The Seven Northern Mansions, Girl Mansion

須女四星，賤妾之稱，婦職之卑者。又為天之府藏，掌環佩帛布、列后妃御服、婦功之域。其北曰璃珠，後宮之府藏，主天下后妃，環佩之飾。敗瓜五星，主瓜果。瓠瓜五星，天子之果園，亦主瓜果。又主後宮陰謀之事。天津九星。一曰天江，主四瀆津樑，所以度神道四方也。輦東道四星，曰奚仲，主車正。〔元在輦道下。〕

The Four Stars of Xunü, "Xun" refers to a low-ranking concubine, indicating a woman of low status in the household. It also represents a celestial storehouse, responsible for managing ornaments, silk, and the display of the queen's garments, belonging to the domain of women's skills. To its north is "Li Zhu," which is the palace treasury, governing the jewelry and ornaments of the empresses throughout the realm (the original text says "Li Zhu"). "Bai Gua," five stars, governs melons and fruits. "Hu Gua," five stars, represents the imperial fruit garden, also governing melons and fruits, and also indicating plots within the palace. "Tian Jin," nine stars, also known as "Tian Jiang," governs the ferry crossings and bridges of the four major rivers: the Yangtze, the Yellow River, the Huai River, and the Ji River, serving as the gateway for divine paths to the four directions. To the east of Nian Dao are four stars called "Xi Zhong." Xi Zhong is traditionally said to be the ancestor of the Xia Dynasty who invented the chariot; these stars govern the official responsible for maintaining the chariots. The content within the brackets is a commentary by a Song dynasty scholar: this entry was originally placed under Nian Dao.

諸國合十六星，趙二星在天田東，南越一星在趙南，周二星在羅堰東南，齊一星在越東，鄭一星在齊東，楚一星在鄭東北，秦二星在周之東，燕一星在鄭之東南，魏一星在楚東北、代二星在秦東，晉一星在燕東，韓一星在晉北，各主地。東甌在晉北，亦主其地。璃瑜、天壘城。〔說見虛宿。〕天錢。〔說見危宿。〕

The group of sixteen stars called "Zhuguo" are each named after the Warring States states. When observing, the star that changes indicates the former territory of the corresponding state: two stars for Zhao are located east of Tian Tian (modern southern Hebei and central Shanxi), one star for Nan Yue is located south of Zhao's stars (modern Guangdong and Guangxi), two stars for Zhou are located southeast of Luo Yan (modern Luoyang area), one star for Qi is located east of Yue's star (modern northern Shandong), one star for Zheng is located east of Qi's star (modern central Henan), one star for Chu is located northeast of Zheng's star (modern Hubei and Hunan), two stars for Qin are located east of Zhou's stars (modern Guanzhong), one star for Yan is located southeast of Zheng's star (modern Beijing and western Liaoning), one star for Wei is located northeast of Chu's star (modern northern Henan and southern Shanxi), two stars for Dai are located east of Qin's stars (modern northern Shanxi), one star for Jin is located east of Yan's star (modern Shanxi), one star for Han is located north of Jin's star (modern western Henan). There is also "Dong Ou" located north of Jin's star, governing the area of modern southern Zhejiang, Wenzhou, and Taizhou. The explanations for "Li Yu" and "Tian Lei Cheng" refer to Xuxu, while the explanation for "Tian Qian" refers to Weixu.

虛二星、冢宰官也，主北方祭、禱、祝。又主死喪哭泣，亦主風雨。東二星曰司命，主刑罰生算死喪之事。北二星曰司祿，主增益年德、官祿食料之事。東北二星曰司危，主驕溢以正下，又主臺榭死喪之事。又北二星曰司非，司過失，司命而下，皆置官也。壘壁陣。〔說見室宿。〕虛南二星曰哭，主哭泣死喪。

The two stars of Xu Xu are the officials of the Grand Minister, governing northern worship, prayers, and offerings, as well as funerals and mourning. The two stars to the east are called "Si Ming," governing punishment, overseeing human life and death, longevity, and funeral affairs. The two stars to the north are called "Si Lu," governing the increase of longevity, virtue, official rank, salary, and food. The two stars to the northeast are called "Si Wei," governing the correction of arrogance and extravagance to regulate lower affairs, as well as the construction of palaces and buildings and funerals. The two stars further north are called "Si Fei," governing the investigation of mistakes. These groups from Si Ming downwards are all official positions established in the heavens. The explanation of "Lěi Bì Zhèn" is found in Shi Xu. The two stars to the south of Xu Xu are called "Ku," governing crying and death.

又蓋屋南二星曰泣，主墳墓倚廬哭泣之事。〔元在蓋屋下。〕諸國東三星曰璃瑜。璃、圭衣；瑜，玉飾。婦人之服。又十三星曰天壘城，主鬼方、北夷也。〔此三者元在諸國〕壘壁陣其南四星曰敗臼，主敗亡災咎。〔舊在羽林軍下。〕

The stars called "Qì" are located south of the "Covered House" star, and they govern matters related to tombs, mourning houses, and crying. The bracketed text is a note from a Song dynasty scholar: this entry was originally placed under "Covered House." East of the "States" stars are three stars called "Li Yú." "Li" refers to a silk sash, and "Yú" is an ornament made of jade; together they indicate the attire of women. There are also thirteen stars called "Tian Lei Cheng," which govern the regions of the Ghost People and northern barbarians. The original text here is missing, and the note from the Song scholar says that the words originally following "these three" should be present, connecting with the next entry. South of the "Fortification Array" stars are four stars called "Bài Jiù," which govern calamities and misfortunes of defeat. The bracketed text is a note from a Song dynasty scholar: this entry was originally placed under "Yu Lin Jun."

危三星，天府也。一曰天市。主宗廟宮室，又主營造受藏之事。墳墓四星，為附座。主兆域死喪哭泣之事，北宮真武。虛危東南四星，虛梁。主靈廟祀禱之事。天津旁近河七星曰車府，近河。車輿之府，亦其官，為客館舍。南五星曰人星，一曰三臥星。主萬民，亦主處夜淫佚。又四星曰臼。上三星曰杵，皆主舂軍糧也。危南二星曰蓋屋，主治屋之官也。又南二星曰泣。〔說見虛宿。〕諸國東北十星曰天錢，錢帛所聚，軍之府藏也。〔元在天壘城下。〕離宮其北六星曰造父，主御馬，亦其官也。〔元在離宮下。〕

The three stars of the mansion of theRooftop mansion are the heavenly treasury, also called "Heavenly Market," which governs ancestral temples and palaces, as well as construction and storage. The four stars called "Graveyard" are its attendant stars, governing cemeteries and mourning, and belong to the position of the True Martial King in the Northern Palace. The four stars southeast of theEmptiness mansion andRooftop mansion called "Empty Beam" govern the worship and prayers for ancestral temples. The seven stars near the Milky Way beside the Tianjin star are called "Carriage Store," which is the treasury of carriages and also the official in charge of carriages, serving also as guest accommodations. To the south of these are five stars called "People Star," also known as "Three Sleeping Stars," which govern the people and also the illicit activities at night. There are also four stars called "Mill," with the top three called "Rods," which both govern the pounding of military grain. Two stars to the south ofRooftop mansion are called "Roofing," which are the officials in charge of repairing houses. Further south are two stars called "Wailing," whose explanation is given underEmptiness mansion. Ten stars northeast of the national stars are called "Heavenly Money," which are the places where money and silk are stored, i.e., the treasury of the military. The bracketed text is a note from the Song dynasty scholars: this entry was originally placed under Tianleicheng. Six stars north of the Li Palace are called "Zao Fu," which govern the driving of chariots and are also the officials in charge of horses. Note: this entry was originally placed under the Li Palace.

營室二星，天子之宮也。一曰直宮，一曰清廟。為軍梁之府，又主土工。離宮六星，兩兩而居，在室上，為附座，天子別宮也。主假藏休息，滋幸之所。其北六星曰造父。〔說見危宿。〕次二十二星曰騰蛇，北方水蟲，主風雨。又南六星曰雷電，主雷電。西南二星曰公土公吏，訣備過失，主土之官。又南五星曰霹靂，西南四星曰雲雨。〔並說見壁宿。〕

The two stars of Yingshi are the palace of the Son of Heaven, also called "Zhi Gong" and "Qing Miao." They are the granary for military provisions and oversee earth and wood construction. In ancient times, the Son of Heaven would start building palaces at the time of the evening star in this mansion, hence the name Yingshi. The six stars of "Ligong" are paired, located above Yingshi, serving as its annex, symbolizing the Son of Heaven's secondary palace, and governing temporary rest and leisure. To the north of these six stars are the six called "Zao Fu," whose explanation is found in the mansion of "Wei Su." Next are the twenty-two stars called "Teng She," symbolizing northern water creatures, governing rain and wind. Further south are six stars called "Leidian," governing thunder and lightning. In the southwest are two stars called "Tugong" and "Tugong Li," governing inspection and prevention of mistakes, and being officials in charge of earth works. Further south are five stars called "Pile Li," and in the southwest are four stars called "Yun Yu," whose explanations are also found in the mansion of "Bi Su."

壘壁陣西抵虛宿東，近壁宿下，天軍營也。〔元在司非下。〕羽林軍四十五星，在室南，三三而居。市在壘壁陣南，主天軍，翊衛之象。其南四星曰敗臼。〔說見虛宿。〕上一星曰師門，主師門候兵。天庫之蕃落。斧鉞在師門南，主行誅拒難，斬伐奸謀。天綱一星，主武帳戈綱。壁東八星，曰八魁。主設機阱，張羅禽獸之官也。〔元在上公下。〕

"The Lübi Array" extends from the western end to the mansion of Xūsù and reaches near the eastern end of Bìsù, representing the military camps in the sky. [Note by Song dynasty scholars: This entry was originally placed under Sīfēi.] "Yǔlín Jūn" consists of forty-five stars located to the south of Yingshi, arranged in groups of three, situated to the south of the Lübi Array, representing the imperial guards of the Son of Heaven, symbolizing the auxiliary and protective forces. To the south of it, four stars are called "Bàijìu," and their explanation is found under Xūsù. The star above it is called "Shīmén," representing the sentinels at the military gate, serving as the outer defense of the celestial granary. "Fǔyuè" lies to the south of Shīmén, governing the execution of punishments, defense against calamities, and the elimination of treachery. "Tiān Gāng" is a single star, governing the order of the military tent and the discipline of spears and halberds. Eight stars east of Bìsù are called "Bā Kuí," governing the setting of traps and the spreading of nets to capture beasts, representing officials in charge of hunting. [Note: This entry was originally placed under Shànggōng.]

東壁三星，圖書之官，又主土功。其北十星天廄，主馬廄，亦具官，今之驛遞也。北五星曰王良。〔說見奎宿。〕南二星曰土公，主營造及稼牆，起土之官。又東八星曰八魁。〔說見室宿。〕又室南五星曰霹靂，主陽氣大盛，擊萬物。西南四星曰雲雨，主雲澤。〔此二者元在土公吏下。〕又奎南五星曰鈇鉞，乃芟刈之具，斬芻以種也。〔元在土司空下。〕

The eastern part of the Wall mansion has three stars, which are officials in charge of books and classics, and also oversee earth and wood construction. In ancient times, the Wall mansion was associated with literature, so libraries often took their imagery from this. To the north of these ten stars is called "Heavenly Stable," which oversees horse stables and is the official in charge of horses, equivalent to today's relay stations. To the north of these five stars is called "Wang Liang," which is explained in the section on the Legs mansion. To the south of these two stars is called "Tu Gong," which oversees construction and farming, being the official in charge of earthworks (the original text says "Jia Qiang," which should be "Jia Se"). To the east of these eight stars is called "Ba Kuai," which is explained in the section on the Encampment mansion. Also, to the south of the Camp room there are five stars called "Pili," which govern the excessive yang energy that strikes and harms things. In the southwest there are four stars called "Yun Yu," which oversee clouds, rain, dew, and moisture. The text in the brackets is a correction by Song dynasty scholars: these two lines were originally placed under "Tu Gong." Also, to the south of the Legs mansion there are five stars called "Fu Yue," which originally were tools for cutting grass, symbolizing the meaning of cutting grass for plowing. Correction: this line was originally placed under "Tu Sikuang."

奎十六星，曰天豕，一曰封豕。天之庫，主兵，所以禁暴橫也。又主溝瀆，其西南大星曰天豕目，亦曰大將。其上一星曰附路，閣道之便道路。天廄北五星曰王良，御車之事，主駕車馬。又為天橋，主津樑。又主風雨兵革之事。〔元在天廄下。〕

The constellation Kuí Xù contains sixteen stars, shaped like a large pig, hence called "Tian Shǐ" or "Fēng Shǐ." It is the heavenly arsenal, governing military affairs and suppressing violence and disorder; it also oversees canals and waterways. The large star in the southwest is called "Tian Shǐ Mù," also known as "Dà Jiàng." The star above it is called "Fù Lù," which is the side path beside the gallery road. Five stars to the north of Tian Jiù are called "Wáng Liáng"—Wáng Liáng was a famous driver in the Spring and Autumn period, and this star governs driving and controlling horses; it is also called "Tian Qiān," governing ferry crossings and bridges, as well as storms and military conflicts. The bracketed text is a commentary by a Song dynasty scholar: this entry was originally placed under Tian Jiù.

婁北一星曰軍南門，主禁入以防益詐，軍營之南門也。〔元在左右更下。〕奎南七星曰外屏，主障蔽惡穢，遮擁天溷。南七星曰天溷，溷養之所。又南六星曰天倉。〔詳見婁宿。〕次一星曰土司空，主水土功利之官。又官五星曰缺鈇鉞。〔說見室宿。〕又東曰天庾。〔說見婁宿。〕

The northern star of Lou Xu is called "Jun Nanmen," which oversees the entry and exit to prevent deceit and is the southern gate of the military camp. The bracketed text is a note from a Song dynasty scholar: this entry was originally placed under the section on left and right guards. To the south of Kui Xu there are seven stars called "Wai Ping," which serve to block filth and shield the celestial toilet. Further south there are seven stars called "Tian Hun," which is the place for keeping pigs and serving as a toilet. Further south there are six stars called "Tian Cang," see the entry on Lou Xu for details. Next there is one star called "Tu Sikong," which is the official in charge of water and earth works. There are also five stars called "Fu Yue" (the original text had a missing character, which is an addition), see the entry on Shi Xu for explanation. To the east there is "Tian Yu," see the entry on Lou Xu for details.

婁三星，為天獄，主牧養犧牲，以給郊祀。亦為興兵聚眾。東西各五曰左右更，左主仁智、陂澤、林藪，小虞之官；右主禮儀牧養，為牧師之官。北一星曰軍南門。〔說見奎宿。〕北十一星曰天大將軍、用武兵之官。中大星，將；其小星，吏；左右星，為旗。又天溷南六星曰天倉，主藏五穀以待邦用。亦倉官。又鈇鉞東三星曰天庾，積穀之所。〔二者元在天溷、鈇鉞下。〕

The three stars of theBond mansion are the heavenly enclosure, governing livestock and sacrifices used for the郊祭, and also governing military gatherings. There are five stars on each side of them, collectively called 「Left More」 and 「Right More」: 「Left More」 governs benevolent and wise governance and ponds, lakes, and marshes, being the official in charge of mountains and marshes, known as the small Yu official; 「Right More」 governs rituals and livestock breeding, being the official in charge of horse breeding, known as the pastor official. To the north of it is one star called 「Military Southern Gate」, whose explanation is found in theLegs mansion. Further north, eleven stars called 「Heavenly Grand General」 govern military affairs: the bright star in the middle represents the general, the surrounding smaller stars represent attendants, and the two stars on the left and right represent flags. To the south of the天溷 are six stars called 「Heavenly Granary」, governing the storage of five grains for the state's use, and also symbolizing the granary official. To the east of the鈇钺 are three stars called 「Heavenly Storehouse」, representing open-air grain storage. The content within the brackets is a note from the Song dynasty scholars: these two passages were originally placed under天溷 and鈇钺.

胃三星，天之廚藏，主倉庫，五穀之府也。又主討捕誅殺之事。北八星曰太陵，主陵墓喪死積京也。中一星曰積尸，陵中墓也，亦曰積京。昴北與大陵分勢，九星曰天船，主舟棹水旱之事。中一星曰積水，候水災。〔此元在雞石下。〕天阿、天陰。〔說見昂宿。〕遠胃十三星，曰天囷。主給御廩之繁盛，百庫之儲蓄。〔說見昴宿。〕

The three stars of the Stomach mansion are the celestial kitchen and storehouse, governing granaries and serving as the repository for grain. They also oversee hunting, punishment, and execution. To the north of them are eight stars called "Tai Ling" (also written as "Da Ling"), governing tombs, death, and the accumulation of corpses into hills. The central star is called "Ji Shi," which is the tomb within the hill, also known as "Ji Jing" (Jing meaning high hill). Nine stars located to the north of theHairy Head mansion and to the sides of the Da Ling are called "Tian Chuan," governing boats and matters of drought and flood; the star within the boat is called "Ji Shui," specifically waiting for floods. The bracketed text is a note from a Song dynasty scholar: this entry was originally placed under the entry for "Li Shi." The explanations for "Tian A" and "Tian Yin" are found under the entry forHairy Head mansion. Thirteen stars farther away from theStomach mansion are called "Tian Qin," symbolizing round granaries, governing the abundance of the imperial granary and the storage of various warehouses; the explanation is found under the entry forHairy Head mansion.

畢柄西星，曰天廩，御廩也。主蓄九穀，養犧牲以給祭祀，養膳之事。〔元在月星下。〕昴七星，天子再月。主西方，主獄事，又主喪。旄頭，胡星也。昴畢之間為街。北六星曰捲舌，主言語樞機之事，讒佞之侯。中一星曰天讒，主讒佞及醫巫。東南四星曰□石，主磨礪鋒刃，亦主阿候，明兵律，蓋百工之事。天船、積水。〔說見胃宿。〕

The stars west of the handle of the Big Dipper, known as "Tian Lin," are the granary used by the imperial court. They are in charge of storing nine kinds of grain, keeping sacrificial animals for worship, and providing food supplies. In brackets is a note from a Song dynasty scholar: originally, this entry was placed under the section on the moon and stars. The seven stars of theHairy Head mansion are commonly called the Seven Clusters of Small Stars (now the Pleiades in the Taurus constellation). Their domain corresponds to the west, and they are associated with legal punishment and death. They are also called "Mao Tou," meaning the star of the barbarians; often, events in the border regions are first indicated by this star. The gap between theHairy Head mansion and theNet mansion is called "Tian Jie." Six stars to the north of theHairy Head mansion are called "Juan She," which are associated with speech and the power of words, and are signs of sycophants and treacherous people. The central star is called "Tian Chan," which is associated with sycophants and physicians and shamans. Four stars to the southeast are called "Li Shi," which are associated with sharpening weapons, guarding passes, and clarifying military laws, in general, they are related to the work of artisans. The explanations for "Tian Chuan" and "Ji Shui" are found in the section on theStomach mansion.

昴東一星曰月，太陰，蟾蜍，女后大臣之象。主刑及死喪事。昴西北一星曰天阿，類天高，主察候山林妖變。西南五星曰天陰，私潛謀之事。從天子，亦為弋獵臣也。〔此二者元在大陵下。〕

To the east of the mansion ofHairy Head mansion there is a star called 「Moon Star」, belonging to the Wealth star and mother star, symbolizing the toad, and representing the empress and ministers, governing punishment and death. To the northwest ofHairy Head mansion there is a star called 「Heavenly A」, similar in nature to the high star, governing the observation of strange and abnormal phenomena in mountains and forests. To the southwest there are five stars called 「Heavenly Yin」, governing secret plots; they accompany the Son of Heaven and also symbolize the attendants who accompany the king on hunting expeditions. [This is a note from a Song dynasty scholar: these two entries were originally placed under the mansion of 大陵.]

天廩。〔說見胃宿。〕又十六星曰天苑。〔一曰在昴、畢南。〕養禽獸之所。亦其官也。天園。〔說見畢宿。〕天苑西六星曰芻藁，以給牛馬之用。〔元在天園下。〕畢八星為車，主戈〔弋〕獵邊兵，所以備敵寇。附耳一星，在畢左股下，為附座，主聽得失，伺愆邪，察不祥。

The entry on "Tian Lin" refers to the Stomach mansion. There are also sixteen stars called "Tian Yuan" (some say located south of the Hairy Head and Net mansions), which are enclosures for raising animals and birds, and also resemble the officials in charge of such enclosures. The entry on "Tian Yuan" refers to the Net mansion. Six stars west of Tian Yuan are called "Chu Gao," which are dry grass for feeding cattle and horses. The bracketed text is a commentary by Song dynasty scholars: this entry was originally placed under "Tian Yuan." The Net mansion has eight stars forming a handle-like net or a chariot, governing hunting and border troops to guard against enemies (the original text notes "Ge" with a marginal comment "Yi," meaning it should be interpreted as hunting with bows and arrows). "Fu Er" is a single star located below the left leg of the Net mansion, representing an attendant, governing the detection of losses, the observation of wrongdoing, and the examination of omens, like a person who listens in secretly at the king's side.

又二星曰天街，主道路，天門之外街，為國界。陰陽之所分，三光之正道。街南為華廈，街北為絕塞。南八星曰天節，主郎將奉使也。南九星曰九州之殊口，主遠方通俗傳驛之官。

There are also two called 「Tianjie」, which govern roads and are the streets outside the heavenly gate, also serving as the boundary of the state. Yin and yang are divided here, and the sun, moon, and five stars pass through this path in order. To the south of Tianjie are the lands of the Huaxia and other states, while to the north lies the distant frontier. South of Tianjie there are eight called 「Tianjie」, which govern the officials holding seals who are sent on diplomatic missions. Further south there are nine called 「Jiu Zhou Shu Kou」, which govern the officials responsible for receiving distant foreign peoples and conveying translations.

東五星曰五車、柱。各三星，一曰天泉，一曰天林，一曰天榆。天子車舍，五帝座也。主產五稼以候豐儉。西大星為天庫神，又曰令尉，主太白、秦、雍，豆也。東北一星曰天獄，神曰風伯，主辰星、幽燕、趙，稻也。東南六星曰天倉，神曰雨師，主歲星，徐、魯、衛，麻桑也。東南星曰司空，神主填星，主荊楚，黍禾也。西南星曰卿，神曰豐隆，主熒惑，韓、魏，麥也。

The five stars east of Bi Xu are called "Wu Che," with three small stars attached to each, known as "Zhu," also called "Tian Quan," "Tian Lin," and "Tian Yu." Wu Che is the celestial stable for the Son of Heaven and the thrones of the Five Imperial Lords, governing the growth of five grains and used to predict the abundance or scarcity of harvests. Each of the five stars is associated with a deity, a star, a region, and a type of crop: the western bright star is the Heavenly Granary God, also called Ling Wei, paired with the planet Tai Bai (Venus), its territory covering Qin and Yong (modern Shaanxi and Gansu), governing beans; the star in the northeast is called "Tian Yu," its deity being Feng Bo (god of wind), paired with Chen Star (Saturn), its territory covering Youyan and Zhao (modern Hebei and Shanxi), governing rice; the six stars in the southeast are called "Tian Cang," their deity being Yu Shi (god of rain), paired with Su Star (Jupiter), its territory covering Xu, Lu, and Wei (modern northern Jiangsu, Shandong, and Henan), governing hemp and mulberry; another star in the southeast is called "Si Kong," its deity being the planet Tian Cheng (Saturn), its territory covering Jingchu (modern Hubei and Hunan), governing millet and grain; and a star in the southwest is called "Qing," its deity being Feng Long (god of thunder), paired with Ying Huo (Mars), its territory covering Han and Wei (modern Henan), governing wheat. When observing, the brightness of each star indicates the harvest of the corresponding region and crop.

車中五星曰天潢，又曰潢，天池也。主河梁津渡之事。北三星曰咸池，魚囿，主陂澤、池沼、魚鱉、鳧鷹之事。五車南六星曰諸王，主宗廟，所以蕃屏王室，審察諸侯。又南四星曰天高，主望八方雲氣，觀臺之象。

Within the Five Star Circles, there are five stars called "Tianhuang," also referred to individually as "Huang," which represent the celestial marshes and are associated with river crossings and ferry services. To the north of these three stars are called "Xianchi," which are the enclosures for raising fish, associated with ponds, marshes, and fish, turtles, ducks, and geese. South of the Five Star Circles are six stars called "Zhuwang," which are associated with ancestral temples, symbolizing the protection of the royal house and the inspection of feudal lords. Further south, there are four stars called "Tian Gao," which are associated with observing clouds in all directions, symbolizing the image of an observatory.

參西北九星曰參旗，天子之兵旗，所以尊君之進退也。又南九星曰九斿，一曰天旗，天號也。司弓弩，變候之候，以滅不虞。觜北一星曰天關，日月之行，為天門。主關閉，防道路之事。〔此元在觜下。〕又天苑之南九星，曰天園，囿也。掌蔬菜之官。〔元在天苑下。〕

The Three Stars mansion to the northwest contains nine stars called "参旗," which is the heavenly banner of the Son of Heaven, used to indicate the movement of the sovereign's orders. To the south of it are nine stars called "九斿," also known as "天旗," which is the heavenly banner for issuing commands; it controls bows and arrows, and is specifically used to await extraordinary events, to eliminate unexpected occurrences. To the north of the Three Stars mansion is one star called "天关," through which the sun and moon pass; it is the heavenly gate, governing the opening and closing of passes and the defense of roads. The bracketed text is a commentary by a Song dynasty scholar: this entry was originally placed under the Three Stars mansion. Also, to the south of the Heavenly Garden is a group of nine stars called "天园," which is the heavenly garden, responsible for the management of vegetables. Commentary: this entry was originally placed under the Heavenly Garden.

觜三星，三軍之侯，行軍之府藏，主褒旅收斂萬物。天關。〔說見畢宿。〕井西四星曰司怪，主諸災變而候祥異。〔元在四瀆下。〕車東九星曰座旗，主旗，表尊卑。〔元在五諸侯下。〕

The three stars of Zī Sù (the Turtle Beak mansion), now known as the three small stars in the head of Orion, serve as the scouts for the three armies and also function as the military treasury, governing the distribution of rewards to soldiers and the gathering of all things. The explanation of "Tian Guan" (Heavenly Gate) is provided under the entry for Bi Sù. To the west of Jing Sù (the Well mansion) are four stars called "Si Guai" (Monster Officials), which oversee various calamities and await signs of auspicious or ominous events. The bracketed text is a commentary from the Song dynasty: this entry was originally placed under the section on the Four Rivers. To the east of Wu Che (Five Wagon Stars) are nine stars called "Zuo Qi" (Banner Pole), which govern banners and are used to indicate hierarchy and rank. Commentary: this entry was originally placed under the section on the Five Princes.

參十星，一曰參伐，一曰大辰，又曰天市，又曰鈇鉞，又曰天獄，主殺伐權衡，所以平理。又主邊城九譯。參為白獸之體，中橫列三星，三將也。其肩：東北左肩，西北右肩，為左右將。足左為後將軍，右為偏將軍。故占參以應七將。中三小星曰伐，天之部御也，主戎狄之國。

The cluster of stars known as Shen Suo, together with the star Fa, consists of ten stars, with alternate names including "Shen Fa," "Da Chen," "Tian Shi," "Fu Yue," and "Tian Yu." These stars govern military campaigns and the exercise of justice, symbolizing impartial judgment. They also presage matters related to border cities and foreign countries that communicate with the realm. Shen Suo represents the body of the White Tiger in the Northwest. The three stars arranged horizontally symbolize three generals; the stars on the shoulders, with the one in the Northeast representing the left shoulder and the one in the Northwest representing the right shoulder, symbolize the Left General and the Right General, respectively. The stars on the feet, with the left foot representing the Rear General and the right foot representing the Deputy General, thus correspond to seven generals in total. The three smaller stars in the center are called Fa, representing the heavenly army engaged in military campaigns. Their corresponding region is associated with the northern and western barbarian tribes.

右足旁四星曰玉井，主水泉，給尉用也。又南四星曰軍井，營之井，給師徒也。南二星曰屏，以蔽天廁。屏東四星曰天廁，主圓溷疚病之事。南一星曰天屎，主糞穢。丈人子孫。〔並說見井宿。〕

The Three Stars mansion has four stars on its right foot called "Yujing," which govern the spring water used by military officers. To the south of these are four stars called "Junjing," which are the water wells in the military camp used by soldiers. Further south are two stars called "Ping," used to cover the celestial toilet. To the east of Ping are four stars called "Tiance," which govern the toilet and diseases. Further south is one star called "Tianshi" (also known as "Tianshi"), which governs excrement—ancients believed that by observing its color they could predict the occurrence of epidemics. The explanations of "Zhangren," "Zi," and "Sun" are also found in the Well mansion.

井八星，天之南門，為亭候之所，黃道之所經，三光之正道，主水衡、法令、中平之事。鉞一星，附井前，為附座。主伺侯奢淫而斬之。南四星曰水府，水官也，主堤防溝瀆之事。又南四星曰四瀆，江、河、淮、濟之精。西司怪。〔說見觜宿。〕東北五星曰五諸侯，一曰帝師，二曰帝友，三曰三公，四曰博士，五曰大史。決斷疑獄，戒不虞，理陰陽，察得失。座旗。〔說見觜宿。〕

The East Well has eight stars, which are the southern gate in the sky, serving as a watchtower and outpost. The Yellow Path passes through it, being the proper course for the sun and moon and the five wandering stars. It governs water management, laws and decrees, and matters of fairness and impartiality. A single star called "Yu" is attached before the Well mansion, acting as an attendant, responsible for observing and punishing extravagance and licentiousness. Four stars to the south are called "Water Official," governing dikes and canals. Further south, four stars are called "Four Ditches," representing the essence of the four great rivers: the Yangtze, the Yellow River, the Huai River, and the Ji River. To the west is "Si Guai," whose explanation is given under the Turtle Beak mansion. Five stars to the northeast are called "Five Ministers": the first is the Imperial Teacher, the second is the Imperial Friend, the third is the Three Excellencies, the fourth is the Doctor, and the fifth is the Grand Historian, whose duties include deciding doubtful cases, guarding against unexpected events, regulating yin and yang, and examining achievements and shortcomings. "Zuo Qi" is explained under the Turtle Beak mansion.

井東三星曰天樽。樽，器也。主盛饘粥以給貧餒。又東四星曰水位，主水衡。北三星曰北河，與南河夾東井為南北孤戍，亦曰陰門。又曰胡門，為除戶。北戍自首陽臺而北，負微垣而東，抵濊貊、鮮以為北紀，為陰國，自戍北，主攻伐之政。北一星曰積水，供酒用之官也，所以給酒食政。東南一星曰積薪，主外廚烹飪之事。東北四星曰□。〔說見鬼宿。〕

The three stars east of Well mansion are called "Tianzun," where "zun" is a vessel for holding wine and food, and this star is responsible for providing thick porridge to relieve the hungry and poor. To the east of these three, there are four stars called "Shuiwei," which oversee water management affairs. To the north of these three stars are three called "Beihuo," which, together with the southern "Nanhuo," enclose Well mansion, forming northern and southern guards. "Beihuo" is also known as "Yimen" and "Humen," and is also called "Chuhu." The territory corresponding to this garrison starts from the first terrace of the capital and extends northward, leaning against the Purple Micro垣 and heading east, reaching the regions of Hui Mo and Chosun, known as "Beiji," belonging to the land of the Yin. From this garrison northward, it oversees military campaigns. One star north of Beihuo is called "Jijiu," which is the official responsible for providing wine and liquor, overseeing wine and food affairs. One star to the southeast is called "Jixin," which oversees the firewood and cooking for the outer kitchen. Four stars in the northeast have lost their original names; their explanation is found in the Ghost mansion (i.e., the star "Guan" mentioned below).

南三星曰南河。與北河為相戍，南河為戍也。一曰陽門，一曰鉞，自弘農、函谷絕江漢，南達五嶺，循障而東，西抵越，嶲、東甌，兩戍之間，得山河分陝之限，是為帝闕。七曜之常道，亦為天街、南紀，為陽國，主禮樂之政。西南二星曰闕丘，兩觀也。所以布象緯，列尊卑也。

The southern part of the Well Mansion has three stars called "Nan He" (South River), which guard together with the Northern River. The Southern River is the southern guard, also called "Yang Men" (Yang Gate) and "Yue" (Sword). The territory it oversees starts from Hongnong and Hangu Pass, crosses the Yangtze and Han rivers, and extends south to the Wuling Mountains, then follows the border eastward, west to Yueshi, and east to Dong Ou. The boundary between the northern and southern guards is exactly where the mountains and rivers divide the territory, which is the heavenly imperial gate. The sun, moon, and five planets often pass through this area, which is also called "Tian Jie" (Heavenly Street) and "Nan Ji" (Southern Record), belonging to the Yang state and governing the politics of rites and music. The two stars southwest of the Southern River are called "Que Qiu" (Palace Hill), which are the two watchtowers facing each other in front of the palace, used to display the celestial phenomena and arrange the order of hierarchy.

軍市十三星，在邱西，如天錢，天軍貿易之市也。市中一星曰野雞，精主之變怪，野外之郊政，以虞伏奸也。東南九星曰弧矢，外，矢弓也。一星，矢也。常屬天狗、狼星，陰謀備盜賊。又東南曰天社。〔說見鬼宿。〕次東北曰天狗。〔說見鬼宿。〕天稷。〔說見星宿。〕

The constellation "Junshi" consists of thirteen stars located west of Quemu, forming the shape of heavenly money. It is the market for heavenly troops to conduct trade. Among them, one star is called "Yejī" and governs supernatural transformations and affairs in the outskirts, used to guard against hidden villains. To the southeast, there are nine stars called "Huvashi," with eight outer stars curving like a bow and one central star resembling an arrow, whose tip usually points toward Tian gou and Tian lang. This constellation oversees the prevention of conspiracies and theft. Further southeast is "Tianshe," whose interpretation is found in the section on Guixu. Next to the northeast is "Tiangou," whose interpretation is also found in Guixu. The explanation for "Tianji" is found in Xingxu.

西南一星曰老人，主壽考，常以二分候之，春夕沒於丁，秋晨見於丙。又曰南極者，非樞極，蓋其所屬在於極南近北。天屎南二星曰丈人，主壽考，哀孤獨人之象。東二星曰子，主孝、愛、侍。又東二星曰孫，占如子。〔以上三者元在天屎下。〕

In the southwest there is one star called "Lao Ren" (the Elder), which is the star known today as the South Star in the constellation Carina, symbolizing longevity; it is observed to appear fixed at the two solar terms of Spring Equinox and Autumn Equinox: at Spring Equinox it sets in the southwest at the position of Ding, and at Autumn Equinox it rises in the south at the position of Bing, and its appearance signifies peace throughout the world, while its absence indicates warfare. It is also called "Nan Ji" (Southern Pole), but it is not the actual celestial pole, merely located slightly to the south (the original text mistakenly says "near north" instead of "near pole"). Two stars to the south of Tian Shi are called "Zhang Ren" (the Elder Man), symbolizing a long life, representing compassion for lonely old people. Two stars to the east of Zhang Ren are called "Zi," symbolizing filial piety, kindness, and care for parents. Two stars further east are called "Sun," and their divination method is the same as that of Zi. The bracketed text is a commentary by a Song dynasty scholar: the above three entries were originally placed under Tian Shi.

鬼四星，主觀明察奸、天目也。中一星曰積尸，又曰鈇鑕，主喪、門祀，誅斬鬼。東南星主積馬，東北星積兵，西南星積布絹，西北星積金玉。井東北四星曰爟，主四時變入，烽燧之官也。〔元在積薪下。〕又弧矢東南六星曰天社，土地之主，社神也。勾龍之精，上為此星，又主禱祀之官。〔元在弧矢下。〕次狼東北七星，曰天狗。主守禦，吠則應之。〔元在狼下。〕

The four stars of Yu Gui are in charge of discerning villains and wrongdoing, and they are the eyes of heaven. In the center, there is a hazy cluster of stars called "Ji Shi," also known as "Fu Peng" (a chopping block used for beheading), which presides over funerals, household worship, and the execution of ghosts. Each of the four stars has its own function: the one in the southeast oversees the accumulation of horses, the one in the northeast oversees the accumulation of weapons, the one in the southwest oversees the accumulation of cloth and silk, and the one in the northwest oversees the accumulation of gold and jade. The four stars in the northeast of Jing Xu are called "Guan," which oversee the lighting of fires during the transition of the four seasons, and they are the officials in charge of beacon fires. [This entry was originally placed under "Ji Xin" in the Song dynasty edition.] The six stars southeast of Hu Shi are called "Tian She," which are the dwelling place of the earth deity and the god of the land. It is said that the spirit of Gou Long, the son of Gong Gong, corresponds to these stars, and they also preside over officials who conduct prayers and sacrifices. [This entry was originally placed under "Hu Shi" in the Song dynasty edition.] The seven stars northeast of Tian Wang Xing are called "Tian Gou," which oversee defense and vigilance; whenever there is any movement, they respond like a dog barking. [This entry was originally placed under "Wang Xing" in the Song dynasty edition.]

柳南六星，曰外廚，天子之外廚，主烹宰以給宗廟。又東南一星曰天紀，主知禽獸齒，醫獸也。〔此二者在柳星下。〕柳八星，亦曰天相。又為鳥啄，又為天庫，天之廚官。主庖廚、烹祀、燕飲之事。亦主雷雨土功。外廚天紀〔並說見鬼宿。〕

To the south of Liuxu there are six stars called "Waichu," which are the outer kitchen of the Son of Heaven, governing the slaughter and cooking of food for ancestral temple sacrifices. Further southeast there is one star called "Tianji," which governs the identification of the age of birds and beasts, and is the official of veterinary medicine. In brackets, a note from a Song dynasty scholar: these two entries are placed under Liuxu. Liuxu consists of eight stars, also called "Tianxiang," or "Niuzhu" (the beak of the Vermilion Bird), or "Tianku," which is the heavenly official in charge of the kitchen, governing the preparation of food, sacrifices, banquets, and also thunderstorms and earth and wood works. The explanations of "Waichu" and "Tianji" are also found under Guixu.

軒轅右角，太民。西南三星曰酒旗，主饗宴酒食之事。亦為酒官之旗幟也。〔元在右角下。〕星七星，天都也，為朱雀頭。文明之紵，羽儀之所，主衣裳文繡，又主急兵盜賊。

The star official Xuan Yuan has a right angle star called "Tai Min". Three stars to the southwest are called "Jiu Qi", which govern the banquets and food and drink; they are also the flags of the wine officials (the origin of the banners hung by later wine shops). The bracketed text is a commentary by a Song dynasty scholar: this entry was originally placed under the right angle. The Seven Stars consist of seven stars, which are the heavenly capital, forming the head of the Vermilion Bird. They are the gathering place of brilliant literary achievements and the location of splendid feathers and decorations, governing garments and embroidered fabrics, as well as sudden military actions and bandits.

又北十七星軒轅，一曰東陵，一曰權，主雷雨之神，黃帝之神，黃龍之體，後宮之像，后妃之宮。主內政以弼太微。其南大星，少後也，南小星，女御也。左一星，少民，少後之宗。右一星，太民，太后之宗。次北一星，夫人也，屏也，上將也。北一星，妃也，次將也。餘皆次妃之屬。軒轅為權，太微為衡，南宮朱雀權衡也。

To the north there are seventeen stars collectively known as 「Xuanyan」, also called 「Dongling」 and 「Quan」. They are the deities in charge of thunder and rain, and are associated with the Yellow Emperor and the Yellow Dragon. They symbolize the inner court, specifically the palace of the empress, and oversee the internal affairs to assist the outer court represented by Taimei垣. Among these seventeen stars, the large star to the south represents Shaohou (now known as the star Vega in the constellation Leo), and the smaller star to the south represents Nuyu. To the left is a star called 「Shaomin」, representing the relatives of Shaohou; to the right is a star called 「Taomin」, representing the relatives of the empress dowager. Further north is a star representing the empress, also serving as a barrier and a general. Even further north is a star representing the concubine, also serving as a deputy general. The remaining stars are all considered to represent secondary concubines. Xuanyan governs 「Quan」, while Taimei governs 「Heng」. Quan refers to the weight and Heng refers to the rod of a scale. The southern region of the Vermilion Bird, which is the Alcyone constellation, is formed by this Quan and Heng, symbolizing the weighing and balancing of importance.

酒旗。〔說見柳宿。〕長垣少微〔說見太微垣。〕東三星曰天相，大臣之象，亦御府官也。中臺東南曰平星，執法平罪之官也。〔元在中臺下〕。中社東南五星曰天稷，〔稷〕之神也，又曰農正。〔元在天狗下。〕

The entry on "Jiuqi" (wine flag) is explained under Liuxu (Willow Mansion). The entries on "Changyuan" (Long Wall) and "Shaowei" (Minor Constellation) are explained under Taimei Yuan (Great Constellation). To the east of three stars are called "Tianxiang" (Seal Star), representing ministers and officials in charge of the imperial treasury. To the southeast of Zhongtai (Central Platform) is "Pingxing" (Equilibrium Star), representing officials who enforce laws and ensure fairness. The bracketed text is a commentary by a Song dynasty scholar: this entry was originally placed under Zhongtai. To the southeast of Tianshe (Heavenly Society) are five stars called "Tianji" (Grain God), representing the deity of grain (the god of agriculture), also known as "Nongzheng" (Agricultural Officer). The commentary notes: this entry was originally placed under Tian gou (Heavenly Dog). The original text here includes a note with the character "ji" (grain), and "Zhongshe" should be "Tianshe."

張六星，主朝服之制。又曰，六星主珍寶、宗廟、服用及衣服、飲食、賞賚之事。中四星又主輔臣也。張南十四星曰天廟，主祭祀天子之廟。東甌。〔說見翼宿。〕三臺太尊。〔並說見太微垣。〕

The Zhang Xu mansion has six stars, which preside over the ceremonial attire and rites. Another interpretation says these six stars oversee treasures, ancestral temples, utensils, clothing, food, and rewards; among them, four also preside over ministers who assist the sovereign. To the south of Zhang Xu, fourteen stars are called "Tian Miao," which oversee the worship in the Son of Heaven's ancestral temple. The entry "Dong Ou" is explained in the section on Yi Xu. The entries "San Tai" and "Tai Zun" are explained together in the Tai Wei Yuan. Zhang Xu is the gullet of the Zhu Que bird. Ancient people believed that what is stored in the gullet is fine food and royal attire, so the affairs presided over by this mansion are all related to clothing, food, treasures, and rewards managed by the inner court. When observing the stars of Zhang Xu, if their color is bright and smooth, it indicates that the treasury is full and rewards are appropriate; if they are dim and lack luster, it suggests that the royal attire is inappropriate and rewards and punishments are unclear.

翼二十二星，天之樂府，亦主遠方賓客、淮海之賓。明堂、靈臺。〔並說見太微垣。〕次天廟東南五星，曰東甌。南越蠻夷之星也。〔元在天廟下。〕

The "Wings Mansion" consists of twenty-two stars, which are the celestial music bureau, in charge of music and dance, and also govern foreign envoys coming to pay homage. It particularly oversees envoys from the area around Huaihai. The explanations of "Bright Hall" and "Ling Terrace" are both found in the Taimei垣. Next, to the southeast of the Heavenly Temple there are five stars called "Dong Ou," which are the stars of the southern Yue barbarians, and their territory corresponds to the area now known as southern Zhejiang and northern Fujian. The content within the brackets is a commentary by a Song dynasty scholar: this entry was originally placed under the Heavenly Temple.

軫四星，輔相之臣也。軫主車騎，又主任載，及風雨死喪之事，出入皆占之。左右轄二星。左轄為同姓，右轄為異姓，主侯王。長沙一星，在於軫中。長沙主壽命。東七星曰青丘，南方蠻夷之國。西二星曰天門，天子之軍門也。南四星曰土司空，主界城人民之事。其直南三十二星曰器府，樂府也。

The four stars of ChChariot mansion symbolize ministers who assist the sovereign. Ch轸 is originally the crossbar at the bottom of a chariot, so this constellation governs carriages and transportation, as well as storms and funerals; whenever a carriage enters or leaves, one consults this constellation. Beside Ch轸 there are two stars called "Left Key" and "Right Key," which are the keys at the ends of the chariot axle: "Left Key" symbolizes same-surname feudal lords, while "Right Key" symbolizes different-surname feudal lords, both governing princes and kings. The star "Changsha" located in the center of Ch轸 governs the length of a person's life. The seven stars to the east are called "Qingqiu," representing the southern barbarian states. The two stars to the west are called "Tianmen," representing the military gate of the Son of Heaven. The four stars to the south are called "Tusuikong," governing borders, cities, and the affairs of the people. The thirty-two stars to the south are called "Qifu," which is the Music Bureau, the place where musical instruments are stored.

二十八宿，天之列舍，象分於其間，猶有九州分佈列舍。眾星分佈於其間，如地有九州而萬物居其內。故古者以列舍紀天之度，而國別為十二次，乃氣接於其間。典籍所載入，時見於書，而初未於某宿之某度，應其野之某州，皆不詳著。

The Twenty-Eight Mansions are like a circle of relay stations around the sky, with celestial phenomena distributed among them, just as the earth is divided into nine regions, with various things living in each. Therefore, ancient people used the Twenty-Eight Mansions to mark the degrees of the celestial sphere, and also divided the celestial sphere into twelve sections according to states, called the 'Twelve Divisions'. They believed that the energies of heaven and earth connect and influence each other within these sections. Although ancient texts often mention the concept of 'divisions', they never clearly explained which degree of a particular mansion corresponds to which region of a particular state.

《周禮》則九國土皆有分星而不列宿次之文，其地所載又復不一。班固始備載十二次於篇，說者曰光祿劉向之言也。以配十二分野而後世用焉。考天官之學，傳自巫咸、石申、班固、費直、蔡邕、李淳風、一行，其說皆不同。一行作《大衍曆考古》，以十道州郡配以參之。然斗牛之分主吳越星辰，西南之星而配在周邦，綿亙萬里，至兗州皆鄭分；而桐柏正在《禹貢》之豫州，為宋分；而淮泗又在《書》之揚州。占之而應驗，如有深義，大抵古今事殊，州郡數易，九分之中，故以角亢鄭分為首焉。

The Zhou Li only mentions the division of stars for the nine provinces, but does not specify the order of the twelve zhi. Moreover, the boundaries recorded in various texts are inconsistent. It was not until Ban Gu wrote the "Geographical Records" in the Han Shu during the Eastern Han dynasty that the twelve zhi were first fully recorded. Commentators say this was based on the views of Liu Xiang, the Grand Secretary, to match the twelve regions. Later generations continued to use this system. Upon careful examination of this study of the Star of Officialdom, from Wu Xian and Shi Shen to Ban Gu, Fei Zhi, Cai Yong, and then to Li Chunfeng and Yixing in the early Tang dynasty, each scholar had different interpretations. Yixing compiled the Da Yan Li and examined ancient meanings, changing the system to match the ten circuits of the Tang dynasty. However, there are still difficult points to understand. For example, the zhi of Dou and Niu originally belonged to Wu and Yue, yet the stars in the southwest were assigned to the Zhou region. The boundaries span thousands of miles, yet the area around Yanzhou was considered part of Zheng. The Mount Tongbai, clearly located in the Yu State mentioned in the Yu Gong, was instead assigned to the Song region. The area around the Huai and Si rivers also appears in the Yu Gong's description of the Yangzhou region. Nevertheless, when using this system for divination, it often proves accurate, suggesting there must be some profound meaning. Generally speaking, the situation of the past and present differs, and the administrative divisions of states and prefectures have changed many times. In this book, among the nine regions, we take the Zheng region, which is governed by the constellations Jiao and Kang, as the first, and then proceed in order.

壽星之次角、亢，壽星之次。初軫十二度，外末氐四度內。於分在鄭，於辰在辰，於野為兗州。自原武、管城，渡河、濟之南，東至封丘、陳留，盡陳、蔡、汝南之地。逾淮源，至於弋陽，西涉南陽，至於桐柏，東北抵嵩山之陽，東涉壽星之次，當洛邑眾山之東，次南直穎之間，太昊之墟，為亢分。南抵淮，氣連鶉尾，在周之東陽，並無角分。今乃開封、陳留、封丘以內，大河以南，並穎、陳、蔡、光、黃、壽州之西界，皆鄭分也。

The first is called "Shou Xing" (Longevity Star), governing the constellations Jiao and Kang. Its range of degrees starts beyond the twelfth degree of Chen Su and ends within the fourth degree of Di Su. According to the states, it belongs to Zheng; according to the twelve earthly branches, it is in the position of Chen; according to the nine regions, it belongs to Yanzhou. Specifically, the territory begins from Yuanwu and Guan Cheng, crosses the Yellow River and Ji Water to the south, and extends east to Fengqiu and Chenliu, covering areas such as Chen, Cai, and Ruzhuan (approximately modern central and eastern Henan). It crosses the source of the Huai River to Yiyang, goes west through Nanyang to Tongbai Mountain, and reaches the south of Song Mountain in the northeast. The eastern part enters the territory of Shou Xing, located east of the Luoyi Mountains and facing Ying Water to the south, which is the former capital of Tai Hao (modern Huaiyang, Henan), belonging to Kang Su. The southern part reaches the Huai River, connects with the Qi Mai, and is located in the eastern Yang area of Zhou, which does not belong to Jiao. Converted to the administrative divisions of the Song Dynasty, the areas within Kaifeng, Chenliu, and Fengqiu, south of the Yellow River, together with Ying, Chen, Cai, Guang, Huang, and the western boundary of Shouzhou, all belong to Zheng.

木火之次氐、房、心，大火之次。初氐四度，末尾九度內。於分為宋，於辰在卯，於野為豫。自雍丘而東，循濟陰分於齊魯，右四水，達於呂梁，東南抵淮，西接太昊之墟，自商毫負北河，為心分。自豐沛以直河南，為房分，故其下流皆為尾分同占。西接陳、鄭，為氐分。今開封之東，亳、壽之東界，徐、濟、曹、單，皆宋分。

The second division is called "Great Fire" (the original text refers to it as "Wood and Fire Division," with "Wood" being a mistake for "Great"), governing the three mansions:氐, 房, and 心. It begins at the fourth degree of 氐 mansion and ends within the ninth degree of 尾 mansion. According to the states, it belongs to the state of Song. According to the twelve earthly branches, it is located at the卯 position. According to the nine regions, it belongs to the Yu state. The geographical boundary starts from Yongqiu heading east, following the boundary between Jiyin and Qi-Lu, with the four rivers on the right, extending to Lüliang, reaching the Huai River to the southeast, and connecting to the western area of Shangtaohao's former territory. Among these, the section from Shangqiu and Bo city, which is backed by the northern bank of the Yellow River, belongs to the 心 mansion; the section from Feng County and Pei County to the south of the Yellow River belongs to the 房 mansion, so this downstream area is also included under the 尾 mansion. The area connected to Chen and Zheng belongs to the 氐 mansion. Converted to the administrative divisions of the Song dynasty, the area east of Kaifeng, the eastern boundary of Baozhou and Shouzhou, as well as the states of Xu, Ji, Cao, and Dan, all belong to Song's territory.

析木之次尾、箕，析木之次。初尾九度外，末斗十一度內。於分為燕，於辰在寅，於野為幽。自漢渤海、九河之北皆析木之次。尾星得雲漢之末派，海物龜、魚繫焉。故當九河之下流，濱為渤海、碣，皆北絕之所窮，與南相近。故其分自遼水之陽，盡朝鮮三韓之地。在吳越之東，北平、廣信、安乾、永靜、保定、順安、保雄、莫霸、大遼之東偏，與高麗皆燕分也。

The third division is called "Ximi" (析木), which includes the mansions of Wei and Ji. It begins beyond the ninth degree of the Wei mansion and ends within the eleventh degree of the Dou mansion. According to the states, it belongs to Yan; according to the twelve earthly branches, it is located in the position of Yin; according to the nine regions, it belongs to Youzhou. The territory includes the Han Dynasty's Bohai Commandery and the area north of the nine rivers. The Wei mansion is at the end of the Milky Way, so all matters concerning sea turtles and fish are associated with it; it corresponds to the lower reaches of the nine rivers, bordering the Bohai Sea and Jieshi, being the end of northern land and facing southern lands across the sea. Therefore, this division starts from the north of Liao River and extends to cover the areas of Chosun and the three Hans. Its location is to the northeast of Wu-Yue, equivalent to the Northern Ping, Guangxin, AnSu, Yongjing, Baoding, Shun'an, Baozhou, Xiongzhou, Mozhou, Baizhou, and the eastern half of the Liao state and GaoLi, all belonging to Yan's territory.