A comet and a meteor invade the star cluster Genghe San.
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《海中占》曰：“彗孛干犯梗河，天子慎邊防亂中國。”陳卓曰：“彗孛干犯梗河，北兵為敗。”巫咸曰：“彗星出梗河，四夷兵為敗，中國有邊患，若守之，王者誅四夷，期三年。”
The *Sea Divination* says: If a comet or a孛 star attacks the "Ginghe" star cluster, the emperor should be cautious and prepare defenses along the borders to prevent foreign enemies from disturbing the Central Plains. The Ginghe star cluster consists of three stars located north of the Big Dipper's handle, and it presages military affairs of the Hu people. Chen Zhu says: If a comet or孛 star attacks the Ginghe, the northern army will suffer defeat. Wu Xian says: If a comet appears in the Ginghe, the armies of the four barbarian tribes will be defeated, but the Central Plains will also face border troubles; if the comet remains stationary, it signifies the king's military campaign against the four barbarians, and this will be fulfilled within three years.
A comet and a meteor invade the area of the celestial marshal.
陳卓曰：“彗孛干犯招搖，邊兵大動，期一年。”石氏曰：“彗星出招搖，突厥入寇，守之勝。”黃帝曰：“攻胡，星孛招搖。”（《天官書》曰：漢兵伐大宛，星孛招搖也。）石氏曰：“彗星守招搖，犯北主，期出三年。”班固《天文志》曰：“漢孝武太初中，星孛於招搖，其後漢兵擊大宛，斬其王。”
Chen Zhuo said: A comet or孛 star conflicting with 'Zhaoyao' indicates a large-scale military movement at the borders, which should be verified within a year. Zhaoyao is a single star located outside the handle of the Big Dipper, and it shares the same ruling over military affairs and the northern frontier tribes as Xuan Ge. The Shi school said: When a comet appears at Zhaoyao, the Tujue will invade and plunder; if the comet remains there, the Central Plains will achieve victory. The Yellow Emperor said: When an army attacks the Hu people, a孛 star will appear at Zhaoyao. (Original note: The Records of the Grand Historian, Tian Gao Shu records that when the Han dynasty sent troops to attack the Duyan, a孛 star was seen conflicting with Zhaoyao.) The Shi school said: When a comet remains at Zhaoyao, it conflicts with the ruler of the north, and this should be verified within three years. Ban Gu's Han Shu, Tianwen Zhi said: During Emperor Wu of Han's Taichu period, a孛 star appeared at Zhaoyao, and later the Han army attacked Duyan, killing the king of Duyan.
A comet and a meteor strike the Purple Sword in the fifth position.
陳卓曰：“彗孛干犯玄戈，主戰，單于大敗，期二年。”《玉曆》曰：“彗星出玄戈，北方兵起，單于大敗，其國破亡，期一年，遠三年。”
Chen Zhuo said: A comet or meteorite conflicting with "Xuange" indicates military conflict, and the Xiongnu Chanyu will suffer a great defeat, which will be verified within two years. Xuange is a star located to the north of Zhayaohao, belonging to the same category as weapons and military symbols, specifically indicating warfare among the northern frontier tribes. The "Juyi" states: When a comet appears in Xuange, warfare will arise in the north, the Chanyu will suffer a great defeat, his country will be destroyed and perish, with the event occurring within one year or, at the furthest, within three years.
A comet has approached the sixth position of the Heavenly Weapon.
甘氏曰：“彗星出天槍，王者備四夷，防捍邊境，若有驚恐，人民憂。”陳卓曰：“彗星守天槍，鈇鉞大用，誅殺不當，多梟首之民。”
The Gan school says: When a comet appears in the 'Heavenly Lance', the ruler should be cautious of threats from all four directions and strengthen the defenses along the borders, otherwise there will be disturbances and panic, causing the people to suffer. The Heavenly Lance consists of three stars, located at the end of the handle of the Big Dipper and beside the Purple Micro Enclosure, symbolizing heavenly weapons. Chen Zhuo says: When a comet remains in the Heavenly Lance, there will be excessive use of cutting and chopping punishments, unjust executions, and many civilians being beheaded and displayed as a warning.
A comet and a meteoric fireball invade the handle of the Big Dipper.
《聖洽符》曰：“彗星出天棓，兵大起，五仗用，國有憂，期二年。”陳卓曰：“彗星守天棓，兵四起。”
The Shengqia Fu says: A comet appearing in the "Tianbang" indicates the outbreak of large-scale warfare, with the use of five types of ceremonial weapons, and the state will face calamity, which will be fulfilled within two years. The five stars of Tianbang also appear outside the Purple Micro Enclosure, along with the Tianqiang, both being the staff and weapons of the emperor. Chen Zhuo says: A comet remaining in Tianbang indicates warfare breaking out in all directions.
A comet or meteorite invades the female bed eight times.
石氏曰：“彗孛干犯女床，貴人暴誅，期百八十日。”齊伯曰：“彗星犯女床，貴人有憂，若有暴誅者；一曰：貴女有罪者，期百八十日，遠一年。”
The Shi school says: A comet or meteorite conflicting with "Nv床" indicates that a person of high status will be suddenly executed, and this will come to pass within 180 days. The three stars of Nv床 are located north of Ji star, governing the concubines and attendants in the harem. Qi Bo says: A comet invading Nv床 indicates that a nobleman will face troubles, or may be suddenly executed; another view is that a noblewoman will be guilty of a crime, and this will come to pass within 180 days, or possibly within a year.
A comet has approached the constellation Qijonggou, the ninth star.
《甄曜度》曰：“彗星出七公，忠言者凶，議人下獄，政令不行，王者信讒，邪臣在側，其國憂敗。”
The *Zhen Yao Du* says: When a comet appears in the "Seven Officials" (Qī Gōng), those who speak truthfully are instead punished, those involved in state deliberations are imprisoned, government orders cannot be carried out, the sovereign listens to slander, wicked ministers stand by the ruler's side, and the country falls into calamity and decline. The Seven Officials, the Seven Stars, are located west of the "Harness of the Chain" (Guàn Suǒ), symbolizing the ministers who advise the emperor. Therefore, when a comet appears in this area, its effects are manifested in the realm of speech and legal punishment.
A comet or meteorite invades the cluster of stars known as the Chain.
《春秋緯》曰：“彗星出貫索，大臣憂有反者。”《海中占》曰：“彗星出貫索，必有反臣殺君，若有大赦，期百日，遠一年。”《孝經內記》曰：“彗星在天獄，諸侯作禍。”
The Spring and Autumn Writings say: A comet appearing in "Guansuo" indicates that ministers will suffer calamities, and among them there will be someone plotting rebellion. Guansuo, consisting of nine stars, is also called "Tianyu," which refers to the heavenly prison. The Sea in the Middle Divination says: A comet appearing in Guansuo definitely indicates the presence of a rebellious minister who will kill the sovereign, or the state will issue a great amnesty, which will be fulfilled within one hundred days, or at the latest within a year. The Filial Piety Inner Record says: A comet stopping in Tianyu indicates that the princes will raise armies to rebel, causing calamity.
A comet and a forked star (孛) invade the eastern and western regions, totaling twenty-one.
《文曜鉤》曰：“彗星出東咸，女主淫溢自恣，宮門不禁，若貴女有憂。”
The Wenyao Gou says: A comet appearing at "Dongxian" indicates that the female ruler is licentious and unrestrained, acting capriciously, with palace gates and entry restrictions becoming ineffective, or that noblewomen suffer misfortune. Dongxian and Xixian each consist of four stars, positioned on either side of the Fangsu constellation, originally serving as gatekeepers to prevent licentiousness. Therefore, if a comet invades this area, it signifies the breakdown of palace security.
A comet and a meteor invade the Tianjiang region, twenty-two times.
巫咸曰：“彗星出天江，天下大水，舟船用，五穀不登，其歲人相食，期三年。”陳卓曰：“彗孛干歷天江，大兵攻王國，王者以赦除之，則國豐平。”
Wu Xian said: A comet appears in the Tianjiang, and there will be a great flood throughout the land, making boats and ships very useful. There will be a poor harvest of the five grains, and in that year, the people will be so hungry that they will eat each other. This will come true within three years. The four stars of Tianjiang are located to the north of the Tail mansion, and they are specifically associated with water affairs. Chen Zhuo said: If a comet or a comet-like star conflicts with and passes through Tianjiang, there will be a large military attack on the kingdom of the Son of Heaven. If the ruler issues an amnesty decree to counteract this, the country will still remain abundant and peaceful.
A comet and a meteor invade the star of establishment, twenty-three times.
陳卓曰：“彗孛干犯建星，王失道，忠言者誅，賢士逃亡。”黃帝曰：“彗星出建星，道路不通，多盜賊，子攻父，弟攻兄，守之則有大兵，將軍出行，期一年，遠三年。”
Chen Zhuo said: A comet or meteor striking the 'Jian Star' indicates that the king has lost the correct path of governing the country, and those who speak truthfully are instead executed, while the virtuous men flee abroad. The Jian Star consists of six stars located north of the Nandou, symbolizing the capital gate and the banners and drums of the Son of Heaven. The Yellow Emperor said: If a comet appears in the Jian Star, roads will be blocked, bandits will be numerous, sons will rebel against fathers, and younger brothers will attack their elder brothers. If the comet remains stationary, there will be great military calamities. Generals will lead troops into battle, and the effects will be seen within a year if it is near, or within three years if it is distant.
A comet and a meteorite invade the celestial constellation Tian Bian, twenty-four times.
《帝覽嬉》曰：“彗孛出天弁，寶玉大貴，若糴貴五倍，萬物不興，其國飢。”郗萌曰：“彗星入若守天弁者，皆為囚徒起兵。”
The "Imperial Inspection of Pleasures" says: A comet or a meteor appears in "Tian Bian," causing the prices of jewels and treasures to surge, or grain prices to rise fivefold, leading to the failure of all things to flourish and the country under that region to suffer from famine. The nine stars of Tian Bian are located north of Jian Star, and they oversee the official offices responsible for markets and trade. Xi Meng says: If a comet enters Tian Bian or remains there, it indicates that prisoners will gather and rebel.
A comet and a meteor invade the area of the Heavenly Official Star, twenty-five times.
郗萌曰：“彗星入河鼓，且有兵。”黃帝曰：“彗星出河鼓，天下兵起，大將出謀，旗鼓立，若守之，有死將；守中星，大將死；守旁兩星，小將死；期一年，中三年，遠五年。”《春秋緯》曰：“彗星出河鼓，鼓鳴，武士發，天子賦。”
Xi Meng said: A comet entering "He Gu" indicates military affairs will occur. The three stars of He Gu are located north of Qian Niu, representing the heavenly drum and general. The central star is the main general, while the two stars on either side are the left and right deputy generals. The Yellow Emperor said: If a comet appears in He Gu, warfare will break out across the land, the general will take charge of military strategies, and banners and drums will be raised. If the comet remains stationary, generals will die. If it stops at the central star, the main general will die; if it stops at the two side stars, the deputy generals will die. The outcome will be realized within one year, in the middle it will take three years, and in the distant case, five years. The "Chun Qiu Wei" says: If a comet appears in He Gu, war drums will sound, soldiers will be conscripted, and the Son of Heaven will levy military taxes from the people.
A comet and a forked star invade the Fire trigram, twenty-sixth position.
石氏曰：“彗孛犯離珠，後宮為亂，若宮人有誅；守之陽，為大旱；陰，為大水，五穀不登，人民飢。”
The Shi school says: A comet or meteor invading the 'Li Zhu' indicates disorder in the harem, or that palace attendants and women may be executed. The 'Li Zhu' is represented by the five stars located north of Su Nu, symbolizing the jewels worn by the empress. If a comet remains on the southern side, which is yang, it signifies a great drought; if it remains on the northern side, which is yin, it indicates a great flood, poor harvests of grain, and starvation among the people.
A comet and a forked star invade the constellation Pu Guā on the 27th day.
石氏曰：“彗星干犯匏瓜，政亂，近臣相譖，宮有戮死者，王者以赦除咎。”《玉曆》曰：“彗星出匏瓜，人主因食瓜而亡，若果中有藥害其君，若食官憂。”《玉曆》曰：“彗星守匏瓜，魚鹽貴十倍，果物不成。”
The Shi school says: A comet appearing in the constellation Pu Guā indicates disorder in the court, with the ministers close to the monarch scheming against each other, and people being killed in the palace. The monarch should issue an amnesty to eliminate the calamity. The Pu Guā constellation consists of five stars located north of the Li Zhu, governing fruits and the food supplies of the palace. The Jade Calendar states: If a comet appears in Pu Guā, the monarch may die from eating melons, or someone may poison the fruit to harm the monarch, or the officials in charge of food may face troubles. The Jade Calendar also says: If a comet remains in Pu Guā, the prices of fish and salt will rise tenfold, and fruits and similar crops will fail to grow.
A comet and a meteor invade the Tianjin region, which consists of twenty-eight stars.
石氏曰：“彗星犯天津，賊斷王道。”郗萌曰：“彗星干犯入漢中，有亡國，當其野者變之。”甘氏曰：“彗星出天津，關津不通，若關吏有憂，若守之，天下大亂，津河隔塞，有旱災，期三年。”《洛書摘亡闢》曰：“彗星見漢中，亡君之戒。”何法盛《中興書》曰：“安帝隆安四年十一月，星孛於貫索，及天市，中天津。其時元顯輔政，刑署不中，故掃貫索；發徭無度，故掃天市；建士失節，故掃天津；天津，合通萬川，利闊梁也；天市，貨財帛，周百姓也；貫索，平察刑獄，無枉濫也；而元顯皆反之，天若曰掃除穢惡，令改革也，顯不悛，遂致覆滅。”
The Shi school says: A comet invading "Tianjin" indicates there will be bandits cutting off the paths of the sovereign. Tianjin consists of nine stars spanning the Milky Way, symbolizing a crossing point and bridge. Xi Meng says: When a comet attacks and enters the Milky Way, there will be the downfall of a state, and calamity will occur in the region corresponding to that area. The Gan school says: When a comet appears in Tianjin, the pass and crossing points will be blocked, or the officials in charge of the passes will suffer misfortune; if the comet remains there, there will be great chaos throughout the country, the river crossings will be blocked and there will be drought, which will be fulfilled within three years. The "Luo Book Excerpts on Waning and Avoidance" says: When a comet appears in the Milky Way, it is a warning of the downfall of the sovereign. He Fa Sheng's "Zhongxing Book" says: In the eleventh month of the fourth year of Long'an during the reign of Emperor Shao of Jin, a comet appeared in Guansuo, then moved to Tianshi, and finally reached the center of Tianjin. At that time,司马 Yuanxian was assisting in the governance of the state, but his judgments were unjust, hence the celestial phenomenon sweeping over Guansuo; he conscripted labor without restraint, hence the celestial phenomenon sweeping over Tianshi; he selected officials improperly and violated the law, hence the celestial phenomenon sweeping over Tianjin. Tianjin is a star official representing the convergence of myriad rivers and facilitating the crossing of bridges and paths; Tianshi is a star official representing the circulation of goods and wealth and the relief of the people; Guansuo is a star official representing the fair examination of criminal cases and ensuring that people are not wronged. However, Yuanxian's actions were contrary to these, as if heaven was warning him to eliminate corruption and reform. Yuanxian refused to change, and eventually led to his downfall.
A comet and a meteor invade the position of Wang Liang, twenty-nine times.
《運斗樞》曰：“彗星出王良，好遊馳，奉車反。”齊伯曰：“彗星出王良，兵馬大動，車騎行天下，有急馬多死；一曰：水道不通，津開塞，期二年，遠三年。”《宋書天文志》曰：“魏陳留王咸熙二年五月，彗星見王良，丈餘，色白，東南指，積十二日滅。占曰：王良，天子御駟，彗星掃之，禪伐之表，除舊佈新之象，白色為喪，王良，東壁宿，又幷州之分野。八月，晉王薨，十二月，帝遜位於晉。”
The *Yun Dou Shu* says: A comet appearing at "Wang Liang" indicates that the sovereign has a strong desire to travel and ride, and the official in charge of the carriage, the *Feng Chē* (carriage attendant), will rebel. The five stars of Wang Liang are located north of the *Kui Xiu* (Legs Mansion), representing the charioteer and the four horses of the Son of Heaven. Qi Bo says: A comet appearing at Wang Liang signifies a large-scale mobilization of troops, with carriages and horses moving throughout the land; when matters are urgent, many horses will die. Another interpretation is that waterways are blocked, with ferry crossings opening and closing intermittently, and the omen will be fulfilled within two years, or up to three years if it is more distant. The *Song Shu · Tianwen Zhi* states: In the second year of Xianxi of the Wei Dynasty's Chenliu Prince, in May, a comet appeared at Wang Liang, measuring more than ten feet in length, with a white color, and its tail pointing toward the southeast. It accumulated over twelve days before disappearing. The divination text says: Wang Liang represents the four horses of the Son of Heaven. A comet sweeping over it signifies the signs of abdication and warfare, as well as the symbol of discarding the old and establishing the new. The white color indicates mourning. Wang Liang belongs to the *Bei Xu* (Wall Mansion) and is also the celestial region corresponding to the Bingzhou (Parallel State). In that year, in August, Prince Sima Zhao of Jin died, and in December, the Wei emperor abdicated in favor of Jin.
A comet and a meteor invade the螣 snake for thirty days.
陳卓曰：“彗孛干犯螣蛇，水道不通，天下隔，期二年。”《聖洽符》曰：“彗星出螣蛇，以水雨為害，大水出，萬物不成，民人飢；一曰：水蟲為敗。”
Chen Zhuo said: A comet or meteorite conflicting with "Teng She" indicates that water routes will be blocked, and communication across the country will be obstructed, and this will be verified within two years. Teng She, consisting of twenty-two stars, is located to the north of Ying Shi, symbolizing a flying snake in water. Its influence is mainly related to water-related matters. The "Sheng Qia Fu" states: If a comet appears in the direction of Teng She, it will cause disasters due to floods and heavy rains, leading to widespread flooding, preventing the maturity of all things, and causing famine among the people; another interpretation suggests that pests in the water will destroy the crops.
A comet and a meteor invade the celestial path, thirty-one times.
陳卓曰：“彗星干犯閣道，王者居正殿，不私行，則災自消。”《甄曜度》曰：“彗星出閣道，天下津不通，兵大起，御道有伏兵，欲謀其主，王者宜備之。”
Chen Zhuo said: A comet attacking the "Ge Dao" indicates that the king should remain in the main hall, not travel privately, and the calamity will naturally be resolved. The six stars of Ge Dao are beside Wang Liang, representing the underground passage for the emperor from the Purple Palace to other places. The "Zhen Yao Du" said: If a comet appears in Ge Dao, the crossings of the country will be blocked, large-scale warfare will arise, soldiers will be hidden on the imperial roads, plotting to harm the sovereign, and the king should be highly vigilant.
A comet and a meteor appear near the path of the thirty-second star.
陳卓曰：“彗孛干犯附路，道不通，天下半隔，期一年。”《海中占》曰：“彗孛出附路，天下大飢，車騎滿野，道中縱橫，人主臨兵，期三年。”
Chen Zhuo said: A comet or meteorite attacking the star 'Fulü' indicates that roads will be blocked, and half the country will be isolated from each other, and this will be verified within a year. The star 'Fulü' is a single star that lies beside the path of the 'Ge Dao', which is the secondary road alongside the main road. The book 'Hai Zhong Zhan' states: If a comet or meteorite appears in the region of 'Fulü', the whole country will experience great famine, with carriages, horses, and cavalry filling the fields, and roads crowded with people and horses in disorder. The monarch will personally go to the military camp, and this will be verified within three years.
A comet and a forked meteor invade the Heavenly General, thirty-three times.
《玄冥占》曰：“彗星出天將軍，兵大起，將軍出，旗陳立，若守之，大將死，若有誅，期不出二年。”
The Xuanming Divination says: If a comet appears at "Heavenly General," large-scale warfare will arise, with generals leading troops into battle, banners and formations set in place. If the comet remains without moving, the general will die in battle or a general will be executed, and this will come to pass within two years. The Heavenly General consists of twelve stars located north of the Bond Mansion, and the central star is the heavenly general.
A comet and a forked star (孛) approach the star cluster Dàlíng (大陵) at the 34th position.
《文曜鉤》曰：“彗星出大陵，國有大喪，有土功、墳陵之事，若守之，天子崩，明審，期不出三年，遠五年。”《春秋緯》曰：“彗星出大陵，天子以不慈見犯，復出之，將反。”
The Wenyao Gou says: If a comet appears at "Daling," the country will have a great mourning, and there will be construction projects and building of tombs and mausoleums. If the comet remains over Daling, the emperor will die, and this omen is clear and verifiable, coming to pass within three years, or up to five years if it is further away. Daling consists of eight stars located to the north of the Stomach mansion, governing tombs and death. The Chunqiu Wei says: If a comet appears at Daling, the emperor will be offended by his lack of kindness; if the comet appears again, the ministers will rebel.
A comet and a meteor invade the third fifty of the celestial ship.
《春秋緯》曰：“彗星出舟星，外夷侵。”巫咸曰：“彗星出天船，天下大水，舟船用事，若外夷來侵，水兵起，期一年。”（按司馬彪《天文志》曰：漢孝明帝永平三年六月丁卯，彗星出天船北，長二尺，所稍北行，至亢南，百三十五日去，是歲，伊洛水溢，到津城門，壞伊橋，郡七、縣三十二，皆大水。《宋書天文志》曰：晉穆帝昇平二年五月丁亥，彗星出天船，在胃宿中。四年五月，天下皆大水。）
The Spring and Autumn Writings say: A comet appearing in the star of the boat indicates that foreign barbarians will attack. Wu Xian said: A comet appearing in the "Heavenly Ship" indicates great floods across the land, with boats being of great use, or foreign tribes coming to invade, and warfare on water beginning. This will be fulfilled within a year. The Heavenly Ship consists of nine stars, located to the north of the Great Tomb, lying across the Milky Way, so it specifically relates to water-related events. (The following is a note from the original text: Sima Biao's Continuation of the Book of Han, Records of Astronomy, records that in the sixth month of the third year of Emperor Ming of Han's Yongping era, on the Dingmao day, a comet appeared north of the Heavenly Ship, measuring two chi in length, gradually moving northward, reaching the southern part of the Neck mansion after 135 days. That year, the Yi River and Luo River overflowed, rising to the level of the city gate, flooding the Yi Bridge, and seven commanderies and thirty-two counties suffered great floods. The Book of Song, Records of Astronomy, records that in the second year of Emperor Mu of Jin's Shengping era, in the fifth month on the Dinghai day, a comet appeared in the Heavenly Ship, located in the middle of the Stomach mansion; in the fifth month of the fourth year of Shengping, great floods occurred throughout the land.)
A comet and a meteor invade the Five Carriage constellation, specifically the thirty-sixth position.
石氏曰：“彗孛干犯五車，兵滿野，天下半傾，百姓徙居，去其土，期三年。“黃帝曰：”彗星出五車，兵大起，車騎行，有攻戰，糴大貴，人民飢。彗若守之，先起兵者昌，後起兵者亡，期三年。“《春秋緯》曰：”彗星出五車，谷霜，兵起，主賣位，天下賢名起。“
The Shi school said: A comet or meteor striking the 'Five Carriages' indicates that armies will be deployed across the fields, half the world will be overturned, and the people will be displaced and wandering, leaving their homeland. This will come to pass within three years. The Five Carriages, which are five stars, are located in the Northeast of the Net mansion, symbolizing the five types of chariots of the Son of Heaven and the granaries. The Yellow Emperor said: When a comet appears in the Five Carriages, large-scale warfare will arise, chariots and cavalry will be mobilized, battles will occur, grain prices will soar, and the people will suffer from hunger. If the comet remains stationary, the side that initiates the military action will flourish, while the side that follows will be defeated. This will come to pass within three years. The Spring Oracles say: When a comet appears in the Five Carriages, crops will be damaged by frost, warfare will begin, the ruler will sell official positions and levy taxes on goods, and thus the reputation of the virtuous throughout the land will rise.
Comet and Forking Star invade the Rolling Tongue, thirty-seven
《帝覽嬉》曰：“彗孛出捲舌，人主用讒言，誅忠臣，貴人有戮死者；一曰：民多言訟，不出年。”《春秋緯》曰：“彗星出捲舌，主以聽讒之，主遇殺，大臣反。”（按《宋書天文志》曰：宋文帝元嘉二十八年五月，彗星見捲舌，入太微，過帝座，犯上相，拂屏，出端門，滅翼軫。三十年，天子巫蠱咒咀事覺，遂以殺逆害朝臣。孝建元年，荊江二州反，皆夷滅。捲舌咒咀之象，彗之所起，是其應也。）
The "Imperial Inspection of Delight" says: A comet appears in "Rolling Tongue," the sovereign listens to slander, kills loyal ministers, and among the powerful there are those who are executed; another account says: there are many disputes over words and speech in the people, and this will be fulfilled within a year. The six stars of Rolling Tongue are located north of Hairy Head mansion, governing disputes over words, slander, and witchcraft curses. The "Spring and Autumn Writings" say: A comet appearing in Rolling Tongue means the sovereign is killed due to listening to slander, and ministers rise in rebellion. (The following is a note from the original text: The "History of the Song Dynasty: Astronomical Records" records that in May of the 28th year of Wen Di's reign in the Song dynasty, a comet appeared in Rolling Tongue, entered the Taiwei Enclosure, passed over the Emperor's Seat, attacked the Upper Minister star, brushed past the Screen star, exited through the End Gate, and finally disappeared between Wing and Chariot mansions. In the 30th year of Wen Di's reign, the emperor's involvement in witchcraft curses was exposed, leading to a rebellion and the killing of officials. In the first year of Xiaojian, rebellions occurred in Jingzhou and Jiangzhou, both were crushed. Rolling Tongue is an omen of curses, and a comet originating from here is its fulfillment.)
A comet and a meteor invade the Heavenly Gate, thirty-eight times.
石氏曰：“彗星出天關，兵大起，道路不通，民多盜賊，必有關塞之事，人主有憂。”《玄冥占》曰：“彗星出天關而守之，天下道絕，國多盜賊，關梁不通，人主有憂，期一年，遠二年。”
The Shi school says: A comet appearing at the 'Heavenly Gate' indicates the outbreak of large-scale warfare, blocked roads, and numerous bandits in the people's midst, surely there will be closed passes and blockades, and the sovereign will have worries. The star of Heavenly Gate is located south of the Five Vehicles, between the Net Mansion and the Turtle Beak Mansion, and it is the gateway through which the sun, moon, and five planets enter and exit. The "Xuanming Divination" says: If a comet appears at Heavenly Gate and remains there, the roads throughout the land will be cut off, there will be many bandits within the country, bridges and checkpoints will be impassable, and the sovereign will have worries. The effect will be realized within a year, or within two years at the furthest.
A comet and a meteor invade the northern and southern rivers, and the number of stars involved is thirty-nine.
《海中占》曰：“彗星出南河，蠻越兵起，邊域有憂，若關吏有罪者。”郗萌曰：“彗星出天高，廟臣反，名侯王起。”《海中占》曰：“彗星守南河，為大旱；出北河，夷為亂，來侵中國，若守，胡軍敗。又曰：守北河，為大水，期不出三年。”石氏曰：“朝鮮之伐，星拂河戍。”（按班固《天文志》曰：漢武帝元封中，星孛干河戍，其後漢兵擊拔朝鮮北，為樂浪、玄菟郡。“石氏曰：”彗孛干兩戍間，天子出走，大臣親盛亡王者以赦咎。”
The Sea of Heaven Divination says: A comet appearing in the 'Southern River' indicates military actions in the southern barbarian regions, troubles at the borders, or officials guarding the passes being punished. The Southern River's three stars and the Northern River's three stars are located on either side of the East Well mansion, representing two heavenly passes. Xi Meng says: A comet appearing in the high heavens indicates rebellion by ministers of the ancestral temple, and famous princes and kings rising in rebellion. The Sea of Heaven Divination also says: A comet lingering in the Southern River indicates a great drought; if it appears in the Northern River, the barbarians will cause disturbances and invade the Central States; if it remains above it, the armies of the Hu people will be defeated. It also says: If the comet lingers in the Northern River, it indicates a great flood, which will be fulfilled within three years. The Shi school says: During the campaign against Chosun, there was a star passing over the river passes. (The following is a note from the original text: Ban Gu's Records of the Grand Historian, Volume on Astronomy, records that during the Yuankeng period of Emperor Wu of Han, a comet invaded the river passes, and later Han troops conquered the northern part of Chosun, establishing the Lelang and Xuantu commanderies.) The Shi school also says: If a comet or bright streak invades between the Southern River and Northern River passes, the emperor will flee, the ministers' relatives will become powerful, and the sovereign should issue an amnesty to eliminate calamities.
A comet and a meteor invade the regions of the Five Marquises, lasting forty days.
石氏曰：“彗孛干犯五諸侯，王室大亂，兵起，天子宮廟不祀。”《春秋緯》曰：“彗星出五諸侯，州牧反，九州合謀。”《玉曆》曰：“彗星出五諸侯，執政臣有謀，若有被戮者，貴人當之，人主有憂，期一年，遠二年。”（司馬彪《天文志》曰：孝獻建安十七年十二月，有星孛於五諸侯，時周群以為西方專據土地者皆將失亡，是時益州劉璋據益州，漢中太守張魯別據漢中，韓遂據涼州，宋建別據抱罕。明年冬，曹公之偏將擊涼州，十九年獲宋建，韓遂逃於羌中，病死，其年秋璋失益州，二十年秋，公攻漢中，魯降也。）
The Shi school says: A comet or a long-tailed star (孛) appearing in the region of the Five Princes (五诸侯) indicates great disorder in the royal house, the outbreak of warfare, and the discontinuation of sacrifices in the emperor's palace and ancestral temples. The Five Princes are represented by the five planets located north of the East Well (东井), symbolizing the vassal states outside the central kingdom. The "Spring and Autumn Writings" (春秋纬) state: If a comet appears in the region of the Five Princes, the governors of the states will rebel, and the officials in charge of the nine provinces will conspire to cause chaos. The "Jade Calendar" (玉历) says: If a comet appears in the region of the Five Princes, the ministers in power may have sinister intentions, or someone may be executed. The calamity will fall upon the powerful, the sovereign will have worries, and the event will be fulfilled within one year if it is near, or within two years if it is distant. (The following is a note from the original text:司马彪's "Continued Book of Han: Records of Celestial Phenomena" records that in the 17th year of the Jian'an era of Emperor Xian of Han, there was a long-tailed star appearing in the region of the Five Princes. At that time, Zhou Qun believed that those who controlled territories in the west would all perish. At that time, Liu Zhang controlled Yizhou, Zhang Lu controlled Hanzhong as its governor, Han Sui controlled Liangzhou, and Song Jian controlled Bao Han as a separate territory. In the winter of the following year, a subordinate general of Cao Gong attacked Liangzhou. In the 19th year of Jian'an, Song Jian was captured, Han Sui fled to the Qiang people's territory and died of illness. In the same year, autumn, Liu Zhang lost Yizhou. In the autumn of the 20th year, Cao Gong attacked Hanzhong, and Zhang Lu surrendered.)
A comet and a meteor invade the accumulation of water, forty-one times.
石氏曰：“彗星干犯積水，兵起宮門，宗廟毀絕，大臣有憂。”
The Shi school says: A comet attacking 'Accumulated Water' indicates military calamity originating from within the palace gate, the ancestral temple being destroyed and worship discontinued, with ministers facing troubles. The star 'Accumulated Water' is located in the northwest of the Northern River, originally governing wine making and the water used for sacrifices. Therefore, when a comet attacks it, the verification is related to the ancestral temple and its rituals.
A comet and a meteor strike a pile of firewood, forty-two times.
石氏曰：“彗孛干犯積薪，有亂臣在宗廟。”
The Shi school says: A comet or meteorite conflicting with the star 'Accumulated Firewood' indicates a rebellious minister lurking within the ancestral temple. The star Accumulated Firewood lies to the east of the Accumulated Water, which presides over the supply of firewood for cooking and worship. It corresponds with Accumulated Water in matters concerning the ancestral temple.
A comet and a meteor invade the water position, forty-three times.
石氏曰：“彗孛干犯水位，水道不通，伏兵在水中，以水為害。”甘氏曰：“彗孛出水位，天下以水為憂，有兵起，五穀不成，人民飢。”
The Shi school says: comets and孛 stars conflicting with the 'water position' indicate that water routes are blocked, with hidden troops concealed in the water, using water to create calamity. The four stars of the water position are located east of the Well mansion, governing water affairs. The Gan school says: when comets and孛 stars appear at the water position, the whole country worries about water disasters, and wars break out, with the five grains failing to mature, causing hunger among the people.
A comet and a meteor invade the region of Xuanyan, occurring forty-four times.
石氏曰：“彗孛干犯軒轅，近臣誅，滅宗族，王者以赦除咎。”黃帝曰：“彗孛出軒轅，皇后有憂，若失勢，宮人不安，人主有憂。”《春秋緯》曰：“彗星入軒轅，后族亂。”《運斗樞》曰：“彗孛出軒轅，女妃為寇。”石氏曰：“彗星犯軒轅，天下大亂，易王，以五色占期。”《黃帝占》曰：“彗星入軒轅，若守之，天下大亂，易王，宮門當閉，若女主死，期三年，遠五年。”
The Shi school says: A comet or meteor striking the position of Xuanyan indicates that the monarch's close ministers will be executed, the royal family will suffer destruction, and the sovereign should issue an amnesty to eliminate calamity. Xuanyan consists of seventeen stars located north of the Seven Stars, resembling the body of a yellow dragon, and it governs matters concerning the empress and her relatives. The Yellow Emperor says: If a comet appears in Xuanyan, the empress will face misfortune or lose power, the court will be in turmoil, and the monarch will also face worries. The Spring Book of Divination says: If a comet enters Xuanyan, the royal family will rebel. The Book of the Movement of the Pole Star says: If a comet appears in Xuanyan, the concubines will cause harm as if they were enemies. The Shi school says: If a comet invades Xuanyan, the whole country will be in chaos, and the ruler will be replaced. The color of the comet—green, red, yellow, white, or black—can be used to determine the time of the event. The Yellow Emperor's Divination says: If a comet enters Xuanyan or stays there, the country will be in chaos, the ruler will be replaced, the palace gates should be closed, or a female ruler will die. This will be fulfilled within three years, or possibly within five years.
A comet and a meteoric streak invade the constellation of the Lesser Dipper, at the forty-fifth position.
石氏曰：“彗孛干犯少微，白衣聚者凶，術士不顯，智者逃亡，期三年。”巫咸曰：“彗星出少微，多能臣有死者，若上臣有罪；一曰：法令臣有誅者。”石氏曰：“彗星出少微，士夫起。”《宋書天文志》曰：“魏黃初六年十月乙未，有星孛於少微，歷軒轅。占曰：孛彗為喪，除舊佈新之象，是時帝軍廣陵，辛壬，親御甲冑，跨馬觀兵，明年五月，文帝崩。”
The Shi school said: A comet or孛 star conflicting with the constellation 「Shao Wei」 indicates that unappointed commoners will gather together, bringing about calamity. Sages and experts in esoteric arts will not rise to prominence, and those with wisdom will flee. This will be fulfilled within three years. The four stars of Shao Wei are located in the southwest of Tai Wei垣, representing hermits and officials of the scholar-official class. Wu Xian said: If a comet appears in Shao Wei, there will be many talented ministers who die, or high-ranking officials will be punished. Another interpretation is that officials responsible for legal matters will be executed. The Shi school said: If a comet appears in Shao Wei, scholars will rise to participate in government affairs. The "Song Shu · Tianwen Zhi" states: In the sixth year of Emperor Wen of Wei's Huangchu period, on the tenth month, on the day Yiwei, a孛 star appeared in Shao Wei and passed over Xuan Yuan. The divination text says:孛 stars and comets presage mourning, symbolizing the removal of the old and the establishment of the new. At that time, Emperor Wen of Wei was stationed at Guangling, and on the days of Xin and Ren, he personally wore armor and inspected his troops on horseback. In the following year, in the fifth month, Emperor Wen died.
A comet and a meteor invade the Taiwei constellation, forty-six times.
《春秋緯》曰：“彗星茀干太微，天子亂。”陳卓曰：“彗孛干入太微，帝宗后族為亂，亡社稷；一曰：所犯者亡。”《聖洽符》曰：“彗星入太微庭中，臣謀主，有兵起，王者災社稷，其國憂，期百八十日，遠一年。” 郗萌曰：“赤黃星，狀如帚，入太微，婦女喜心；出太微，天於賜諸侯美女。”《春秋緯》曰：“彗若出犯執法，御史反。”《運斗樞》曰：“彗孛出若干太微，法式滅，帝死於野。”《春秋緯》曰：“彗星出而茀太微，天下亂，不過三五，必易政，以色占期。”
The Spring and Autumn Writings say: A comet, accompanied by a chaotic aura, sweeps and invades the "Taiwei" constellation, indicating the ruler's loss of virtue and the emergence of chaos. The Taiwei constellation represents the southern palace court of the Son of Heaven, with the seats of the Five Emperors and the Three Excellencies and Nine Ministers arranged within it. Chen Zhu said: If a comet sweeps and invades the Taiwei, the royal family and the maternal relatives will rebel, leading to the collapse of the state; another view is that the person associated with the star that is invaded will perish. The Sacred Harmony Symbol says: If a comet enters the courtyard of the Taiwei, ministers will plot against the sovereign, wars will arise, the sovereign will cause disaster to the state, and the country will face calamity, which will be fulfilled within 180 days or within a year. Xi Meng said: A red-yellow star, shaped like a broom, entering the Taiwei brings joy to women; when it leaves the Taiwei, the Son of Heaven will reward the feudal lords with beautiful women. The Spring and Autumn Writings say: If a comet appears and invades the judicial star, the censors will rebel. The Movement of the Pole Star says: If a comet or a chaotic star invades the Taiwei, the laws and regulations will be destroyed, and the emperor will die in the fields. The Spring and Autumn Writings say: If a comet appears and sweeps the Taiwei, chaos will spread throughout the land, but within three or five years, the government will definitely change, and the time of change can be determined by the color of the comet.
（按司馬彪《天文志》曰：孝靈光和五年七月，彗星出下臺，東南行入太微，至太子、倖臣，二十餘日而消。彗入太微，天下易主。至中平六年，宮車晏駕。孝獻建安二十三年三月，彗孛晨見東方，二十餘日，夕出西方，犯歷五車、東井、五諸侯、文昌、軒轅、后妃、太微，鋒炎指帝座。二十五年正月，魏文帝受禪。）《玉曆》曰：“彗星出太微，帝宗后族為亂，大臣弒主，謀在親戚御臣，王者有憂，期三年。”石氏曰：“彗星出太微中，宮火大起，殺人。”甘氏曰：“彗星出太微天庭中，有立王，若徙王。”《孝經雌雄圖》曰：“彗在太微，君害臣。”《玉曆》曰：“彗星犯太微，天子妃后去，宮人不安，女主有憂。”
In the annotations, Sima Biao's "Continued Book of Han: Records of Celestial Phenomena" states that in the fifth year of Guanghe during the reign of Emperor Ling of Han, a comet appeared in the Xiatai star, moving toward the southeast and entering the Taimei enclosure, until it reached the Prince Star and the Favorite Minister Star, disappearing after more than twenty days. A comet entering Taimei indicates a change of sovereigns throughout the realm; in the sixth year of Zhongping, Emperor Ling died. In the twenty-third year of Jian'an during the reign of Emperor Xian of Han, a comet appeared in the east in the morning, and after more than twenty days, it appeared again in the west in the evening, successively passing over Wuchē, Dongjing, Wuzhonghou, Wenwang, Xuanyuan, Houfei, Taimei, with its tail pointing directly at the Throne of the Emperor. In the first month of the twenty-fifth year of Jian'an, Wei Wen帝 accepted the mandate of heaven. The "Juyi" says: if a comet appears in Taimei, there will be rebellion by the royal family and the maternal relatives, ministers will kill the sovereign, and the conspiracy originates from the royal relatives and the attendants. The sovereign will have worries, and this will be fulfilled within three years. The Shi school says: if a comet appears in the Taimei enclosure, there will be a great fire in the palace, killing people. The Gan school says: if a comet appears in the Taimei court, there will be the enthronement of a new sovereign or the transfer of the sovereign. The "Xiaojing Chixiong Tu" says: if a comet appears in Taimei, the sovereign will harm his ministers. The "Juyi" says: if a comet invades Taimei, the emperor's concubines and empresses will leave, the palace will be in disorder, and female rulers will have worries. The term "gongche yanjia" in the annotation is a euphemism for the death of the sovereign, while "shouchan" refers to the transfer of the throne from the former dynasty to the new one.
A comet and a forked meteorite approached the seat of the Yellow Emperor, forty-seven times.
石氏曰：“彗孛如粉絮，入太微，犯守帝座，國有崩喪，大臣立主。（石氏曰：王者以赦除咎。）天下大亂，兵起；若犯守四帝，輔臣有誅，執政者亡，期三年。”石氏曰：“彗星如粉絮，犯座星，兵喪並起。”又：“大彗茀干犯座星，王者亡，子孫不昌，王者循孝於天，奉宗廟郊祠，則災除。”《洛書說徵示》曰：“彗指帝座四旁，中大亂。”《荊州占》曰：“星銳如劍，正赤，直抵座星，天子驚兵；一曰：驚火。”又云：“星如苴帚，抵座星旁，左右諸臣兵起，內亂。”陳卓曰：“星狀如帚，正赤，抵聖座星，婦女兵。”
The Shi school says: comets and孛stars appear like scattered cotton, entering Taiwei, attacking and remaining at the throne of the Emperor, indicating the country will suffer a great collapse, a major mourning, and the throne must be taken over by ministers. (Original note: The Shi school says that a ruler may use an amnesty to eliminate calamity.) The world will be in great disorder, wars will arise; if the comet attacks and remains at the thrones of the four emperors, the ministers assisting the government will be executed, the ruling officials will perish, and this will be fulfilled within three years. The Shi school says: comets appearing like cotton, attacking the throne star, will bring about military calamity and mourning at the same time. It also says: a large comet with a孛-like aura sweeping across and attacking the throne star will result in the death of the ruler, and his descendants will not flourish; if the ruler follows the will of heaven and shows filial piety, reverently honoring the ancestral temples and the sacrifices at the outskirts of the capital, the calamity can be eliminated. The "Luo Writing's Explanation of Signs" says: when a comet points toward the surroundings of the throne star, great disorder will occur within the palace. The "Jingzhou Divination" says: the star's rays are sharp like a sword, entirely red, and directly reach the throne star, indicating the emperor will face disturbances from military calamity; another interpretation says: it will be disturbed by fire. It also says: the star appears like a bundle of grass tied into a broom, approaching the throne star, and the ministers nearby will rise in rebellion, causing internal strife. Chen Zhuo says: the star appears like a broom, entirely red, approaching the throne star, indicating military calamity caused by women.
A comet and a forked star invade the screen star, forty-eight times.
《玉曆》曰：“彗星出屏星，守衛臣有謀，若有罪，執法者當之。”
The Yulu says: A comet appearing in the "Screen Star" indicates that a minister responsible for guarding will have treacherous intentions, or someone will be guilty of a crime, and the punishment will fall upon the officials in charge of law enforcement. The four stars of the Screen Star are located within the end gate of the Taimei Enclosure, originally serving as a barrier to separate inside from outside. Therefore, the fulfillment of this omen will be reflected upon the officials who guard the palace and those who enforce the law.
A comet and a meteor invade the position of the Officer, indicating a period of forty-nine days.
陳卓曰：“彗孛干犯郎位，臣失勢。”《運斗樞》曰：“彗出郎位，郎官謀反，天子因官郎位所主之官也。”《玉曆》曰：“彗星出郎位，左右守衛為亂，若有謀者，人主驚，備之。”
Chen Zhuo said: A comet or meteorite conflicting with the 'Liang Wei' indicates that ministers and officials lose their power. The Liang Wei consists of fifteen stars located to the northeast of the Taiwei Yuan's Di Zuo, symbolizing the palace guards who serve the emperor. The Yun Dou Shu states: If a comet appears in the Liang Wei, the palace guards will rebel, because the Son of Heaven relies on these officials to serve as his guards. The Yu Li states: If a comet appears in the Liang Wei, the guards on either side will cause chaos, or someone will plot against the ruler, causing the monarch to be alarmed and requiring vigilance.
A comet and a forked meteor invade the position of the military commander, indicating a disaster involving fifty people.
《玉曆》曰：“彗星出郎將，大將有誅，若有罪；一曰：大臣為亂，有兵起。”
The Yulu says: A comet appearing at "Langjiang" indicates that a general will be executed or punished, or alternatively, that ministers will rebel and warfare will arise. The star Langjiang is located north of the Lang position, and is the general who commands the Lang officials and oversees the palace guards.
A comet and a meteorite invade the ordinary constellations, totaling fifty-one.
甘氏曰：“彗星出常陳，若守之，王者出，誅左右守衛之臣；一曰：若防守者有死，期三年。”
The Gan school says: When a comet appears in or hovers over the 'Chang Chen' constellation, the sovereign should personally take action to execute the ministers who serve as guards. Another interpretation states that among those on duty, there will be deaths, which will be fulfilled within three years. The seven stars of Chang Chen are located north of the Imperial Seat, resembling the ceremonial guards of the Son of Heaven, so the fulfillment of these omens always falls upon the palace guards.