The Xianchi Star Divination covers seventy-three entries.

甘氏曰：“咸池三星，在天潢西北。”《黃帝》曰：“咸池，一名黃龍；一名五潢。”（注云：《天官書》曰：咸池星曰天五潢。一名天津；一名潢池；一名天井；一名天淵；豐際太陰，陰者，蒼龍之舍也，五帝之車也。）《樂葉圖》曰：“咸池，五車天關也。”（宋均曰：五車，咸池別名也。）《春秋緯》曰：“咸池天潢，五帝車舍。”《淮南子》曰：“咸池者，水魚之囿也。”郗萌曰：“咸池者，天子名池也。”《合誠圖》曰：“咸池，主五穀。”焦延壽曰：“咸池星明大，則有龍墮死者，不乃虎狼為人害，若大兵起。”郗萌曰：“咸池者，五車中星也，非其故，國旱。”郗萌曰：“咸池不足，津河道不通。”又曰：“五潢，欲其黃澤明也。”《甘氏贊》曰：“咸池陂澤，鵾雞雁鳥。”

The Gan school says: The three stars of Xianchi are located in the northwest of Tianhuang. Xianchi originally was a mythical water pool in ancient legends where the sun bathed; the heavens took its name to name the stars. The "Yellow Emperor's Divination" says: Xianchi is also called "Huanglong" and "Wuhuang." The original commentary says: The "Records of the Grand Historian: Celestial Officials" refers to the Xianchi stars as Tian Wuhuang; they are also called Tianjin, Huangchi, Tianjing, and Tianyuan; they are located at the edge where the Taiyin energy is most vigorous, and Taiyin is the dwelling place of the blue dragon and the place where the five heavenly emperors' chariots are stationed. The "Le Ye Tu" says: Xianchi is the celestial gateway of the five chariots. The original commentary cites Song Jun, saying: the five chariots are another name for Xianchi. The "Chunqiu Wei Cheng Tu" says: Xianchi and Tianhuang are the places where the five heavenly emperors park their chariots. The "Huainanzi" says: Xianchi is the garden for aquatic creatures and fish. Xi Meng says: Xianchi is the imperial pond under the emperor's name. The "Chunqiu Hecheng Tu" says: Xianchi governs the five grains. Jiao Yanshou says: When the Xianchi stars are bright and large, it indicates a dragon falling to the ground and dying, or else tigers and wolves emerging to harm people, or a great army rising. Xi Meng says: Xianchi is the stars among the five chariots; when they lose their normal state, the country will suffer from drought. Xi Meng also says: When the light of Xianchi is insufficient, the ferry and river channels will not be smooth. He also says: The five Wuhuang stars are favorable when they are yellow, bright, and lustrous. The "Gan School Commentary" says: Xianchi represents ponds, marshes, and swamps, where water birds such as kune and geese gather.

甘氏曰：“月一星，在昴東，主女主，大臣之象也。”《甘氏贊》曰：“月明刑度，光生蟾蜍。”

The Gan school says: The moon has only one star, located to the east of the Hairy Head mansion, governing matters concerning the emperor's consort and symbolizing high ministers. The "Gan School Eulogy" states: The star of the moon shines clearly, embodying the principles of punishment and law; its radiance gives rise to the form of a toad.

甘氏曰：“天街二星，在昴畢間，近月東。”巫咸曰：“天街，水官也。”《春秋圖》曰：“天街，主伺候。”石氏曰：“天街，陰陽之所分，中國之境界。昴以西，屬外國；畢以東，屬中國也。”石氏曰：“天街者，日月五星，出入之道也。”《甘氏贊》曰：“天街保塞，孔塗道衢。”

The Gan school says: The Heavenly Street consists of two stars, located between the Hairy Head mansion and the Net mansion, close to the eastern side of the moon stars. The Wu Xian school says: The Heavenly Street belongs to the Water official in the Five Phases. The "Spring and Autumn Diagram" says: The Heavenly Street is in charge of observing and monitoring. The Shi school says: The Heavenly Street is the boundary between yin and yang, and also the limit of the Central Plains territory. To the west of the Hairy Head mansion belongs to foreign lands, while to the east of the Net mansion belongs to China. The Shi school also says: The Heavenly Street is the passage through which the Sun, Moon, and the five planets—Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Venus, and Mercury—enter and exit. The "Gan School Eulogy" says: The Heavenly Street guards the border passes and is a major crossroads, where the Huaxia and the Yidi take different paths.

甘氏曰：“天阿一星，在昴西，偏高曰阿；亦曜候之處，以察山林之妖也。”《甘氏贊》曰：“天阿察近，岑尉西隅。”

The Gan school says: The Heavenly Abode has only one star, located to the west of the Hairy Head mansion; the elevated place is called "Abode." It is also a place for observing celestial phenomena and monitoring omens, used to detect supernatural occurrences in the mountains and forests. The "Gan School Eulogy" says: The Heavenly Abode is nearby, like a watchman stationed on the high hill in the western corner.

甘氏曰：“青丘七星，在軫東南。”（青丘，南方蠻夷之國號也。）《荊州占》曰：“青丘星非常，動搖；大官有事。”

The Gan school says: The seven stars of Qingqiu are located in the southeast of Chenshu. The original commentary notes: Qingqiu is the name of a country among the southern barbarians; ancient texts mention that there is a country called Qingqiu beyond the seas. The "Jingzhou Divination" states: If the stars of Qingqiu appear abnormally or move unpredictably, it indicates that major officials in the court will experience significant events.

《甘氏贊》曰：“南夷蠻貊，大赫青丘。”

The Gan school praised: The southern barbarians, the Man people, and the Mo people, these distant tribes, all have great prestige and are governed by the Qingshou star. Qingshou is a celestial official that marks the southern distant lands. By observing its brightness and changes, one can foresee the movements and inclinations of these remote tribes.

甘氏曰：“折威七星，在亢南。”（折威者，獄卒也。）石氏曰：“折威者，天子執法之徒也。”郗萌曰：“折威星不居積卒間，胡兵大興，中國大傷，邊將死。”《甘氏贊》曰：“將威斷獄，棄諸市都。”

The Gan school says: "Zhe Wei" consists of seven stars, located south of the Kangle mansion among the Twenty-Eight Mansions. The original commentary explains that Zhe Wei refers to jailers. Shi Shen says: Zhe Wei symbolizes those who carry out the law and punishment under the emperor. Xi Meng says: if the Zhe Wei stars are not positioned between the "Ji Zu" stars, it foretells a large-scale military campaign by the northern Hu people, causing serious damage to the Central Plains, and the generals defending the borders will die in office. The "Gan Shi Zan" says: Zhe Wei oversees the execution of punishments and the adjudication of legal cases, and the executed criminals are displayed publicly in the capital market. This group of stars specializes in matters of execution and punishment.

《甘氏贊》曰：“陣車三星，在氐南。”（陣車，猶革車也。）

The Gan school commentary says: "Zhenche" consists of three stars, located to the south of the Root mansion. The original book's marginal note explains that Zhenche is equivalent to "Geche," which refers to war chariots covered with leather. These three stars oversee military chariots in the army, symbolizing the deployment of forces and the departure of chariots for battle.

甘氏曰：“騎陣將軍一星，在騎官中，東端。”（騎陣將軍，將軍騎將之行陣也。）

Gan De said: "The General of the Cavalry Array" is a single star located in the middle of the group of stars called "The Cavalry Officer," closer to the eastern end. The original commentary notes that "The General of the Cavalry Array" symbolizes the appearance of a general and a cavalry commander leading troops in formation and marching. It governs the commands, formations, and movements of cavalry arrays.

甘氏曰：“車騎三星，在騎官南。”巫咸曰：“車騎，金官也。”《甘氏贊》曰：“陣車騎部行。”

Gan De said: "Che qi" consists of three stars, located to the south of "Qi guan." Wu Xian said that che qi belongs to the "Jin guan," which corresponds to the metal element in the Five Phases. Metal governs military weapons and warfare, so these stars are classified under military affairs. The "Gan Shi Zan" said that zhen che and che qi move in separate formations, referring to the military arrangement where war chariots and cavalry move in separate units, advancing in sequence.

甘氏曰：“糠一星，在箕舌前。”《甘氏贊》曰：“箕主簸揚，糠給大豬。”

Gan De said: "The star 'Kang' is a single star located in front of the 'Ji She' part of the Ji mansion. The star shape of Ji mansion resembles a winnowing basket, and Ji She is the rim of the basket. The 'Gan Shi Zan' says that Ji mansion governs the process of winnowing and sifting grain, and the husks and chaff obtained from this process are used to feed large pigs. Therefore, the star 'Kang' represents the chaff in granaries and animal feed, belonging to the category of grain harvests and the breeding of domestic animals."

甘氏曰：“農丈人一星，在南斗西南。”（農丈人，老農也。）郗萌曰：“農丈人，主歲豐耗，在箕東，歲大熟；在箕西，飢；在箕南，小旱，穰；在箕北，大穰。”《甘氏贊》曰：“先農丈人，執斗與箕。”

Gan De said: "Nong Zhangren" is a star located in the southwest of Nandou. The original commentary notes that Nong Zhangren refers to an old and experienced farmer. Xi Meng said: Nong Zhangren indicates the abundance or scarcity of the harvest for the year. If it appears east of Jixu, there will be a great harvest of grain; if it appears west of Jixu, there will be a famine; if it appears south of Jixu, there will be a minor drought, but still a good harvest; if it appears north of Jixu, there will be a great丰收. The "Gan School Commentary" says: Xian Nong and Nong Zhangren hold Nandou and Jixu in their hands, one a measure and the other a winnowing basket, which are the two farming tools used for measuring and winnowing grain.

甘氏曰：“狗二星，在南斗魁前。”《荊州占》曰：“狗星不如常，戒御之臣當之。”《甘氏贊》曰：“狗主守內，夾門伏跗。”

The Gan school says: "The Dog Star has two stars located in front of the southern dipper's handle. The Jiangzhou Divination says: if the Dog Star deviates from its usual position and appears abnormal, calamity will fall upon the close attendants responsible for guarding the palace and ensuring security. The Gan School Commentary says: the Dog Star governs the guarding of the inner court, like a watchdog standing on both sides of the gate and crouching at the foot of the steps. Therefore, these two stars specifically oversee the palace gates and the guards."

《荊州》曰：“狗國四星，在建星東南。”《黃帝》曰：“狗國星不具，天下有大盜。”《甘氏贊》曰：“狗國，鮮卑烏丸沃沮。”

The *Jingzhou Divination* says: "The Dog State" consists of four stars, located to the southeast of Jian Star. The *Yellow Emperor's Divination* says: if the number of stars in the Dog State is incomplete, missing several of them, there will be great bandits in the world. The *Gan School's Commentary* says: the stars of the Dog State correspond to the states of the northern ethnic groups such as Xianbei, Wuhuan, and Wozu in the northeast; their changes should be observed in these foreign tribes.

甘氏曰：“天田九星，在牽牛南。”郗萌曰：“天田如井干狀，在營室南。”《甘氏贊》曰：“天田本農，耕器犁鉏。”

Gan De said: "Tian Tian" consists of nine stars, located to the south of the Niutian mansion. Xi Meng said that the Tian Tian stars form a square shape like a well frame, located to the south of the Shishi mansion. The two accounts differ in their descriptions of the position. The "Gan School Commentary" says that Tian Tian stars are fundamental to agriculture, symbolizing farming tools such as plows and hoes, and are the celestial officials in charge of cultivating fields.

甘氏曰：“哭二星，在虛南。”

Gan De said: "The star of crying has two stars, located to the south of the mansion of Xuxu. Xuxu originally governs funeral mourning and crying, and the star of crying is situated below it, specifically indicating the image of lamentation and weeping."

甘氏曰：“泣二星，在哭星東。”《甘氏贊》曰：“哭泣悲涼，墳墓倚廬。”

The Gan school says: "Qi" consists of two stars located to the east of the Weeping Star. The "Gan School Commentary" states that the Weeping Star and the Qi Star emit a melancholy aura, corresponding to tombs and the "Yilu"—a thatched hut set up by those in mourning beside the grave. Observing these two stars together signifies the celestial phenomena associated with funerary rites and mourning.

甘氏曰：“蓋室二星，在危南。”（主蓋治之官也）《甘氏贊》曰：“危蓋屋室，柱樑侏儒。”

Gan De said: "Covering the house" consists of two stars located to the south of the Wei Su star cluster. The original commentary notes that these stars govern officials responsible for construction and maintenance. The "Gan Shi Zan" states that the area around Wei Su oversees the covering of houses, symbolizing the pillars, beams, and "dwarf pillars" of a house—the dwarf pillars are short columns placed on top of the main beams. This indicates that this group of stars specifically governs matters related to earth and wood construction.

甘氏曰：“八魁九星，在北落東南。”《甘氏贊》曰：“八魁陷阱，棧門揭翹。”（八魁、主張捕陷阱設機也，棧覆阱也，揭翅為毒熾，使人無踐也。）

Gan De said: "The Eight Officials" consist of nine stars, located to the southeast of the Northern Dipper. The "Gan Shi Zan" says that the Eight Officials symbolize traps and mechanisms such as "stack gates" and "elevated markers." The original commentary explains that the Eight Officials advocate for capturing animals with nets, digging traps, and setting up mechanisms; "stack" refers to a cover placed over the trap's mouth; "elevated marker" refers to a tall sign indicating dangerous areas, so people would not mistakenly step into them.

甘氏曰：“雷電六星，在營室西南。”《甘氏贊》曰：“雷電震音，殷殷動搖。”

Gan De said: "The Thunder and Lightning stars consist of six stars, located in the southwest of the Encampment mansion. The Gan School Commentary says: The Thunder and Lightning stars symbolize the sound of thunder and lightning, rumbling and shaking all things. These stars govern thunder and lightning in the sky, and are also used to predict matters of authoritative commands and startling the world."

甘氏曰：“雲雨四星，在霹靂南。”《甘氏贊》曰：“雲雨興和，休祁茂孳。”（興，發也；和，善也；休，亦善也。祁雨盛貌孳、草木蕃茂也。）

The Gan school says: "Yunyu" consists of four stars, located to the south of the Pilei star. The "Gan Shi Zan" says: when Yunyu arise and harmonize, rain is abundant, and grass and trees flourish. The original book's marginal notes explain word by word: "Xing" means to initiate, "He" means harmonious and benevolent, and "Xiu" also means good and beautiful; "Qi" describes heavy rain, and "Zi" means the flourishing and proliferation of grass and trees. This group of stars specializes in causing clouds and rain, and is related to the abundance or scarcity of agricultural produce.

甘氏曰：“霹靂五星，在土公西南。”《甘氏贊》曰：“霹靂舊塹捽。”（拽拖投也）

Gan De said: "The霹雳 stars are five in number, located to the southwest of the Tu Gong star." The "Gan Shi Zan" says: When the霹雳 stars fall, they smash old ditches and trenches into pieces. The explanatory note in the original text explains the character "捽" as meaning to pull, drag, or throw. The霹雳 stars indicate the image of sudden thunder and violent strikes, and are used to predict sudden shocks and destruction.

甘氏曰：“土公二星，在東壁南。”《論語讖》曰：“土公，主豫儲。”

Gan De said: "The 'Earth Lord' has two stars, located south of the eastern Wall mansion." The commentary book "Lun Yu Chen" says: The Earth Lord governs "preparation and storage," meaning the preparation and storage of materials for building palaces and accumulating supplies. Such activities are under its jurisdiction.

郗萌曰：“土公吏，主司過度。”甘氏曰：“土公吏二星，在營室西南，一曰土公，司屏郎設儲。”

Xi Meng said: "The officials of the Earth Lord" are in charge of inspecting faults and supervising whether the laws and regulations are exceeded. Gan De said: The officials of the Earth Lord have two stars, located in the southwest of the Encampment Mansion; another account refers to them directly as the Earth Lord, saying that they are officials who manage the defense and protection, and are responsible for setting up reserves. This group of stars belongs to the category of earth works and storage.

甘氏曰：“鈇鑕五星，在天倉西南。”《甘氏贊》曰：“鈇鑕銼鉤後有饒。”（鈇，斧也；鑕，椹也。主斬藁，以飴牛馬。四石為鈞，言斬銼豐饒，盈鈞石也。）

Gan De said: "Fu Zhi" consists of five stars, located in the southwest of the Heavenly Granary. The "Gan School Commentary" says: "Fu Zhi" cut grass and fodder, and after cutting, there was an abundant supply. The original book's marginal note explains: "Fu" is an axe, and "Zhi" is the anvil placed underneath; this group of stars governs the cutting of straw and fodder for feeding cattle and horses. Four stones make a jun, so "after there is abundance" means the cut fodder was plentiful, filling up the measure of juns.

甘氏曰：“天溷七星，在屏南。”《甘氏贊》曰：“天溷作，杼廁糞丘。”（天溷，廁也。）

The Gan school says: "Tian Hun" consists of seven stars, located to the south of the outer screen stars. The "Gan Shi Zan" says: When Tian Hun moves, it resembles the act of digging a toilet and piling up excrement. The original book's marginal note says: Tian Hun is the toilet. This group of stars represents the dirty and filthy places in the palace, and is also used to predict matters related to filth and uncleanness.

甘氏曰：“外屏七星，在奎西。”（外屏，所以障天溷也。）《甘氏贊》曰：“屏蔽擁幢，安溷莫睹。”

The Gan school says: "The Outer Screen" consists of seven stars, located to the west of the Legs mansion. The original commentary notes that the Outer Screen serves as a barrier to block the Heavenly溷. The "Gan School Eulogy" says: the barriers are layered and conceal, like a spread-out curtain surrounding, securely enclosing the foul and dirty溷 toilet so that people cannot see it. Therefore, the Outer Screen stars govern matters of concealment, covering up, and maintaining dignity.

甘氏曰：“天庚三星，在天倉東南。”（屋積曰倉，露積曰庚。）《甘氏贊》曰：“天庚積穀，草茂身拊。”

Gan De said: "The Three Stars of Tian Geng are located in the southeast of the Heavenly Granary." The original commentary distinguishes that those covered with a roof and stored are called "Cang," while those piled up in the open are called "Geng." The "Gan Shi Zan" says that the Tian Geng stars represent the accumulation of grain in the open fields, with abundant grass and crops piled up in heaps that can be beaten into stacks. This group of stars governs the storage of grain in the open fields and the accumulation of stored goods.

甘氏曰：“芻藁六星，在天苑西。”郗萌曰：“芻藁，一曰天積；天積，天子之藏府也。”《黃帝占》曰：“天積中星盛，則百庫之藏存；中星無，百庫之藏散出。”郗萌曰：“芻藁星見，芻臺賤，不即芻藁貴。”又曰：“天積中星繁，則歲豐穰，民乃安寧；星希，則貨財散出。”

Gan De said: "The six stars called 'Chu Gao' are located to the west of Tian Yuan. Xi Meng said: 'Chu Gao' is also called 'Tian Ji', and Tian Ji is the storehouse of the Son of Heaven. The Yellow Emperor's Divination says: When the light of Tian Ji is bright, the stored goods in all granaries will be secure; if the stars in Tian Ji are not visible, the stored goods will be lost. Xi Meng also said: When the stars of Chu Gao appear, the price of grass and fodder will be low; if they do not appear, the price of grass and fodder will rise. He also said: When the number of stars in Tian Ji is dense, the year will be bountiful and the people will be at peace; if the number of stars is sparse, wealth and goods will be lost and flow out."

《甘氏贊》曰：“芻藁甸服，納輊總輸。”（生草曰芻，禾稗曰藁，故《禹貢》曰：百里賦納總二百里納輊。刈藁曰總，刈穗曰輊，謂甸服入之，以供牛馬之食也。）

The Gan school praises: A single star representing straw should be located in the "Dianfu" region, where two kinds of fodder, "Zong" and "Zong," are to be presented. The original commentary explains: freshly cut green grass is called "Chu," and straw from grain stalks and weeds is called "Gao." Therefore, the Book of Documents, Yu Gong, records that within a hundred li of the royal domain, "Zong" is to be presented, and within two hundred li, "Zi" is to be presented. Cutting entire stalks is called "Zong," while cutting only the ears is called "Zi." This refers to the Dianfu region sending these materials to the royal court as fodder for oxen and horses.

甘氏曰：“天園十三星，在天苑南。”郗萌曰：“天園中小勾曲星明，果熟，苑馬牛物羊皆善。”又曰：“天苑南，牛馬櫪也；其中小星，櫪槽也；不見者，牛馬羊多死傷者。”《甘氏贊》曰：“天園草實，菜茹畜儲。”（生曰菜，熟曰蓄，茹儲果薪也。）

The Gan school says: "The Heavenly Garden" consists of thirteen stars, located to the south of the Heavenly苑. Xi Meng says: among the stars in the center of the Heavenly Garden, if the small stars that curve like a hook are bright, then the fruits will ripen, and the horses, cattle, and sheep in the enclosures will be strong and healthy. He also says: to the south of the Heavenly苑 is the stable for horses and cattle, and the small stars there represent the feeding troughs in the stable; if these small stars are not visible, there will be many deaths among the horses, cattle, and sheep. The "Gan School Commentary" says: the Heavenly Garden has grass, trees, fruits, preserved vegetables, and stored provisions. The original book's marginal note explains: fresh vegetables are called "cai," cooked and preserved food is called "xu," and "ru chu" refers to stored fruits and firewood.

甘氏曰：“九州殊口九星，在天節下。”《黃帝占》曰：“九州殊口，一名勾風；凡九星，在參間，常以十月、十一月候；若一星不具，其國凶；三星已上不具，兵起，天下亂。”巫咸曰：“九州，外官也。”郗萌曰：“九州殊口，主聚議。”

Gan De said: "The Nine Different Mouths of the Nine States" consists of nine stars, located below the Tian Jie star. The "Yellow Emperor's Divination" states that the Nine Different Mouths of the Nine States is also called "Gou Feng," consisting of nine stars situated between the Three Stars mansion. These are usually observed in the months of the tenth and eleventh lunar months. If one star is missing, the corresponding country will experience misfortune. If three or more stars are missing, war will break out and the world will be in great disorder. Wu Xian said that the Nine Different Mouths of the Nine States belongs to the "Outer Officials," which is the official department in charge of affairs of the four directions. Xi Meng said that the Nine Different Mouths of the Nine States indicates the gathering of ministers for deliberation.

《甘氏贊》曰：“九州殊口重譯辭。”（九州殊口，能曉方言之官，九州言語不同，要荒蠻夷，重譯乃通也。）

The Gan School Commentary says: The stars representing the Nine Provinces with different speech refer to speech that has been translated through successive layers. The original commentary explains: The Nine Provinces have different dialects, and for the more remote regions such as the places subject to tribute and the distant barbarian states, communication requires several levels of translation. Therefore, this group of stars specializes in translation, diplomatic missions, and the ceremonial exchanges of words from all directions.

石氏曰：“天節八星，在畢、附耳南。”甘氏曰：“天節小而明，節使忠直；其不明，若不見，奉使無威敬。”《甘氏贊》曰：“天節奉使，專對無疑。”（天節以給使命，靈威德於四海。）

Shi Shen said: "The celestial standard consists of eight stars, located south of the Net mansion and the attached ear stars." Gan De said: The celestial standard star is small but bright; when a minister holds the standard on a mission, he is loyal and upright. If it is dim or invisible, those sent on missions will lack prestige and not be respected. The "Gan School Commentary" said: The celestial standard oversees those entrusted with missions, capable of handling affairs independently and answering questions without hesitation. The original text's marginal note said: The celestial standard is used to convey the mandate and the seal, proclaiming the king's authority and virtue throughout the four seas.

甘氏曰：“九游九星，在玉井西南。”郗萌曰：“九游，一名苑遊，在參西，九星。”石氏曰：“九游，一名司曲；一名天旗；主司五星之過。”《元命苞》曰：“九游，統九州，別邦。”石氏曰：“九游光芒盛，兵起。”《元命包》曰：“九游星明大，則其位多大人；微，則小人臨州。”《甘氏贊》曰：“九游威旗，色盛兵興。”

The Gan school says: "Jiu You" consists of nine stars, located to the southwest of Yu Jing. Xi Meng says: "Jiu You" is also called "Yuan You," situated west of San Xiu, consisting of nine stars. Shi Shen says: "Jiu You" is also known as "Si Qu" and "Tian Qi," responsible for overseeing the deviations of the five planets of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. The treatise "Yuan Meng Bao" says: "Jiu You" governs the nine regions, distinguishing among the various states. Shi Shen says: "When the light of Jiu You is bright and strong, war will arise." "Yuan Meng Bao" says: "When the stars of Jiu You are bright and large, the corresponding region will have many virtuous officials; when the starlight is dim, petty men will govern the states." "Gan Shi Zan" says: "Jiu You is the heavenly military banner, and when its color is strong, it foretells the outbreak of military affairs."

甘氏曰：“軍井四星，在屏東南。”《荊州占》曰：“天井如輪曲，與狼星俱主水旱。”《甘氏贊》曰：“軍井給水，師用不竭。”

Gan Shi said: "The four stars called 'military well' are located in the southeast of the outer screen. The Zhongzhou Zhan says: The celestial well stars are arranged in a curved formation like a chariot wheel, and they together govern floods and droughts. The Gan Shi Zan says: The military well provides water for the army, and the water never runs out when the army uses it. This group of stars specifically governs the supply of water for military campaigns."

甘氏曰：“水府四星，在東井南。”巫咸曰：“水府，水官也。”《甘氏贊》曰：“水府堤防，開道激滿。”

Gan De said: "The Water Palace consists of four stars, located to the south of the Well mansion." Wu Xian said: The Water Palace is the official office in charge of water control. The "Gan School Commentary" said: The Water Palace oversees building dikes, opening water channels, and causing water to surge and fill. All matters related to water management, irrigation, and flood prevention are under its jurisdiction.

甘氏曰：“四瀆四星，在東井南，轅東。”（四瀆者，江河淮濟之精也。）《甘氏贊》曰：“四瀆受輸，滌源注海。”

Gan De said: "The four great rivers" consist of four stars, located south of the East Well mansion and east of the Celestial Yoke star. The original commentary notes that the four great rivers refer to the Yangtze River, the Yellow River, the Huai River, and the Ji River, four major rivers that flow directly into the sea, their essence condensed into stars. The "Gan School Commentary" says: The four great rivers receive the convergence of many streams, cleansing the sources and flowing all the way into the sea.

甘氏曰：“闕丘二星，在南河南。”《元命苞》曰：“闕丘，主滅除之官；毀疏明恩，以帝五常。”（宋均曰：闕丘，主闕墜丘之官也，毀疏過於王，歷則遷之於禮，更立近，明恩情。所在諸星也。）

Gan De said: "Quedu" consists of two stars, located to the south of Nanhe. The commentary book "Yuan Ming Bao" states that Quedu governs officials responsible for punishment and elimination, by removing and distancing those who should be discarded, thereby demonstrating benevolence and assisting the emperor in his five virtues. The original book's marginal note cites Han scholar Song Jun, who said that Quedu is an official in charge of matters of failure and abandonment; whenever there are injuries or mistakes exceeding the law, they are adjusted according to ritual, and close relatives are appointed instead, to display affection. This refers to the group of stars in this area. The marginal note's text has some errors and omissions, but the general meaning is as such.

《甘氏贊》曰：“闕丘雙塾，外屏罘謒。”（闕立門外，象魏也，天子謂之闕，諸侯謂之兩觀，丘高也，塾門西高堂也。天子外屏，罘罳在宮門外，諸侯內屏，罘罳在宮門內，所以別尊卑也。）

The Gan school praised: "Què qiū resembles a pair of pavilions facing each other at the gate, and the outer screen is like the fence in front of the palace gate. The original commentary explains: 'Què stands outside the gate, which is the place where laws are posted, called 'xiàng wèi'. The king's is called 'què', and the duke's is called 'liang guān'; 'qiū' means high; 'shú' is the high hall to the west of the gate. The king's screen is set outside the palace gate, and the fence is also placed outside the palace gate; the duke's screen is set inside the palace gate, and the fence is also placed inside the palace gate — using this arrangement to distinguish the hierarchy of rank."