守諸群盜賊。”《列宿占》曰：“七星，主兵。”

Huang Fu Mi said: Seven Stars is also called "Yan Jing". The "Southern Officials Chronicle" said: Seven Stars is also called "Tian Yuan", which is the Treasury Star and Command Star, governing the protection of wild herbs and vegetables. The "Jade Calendar" said: Seven Stars is also called "He Tian". The "One Hundred and Twenty Divinations" said: Seven Stars is the officer of the circle, also called "Jin Qiao". Song Jun said: The term "Zhu" refers to observing the Seven Stars. The "Sheng Qia Fu" said: Seven Stars governs the areas by the sea. Wu Xian said: Seven Stars governs the granting of wealth and goods, and is also the heavenly court. The "Records of the Grand Historian: The Book of Celestial Officials" said: The neck of the Vermilion Bird is the Seven Stars, which is the officer of the circle, governing urgent matters. Xi Meng said: Seven Stars guards the heavenly emperor against bandits and thieves. The "Star Groups Divination" said: Seven Stars governs military affairs.

《黃帝占》曰：“七星正，主陽，朱雀心也；星主衣裳，鳥之翅也，以覆鳥身，以主衣裳也；其星欲明，明則王道大昌，君子家不穩，賢人不逃藏；其星不明，中輔逃亡，賢良不處，天下虛空；王者開四門，則七星光澤，天援綱紀。”

The Yellow Emperor's Divination says: The Seven Stars are in their proper position, governing the yang energy, and are the heart of the Vermilion Bird; these stars govern clothing, like the wings of a bird, used to cover the bird's body, hence they govern clothing. These stars are good when they are bright; brightness signifies great prosperity of the Way of the King, and gentlemen will not remain at home but wish to serve in office, while the virtuous will no longer hide themselves. If the stars are dim, the ministers in the central position will flee, the virtuous men will not find peace, and the world will be empty. When the king opens the gates in all directions to attract the virtuous and listen to advice, the Seven Stars will shine brightly and be moist with dew, and heaven will support the order of the world.

甘氏曰：“七星動者，兵起。”郗萌曰：“七星大，則麻熟成。七星明，執政者平；不明，天子疾。七星離，天下易政，家殊計。”《石氏贊》曰：“七星主衣裳，蓋身軀；故置軒轅裁制之。又曰德歸好，性信有成，故以衣裳屬七星。”

Gan De said: When the Seven Stars move, there will be military action. Xi Meng said: When the Seven Stars become larger, hemp will mature. When the Seven Stars are bright, the officials will act justly; when they are dim, the emperor will be ill. When the Seven Stars are scattered apart, the whole country will change its policies, and each family will have its own plans but cannot be united. The Shi school praised: The Seven Stars govern clothing, which covers the body, so they set up the "Huang Yuan" stars beside them to cut and make clothes. It also said that virtue and blessings belong to goodness and sincerity, and thus the matter of clothing is assigned to the Seven Stars.

石氏曰：“張六星，十八度。（古十三度）度距應前第一星先至，去極九十七度。（在黃道外二十六度半）春夏為木，秋冬為水。（巫咸曰：張，水星也。）張北十三尺，是中道。”（周之分野）《南官候》曰：“張為天府也，一名御府，寶文王神之藏也，一名天王，被服也，一名天倡，其星明，即天子昌。”

Shi Shen said: Zhang Xu is composed of six stars, spanning eighteen degrees. The original commentary notes: the ancient degree was thirteen degrees. The measurement is based on the first star as the reference star, which reaches the meridian first, located ninety-seven degrees south of the north celestial pole. The original commentary notes: it is located twenty-six and a half degrees south of the Yellow Path. Zhang Xu corresponds to wood in spring and summer, and to water in autumn and winter; the original commentary notes, citing Wu Xian's view, says Zhang belongs to water. Thirteen feet north of Zhang Xu is the middle path of the sun, moon, and five planets. The original commentary notes: the territory of Zhang Xu is in the Zhou region. The "Nan Gao Hou" says: Zhang is the Treasury, also called "Yu Fu," the place where treasures, classics, and the divine spirits of the king are stored; also called "Tian Wang," governing clothing; also called "Tian Chang." When this star is bright, the king will flourish.

齊伯曰：“張者，生於江水之山，為天庫；一曰生於道釋之山，為周庫；又為都官。”《黃帝占》曰：“張，天府也，朱雀嗉也；主帝之珠玉寶，宗廟所用，天王內官衣服；其輔帝中宮內，張外翼以衛帝宮。”《聖洽符》曰：“張者，主酒食。”

Qi Bo said: The qi of Zhang Xu originates from the mountains by the Jiang River, which is the celestial storehouse; another account says it originates from the mountains of Dao and Shih, which is the treasury of the Zhou territory, as well as the central government office. The "Yellow Emperor's Divination" says: Zhang is the Treasury Star and Command Star, located in the throat area of the Vermilion Bird, governing the jewels and treasures of the emperor, the ritual vessels used in the ancestral temple, and the garments worn by the imperial court officials. It supports the central palace where the emperor resides internally, and externally spreads its wings to guard the imperial palace. The "Saintly Harmony Symbol" says: Zhang governs wine and food.

《孝經章句》曰：“張為天相，王者珍寶物，宗廟所用；其西四星，四輔也；帝宮內翼、外張；以匡帝宮。”《天官書》曰：“張嗉為廚，主觴客。”《南官候》曰：“張者為廚，主觴客之事；其木，梧桐；其物，粟，雞、狗、羊皮；其國，周也。”《列宿說》曰：“張主賞與；星動者，有賞與之事。”

The "Commentary on the Classic of Filial Piety" says: Zhang is the Seal star and star of livelihood, which governs the treasures and ceremonial objects used by the king and the ancestral temple; the four stars to its west are the Four Ministers. Within the imperial palace there is the Wings mansion, and outside there is the Zhang mansion, used to protect the imperial palace. The "Records of the Grand Historian: Celestial Offices" says: The pouch of the Vermilion Bird is the Zhang mansion, which is the kitchen, governing banquets and entertaining guests. The "Northern Celestial Officials" says: Zhang is the kitchen, governing the affairs of banquets and entertaining guests; its associated wood is the paulownia tree, its associated products are millet, as well as chickens, dogs, and sheepskin; its corresponding state is Zhou. The "Treatise on the Constellations" says: Zhang governs the granting of rewards; when this star moves, there will be matters of granting rewards.

《黃帝占》曰：“張星明大，則王者行五禮，得天下之中；其不明，修禮退金官，以木官代之，則星光明。”《海中占》曰：“張星不明，王者少子孫。”郗萌曰：“張星明大，則廚養具；若張星不明，多病者、移徙者；天下有逆民就聚者；有兵。”《石氏贊》曰：“張主賜客；賓主嬉，故近（一本雲故置之）少微，禮義時。張主長養，位盛陽；人君向治，統綱紀。”

The Yellow Emperor's Divination says: When the star Zhang is bright and large, the king will carry out the five kinds of ceremonies—auspicious, ominous, military, guest, and joyful—correctly, thus attaining the central and upright governance of the world. If the star Zhang is dim, the king should reform the rites, dismiss officials belonging to the metal element, and appoint officials belonging to the wood element, and then the star will regain its brightness. The Sea Divination says: When the star Zhang is dim, the king's descendants will be few. Xi Meng says: When the star Zhang is bright and large, the kitchen provisions are complete. If the star Zhang is dim, there will be many sick people, many people migrating, rebels gathering in the world, and military conflicts will arise. The Shi School's Commentary says: The star Zhang governs the granting of feasts to guests, and the host and guest are harmonious, so it is placed near the star Xiao Wei and others—original note: one version reads 'thus it is placed'—so that rites and propriety are in harmony with the times. The star Zhang governs growth and nurture, and its position is at the peak of yang energy. The ruler thus tends toward peace and order, and comprehensively controls the principles and regulations.

石氏曰：“翼二十二星，十八度。（古十三度）度距中央西星先至，去極九十九度。（在黃道外二十度半）春夏為金，秋冬為土。（巫咸曰：翼，金星也）翼北十二尺，是中道。”（楚之分野）《南官候》曰：“翼主天昌，五樂八佾也；一名化宮；一名天都市；一名天徐，以和五音。”

Shi Shen said: The Wing Mansion consists of twenty-two stars and spans eighteen degrees. The original commentary notes: the ancient degree was thirteen degrees. The measurement takes the star located centrally to the west as the reference star, which first reaches the meridian, located ninety-nine degrees from the north celestial pole. The original commentary notes: it is located twenty and a half degrees south of the Yellow Path. The Wing Mansion is associated with metal in spring and summer, and with earth in autumn and winter; the original commentary cites Wu Xian's view that the Wing belongs to metal. Twelve chi to the north of the Wing is the central path of the sun, moon, and five planets. The original commentary notes: the territory of the Wing Mansion corresponds to the state of Chu. The "Southern Officials' Observations" say: the Wing Mansion governs the prosperity of the world, symbolizing the five kinds of music and the eight rows of dance of the Son of Heaven; it is also called "Hua Gong," "Tian Tu Shi," and "Tian Xu," used to harmonize the five tones.

石氏曰：“翼，天樂府也，主輔；翼以衛太微宮。法九州之位。入為將士相，繩直有例；內外小星四十六，官各隨其度，小臣之象也。”《聖洽符》曰：“翼者，賓客也。”《孝經章句》曰：“翼者，市也。”《百二十占》曰：“翼為天倡，倍海也，天旗天都也，其國，楚；其木，茱萸也；其物轅干也，奴婢、毛羽、節器也。”

Shi Shen said: Yi is the celestial music bureau, responsible for assisting, used to guard the Taimei Palace. Its arrangement follows the directions of the nine provinces. When included in the court, it represents generals, soldiers, and ministers, arranged straight and orderly like a measuring rope; within and outside the host star, there are a total of forty-six small stars, each official's position is arranged according to their degree, symbolizing minor officials. The "Shengqia Fu" says: Yi governs guests. The "Xiaojing Zhangju" says: Yi is the market. The "Bai'er Shi Zhan" says: Yi is the celestial singer, governing coastal areas, also being the celestial flag and celestial capital; the corresponding country is Chu, the assigned wood is chrysanthemum, the assigned products are the wooden yoke of a chariot, as well as slaves, feathers, and symbols and instruments.

《黃帝占》曰：“翼和五音，調笙律；五輔，以衛太微宮，九州之位；入為宰相，其星明，則帝德明；王者納賢徵聖，有進言之慶；禮樂大興，天下和平；其星不明，天子有憂，將有負海之客，禮樂不和，律呂不調。”

The Yellow Emperor's Divination says: The star Wing harmonizes the five tones, corrects the pitch of the sheng and guan instruments; it serves as one of the five ministers to guard the Taimei Palace, arranged in accordance with the nine provinces' directions; when it enters the court, it acts as the prime minister. If this star is bright, the virtue of the emperor is clear; the king welcomes virtuous men and summons sages, there is joy from ministers offering advice, the rites and music flourish greatly, and the world is peaceful. If the star is dim, the emperor has worries, there will be a guest from the distant sea, the rites and music become discordant, and the twelve pitch pipes cannot be in harmony.

巫咸曰：“翼，天羽翼，又為負海。”《天官書》曰：“翼為羽翮，主遠客。”《二十八宿山經》曰：“翼山、軫山相連，在楚門山中央最高，翼、軫星神，常居其上。”郗萌曰：“將有負海之事，則占於翼也。”《列宿說》曰：“翼主蠻夷，其星動，則蠻夷來見天子者。”

Wu Xian said: Wing is the heavenly wings, and also governs the land by the sea. The Records of the Grand Historian, Book of Celestial Officials says: Wing is the feather of a bird, and governs distant travelers. The Twenty-Eight Mansions Mountains Classic says: The mountain of Wing and the mountain of Zhěn are connected to each other, located in the middle of the gate mountain of Chu, with the highest terrain, and the star spirits of Wing and Zhěn mansions reside on the mountain all year round. Xi Meng said: Whenever there is an affair concerning the sea and distant lands, one should consult the mansion of Wing. The Classic of the Star Mansions says: Wing governs the four directions of the barbarians, and when this star moves, the barbarians will come to pay homage to the Son of Heaven.

《黃帝占》曰：“翼星光芒明，帝臣群聖，三王清徹，聖賢有期，集會之慶，禮樂大興，天下和平。”郗萌曰：“翼明大，則四夷賓服，翼星從天子；舉兵征伐，其星就聚，天下相伐；其星明，旗用，其星不明，天下無憂。”《石氏贊》曰：“翼主天倡；以戲娛，故近太微，並尊嬉。翼二十二星，主天倡，建旗秉節，物滿張。”

The Yellow Emperor's Divination says: When the Wing Star shines brightly, the king's ministers are all virtuous talents gathered together, the ways of the Three Kings are clear and unimpeded, sages and virtuous men appear at the right time, there is joyous gathering, rites and music flourish greatly, and the world is peaceful. Xi Meng says: When the Wing Star is bright and large, the four barbarian peoples are respectful and obedient, the Wing Star follows the Son of Heaven on military campaigns; when all the stars gather inward, the world is in mutual warfare; when the stars are bright, banners are raised for action; when the stars are dim, the world has no worries. The Shi School's praise says: The Wing Star governs heavenly music and entertainment, so it is close to the Taiwei Enclosure, sharing in the noble pleasures. The twenty-two stars of the Wing Mansion govern heavenly music and entertainment, raising banners and holding symbols of authority, with all things flourishing and spreading out.

石氏曰：“軫四星，長沙一星，轄二星，十七度。（古十六度）度距西北星先至，去極九十九度。（在黃道外十五度少）春夏為木，秋冬為土。（巫咸曰：軫，金星也。）軫北十三尺，是中道。”（楚之分野）《南官候》曰：“軫，一名天志，主風、死喪；東小星，轄；西小星，轄膏；軫同合，邊兵起；膏去軫二尺，所進近軫，名為天膏；轄者，車騎發，膏轄反；故車騎罷，遠兵息。”

Shi Shen said: The Chariot Mansion consists of four stars, with an additional star called Changsha and two stars called Xie. This mansion spans seventeen degrees. The original commentary notes that in ancient measurements it was sixteen degrees. The measurement takes the star in the northwest as the reference star, which reaches the meridian first, located ninety-nine degrees south of the north celestial pole. The original commentary notes that it is slightly less than fifteen degrees south of the Yellow Path. The Chariot Mansion corresponds to wood in spring and summer, and to earth in autumn and winter; the original commentary cites Wu Xian's view that the Chariot Mansion belongs to metal. Thirteen feet north of the Chariot Mansion is the central path along which the sun, moon, and five planets move. The original commentary notes that the territory associated with the Chariot Mansion is the state of Chu. The "Southern Officials' Observations" say: The Chariot Mansion is also called "Tianzhi," which governs wind and death and mourning. The small star to the east is called "Xie," which is the pin on the axle head of a chariot; the small star to the west is called "Xie Gao," which is the oil used to lubricate the axle. When the Xie star merges with the Chariot Mansion, border regions will mobilize troops. If the Gao star, which is two feet away from the Chariot Mansion, moves closer to it, it is called "Tian Gao." When the Xie star appears, chariots and cavalry will move out; when the Gao and Xie stars return to their original positions, the troops will withdraw, and distant warfare will cease.

《聖洽符》曰：“軫者，車事也。”《孝經章句》曰：“軫、府廷也；車也。”巫咸曰：“軫，天庫；楚國星也；會稽也；軫，天子政朝也。”《南官候》曰：“軫者，天員府也；其國楚也；漢江荊湘衡也；其木、松柏弓；其物、青枲帛也。”齊伯曰：“軫者，生於蒙山，長為楚之國，為府廷。”《黃帝占》曰：“軫，主察凶災，冢宰之臣；四輔也。”《天官書》曰：“軫主風。”

The Shengqia Fu says: Chariot Mansion governs matters of carriages and horses. The Xiaojing Zhangju says: Chariot Mansion is the palace court and also a carriage. Wu Xian says: Chariot Mansion is the celestial storehouse, the star of Chu, and also corresponds to Yuji; Chariot Mansion is also the hall where the Son of Heaven governs state affairs. The Nan Gao Hou says: Chariot Mansion is the celestial circular palace; the corresponding state is Chu, covering also the Han River, the Yangtze River, Jingzhou, Xiang River, and Hengshan region; the associated wood is cypress and bow material, and the associated products are green hemp and silk cloth. Qi Bo says: The qi of Chariot Mansion originates from Meng Mountain, grows into the star of Chu, and is the palace court of Chu territory. The Huangdi Zhan says: Chariot Mansion governs the discernment of calamities, is the Minister of State Affairs, and also one of the four assistants. The Shiji·Tian Gao Shu says: Chariot Mansion governs wind.

《黃帝》曰：“軫者，以候王者壽命，故置長沙一星，主延期；轄二星，主侯王；左轄為同姓；右轄為異姓；長沙、轄星欲明，明則壽命長，天下不亡也；細微，亡；不見七日，其位王侯當之。”《天官書》曰：“長沙星不欲明，明與四星等若五星，入軫中；兵大起。”

The Huangdi Zhan says: The Chariot Mansion is used to observe the longevity of the sovereign, so a star called Changsha is placed beside it, which governs prolonging life. Two stars called Xie are located near it, with the left Xie representing the same-surname feudal princes and the right Xie representing the different-surname feudal princes. Brightness of Changsha and Xie stars is favorable, as brightness signifies long life and the state will not perish. If the stars are dim, it indicates death. If the stars are not visible for seven consecutive days, it foretells calamity upon the princes and dukes. The Shiji Tian Gao Shu says: The Changsha star should not be bright. If it shines as bright as four stars in Zhenshu, resembling five stars entering Zhenshu together, great military conflicts will arise.

郗萌曰：“軫北小星，去軫數寸者，轄也；轄明，與四星等，若轄進退，兵大起，軫南小星，去軫二尺者，膏也；轄進膏博軫，是謂天亡，膏三日，車騎發；轄膏各反其處，車騎罷；有兵而轄遠軫者，兵罷。”《百二十占》曰：“軫為天車，車失轄，則傾。”

Xi Meng said: The small star to the north of Chariot Mansion is called Xie; if Xie is bright enough to match the four stars or moves forward or backward, it indicates a great military campaign. The small star to the south of Chariot Mansion, two feet away from Chariot Mansion, is called Gao; when Xie moves forward and Gao approaches Chariot Mansion, this is called "Heaven's defeat," and if Gao remains like this for three days, chariots and cavalry will be mobilized; when Xie and Gao return to their original positions, the military forces will withdraw. If there is already a war and Xie is far away from Chariot Mansion, the military campaign will cease. The "One Hundred and Twenty Divinations" say: Chariot is the heavenly chariot; if the chariot loses its Xie, it will collapse.

郗萌曰：“軫星明大，則車駕備。軫星及長沙星明，天子內佐親強。軫星移徙，天子憂謀兵；其星就聚，兵大起。軫星流，不正，又無一星，如車無轄，國主憂。將有軍出入，則占於軫。軫轄舉，南蠻侵。”《列宿說》曰：“轄星動，車騎用。”石氏曰：“轄二星，不欲明，明則轁；車行罔，轄欲進，相去七寸；相去一尺以外皆凶。”

Xi Meng said: The Chariot Mansion star is bright and large, with the chariot fully prepared. When both the Chariot Mansion star and the Changsha star are bright, the emperor's inner court ministers are close and strong. If the Chariot Mansion star moves, the emperor will worry about military plans. If all the stars gather inward, military actions will increase greatly. If the Chariot Mansion star is scattered and not properly aligned, and there is a missing star, it is like the chariot lacks its crossbar, indicating the king will have troubles. Whenever there is military movement, one should consult the Chariot Mansion. If the crossbar stars of the Chariot Mansion rise, southern barbarians will invade. The "List of Constellations" says: if the crossbar stars move, chariots and cavalry will be mobilized. Shi Shen said: the two crossbar stars should not be bright; if they are bright, the chariot axle will be sluggish and the chariot will be obstructed. The crossbar stars should slightly advance, maintaining a distance of seven inches from the Chariot Mansion, which is favorable. If the distance is more than a foot, it is an ominous sign.

郗萌曰：“軫星明，兵大起。”《百二十占》曰：“轄星動搖三月，車馬大凶。”《黃帝占》曰：“長沙明，則主壽長。”《洛書》曰：“長沙明，下大臣逆謀，兵乃生。”《春秋緯》曰：“長沙左轄中星，不欲明；明與四星等，兵大起。”石氏曰：“長沙星明，王者保慶，子孫昌。”巫咸曰：“長沙明，天子壽豐。”

Xi Meng said: The Chariot Mansion star is bright, and great military actions will occur. The "One Hundred and Twenty Divinations" said: If the axle star continues to move for three months, there will be great misfortune for carriages and horses. The "Yellow Emperor's Divination" said: If the Changsha star is bright, it indicates the monarch will live a long life. The "Luo Writing" said: If the Changsha star is bright, there will be plots of rebellion among the ministers below, and military calamities will follow. The "Spring Annals' Brocade" said: The Changsha star and the axle star in the left should not be bright; if they shine as bright as the four stars of the Chariot Mansion, great military actions will occur. Shi Shen said: If the Changsha star is bright, the monarch will enjoy happiness and blessings, and his descendants will flourish. Wu Xian said: If the Changsha star is bright, the Son of Heaven will have a long and prosperous life.

石氏曰：“軫，主死喪，知凶災；故設長沙，以延期。”石氏曰：“軫四星，主死喪，建時立節，威嚴莊，春王小終，季夏殃。”巫咸曰：“長沙，木官也。長沙一星，主囚亡。”《洪範傳》曰：“南方一百七度。今一百十二度。”

Shi Shen said: The Chariot Mansion governs death and mourning, capable of discerning calamities, so a star called Changsha is placed beside it to prolong life. Shi Shen also said: The four stars of the Chariot Mansion govern death and mourning, establishing the timing and order of seasons, with strict and solemn rituals; in spring, it is the ruling energy and slightly appears to be ending, but by late summer there will be calamities. Wu Xian said: Changsha is the official of wood; the star Changsha governs imprisonment and escape. The "Hong Fan Zhuan" said: The seven stars of the southern celestial region total 107 degrees, but the current measurement is 112 degrees.

角、亢，鄭之分野，自軫十二度至氐四度，於辰在辰，為壽星。三月之時，萬物始達於地，春氣布養萬物，各盡於其天性，不罹天天，故曰壽星。（《爾雅》曰：“壽星，角亢也。鄭玄《注月令》曰：“仲秋者，日月會於壽星，一名庫營。”皇甫謐曰：“壽星，一名天庫，一名天翼，一名天正。”《天官書》曰：“角亢氐兗州。”《淮南子》曰：“角亢，鄭也。”費直《周易分野》曰：“自軫七度至氐十一度，為壽星。”蔡伯喈《月令章句》曰：“自軫六度至亢八度，謂之壽星之次，鄭之分野，曰鄭星，得角亢也。”）

The constellations Jiao and Kang are the territories corresponding to the State of Zheng. The area they cover extends from the 12th degree of Zhen宿 to the 4th degree of Di宿, corresponding to the earthly branch Chen, and is called the "Life Star" section. In the third lunar month, all things begin to break through the earth, the spring energy spreads out, nurturing all things, allowing each to fulfill its natural nature without suffering premature death, hence it is called the "Life Star"—the original text says "not suffering from heavenly calamity," where the second "heaven" should be read as "yao" (premature death). The original book's small note says: The "Erya" says that the Life Star is Jiao and Kang. Zheng Xuan's commentary on the "Yueling" says that during the middle of autumn, the sun and moon meet at the Life Star, also known as "Kuying." Huafu Mì says: The Life Star is also called "Tianku," "Tianyi," and "Tianzheng." The "Tianguan Shu" says: Jiao, Kang, and Di correspond to Yanzhou. The "Huainanzi" says: Jiao and Kang belong to Zheng. Fei Zhi's "Zhouyi Fenye" says: From the 7th degree of Zhen宿 to the 11th degree of Di宿 is the Life Star. Cai Yong's "Yueling Zhangju" says: From the 6th degree of Zhen宿 to the 8th degree of Kang宿 is called the Life Star section, which is the territory of the State of Zheng, known as the Zheng Star, corresponding to the constellations Jiao and Kang.

穎川之文城、定陵、襄城、隸陽、穎陰、長社、陽曜、郟，（八縣，穎川郡，秦置。）東接汝南，西接弘農，特得新安、宜陽，（二縣屬弘農郡，漢武帝置。）皆韓之分野。（《韓世家》曰：韓氏，姬之苗裔也，韓武子事晉，得封於韓也。）《詩風》陳鄭之國，與韓同星分也。（《陳世家》曰：陳本太昊之虛也，周武王克殷，求舜後，得媯滿封之於陳，以奉舜祀，為胡公，淮陽國之陳縣，則其地也。）

The eight counties of Wencheng, Dingling, Xiangcheng, Liyang, Yingsheng, Changshe, Yangyao, and Jia in Yingshui Commandery were originally established during the Qin dynasty. They are located to the east of Runan and to the west of Hongnong, and also include Xian'an and Yiyang—two counties established during the reign of Emperor Wu of Han and belonging to Hongnong Commandery. All these areas fall under the celestial region of the State of Han. The original commentary notes that the "Records of the Grand Historian: Hereditary House of Han" states that the Han family were descendants of the Ji clan, and Han Wuzi served in the state of Jin and was granted the territory of Han as a fiefdom. The "Book of Songs: Folk Songs" mentions the states of Chen and Zheng, which shared the same celestial region as Han. The original commentary also notes that the "Records of the Grand Historian: Hereditary House of Chen" states that Chen was originally the ancient capital of the Taohao clan. After King Wu of Zhou defeated the Shang dynasty, he sought out the descendants of Shun and found Gui Man, who was granted the territory of Chen to honor Shun's worship, becoming Hu Gong. The county of Chen in the Han dynasty's Huaiyang Kingdom was located in that area.

鄭國，今河南之新鄭是也，（新鄭縣也，河南郡，秦三川郡也，漢高帝改名焉。）本高辛氏之火正，祝融之虛，（重黎為帝營高辛氏居太正，甚有功，能光融天下，帝營命曰祝融，祝大也，融明也。）及成皋、滎陽，（二縣也，屬河南郡戶也。）穎川之嵩陽城，（二縣也）皆鄭之分也。（《鄭世家》曰：周宣王封庶弟友于鄭，是為桓公也。）屬兗州。（《尚書禹貢》曰：齊河惟兗州，《周官》曰：河東曰兗州，《未央分野》曰：鄭治穎川，從滎陽南至梁山，東至龍山，今為穎川。）

The state of Zheng is today's Xinzheng in Henan Province—the original note says it is Xinzheng County, belonging to the Henan Commandery; the Henan Commandery was originally the Sanchuan Commandery of the Qin Dynasty, renamed by Han Gaozu. That area was originally the old territory of the fire official of the Gaoxin Dynasty and the former capital of Zhurong. The original note says that Chongli served as the fire official under Emperor Gaoxin, and his achievements were great, capable of illuminating and harmonizing the world, so Emperor Gaoxin bestowed the name 'Zhurong'; 'Zhu' means great, and 'Rong' means brightness. The two instances of 'Diyiying' in the text should be 'Diyi Ku'. In addition, Chenggao and Xingyang—notes say these are two counties belonging to the Henan Commandery—along with Songyang and Cheng in Yingchuan—notes refer to them as two counties, which should be Songgao and Yangcheng, but there was a transmission error—were also within the territory of Zheng. The original note says that the 'Zheng Shi Jia' states that King Xuan of Zhou enfeoffed his younger brother You in Zheng, who became the Duke Huan of Zheng. This area belonged to the Yanzhou region in terms of the state's territory. The original note says that the 'Shangshu · Yugong' states that between the Ji River and the Yellow River is Yanzhou; the 'Zhou Guan' states that east of the Yellow River is Yanzhou; the 'Weiyang Fenye' states that the capital of Zheng was in Yingchuan, from Xingyang to the south to Liang Mountain, and to the east to Long Mountain, which is now part of Yingchuan.

氐、房、心，宋之分野；自氐五度至尾九度；於辰在卯，為大火；東方為木，心星在卯，火出木心，故曰大火。（《爾雅》曰：大辰，房心尾也，大火謂之辰也。《語》曰：參辰，亦曰參商，謂參星與心星也，已釋於魏次注中。鄭玄注《禮記月令》曰：季秋者，曰月會於大火，斗建戍之辰也。《周禮》曰：大火一名味；一名天馬。皇甫謐曰：大火一名天相；一名天府。《天官書》曰：房心豫州。《淮南子》曰：氐房心，宋也。費直曰：自氐十一度至尾八度，為大火。蔡氏曰：自亢八度至尾四度謂之大火之次。《未央分野》曰：家星得房心，今為梁也。）

The three stars of Di, Fang, and Xin are the celestial regions corresponding to the State of Song. The area under their jurisdiction extends from the fifth degree of Di to the ninth degree of Wei, corresponding to the position of Mao in the twelve earthly branches, and is called "Great Fire." The east belongs to wood, and the star Xin is located at the position of Mao; fire arises from the heart of wood, hence it is called "Great Fire." The original commentary notes: The "Er Ya" says that "Da Chen" refers to Fang, Xin, and Wei, and "Great Fire" is also called "Chen." The common phrase "Shen Chen" also refers to "Shen Shang," meaning the star Shen and the star Xin, which has already been explained in the annotations of the star positions in the state of Wei. Zheng Xuan's commentary on the "Li Ji · Yue Ling" states that on the first day of the ninth month, the sun and moon meet at "Great Fire," which is the month when the handle of the Big Dipper points to Xu. The "Zhou Li" says that "Great Fire" is also called "Wei" and "Tian Ma." Huang Fu Mi says that "Great Fire" is also called "Tian Xiang" and "Tian Fu." The "Tian Gao Shu" says that Fang and Xin correspond to Yu State. The "Huainanzi" says that Di, Fang, and Xin belong to Song. Fei Zhi says that from the eleventh degree of Di to the eighth degree of Wei is called "Great Fire." Cai Yong says that from the eighth degree of Kang to the fourth degree of Wei is called the region of "Great Fire." The "Weiyang Fen Yi" says that the star of the family occupies Fang and Xin, and now belongs to Liang State.

梁（泰碭郡，漢高帝改為梁國也。）楚（漢高帝置楚周，宣帝以為彭城郡也。）山陽郡（漢景帝分梁國置。）東平（漢景帝分梁國置濟東國，宣帝改為東平國也。）濟陰（漢景帝分梁國為濟陰國。）東郡之須昌、壽張，（二縣也，壽張本名壽良，漢光武避叔諱，改為壽張也。）

The commanderies and states belonging to this region are: Liang—note: originally the Dang commandery of the Qin dynasty, changed to Liang State by Han Gaozu; Chu—note: established as Chu State by Han Gaozu, changed to Pengcheng Commandery by Han Xuan帝; Shanyang Commandery—note: established from Liang State by Han Jingdi; Dongping—note: established as Jidong State from Liang State by Han Jingdi, changed to Dongping State by Han Xuan帝; Jiyin—note: established as Jiyin State from Liang State by Han Jingdi; and two counties, Xuchang and Shouzhang, of Dongjun—note: Shouzhang was originally named Shoulang, changed to Shouzhang by Han Guangwu帝 to avoid the name of his uncle.

皆宋之分野。周分微子於宋，今之睢陽是也。（睢陽縣屬梁國，周成王封紂庶兄微子於宋，以奉殷祀。）本陶唐火正閼伯之虛也。（閼伯、高辛氏之長子也，居商丘也。）濟陰定陶（定陶縣也，屬濟陰國。）《詩風》曹國是也。（周武王封弟叔振鐸於曹，定陶縣是也。）屬豫州。（《尚書禹貢》荊河惟豫州，《周官》河南曰豫州，《未央分野》曰：宋治下蔡、淮陽、從南恆至濟、漢水、沛郡、濟陽、太行、東海，今為梁也。）

All these places belong to the territory of the State of Song. The Zhou dynasty enfeoffed Wei Zi at Song, which is the area around today's Suiyang. (Original note: Suiyang County belongs to Liang State; King Cheng of Zhou enfeoffed Wei Zi, the younger brother of King Zhou of Shang, at Song, to continue the worship of the ancestral temple of the Yin dynasty.) This area was originally the former residence of Yebó, the official in charge of fire during the era of the Taoyáng clan. (Original note: Yebó was the eldest son of Emperor Gaoxin, Di Ku, and lived in Shangqiu.) Dingtáo in Jiyin Commandery (Original note: Dingtáo was a county belonging to Jiyin State.) is the place referred to as the State of Cao in the "Book of Songs · National Wind." (Original note: King Wu of Zhou enfeoffed his younger brother Shu Zhen Duo at the State of Cao, which was around Dingtáo County.) This region belonged to Yu State in the Nine States system. (Original note: The "Book of Documents · Yu Gong" says, "Jinghe is the territory of Yu State," and the "Rites of Zhou" says that the area to the south of the Yellow River is called Yu State; "Fen Yi" says: The State of Song controlled Xiacai and Huaiyang, from the southern Hei River to the Ji River and Han River, as well as Pei Commandery, Jiyang, Taixing, and Donghai areas, which are now part of Liang State.)

尾、箕，燕之分野；自尾十度至南斗十一度，於辰在寅，為析木。尾東方木宿之末；斗、北方水宿之初；次在其間，隔別水木，故曰析木。（《爾雅》曰：析木謂之津、箕斗之間、漢津也。鄭玄注《月令》曰：孟冬者，日月會於析木，而斗建，亥之辰也。《周禮》曰：析木之津，一名天昭，一名漢津。皇甫謐曰：析木，一名天丞相；一名天司空，一名天家子；一名天津。《天宮書》曰：尾箕，幽州。《淮南子》曰：尾箕，燕也。費直曰：自尾九度至南斗九度，為析木之津。蔡氏曰：自尾四度至南斗六度，謂之析木之次。《未央》曰：燕星得尾箕也。）

The constellations of Tail and Winnowing Basket correspond to the territory of Yan State. The celestial region from the tenth degree of Tail to the eleventh degree of Southern Dipper is associated with the earthly branch "Yin" and is called "Ximi." Tail is the end of the wood-type constellations in the east, while Southern Dipper is the beginning of the water-type constellations in the north. The star division "Ximi" lies exactly between these two, separating the water and wood constellations, hence its name "Ximi." (Original commentary: The "Er Ya" says that "Ximi" is also called "Jin," located between the constellations of Winnowing Basket and Southern Dipper, which is the crossing point of the Milky Way. Zheng Xuan's commentary on the "Yue Ling" says that on the first month of winter, the sun and moon meet in "Ximi," and the handle of the Big Dipper points to the亥 position. The "Zhou Li" says that the crossing point of "Ximi" is also called "Tian Zhao" and "Han Jin." Huafu Mi says that "Ximi" is also called "Tian Chengxiang," "Tian Sikong," "Tian Jiazi," and "Tian Jin." The "Tian Gao Shu" says that Tail and Winnowing Basket correspond to Youzhou. The "Huainanzi" says that Tail and Winnowing Basket belong to Yan. Fei Zhi says that from the ninth degree of Tail to the ninth degree of Southern Dipper is the crossing point of "Ximi." Cai Yong says that from the fourth degree of Tail to the sixth degree of Southern Dipper is called the division of "Ximi." The "Weiyang" says that the star division of Yan State is Tail and Winnowing Basket.)

周武王定殷，封召公於燕；其後三十六世，與六國並稱王。（王易王也）東有漁陽，右北平，遼東，遼西；西有上谷，代郡，（六郡、並秦置。）雁門，（郡，秦置。）南得涿郡之易、容城，范陽、北新城，故涿縣良鄉、新昌。（八縣也，涿郡秦置。）勃海之安次，（安次，縣也，勃海漢高帝置。）皆燕之分也，屬幽州。（周分翼州、置幽州。《周官》曰：東北曰幽州。《爾雅》曰：燕，幽州，《未央》曰：幽州治薊，南至積石，東至恆山，今為上谷，漁陽，右北平，遼東、遼西，涿郡也。）

After King Wu of Zhou had pacified the Shang dynasty, he enfeoffed Zhao Gong at Yan. This state passed down through thirty-six generations, and at the same time as the other six states, Yan claimed the title of king. (Note from the original text: the term 'wang' here means to be a king.) To the east of Yan were Yu Yang, You Bei Ping, Liao Dong, and Liao Xi; to the west were Shang Gu, Dai Jun (Note from the original text: these six commanderies were established by the Qin dynasty.), Yan Men (Note from the original text: Yan Men is a commandery established by the Qin dynasty.). To the south, Yan controlled Yi County, Rong Cheng, Fan Yang, Bei Xin Cheng, as well as the old Zhuo County, Liang Xiang, and Xin Chang (Note from the original text: a total of eight counties; Zhuo Jun was established by the Qin dynasty.). There was also An Ci County in the Bu Hai commandery (Note from the original text: An Ci is a county name; Bu Hai Jun was established by Emperor Gao of Han.). All these areas belonged to the territory of Yan, and were within the region corresponding to Yan in the Nine Provinces, which belonged to Youzhou. (Note from the original text: The Zhou dynasty established Youzhou from the territory of Ji Zhou. The Book of Rites says: the northeastern region is called Youzhou. The Er Ya says: Yan is Youzhou. The Weiyang says: the capital of Youzhou was Ji, extending south to Ji Shi, east to Heng Mountain, and now includes Shang Gu, Yu Yang, You Bei Ping, Liao Dong, Liao Xi, and Zhuo Jun.)

南斗牽牛，吳越之分野；自南斗十二度至須女七度，於辰在世，為星紀；星紀者，言其統紀萬物，十二月之位，萬物之所終始，故曰星紀也。（《爾雅》曰：星紀，斗、牽牛也。鄭玄注《月令》曰：仲冬者，日月會於星紀，建子之辰也。皇甫謐《年曆》曰：星紀，一名天津；一名天府；一名天苟；一名天雞。《天官書》曰：斗，江湖，牽牛，婺女，柳州。《淮南子》曰：斗，吳越也，高誘注《呂氏春秋》曰：斗、吳也，牛、越也。費直曰：自南斗十度、至須女五度，為星紀。蔡氏《月令章句》曰：自南斗六度至須女二度，謂之星紀之次。《未央》曰：吳越星、得牛斗。）

The constellations of Dou Xu and Qian Niu are the celestial regions corresponding to the states of Wu and Yue. The area of the sky from the twelfth degree of Nan Dou to the seventh degree of Xu Nu falls under the earthly branch "Chou" (the original text says "Shi," which is likely a mistake for "Chou"). This section of the sky is called "Xing Ji." The term "Xing Ji" means that it oversees and governs all things, located at the position of the twelfth month, where all things conclude and begin again, hence it is called "Xing Ji." (Original book note: The "Erya" says that "Xing Ji" refers to the constellations of Dou and Qian Niu. Zheng Xuan's commentary on the "Yueling" says that on the second month of the second year, the sun and moon meet in Xing Ji, and the handle of the Big Dipper points to the position of Zi. Huafu Mi's "Nian Li" says that Xing Ji is also called "Tian Jin," "Tian Fu," "Tian Gou," and "Tian Ji." The "Tian Guan Shu" says that the constellation of Dou oversees rivers and lakes, while Qian Niu and Xu Nu correspond to Yangzhou (the original text mistakenly says "Liu Zhou"). The "Huainanzi" says that the constellation of Dou belongs to Wu and Yue. Gao Yu's commentary on the "Lüshi Chunqiu" says that the constellation of Dou belongs to Wu, and the constellation of Niu belongs to Yue. Fei Zhi says that from the tenth degree of Nan Dou to the fifth degree of Xu Nu is Xing Ji. Cai Yong's "Yueling Zhangju" says that from the sixth degree of Nan Dou to the second degree of Xu Nu is called the section of Xing Ji. "Weiyang" says that the celestial regions of Wu and Yue are the constellations of Niu and Dou.)

今之會稽、九江、（二郡，秦置。）丹陽、（秦為漳郡、漢武改為丹陽。）豫章、（漢高帝置）廬江、（漢文帝分淮南置）廣陵、六安、（漢武帝改江都國為廣陵國，分衡山，立六安國也。）臨淮、（郡、漢武帝置也。）皆吳之分也。（《史記、吳世家》曰：吳太伯、周太王之長子也。與弟仲雍讓國於季，乃奔荊蠻之地，斷髮文身，荊蠻義而歸之，自號句吳國，武王克殷，求太伯仲雍之後，得仲雍曾孫周章，封之於吳也。）

The regions of today's Kuaiji, Jiangjiu (both originally set up by the Qin dynasty), Danyang (originally called Zhangjun during the Qin dynasty, renamed Danyang by Emperor Wu of Han), Yuzhang (established by Emperor Gao of Han), Lujiang (established by Emperor Wen of Han from the territory of the Huainan Kingdom), Guangling, Liu'an (Emperor Wu of Han changed Jiangdu Kingdom into Guangling Kingdom and divided the territory of Hengshan to establish Liu'an Kingdom), and Linhuai (a commandery established by Emperor Wu of Han) all belong to the area of Wu's dominion. According to the Records of the Grand Historian: The House of Wu, Wu Taibai was the eldest son of King Taiwang of Zhou. He and his younger brother Zhongyong gave up the throne to their younger brother Jili, and then fled to the region of Jingman. They cut their hair short and tattooed their bodies, and the people of Jingman admired their virtue and came to submit to them. Taibai then called his state Gouluguo. After King Wu of Zhou defeated the Shang dynasty, he sought out the descendants of Taibai and Zhongyong, and found Zhongyong's great-grandson Zhouzhang, who was officially enfeoffed in the land of Wu.

今之蒼梧、鬱林、合浦，交趾、九真、日南、南海，皆越之分也。（《越世家》曰：越之先，夏少康之庶子，封會稽，曰無餘，以奉禹祀，十有餘世，微弱為民，禹祀中絕，千有餘載，後有子，生而能言，我無餘之苗裔也，越人尊以為君、號曰無餘王也，至孫允常，越復興焉。）並屬揚州。（《禹貢》曰：淮海惟揚州，《周官》曰：東南曰揚州，《未央》曰：吳越北至大江，南至山，東至海，西至洞庭。）

The areas of today's Congwu, Yulin, Hepu, Jiaozi, Jiuzhen, Rinnan, and Nanhai all belong to the territory of the state of Yue. (Original book note: The "Records of the Grand Historian: The Annals of Yue" states that the ancestors of Yue were a庶son of Xia Dynasty's Xiaokang, who was granted the territory of Huiji and was called Wuyu, to carry on the worship of the great Yu. After passing through several generations, the descendants declined and became commoners, and the worship of Yu was interrupted for over a thousand years. Later, a child was born who could speak at birth, claiming to be a descendant of Wuyu, and the Yue people then revered him as their king, called Wuyu Wang. It was passed down to his grandson Yunchang that Yue revived.) The regions of Wu and Yue both belonged to the state of Yu in the Nine Provinces. (Original book note: The "Book of Documents: Yu's Tribute" says, "The area around the Huai and Hai rivers is called Yu." The "Rites of Zhou" says that the southeast is called Yu. The "Weiyang" says: The land of Wu and Yue extends north to the Yangtze River, south to the mountainous areas, east to the sea, and west to Dongting Lake.)

須女、虛，齊之分野；自須女八度至危十五度，於辰在子，為玄枵也；玄者黑，北方之色；枵者，耗也；十一月之時，陽氣在下，陰氣在上、萬物幽死，未有生者，天地空虛，故曰玄枵也。（鄭玄注《月令》曰：季冬者，日月會於玄枵，斗建世之辰也。《周禮》曰：玄枵、一名天一，顓頊之虛。皇甫謐曰：玄枵，一名婺女；一名少府；一名河鼓；一名天機。《天官書》曰：虛、危，青州。《淮南子》曰：虛危，齊也。費直曰：自須女六度至危十三度，為玄枵。蔡氏曰，自須女二度至危十度，謂之玄枵之次。《未央》曰：齊星得虛危。）

The constellations of Nuxu and Xu are the celestial regions corresponding to the state of Qi. The area from the eighth degree of Nuxu to the fifteenth degree of Weishi is assigned to the earthly branch "Zi" in the twelve divisions, and this section is called "Xuanxiao." "Xuan" means black, which belongs to the northern direction, while "xiao" means depletion or emptiness. In November, yang energy is hidden below, while yin energy prevails above, and all things are sealed off and silent, with nothing growing. The universe appears empty, hence it is called "Xuanxiao." (Original notes: Zheng Xuan's commentary on the "Monthly Orders" states that in the twelfth lunar month, the sun and moon meet in Xuanxiao, and the handle of the Big Dipper points to the "Chou" position (the original text says "Shi"). The "Rites of Zhou" says that Xuanxiao is also called "Tianyi," which was the former capital of Zhuanyu. Huafu Mi says that Xuanxiao is also called "Nuxu," "Shaofu," "He Gu," and "Tianji." The "Tian Gan Book" says that Xu and Weishi correspond to the state of Qingzhou. The "Huainanzi" says that Xu and Weishi belong to Qi. Fei Zhi says that from the sixth degree of Nuxu to the thirteenth degree of Weishi is Xuanxiao. Cai Yong says that from the second degree of Nuxu to the tenth degree of Weishi is called Xuanxiao. "Weiyang" says that the stars corresponding to Qi are Xu and Weishi.)

東有菑川、（漢文帝分齊國為藩川國）東萊、（郡，漢高帝置。）琅邪、（郡，秦置。）高密、（漢宣帝改膠西國為高密國）膠東、（漢高帝分齊為膠東國）南有太山、（郡，漢高帝置。）城陽、（漢文帝分齊國立城陽國）北有千乘、（漢高帝立為國）得清河以南，勃海之高樂、高城、重合、陽信、西有濟南，（漢文帝分濟國立濟南國）平原、（漢高帝置）皆齊之分也；（《齊世家》曰：齊太公望，佐周武王、而王乃封太公於齊，武王崩，成王命齊國東至於海，西至於河，南至於穆陵，北至於無棣，而都營丘也。）屬青州。（《禹貢》海岱惟青州，《周官》曰：東曰青州、《爾雅》曰：齊曰營州、則青州也，《未央》曰：齊治營，依於營丘、北至燕、西至九河、南至藺水，東至海。）

Qi territory had to the east Zichuan (a state established by Han Wen Emperor from Qi territory), Donglai (a commandery established by Han Gao Emperor), Langya (a commandery established by the Qin dynasty), GaoMi (a state established by Han Xu Emperor from JiaoXi state), and Jiaodong (a state established by Han Gao Emperor from Qi territory); to the south, Taishan (a commandery established by Han Gao Emperor), Chengyang (a state established by Han Wen Emperor from Qi territory); to the north, Qiansheng (established as a state by Han Gao Emperor), and it also controlled Qinghe to the south, as well as GaoLe, GaoCheng, ChongHe, and YangXin in Bohai commandery; to the west, Jinan (a state established by Han Wen Emperor from Ji state), and Pingyuan (a commandery established by Han Gao Emperor). All these places belonged to the territory of Qi. The Records of the Grand Historian, Qi Family says: Qi Taigong Lv Wang assisted King Wu of Zhou, so King Wu enfeoffed Taigong at Qi territory. After King Wu's death, King Cheng set the borders of Qi, extending east to the sea, west to the Yellow River, south to Mu Ling, and north to Wudi, with its capital at Yingqiu. Qi territory belonged to the Nine Provinces under the state of Qingzhou. The Book of Documents, Yu Gong says: 'The sea and Mount Dai form Qingzhou'; The Rites of Zhou says: the east is called Qingzhou. The Er Ya says: Qi territory is called Yingzhou, which is the same as Qingzhou. The Weiyang says: the capital of Qi was at Ying, relying on Yingqiu, extending north to Yan territory, west to Jihe, south to Lin water, and east to the sea.

危、室、壁，衛之分野，自危十六度至奎四度、於辰在亥，為諏訾，諏訾嘆息也。十月之時，陰氣始盛，陽氣伏藏，萬物失歲養育之氣、故哀愁而歡、悲嫌無陽，故曰諏訾。（諏訾者，古諸侯也，帝嚳娶諏訾氏女，生摯，堯兄也。《爾雅》曰：諏訾曰營室東壁也，一曰豕韋，夏氏之御龍氏國也，《左傳》曰：萇弘對周景王曰：蔡侯弒其君之歲，歲在豕韋也。鄭玄注《月令》曰：孟春者，日月會於諏訾，而斗建寅之辰也。《周禮》曰：諏訾：一名豕韋，一名顓頊，一名諏訾，一名天府，一名北陵，一名卿中。《天官書》曰：營室、東壁，幷州。《淮南子》曰：營室，東壁也。費直曰：自危十四度至奎一度，為諏訾。蔡氏曰：自危十度至東壁八度，謂之豕韋之次。《未央》曰：衛星得營室東壁也。）

The constellations of Wei Xiu, Shi Xiu, and Bi Xiu correspond to the territory of the State of Wei. The celestial region from the 16th degree of Wei Xiu to the 4th degree of Kui Xiu is associated with the Earthly Branch 'Hai' and is called 'Zou Zi'. 'Zou Zi' means sighing. In the tenth lunar month, the Yin energy begins to grow strong, while the Yang energy retreats and is stored away. All things lose the vital energy that nourished them throughout the year, leading to sorrow and lamentation, and resentment towards the absence of Yang energy, hence the name 'Zou Zi'. (Original commentary: 'Zou Zi' originally was an ancient feudal lord. Emperor Ku married a woman from the Zou Zi clan, and they had a son named Zhi, who was the elder brother of Yao. The 'Erya' says: 'Zou Zi' refers to Ying Shi and Dong Bi, also known as 'Shi Wei', which was the state of the dragon driver family in the Xia Dynasty. The 'Zuo Zhuan' records that Chang Hong answered King Jing of Zhou, saying: In the year when the Duke of Cai killed his king, the planet Jupiter was in Shi Wei. Zheng Xuan's commentary on the 'Yueling' says: In the first lunar month of the first season, the sun and moon meet in Zou Zi, and the handle of the Big Dipper points to the position of Yin. The 'Zhou Li' says: 'Zou Zi' is also called 'Shi Wei', 'Zhu Xu', 'Zou Zi', 'Tian Fu', 'Bei Ling', and 'Qing Zhong'. The 'Tian Gao Shu' says: Ying Shi and Dong Bi correspond to Bingzhou. The 'Huainanzi' says: Bingzhou corresponds to Ying Shi and Dong Bi. Fei Zhi says: From the 14th degree of Wei Xiu to the first degree of Kui Xiu is Zou Zi. Cai Yong says: From the 10th degree of Wei Xiu to the eighth degree of Dong Bi is called 'Shi Wei'. 'Weiyang' says: The star division of the State of Wei is Ying Shi and Dong Bi.)

今東郡、（秦置）魏郡、（漢高帝置之）黎陽河內郡（漢高帝置，本殷之舊都，周既克殷，分其畿內為三國，《詩風》鄘鄰，衛國是也。）野王朝歌、皆衛之分也。衛為翟人所滅，文公徙封楚丘，後三十年，子成公遷於帝丘，今濮陽是也，屬幷州。（周分冀州、置幷州，《周官》曰：正北曰幷州，今分野無幷州所部郡縣，幷州凡九郡，悉在燕趙秦次中，未詳也。《未央》曰：衛置濮陽，其地從王水以東至沛，今為東郡也。）

The eastern commandery of Dongjun (originally established in the Qin dynasty), Wei commandery (established by Han Gaozu), Liyang, and Henan commandery (Henan commandery was established by Han Gaozu, originally the old capital of the Shang dynasty; after the Zhou dynasty destroyed the Shang, it divided the Shang capital area into three feudal states; the "Yong Feng" and "Wei Feng" sections of the "Book of Songs" refer to this area), as well as Yawan and Chaoguo, all belong to the territory of the state of Wei. The state of Wei was destroyed by the Di people, and the Duke Wen of Wei was relocated to Chuoqiu. Thirty years later, his son Duke Cheng was moved to Diqu, which is today's Puyang. The territory of Wei belonged to the Jiuzhou region, specifically under the commandery of Bingzhou. (Original note: The Zhou dynasty established Bingzhou from the territory of Jizhou; the "Zhou Li" says: the northern part is called Bingzhou. However, this system of division does not include the commanderies and counties under Bingzhou; Bingzhou had nine commanderies, all of which were included in the star divisions of Yan, Zhao, and Qin, the reasons for which are unknown. "Weiyang" says: the capital of the state of Wei was set in Puyang, its territory extended from the Wang River eastward to Pei, which is now Dongjun.)

奎、婁，魯之分野，自奎五度至胃六度，於辰在戌，為降婁，降下婁曲也。陰生於午，與陽俱行至八月，陽遂下；九月陽微，剝卦用事，陽淨剝盡；陽在上，萬物枯落，捲縮而死，故曰降婁。（《爾雅》曰：降婁，奎婁也。鄭玄注《月令》曰：仲春者，日月會於降婁，而斗建卯之辰也，《周禮》曰：降婁一名清明。皇甫謐曰：降婁一名天官。《天官書》曰：降婁，魯徐州。《淮南子》曰：奎、婁，魯地。費直曰：自奎二度至胃三度，謂之降婁之次。《未央》曰：魯星得奎婁。）

The constellations Kuí and Lóu are the celestial regions corresponding to the state of Lu. The area from the fifth degree of Kuí to the sixth degree of Wèi is associated with the earthly branch Xu in the twelve terrestrial branches, and this star division is called "Jiàng Lóu." "Jiàng" means descending, and "Lóu" means curling. Yin energy begins to arise in the fifth lunar month, and together with Yang energy, it moves until the eighth lunar month, after which Yang energy gradually descends. In the ninth lunar month, Yang energy wanes, and the hexagram "Bō" (Breaking Up) becomes dominant. Yang energy is almost completely stripped away, leaving only a single Yang at the top, causing all things to wither and die, curling up and dying, hence the name "Jiàng Lóu." (Original commentary: The "Erya" says: Jiàng Lóu refers to Kuí and Lóu. Zheng Xuan's commentary on the "Yueling" says: In the second month of the middle spring, the sun and moon meet in Jiàng Lóu, and the handle of the Big Dipper points to the卯 position. The "Zhou Li" says: Jiàng Lóu is also called "Qingming." Huang Fu Mi says: Jiàng Lóu is also called "Tian Guan." The "Tian Guan Shu" says: Jiàng Lóu corresponds to the state of Lu in Xu. The "Huainanzi" says: Kuí and Lóu are the celestial regions of Lu. Fei Zhi says: From the second degree of Kuí to the third degree of Wèi is called the division of Jiàng Lóu. The "Weiyang" says: The celestial stars corresponding to Lu are Kuí and Lóu.)

東至東海、（郡，漢高置）南有泗水、（泗水國，漢武帝分東海郡立也）至淮、得臨淮之下，相睢、陵僮、取慮，皆魯之分也。周成王以少昊之虛曲阜，封周公子伯禽為魯侯，以為周公主也；（《魯世家》曰：周武王克殷，封弟周公旦於少吳之虛，周公佐武王，不就封，武王崩，成王命周公子伯禽代居國，是為魯公也。）屬徐州。（《禹貢》曰：海岱及淮、惟徐州，《爾雅》曰：齊東曰徐州，而周罷徐合青，漢武復置徐州。《未央》曰：東至溫水，西至滎陽，北至代，南至江。）

Lu territory extended to the eastern commandery of the East Sea, established by Han Gao帝. To the south it included the state of Si Water, set up by Han Wu帝 from the territory of the East Sea commandery. It extended all the way to the Huai River, and also took control of the lower districts of Linhuai commandery, such as Xiaoxiang, Sui Ling, Tong, and Qu Lu, all of which belonged to the territory of Lu. King Cheng of Zhou granted the former territory of Shao Hao, around Qu Fu, to his son Bo Qin, making him the Duke of Lu and the successor to the Duke of Zhou to carry out the worship. The Records of the Grand Historian, Lu's Annals states: After King Wu of Zhou destroyed the Shang, he granted his younger brother Duke of Zhou Dan the former territory of Shao Hao. Duke of Zhou remained to assist King Wu and did not go to his fiefdom. After King Wu's death, King Cheng ordered Duke of Zhou's son Bo Qin to take his father's place to govern the fiefdom, which is why he was called the Duke of Lu. Lu territory belonged to the Xuzhou commandery among the nine provinces. The Book of Documents, Yu Gong states: "The area from the sea to the Tai Mountains and the Huai River is Xuzhou." The Er Ya states: The area east of Qi is called Xuzhou. The Zhou dynasty abolished Xuzhou and incorporated it into Qingzhou, but Han Wu帝 restored Xuzhou. The Weiyang states: Lu territory extended east to Wen River, west to Xingyang, north to Dai, and south to the Yangtze River.

胃、昴，趙之分野，自胃七度至畢十一度，於辰在酉，為大梁；梁強也，八月之時，白露始降，萬物於是堅成而強，故曰大梁。（《爾雅》曰：大梁，昴也。鄭玄注《月令》曰：季春日月會於大梁，斗建辰之辰也。《注同禮》曰：大梁一名太陽，一名西陵。皇甫謐曰：大梁一名耕田，一名天倉，一名天獄，一名大軍，一名偏將軍。《天官書》曰：昴畢，冀州。《淮南子》曰：昴畢，魏也。費直曰：自胃四度至畢八度，為大梁。蔡氏曰：自胃一度至畢二度，為大梁之次。《未央》曰：趙星得參伐他。）

The regions of the stomach mansion and the hairy head mansion correspond to the state of Zhao. The area from the seventh degree of the stomach mansion to the eleventh degree of the net mansion is associated with the earthly branch 'You' and is called 'Da Liang'. 'Liang' means strong, and in August, when the white dew begins to fall, all things become firm, mature, and strong, hence the name 'Da Liang'. (Original commentary: The Er Ya says that Da Liang is the hairy head mansion. Zheng Xuan's commentary on the Yueling says that in the third month of spring, the sun and moon meet at Da Liang, and the handle of the Big Dipper points to the Chen position. The Zhou Li says that Da Liang is also called 'Taiyang' and 'Xi Ling'. Huafu Mi says that Da Liang is also called 'Gengtian', 'Tiancang', 'Tianyu', 'Dajun', and 'Pianjiangjun'. The Tian Guan Shu says that the hairy head and net mansions correspond to the Jiuzhou. The Huainanzi says that the hairy head and net mansions belong to the state of Wei. Fei Zhi says that from the fourth degree of the stomach mansion to the eighth degree of the net mansion is Da Liang. Cai Yong says that from the first degree of the stomach mansion to the second degree of the net mansion is the section of Da Liang. The Weiyang says that the star division of the state of Zhao also includes the Sanxu mansion and the Fa star.)

趙本晉地，分晉得趙國；（漢高帝以邯鄲郡為趙國）北有信都、（漢高帝立）真定、（國，漢武帝立）常山、（郡、漢高帝置。本因山為名恆山郡，漢文帝諱恆，故改曰常山也。）又得涿郡之高陽、鄭州鄉，（二縣也。涿郡，漢高帝立。）東有廣平、（國，漢武帝立。）鉅鹿、（郡，漢高帝置。）清河，（國，漢文帝分趙國立。）又得勃海之東平、舒中、武邑、文安、東州、城平、童武，（六縣也，漢置河以北也）南至浮水，（水名，一作漳水。）繁陽、內黃、斥丘，（三縣，屬魏郡，高帝置。）西有太原、（郡，秦置。）定襄、（郡，漢高置。）雲中、（秦置）五原、（秦九原郡，漢武帝改。）朔方、（漢武帝開置）上黨、（秦置）本韓之別郡，元韓近趙，後卒降趙，皆得之自趙，夙後九世，稱侯四世，敬侯徙都邯鄲，後三世有武靈王，五世為秦所滅。

The State of Zhao originally belonged to the territory of the State of Jin, and the State of Zhao came into being after the division of Jin into three states. (Original book note: Han Gaozu changed the Han County to the State of Zhao.) The territory of Zhao to the north included Xindu (Original book note: Established by Han Gaozu.), Zhen Ding (Original book note: Zhen Ding was a vassal state, established by Han Wudi.), and Changshan (Original book note: Changshan was a commandery, established by Han Gaozu. Originally named Hengshan Commandery, it was renamed Changshan to avoid the name of Emperor Wen Liu Heng.) and also included Gaoyang and Zhengzhou Xiang in the Zhuo Commandery (Original book note: These are two counties; Zhuo Commandery was established by Han Gaozu.). To the east were Guangping (Original book note: Guangping was a vassal state, established by Han Wudi.), Julu (Original book note: Julu was a commandery, established by Han Gaozu.), and Qinghe (Original book note: Qinghe was a vassal state, established by Emperor Wen of Han from the territory of Zhao.), and also included Dongping, Shuzhong, Wuyi, Wanan, Dongzhou, Chengping, and Tongwu in the Bohai Commandery (Original book note: These counties were all established by the Han dynasty in the area north of the Yellow River.). To the south reached Fushui (Original book note: Fushui is a river, some say it is the Zhang River.), as well as Fanyang, Neihuang, and Xichou (Original book note: These three counties belonged to the Wei Commandery, established by Han Gaozu.). To the west were Taiyuan (Original book note: Taiyuan was a commandery, established by the Qin dynasty.), Dingshang (Original book note: Dingshang was a commandery, established by Han Gaozu.), Yunzhong (Original book note: Established by the Qin dynasty.), Wuyuan (Original book note: Originally called Jiuyuan Commandery during the Qin dynasty, renamed by Han Wudi.), Shuofang (Original book note: Established by Han Wudi.), and Shangtang (Original book note: Established by the Qin dynasty.). Shangtang was originally a separate commandery of the State of Korea, since Korea was close to Zhao, it eventually submitted to Zhao, so it was also included as part of Zhao's territory. The Zhao family ruled from Zhao Su onwards for nine generations, became a marquisate for four generations, and after King Jing moved the capital to Handan, three generations later came King Wuling, and after five more generations, the state was destroyed by the State of Qin.

（《趙世家》曰：趙氏之先，帝顓頊之苗裔，伯益之後也，又虞舜妻子，姚姓之女賜姓贏氏，歷夏殷，世為諸侯，後造父為周穆王御，而西巡狩，而偃王反繆王，日馳千里，還攻徐，破之，乃賜造父趙城，由此為趙氏。）屬冀州。（《禹貢》曰：冀州既載壺口，治梁及歧《周官》曰：河內曰冀州，《未央》曰：趙治邯鄲，北至常山，代郡。）

(Original commentary: The "Records of the Grand Historian: Zhao Clan" states: The ancestors of the Zhao clan were descendants of the Emperor Zhuanxu and descendants of Bo Yi; Yu the Great once married a woman of the Yao surname to his family and bestowed upon them the surname Ying. They passed through the Xia and Shang dynasties, serving as feudal lords for generations. Later, Zao Fu drove for King Mu of Zhou, accompanied King Mu on a western tour, and just as Xu Yanwang caused chaos, Zao Fu drove at a speed of a thousand miles a day, carrying King Mu back to attack the Xu state, defeating the Xu people. King Mu then granted the city of Zhao to Zao Fu, and the surname Zhao originated from this. ) The territory of Zhao belonged to the Jiuzhou region. (Original commentary: The "Book of Documents: Yu Gong" says: The water control of Jiuzhou started from the Hukou, then controlled the Liangshan and Qishan. The "Zhou Li" says: The area within the Yellow River is called Jiuzhou. "Weiyang" says: The capital of Zhao was Handan, extending north to Changshan and Dajun.)

畢、觜、參，魏之分野，自畢十二度至東井十五度，於辰在申，為實沈；言七月之時，萬物極茂，陰氣沈重，降實，萬物故曰實沈。（高卒氏有二子，伯曰閼伯，季曰實沈，而不相能，后帝不藏，遷閼伯於商丘，主辰，商人是因，故為商星；遷實沈於大夏，主參，唐人是因，故參為唐星，至周武王感靈夢，而生叔虞，成王時唐有亂，周公滅唐，成王因戲而封虞於唐河，汾之東方百里，太原郡之晉陽縣是也，實沈參之辰也，因名次焉。鄭玄注《禮記月令》曰：孟夏者，日月會於實沈，斗建已之辰。《周禮》曰：實沈一名不疑，皇甫謐曰：實沈一名大唐，一名中尉，一名天路，一名天溝，一名天京，一名旄頭。《天官書》曰：觜觴，參、益州。《淮南子》曰：觜觴、參，趙也。鄭玄注《周禮保章氏》曰：實沈，晉也。費直曰：自畢九度至東井十一度，為實沈。蔡氏曰：自畢六度至東井十度為實沈之次。《未央》曰：魏星得胃，昴、畢也。）

The constellations of Bi, Zi, and Shen are the celestial regions corresponding to the state of Wei. The area from the twelfth degree of Bi to the fifteenth degree of Dongjing corresponds to the earthly branch 'Shen' and is called 'Shi Shen'. This refers to the time of July when all things are extremely flourishing, and the heavy Yin energy descends, causing fruits to mature and fall, hence the name 'Shi Shen'. (Original commentary: Gao Xinshi had two sons, the elder named Yanbo and the younger named Shi Shen, who were incompatible with each other. Emperor Yao therefore moved Yanbo to Shangqiu, making him the chief worshipper of the star Chen, and the Shang people continued this tradition, so the star Chen is also called the Shang star. He moved Shi Shen to Dashia, making him the chief worshipper of the star Shen, and the Tang people continued this tradition, so the star Shen is also called the Tang star. During the time of King Wu of Zhou, he had a dream that inspired him to have a son named Shuyu. When King Cheng of Zhou took over, the state of Tang experienced turmoil, and Duke Zhou destroyed the state of Tang. King Cheng then used a joking remark to grant Shuyu the territory of Tang, which was the area east of the He River and Fen River within a hundred li, that is, the present-day Jinyang County of the Taiyuan Commandery. Shi Shen was exactly the celestial position corresponding to the star Shen, hence the name of the star position. Zheng Xuan's commentary on the 'Book of Rites · Monthly Orders' states: In the fourth month of the first season, the sun and moon meet in the position of Shi Shen, and the handle of the Big Dipper points to the position of Si. The 'Rites of Zhou' says: Shi Shen is also called 'Bu Yi'. Huafu Mi says: Shi Shen is also called 'Da Tang', 'Zhongwei', 'Tianlu', 'Tiangou', 'Tianjing', and 'Mao Tou'. The 'Book of Celestial Officials' says: the constellations of Zi and Shen correspond to Yizhou. The 'Huainanzi' says: the constellations of Zi and Shen belong to Zhao. Zheng Xuan's commentary on the 'Rites of Zhou · Bao Zhangshi' says: Shi Shen belongs to Jin. Fei Zhi says: from the ninth degree of Bi to the eleventh degree of Dongjing is Shi Shen. Cai Yong says: from the sixth degree of Bi to the tenth degree of Dongjing is the position of Shi Shen. 'Weiyang' says: the celestial regions corresponding to the state of Wei are Wei, Mao, and Bi.)

自高陵（縣也，屬益州。）以東，盡河東、（郡，秦置。）河內、（漢高帝置）南有陳留、（郡，漢武帝置。）汝南、之邵陵、隱強、新汲，（秦置）及西華、長平、穎川、之舞陽、郾許、鄢陵、河南之開封、中牟、陽武、酸棗，（酸棗、縣，屬陳留，縣，則為重見也。）皆魏之分也。

From Gao Ling (a county under Yizhou) eastward to the entire territory of He Dong (a commandery established in the Qin dynasty) and He Nei (established by Han Gaozu), to the south there is Chenliu (a commandery established by Han Wudi), the Shao Ling, Yin Qiang, Xin Ji counties (established in the Qin dynasty) of Ruzhan commandery, as well as Xihua and Changping, the Wuyang, Yan, Xu, and Yanying counties of Yingshui commandery, and the Kaifeng, Zhongmu, Yangwu, and Suanzao counties (Suanzao is a county under Chenliu, and it is mentioned again here, thus being redundantly recorded) of Henan commandery. All these places belong to the territory corresponding to the state of Wei.

（《魏世家》曰：畢公高之兵也，與周同姓，高佐同武王，得封於畢，更為畢氏，後封其苗裔曰畢萬，事晉獻公從伐霍耿，魏滅之，獻公以魏封萬魏，河東郡之永安縣是也，武子子悼子，徙治霍，霍平陽郡之永安縣是也，悼子子昭子，徙安邑河東之安邑縣，是昭子孫獻子與趙鞅共謀，祁羊舌氏，分其地、獻子曾孫恆子與趙韓滅智伯桓子，孫文侯，時，魏為強大，周烈王賜命為諸侯，文侯子武侯，與趙韓滅晉，分其地，故參為魏之分野也。）屬益州，（漢武帝改梁州，為益州，非魏地，益州地盡在秦楚次中，為甚略，未詳其旨，《未央》曰：晉治太原，從魏以西至襄治之，今為河東、河內、上黨、雲中。）

(Original commentary: The Records of the Grand Historian: The State of Wei was descended from Bo Gao, who shared the same surname as the royal family of the Zhou dynasty. Bo Gao assisted King Wu of Zhou and was granted the territory of Bi, so he changed his surname to Bi. Later, his descendant Bi Wan was granted the territory of Wei, serving Duke Jin Xian Gong. He led the military campaign against the states of Huo, Geng, and Wei, and conquered them. Duke Jin Xian Gong then granted the territory of Wei to Bi Wan, which was Yong'an County in the River East Commandery. Bi Wan's son was Wei Wu Zi, whose son Wei Da Zi moved the capital to Huo, which was Yong'an County in the Pingyang Commandery. Da Zi's son Wei Zhao Zi moved to Anyi, which was Anyi County in the River East Commandery. Zhao Zi's grandson Wei Xuan Zi conspired with Zhao Yan to divide the territories of Qi and Yangshe. Xuan Zi's great-grandson Wei Huan Zi conspired with the states of Zhao and Han to overthrow Zhi Bo. Huan Zi's grandson Wei Wen Hou, during his reign, made the state of Wei strong. King Zhou Lie Wang officially recognized it as a state. Wen Hou's son Wei Wu Hou, together with Zhao and Han, overthrew the state of Jin and divided its territory, so Sanxiu became the celestial region corresponding to the state of Wei.) The territory of Wei belonged to the Jiuzhou region, under Yizhou. (Original commentary: Emperor Wu of Han renamed Liangzhou as Yizhou. Yizhou was not originally the territory of Wei. The entire territory of Yizhou was included in the celestial regions of Qin and Chu. This explanation is very brief and the intention is unclear. The Weiyang says: The state of Jin was located in Taiyuan. From the territory of Wei westward to Xiang area was under its jurisdiction. Now it includes He Dong, He Nei, Shangdang, and Yunzhong.)

東井、輿鬼、秦之分野，自東井十六度至柳八度，於辰在未，為鶉首，南方七宿，其形象鳥，以井為冠，以柳為口；鶉鳥也，首，頭也，故曰鶉首。（《爾雅》曰：咮謂之柳，鄭玄注《禮記月令》曰：仲夏者日月會於鶉首，斗建午之辰也，《周禮》曰：鶉首一名小章，皇甫謐曰：鶉首一名天祿，一名天子市，一名白虎將，一名斧鉞，《天官書》曰：東井輿鬼，雍州，《淮南子》曰：東井、輿鬼，秦也，費直曰：自東井十二度，至柳四度，為鶉首，蔡氏曰：自東井十度，至柳四度，謂之鶉首，《未央》曰：秦星得東井輿鬼也。）

The constellations of East Well and Ghost are the celestial regions corresponding to the state of Qin. The area from the 16th degree of East Well to the 8th degree of Willow corresponds to the Earthly Branch 'Wei' and is called 'Chunshou'. The seven southern constellations as a whole resemble a bird, with East Well as the bird's crown and Willow as the bird's beak. 'Chun' refers to a bird, and 'shou' means head, hence the name 'Chunshou'. (Original commentary: The Er Ya says that the bird's beak is called 'zhuo', referring to Willow. Zheng Xuan's commentary on the Li Ji's Yueling says that in the second month of summer, the sun and moon meet in Chunshou, and the handle of the Big Dipper points to the position of Wu. The Zhou Li says that Chunshou is also called 'Xiao Zhang'. Huafu Mi says that Chunshou is also called 'Tianlu', 'Tianzi Shi', 'Baihu Jiang', and 'Fuyue'. The Tian Gao Shu says that East Well and Ghost correspond to Yongzhou. The Huainanzi says that East Well and Ghost belong to Qin. Fei Zhi says that from the 12th degree of East Well to the 4th degree of Willow is Chunshou. Cai Yong says that from the 10th degree of East Well to the 4th degree of Willow is called Chunshou. The Weiyang says that the stars corresponding to Qin are East Well and Ghost.)

自弘農故關以西，（故關、古函谷關也弘家郡、漢武帝置。）京兆、扶風、馮翊、（並秦內史，漢武帝分為三輔。）北地、上郡、（二郡，秦置。）西河、安定、天水、（三郡，漢武帝置。）隴西、（秦置）南有巴郡、蜀郡、（二郡，秦置。）廣漢、（漢置）犍為、（漢武帝置）武都，西北有金城、（漢置）武威、（本休屠王地也）張掖、（本昆耶王地）酒泉、敦煌、（敦煌本屬酒泉，漢武帝置。）又西有牂牁、越巂、益州，皆秦也。（三郡，並漢武帝開置。）

From the old pass of Hongnong Commandery to the west, there were Jingzhao, Fufeng, and Fengyi, which were originally the territories of the Qin Dynasty's Inner Historian and were divided into three auxiliary commanderies during the Han Wudi's reign. To the north were Beidi and Shangjun, which were set up during the Qin Dynasty. To the west were Xihexi, Dingxi, Tianshui, which were established during the Han Wudi's reign, and Longxi, which was set up during the Qin Dynasty. To the south were Bazhun, Shuzhun, Guanghan, which were set up during the Qin Dynasty, Jianwei, which was established during the Han Wudi's reign, and Wudu. To the northwest were Jincheng, Wudi, Zhangye, which were originally the territories of the Xiongnu Xutu King and Kunye King respectively, Jiuquan, and Dunhuang, which was originally a part of Jiuquan but was divided into a commandery during the Han Wudi's reign. Further west were Zhangke, Yuexi, and Yizhou. All of these were territories of the Qin Dynasty. (Original note: These three commanderies were established by the Han Wudi's expansion.)

秦之分也，（《秦世家》曰：秦之先曰非子，與趙同姓，伯益之十六世孫也，為周孝王養馬，甚息，孝王封為附庸，邑之於秦，號曰秦贏，天水之隴縣，則其地也，秦贏曾孫曰秦仲、周宣王使伐西戎，為戎所殺，宣王復命仲子莊公與四弟伐戎，破之，賜仲大駱之地，於是居大丘，扶風之槐裡縣是也。）屬雍州。（《禹貢》曰黑水西河惟雍州，《周官》曰：正西曰雍州，漢武帝改為涼州，《未央》曰：秦治機陽，又治咸陽，今為長安，北地從華山，西至隨神流沙，今為三輔，巴蜀、漢中、隴西，北地，上郡也。）

All of the above belong to the territory of the state of Qin. The original note says: The Records of the Grand Historian: The Annals of Qin states that the ancestor of Qin was named Fizi, who shared the same surname as the House of Zhao. He was the sixteenth-generation descendant of Boyi. He raised horses for King Zhao of the Zhou dynasty, and the horses multiplied greatly. King Zhao therefore granted him the status of a minor vassal and gave him the territory of Qin as his fiefdom, naming him Qin Ying. The place was the county of Long in the commandery of Tianshui. Qin Ying's great-grandson was Qin Zhong. King Xuan of the Zhou dynasty sent him to attack the Western Rong tribes, but he was killed by the Rong people. King Xuan then ordered Qin Zhong's son, Zhanggong, and his four younger brothers to attack the Western Rong tribes, who were defeated. They were granted the territory of their ancestor Daliu, and thus settled in Dahuqiu, which is now the county of Huili in the commandery of Fufeng. The territory of Qin belonged to the commandery of Yongzhou among the Nine Provinces. The original note says: The Book of Documents: The Tribute of Yu says, "The region west of the Black Water and the Yellow River is called Yongzhou." The Rites of Zhou says: The western direction is called Yongzhou; Emperor Wu of the Han dynasty later renamed it Liangzhou. The Weiyang says: The capital of Qin was first at Luyang, then moved to Xianyang, and now it is Chang'an. The region of Beidi starts from Hua Mountain, extending west to Suishen and Liusha, which now includes Sanfu, Bashu, Hanzhong, Longxi, Beidi, and Shangjun.

柳、七星、張，周之分野，自柳九度至張十七度，於辰在午，為鶉火，南方為火，言五月之時，陽氣始隆，火星昏中，在七星朱鳥之處，故曰鶉火。（《爾雅》曰：柳、鶉火也，柳、七星、張，南方之中宿也，故曰火。《周禮》曰：鳥與七遊，象以鶉大也。鄭玄注《禮記月令》曰：季夏者、日月會於鶉火，斗建未之辰也。《周禮》曰：天井一名致方。注《天官書》曰：七星、張、三河。《淮南子》曰：七星、張，周也。費直曰：自柳五度至張十二度，為鶉火。蔡氏曰：自柳三度至張二十度，謂之鶉火之次。《未央》曰：周星得注張。）

Willow Mansion, Seven Stars, and Extended Net Mansion are the celestial regions corresponding to the royal house of the Zhou dynasty. The area of the sky from the ninth degree of Willow Mansion to the seventeenth degree of Extended Net Mansion corresponds to the earthly branch 'Wu' in the twelve divisions, and this section of the sky is called 'Chun Fire'. The south is associated with the element fire in the Five Phases, which refers to the time of May when yang energy begins to grow strong. The star of great fire appears in the southern sky at dusk, located in the area of the Seven Stars and the Bird, so it is called 'Chun Fire'. (Original book note: The Er Ya says: Willow Mansion is also called Chun Fire. Willow, Seven Stars, and Extended Net are the middle part of the seven mansions in the south, hence the name 'Fire'. The Zhou Li says: The flag is drawn with a bird and has seven streamers, symbolizing the bird. Zheng Xuan's commentary on the Li Ji's Yueling says: In the sixth month of the season of the great heat, the sun and moon meet in the region of Chun Fire, and the handle of the Big Dipper points to the position of 'Wei'. The Zhou Li says: The celestial well is also called 'Zhi Fang'. The Tian Gao Shu says: The Seven Stars and Extended Net correspond to the three rivers. The Huainanzi says: The Seven Stars and Extended Net belong to the Zhou. Fei Zhi says: From the fifth degree of Willow Mansion to the twelfth degree of Extended Net Mansion is Chun Fire. Cai Yong says: From the third degree of Willow Mansion to the twentieth degree of Extended Net Mansion is called the section of Chun Fire. The Weiyang says: The stars assigned to the Zhou dynasty are Willow Mansion and Extended Net Mansion.)

今之河南雒陽、穀城、平陽、偃師、鞏維氏（北七縣，屬河南郡。）並周分也。（《周世家》曰：周之先曰棄、秦生有神怪，長好稼穡，為舜播植百穀，舜封之於邰，扶風是也，號曰後，稷姓，為姬氏，曾孫公劉、國於分扶風是也，十世孫曰太王，為狄所侵，遷於歧挾風之美陽是也，大王孫，文王有聖德，周室方隆，從都於酆、酆在京兆之杜縣、文王子武王，滅商，徙都於鎬，鎬在京兆之長安縣，武王子成王營雒邑都河南郡之河南縣是也，或雲成王居雒邑，六世孫懿王，遷大丘也。）

Today, the areas of Luoyang, Gucheng, Pingyang, Yanshi, Gong, and Weishi (which is also called Goushi) in the Henan Commandery all fall under the territory corresponding to the Zhou dynasty according to the celestial divisions. The original notes say that the Records of the Grand Historian, Zhou Dynasty Annals, state that the ancestor of the Zhou dynasty was Qi, who was born with a miraculous omen. As he grew up, he loved agriculture and helped Yu舜 sow various grains. Yu舜 appointed him as the master of agriculture in Tai, which is now in the area of Bifeng. He was called Houji and was of the Ji clan. His great-great-grandson Gongliu established a state in Bin, which was also within the territory of Bifeng. His tenth-generation descendant was Taiwang, who moved to Qi because of the invasion by the Di people, which is now the area of Meiyang in Bifeng. Taiwang's grandson, King Wen, had a virtuous character, and the Zhou dynasty was about to flourish, so they moved the capital to Feng, which was in Du County of Jingzhao Commandery. King Wen's son, King Wu, destroyed the Shang dynasty and moved the capital to Hao, which was in Chang'an County of Jingzhao Commandery. King Wu's son, King Cheng, built Luoyi, which is now the Henan County of the Henan Commandery; there is also a saying that King Cheng himself lived in Luoyi. The sixth-generation descendant, King Yi, moved again to Qianqiu.

屬三河。（河南、河內、河東三郡是也，案周之將亡，惟河南一郡，故以為周分野，其河內河東，乃在魏次中，未詳周分野稱三河之謂矣，《未央》曰：周治洛陽，西至華山。東至榮澤，少室，北至河南。至濮水，今為河東、陳留。）

The territory of the Zhou dynasty during the Han dynasty was classified under the Three Rivers. (Original book note: The Three Rivers refer to the three commanderies of Henan, Heinni, and Hedong. According to the note: When the Zhou dynasty was about to fall, it only remained with the commandery of Henan, so it was used as the territory corresponding to the Zhou dynasty; however, the two commanderies of Heinni and Hedong were included in the star regions of the state of Wei, so the reason why the Zhou's territory is called 'Three Rivers' is unclear. "Weiyang" says: The capital of the Zhou dynasty was located in Luoyang, extending west to the Hua Mountains, east to Rongze and Shaoshi, north to Henan, and stretching all the way to Pusu water, which is now the area of Hedong and Chenliu.)

翼、軫，楚分野，自張十八度至軫十一度，於辰在已，為鶉尾；南方朱雀七宿，以軫為尾，故曰鶉尾。（鄭玄注《禮記月令》曰：孟秋者，日月會於鶉尾，斗建申之辰。《周禮》曰：鶉尾一名鳥帑。皇甫謐曰：鶉尾一名鳥注，一名天根，一名旄，一名柳。《天官書》曰：翼軫到。《淮南子》曰：翼楚也。費直曰：自張十三度至軫六度為鶉尾。蔡氏曰：自翼十二度，至軫六度，為鶉尾之次。《未央》曰：楚星得翼軫也。）

The constellations Wing and Chariot are the celestial regions corresponding to the state of Chu. The area from the 18th degree of the Extended Net mansion to the 11th degree of the Chariot mansion corresponds to the earthly branch 'Si' (the original text writes 'Si' as 'Yi'), and this section of the sky is called 'Chunwei'. In the seven southern birds of the Vermilion Bird, the Chariot mansion is the bird's tail, hence the name 'Chunwei'. (Original notes: Zheng Xuan's commentary on the 'Rites of Zhou: Monthly Orders' states that on the first month of the seventh lunar month, the sun and moon meet in 'Chunwei', and the handle of the Big Dipper points to the position of Shen. The 'Book of Rites' says that 'Chunwei' is also called 'Niao Tu'. Huafu Mi says that 'Chunwei' is also called 'Niao Zhu', 'Tian Gen', and 'Mao'. The 'Book of Celestial Officials' says that the constellations Wing and Chariot correspond to the state of Jingzhou (the original text mistakenly writes 'Wing and Chariot to'). The 'Huainanzi' says that the Wing mansion belongs to Chu. Fei Zhi says that from the 13th degree of the Extended Net mansion to the 6th degree of the Chariot mansion is 'Chunwei'. Cai Yong says that from the 12th degree of the Wing mansion to the 6th degree of the Chariot mansion is the 'Chunwei' section. 'Weiyang' says that the celestial stars corresponding to Chu are the Wing and Chariot mansions.)

今之南郡、（秦置）江陵、（江陵即南郡，所部縣，即重見矣）江夏、（漢高帝置）零陵、（郡，漢武帝置。）桂陽、武陵、（二郡，漢高帝置。）長沙，（郡，秦為郡，漢高帝改為國。）及江中、（秦置）汝南，（漢高帝置）皆楚之分也。周成王先師鬻熊之曾孫。熊繹，於荊蠻為楚子，居丹陽，後十餘世，至熊通，號武王、浸以強大，後五世，有莊王，並有江漢之間，吞陳蔡縣，申息服隨唐，後十世頃，王徙於東焉。

The regions of Nanjun (originally established in the Qin dynasty), Jiangling (originally a county under Nanjun, mentioned again here), Jiangxia (established during the reign of Han Gaozu), Lingling (a commandery established by Han Wudi), Guiyang, Wuling (both commanderies established by Han Gaozu), and Changsha (originally a commandery in the Qin dynasty, changed to a feudal state by Han Gaozu), as well as Jiangzhong (established in the Qin dynasty) and Ruzhan (established by Han Gaozu), all fall under the celestial region of Chu. During the reign of King Cheng of Zhou, the former teacher of the kings, Yu Xiong, his grandson Xiong Yi, was granted the title of Chu Zi in the area of Jingman, and settled in Danyang. Later, after more than ten generations, Xiong Tong proclaimed himself King Wu, and the state gradually grew stronger. After five more generations came King Zhuang, who annexed the areas between the Yangtze and Han rivers, and conquered Chen and Cai, while subduing Shen, Xi, Sui, and Tang. Ten generations later, King Qingxiang moved the capital eastward.

（《楚世家》曰：鬻熊，祝融之苗裔也，姓芊氏，丹陽，今南郡之枝江縣是也，武子文王，都於郢，江陵是也，莊王曾孫昭王、為吳所破，吳兵入郢，昭王奔隨，楚大夫申句胥求救於秦，秦乃救楚，大敗吳師，闔廬弟夫梁王反，自立為王、闔廬班師，昭王乃得反國，更都於郡南郡，鄭縣是也。）屬荊州。（《禹貢》曰：荊及衡陽惟荊州，《周官》曰：正南曰荊州，《未央》曰：楚治，南至九江、北至淮水，東至海、西至魚腹山，今為淮陽、汝陽、廬江、長沙、南海，故楚治南郢也。）

(Original commentary: The "Records of the Grand Historian: Chu Family Annals" says that Yu Xiong was a descendant of Zhurong, of the Qian clan. DanYang is now the Zhijiang County of the southern commandery of Jingzhou. King Wen, the son of King Wu, established his capital at Ying, which is now Jiangling. King Zhuang's great-grandson King Zhao was defeated by the Wu state, and the Wu army attacked Ying. King Zhao fled to the Suo state. The Chu minister Shen Baoxu went to the Qin state for help, and the Qin state then sent troops to rescue Chu, achieving a great defeat of the Wu army. Just at that time, the younger brother of King Hu Lü, Fu Gu, rebelled and proclaimed himself king, so Hu Lü had to retreat, and King Zhao was able to return to his country, and moved his capital to the Ruo County of the southern commandery. The original text here has some errors.) The land of Chu belonged to the Jiuzhou region. (Original commentary: The "Book of Documents: Yu Gong" says "Jing and the southern part of the Yangtze River is the commandery of Jingzhou"; the "Rites of Zhou" says that the southern direction is called Jingzhou. The "Weiyang" says: the territory of Chu extended south to the Ji River, north to the Huai River, east to the sea, and west to the Yu Fu Mountain. Now it is the area of Huaiyang, Ruyang, Lujiang, Changsha, and Nanhai, and the former capital of Chu was at Nan Ying.)