The second of the Star Periods: The Constellation of Dou and Niu (Wu-Yue, Yangzhou)

星紀之次南斗、牽牛，星紀之次。初斗十一度外，末女七度內。於分為吳越、於辰在丑，於野在楊。自廬江、九江負淮水之南，盡臨淮、廣陵，至於東海，又逾南河，西濱彭蠡，南至南海。南斗在雲漢之下流，當淮海之間，為吳分。牽牛去南河漸遠，故其分野自古豫章達古之會稽，南逾領徼，為越分。

The fourth is called "Xing Ji" (Star Record), governing the two mansions of Nan Dou and Qian Niu. It begins beyond the eleventh degree of Dou Xu and ends within the seventh degree of Nu Xu. According to the states, it belongs to Wu and Yue. According to the twelve earthly branches, it is in the position of Chou. According to the nine regions, it belongs to Yang Zhou. The territory extends from Lu Jiang and Ji Jiang, relying on the Huai River to the south, encompassing Lin Huai and Guang Ling, reaching the East Sea, then crossing the southern river, westward along Poyang Lake (Peng Li), and southward to the South Sea. Among these, Nan Dou is located downstream of the Milky Way, right in the area between Huai and Hai, belonging to Wu. Qian Niu is gradually farther from the southern river, so its territory has always extended from ancient Yuzhang to ancient Huiji, crossing the southern mountain passes, belonging to Yue.

島夷蠻貊之人，聲教之所不暨，其繫之分，淮南之廬、舒、濠、和、滁。其揚、楚、泰、通、無為、兩浙、蘇、秀、湖、常、潤、明、越、處、溫、衢、婺，江南之西寧、饒、信、共、撫、筠、袁、吉、宣、歙、江、池、廣信、南康、興國、臨江、建昌、福建、漳、泉、福、湖、興化，南循梅嶺，廣東、梧、桐、惠、雷、海南、瓊、丹、萬，皆吳越也。

As for the people living on islands and in remote barbarian regions, although the imperial court's influence and teachings have not yet reached them, they are still included within this region. Converted to the prefectures and military commands of the Song dynasty, this includes the Huainan Road's Lu Prefecture, Shu Prefecture, Hao Prefecture, He Prefecture, and Chu Prefecture; also Yangzhou, Chu Prefecture, Taizhou, Tongzhou, and Wufei Military Command; the Two Zhe Road's Suzhou, Xiu Prefecture, Huzhou, Changzhou, Runzhou, Mingzhou, Yue Prefecture, Chuzhou, Wenzhou, Quzhou, and Wuzhou; the Jiangnan West Road's Ning Prefecture, Rao Prefecture, Xin Prefecture, Gong Prefecture, Fu Prefecture, Yun Prefecture, Yuan Prefecture, Ji Prefecture, as well as Xuan Prefecture, She Prefecture, Jiang Prefecture, Chizhou, Guangxin Military Command, Nanjiang Military Command, Xingguo Military Command, Linjiang Military Command, and Jianchang Military Command; the Fujian Road's Zhangzhou, Quanzhou, Fuzhou, Huzhou, and Xinghua Military Command; and further south across the Deyu Pass (Mei Pass), Guangdong, as well as Wuzhou, Tongzhou, Huizhou, Leizhou, and in Hainan, Qiongzhou, Danzhou, and Wan Prefecture—this vast area all belongs to the domain of Wu Yue.

玄枵之次須女、虛、危，玄枵之次。初女七度外，末危十六度內。於分為齊，於辰在子，於野為青、漢、濟北郡，東逾濟水，涉平陰，至於山翟，循岱嶽眾山之陰，東南及高密，東盡萊夷之北，復盡九河故道之南，濱於碣石、令、登、萊、濟陰濱棣、德、博，皆齊分。

The fifth is called "Xuanxiao," governing the three mansions of Shunü, Xu, and Wei. It begins seven degrees outside Shunü and ends sixteen degrees within Wei. According to the states, it belongs to Qi; according to the twelve earthly branches, it is in the position of Zi; according to the nine regions, it belongs to the state of Qizhou. Its territory includes the Han dynasty's Jibei Commandery, extending eastward across the Ji River, passing through Pingyin to Shanshui, following the northern foot of Mount Taishan, reaching southeast to Gaomidi, and eastward covering all land north of Laiyi. It also encompasses the southern part of the nine rivers' old course, bordering Jieshi. Converted to the administrative divisions of the Song dynasty, Dengzhou, Laizhou, Jiyin, and the riverfront areas of Dizhou, Dezhou, and Boshou all belong to the territory of Qi.

娵訾之次營星、東壁，娵訾之次，初危十六度外，末奎四度內。於分為衛，於辰在亥，於野為並。自王屋、太行東，盡黃河內之地，北鄴東及館陶、聊城，盡漢東郡域，今開封之白馬及大名，衛、濮、曹，皆衛之分。

The sixth division is called "Juzi," governing the two mansions of Yingshi and Dongbi. It begins beyond the sixteenth degree of Wuxiu and ends within the fourth degree of Kuixiu. According to the states, it belongs to Wei. According to the twelve earthly branches, it is in the亥 position. According to the nine regions, it belongs to Bingzhou. The territory includes from Wangwu Mountain and Taixing Mountain to the east, covering all land within the Yellow River, north to Yecheng, east to Guantao and Liancheng, encompassing the entire territory of the Eastern Commandery during the Han dynasty. Converted to the administrative divisions of the Song dynasty, it includes Baima County of Kaifeng Prefecture, Daming Prefecture, Weizhou, Puzhou, and Caozhou, all belonging to the domain of Wei.

降婁之次奎、婁，降婁之次。初奎四度外，末胃六度內。於分為魯，於辰在戌，於野為徐。自蛇丘南屆鉅野，東達梁父，循岱嶽之陽，以負東海，又濱泗水之東，又東南抵淮，並淮水而東，盡徐夷之地。奎為大澤，在娵訾之下流，其地直距東陽，濱於淮泗東北，負山為婁、胃之墟，乃中國膏腴之地，百穀之所阜也。胃星得牧愚之氣，與翼之地土同占。今兗、沂、淮海、泗陽、利國，故皆為曹。

The seventh division is called "Xiang Lou," governing the two mansions of Kui and Lou. It begins beyond the fourth degree of Kui mansion and ends within the sixth degree of Wei mansion. According to the states, it belongs to Lu; according to the twelve earthly branches, it is located at Xu position; according to the nine regions, it belongs to Xu state. The territory stretches from Snake Hill south to Juyi, east to Liangfu Mountain, along the southern side of Mount Tai, with the East Sea to the south, and also borders the eastern part of the Si River, extending southeast to the Huai River, following the Huai River eastward, encompassing all the land of the Xu夷. The Kui mansion symbolizes a great marsh, located downstream of the Ju Zi sequence, facing the east and facing the northern-east of the Huai and Si rivers; the area behind the mountain is the division between Lou and Wei mansions, which is the fertile land of the Central Plains, a place where all grains flourish. The Wei mansion receives the qi of animal husbandry, and its land is similar to that governed by Yi mansion. Converted to the administrative divisions of the Song dynasty, the areas of Yanzhou, Yizhou, Huaihai, Siyang, and Ligu Monitor have traditionally been considered part of the territory of Cao.

大梁之次胃、昴、畢，大梁之次。初胃六度外，末畢十一度內。於分為趙，於辰在酉，於野為翼。自古魏郡濁漳東及清河、信北，及中山、真定，又北眾山，盡代郡、雁門、雲中、定襄之地，北紀之東陽，表裡山河，以蕃屏中國，為畢星之分。循河之西，盡塞垣，皆古旄頭之國，為昴之分。冀北之土，馬牧之蕃庶，故天苑之象存焉，皆趙之分。

The eighth star is called "Da Liang," governing the three mansions of Wei, Mao, and Bi. It begins six degrees beyond the Wei mansion and ends eleven degrees within the Bi mansion. According to the states, it belongs to Zhao; according to the twelve earthly branches, it is in the position of You; according to the nine regions, it belongs to Ji Zhou (the original text says "Yi," which should be "Ji"). The territory: since ancient times, from the east of the Zuo Zhang River in the ancient Wei commandery, to the north of Qing He and Xin Du, then to Zhongshan and Zhen Ding, further north through the mountains, encompassing Da Jun, Yanmen, Yunzhong, and Dingxiang; this area belongs to the eastern half of Bei Ji, with mountains and rivers forming a natural barrier, serving as the defense of the Central Plains, and is the territory of the Bi mansion. Along the Yellow River to the west until the Great Wall, these areas were once the homeland of the Maotou (Xiongnu), thus belonging to the Mao mansion—so the Mao mansion is also called Maotou, and often the first response to military actions by the Hu people occurs here. The northern part of Ji is rich in horse breeding, so the celestial image of Tian Yuan also falls here, and it is under the jurisdiction of Zhao.

實沈之次觜觿、參、伐、實沈之次。初畢十一度外，末井十度內。於分為晉，於辰在申，於野為益。自太行以西，盡河西之地，其地上直天關，其南曲之陰，在晉地，眾山之陽；在秦地，眾山之陰。陰陽之氣升，故與井星同象。參、伐，戎索，為武政，故當河東盡大夏之墟。上黨次居下流，與魏相接，為觜分。今太原、河中、晉、絳、解、澤、遼、忻、隰、嵐、石、大同、武勝、火山、保德，大遼之西偏，夏國之東，皆為晉之分。

The ninth is called "Shi Shen," governing the Turtle Beak mansion, the constellation of Shen, and the constellation of Fa. It begins beyond the eleventh degree of the Net mansion and ends within the tenth degree of the Well mansion. According to the states, it belongs to the state of Jin. According to the twelve earthly branches, it is located at the position of Shen. According to the nine regions, it belongs to Yizhou. The territory extends from west of the Taihang Mountains, covering all of the western region of the Yellow River. This area corresponds to the celestial gateway star. Its southern valleys are in the shady side, in the territory of Jin, these are the sunny sides of the mountains, while in the territory of Qin, these are the shady sides of the mountains. The yin and yang energies rise and gather here, so it corresponds to the Well mansion in terms of symbolic representation. The constellations of Shen and Fa govern the affairs of the Rong and Di tribes and the power of military affairs, so they correspond to the area from the River Dong to the old capital of Daxia. Shangdang is located downstream and borders the territory of Wei, belonging to the division of the Turtle Beak mansion. Converted to the administrative divisions of the Song dynasty, Taiyuan, Hezhong, Jinzhou, Jingshou, Jiezhou, Zezhou, Liaozhou, Xinzhou, Xizhou, Lanzhou, Shizhou, as well as Datan, Wusheng, Huoshan, Baode military commands, plus the western half of the Liao state and the eastern border of the Western Xia, all belong to the division of Jin.

鶉首之次東井、輿鬼，鶉首之次。初井十五度外，末柳八度內。於分為秦，於辰在未，於野為雍。自漢之三輔及北地、上郡、安定，西自隴抵〔坻〕，自河盡巴、蜀、漢中之地，乃西南夷犍為越嶲、益州郡，極南河之表，東至牂牱。東井居兩界之陰，正當雒之西北。鬼居兩界之陽，故漢中東盡華陽，與鶉東相接，當雒之東南。鶉首之外，雲漢潛流而未達，故狼星分野在河、江上原之西。

The tenth division is called "Chunshou," governing the two mansions of Dongjing and Yugui. It begins beyond the fifteenth degree of Jingxiu and ends within the eighth degree of Liuxiu. According to the states, it belongs to Qin; according to the twelve earthly branches, it is in the position of Wei; according to the nine regions, it belongs to Yongzhou. The territory includes the Han dynasty's three auxiliary regions (Jingzhang, Zuofengyi, Youfufeng), as well as Beidi, Shangjun, and An Ding prefectures. It starts at Longdi (with the note "Chi" added below the original text), extends southward along the Yellow River to cover all of Ba, Shu, and Hanzhong, then proceeds to the southern frontier regions of Qianwei, Yuexi, and Yizhou, reaching beyond the southern river. Dongjing is located on the shady side of the northern and southern boundaries, facing the northwest of Luoyang; Yugui is located on the sunny side of the boundaries, so from Hanzhong eastward to Huayang, it connects with the eastern end of the Chunhuo division, facing the southeast of Luoyang. Outside the Chunshou division, the Milky Way flows beneath the surface and is not visible, so the celestial wolf star's territory lies west of the upper reaches of the Yellow and Yangtze rivers.

今陝西之永興、鳳翔、隴，並丹、同、華、耀、延、鄜、環、慶、涇、成、階、岷及四川之成都、興、元、嘉、瀘、涪、黔、合、夔、萬、龍、文、興、利、巴、閬、雲、井、大寧及西夏之西，盡四川之西，盡西南夷之地，雲滇南皆秦分。

Converted to the administrative divisions of the Song dynasty, the areas included are: Yongxing Army, Fengxiang Prefecture, Longzhou in Shaanxi Road, along with Danzhou, Tongzhou, Huazhou, Yaozhou, Yanzhou, Fu Zhou, Huanzhou, Qingzhou, Jingzhou, Chengzhou, Jiezhou, Minzhou; in Sichuan, Chengdu Prefecture, Xingzhou, Yuanzhou, Jiazhou, Luzhou, Fuzhou, Qianzhou, Hezhou, Kuizhou, Wanzhou, Longzhou, Wenzhou, Xingzhou, Lizhou, Bazhou, Langzhou, Yun'an Army, Jinyan, and Danning Supervision; plus the regions west of Xixia, west of Sichuan, up to the Southwest夷 areas and Yunnan and southern Yunnan — all of these belong to the territory of Qin.

鶉火之次柳、七星、張，鶉火之次。初柳八度外，末張十六度內。於分為周，於辰在午，於野為三河、周分。自河之南，西及函關，逾南紀，達武當、漢水之陰，盡弘農郡。柳在輿鬼之東，又接漢原，故當商雒之陽，接南河上流。七星上糸軒轅，得土行之正，故為河東之分。張直河南、許、汝、裕、鄧、光、陝、信陽、新鄭，皆周分也。

The eleventh is called "Chun Huo," governing the three mansions of Willow, Seven Stars, and Extended Net. It begins beyond the eighth degree of Willow Mansion and ends within the sixteenth degree of Extended Net Mansion. According to the state, it belongs to the Zhou; according to the twelve earthly branches, it is in the position of午 (Wu); according to the nine regions, it belongs to the three rivers (River East, River Inner, River South). Its territory: from south of the Yellow River, west to the Hangu Pass, crossing the southern boundary, reaching directly to Wudang Mountain and south of the Han River, encompassing the entire Hongnong Commandery. Willow Mansion is east of the Ghost Mansion and connects to the source of the Han River, so it corresponds to the southern side of Shangluo, connected to the upper reaches of the southern river; the Seven Stars Mansion is connected to the Xuan Yuan star official, possessing the correct earth virtue, so it belongs to River East; the Extended Net Mansion directly corresponds to Henan Commandery, as well as Xuzhou, Ruzhou, Yu Zhou, Dengzhou, Guangzhou, Shanzhou, Xinyang, and Xinzheng—these all belong to the Zhou territory.

鶉尾之次翼、軫，鶉尾之次。初張十六度外，末軫十二度內。於分為楚，於辰在已，於野為荊。自房陵。白帝而東，盡漢之南郡、江夏，南達廬、江南諸郡，濱彭蠡之西，又逾南盡鬱林、合浦，翼星與咮張同象，故當南河之北；皆在天關之外；故當南河之南。軫中一星長沙，逾嶺徼而西南，皆東甌，青丘之野。今襄陽、蘄、黃、澧、潭、嶽、鄂、辰、沅、柳、道、柳、連、歸、峽、柳、象、融、潯、貴、賓、欽、廉、洞夷絡貉，皆楚分也。

The twelfth section is called "Chunwei," which includes the mansions of Yi and Zhen. It begins outside the sixteenth degree of Zhang and ends within the twelfth degree of Zhen. According to the states, it belongs to Chu; according to the twelve earthly branches, it is in the position of Si; according to the nine provinces, it belongs to Jingzhou. The territory extends from Fangling and Baidi City to the east, covering all of the southern commanderies of the Han dynasty, Jiangxia, south to Lujiang and the southern provinces, west along Poyang Lake, and further south to Yulin and HePu. The mansion of Yi and the mansion of Zhang share the same symbolic representation as the bird's beak (Liu), so they correspond to the north of the Southern River; the other stars are all outside Tian Guan, so they correspond to the south of the Southern River. The star Changsha within Zhen mansion crosses the southern frontier towards the southwest, all belonging to the wild lands of Dong Ou and Qingqiu. Converted to the administrative divisions of the Song dynasty, Xiangyang, Qizhou, Huangzhou, Lishui, Tanchuan, Yuezhou, Ezhou, Chenzhou, Yuanzhou, Liuzhou, Daogzhou, Lianzhou, Guizhou, Xiangzhou, Rongzhou, Xunzhou, Guizhou, Binzhou, Qinzhou, Lianzhou, and finally to the regions of Dongyi and Luoyue, all belong to the territory of Chu (the original text mentions the character 'Liu' three times, which may be a repetition).

天干地支乙為東夷；甲為齊南；丙楚；丁江淮、海岱；戊為中州及韓、魏；已方西夷之國，庚為秦；辛為華山；壬為幽燕；癸為恆山以北；子為周；丑為翟魏，亦為遼東；寅為楚；卯為鄭；辰為晉邯鄲、趙地；已為衛；午為秦；未為中山、梁、宋；申為齊及晉魏；酉為魯；戌為楚及吳越；亥為燕；歲、月、日、時災祥應地，皆同繫焉。

The ten heavenly stems each correspond to specific regions. Yi governs the Eastern夷 (Eastern barbarians), Jia governs the southern part of Qi state, Bing governs Chu (modern Hunan and Hubei), Ding governs the Yangtze and Huai rivers and the Hai and Dai regions (modern Jiangsu, Anhui, and eastern Shandong), Wu governs the Central Plains and Han and Wei states (modern Henan), Ji governs the Western夷 (Western barbarians), Geng governs Qin (modern Guanzhong), Xin governs the area around Hua Mountain, Ren governs Youyan (modern Beijing, Tianjin, and western Liaoning), Gui governs the area north of Hengshan Mountain (modern northern Shanxi and northern Hebei). The twelve earthly branches also correspond to specific regions. Zi governs Zhou (modern Luoyang), Chou governs Zhai and Wei and also covers Liao Dong, Yin governs Chu, Mao governs Zheng, Chen governs the area of Handan in Jin and Zhao, Si governs Wei, Wu governs Qin, Wei governs Zhongshan and Liang and Song, Shen governs Qi and Jin and Wei, You governs Lu, Xu governs Chu and Wu Yue, Hai governs Yan. Whenever calculating the disasters or auspicious signs for years, months, days, or hours, they are assigned to these regions based on the corresponding heavenly stem or earthly branch.

土圭影九州之在，必有所中。前古法制無聞，惟《周禮·大司徒》以土圭之法測土深淺，正日景以求地中。日南則景短，多暑；日北則景長，多寒；日東則景夕，多風；日西則景朝，多陰。日之景，尺有五寸，謂之地中。四時之所交，風雨之所會也，陰陽之所和也。然則萬物阜安，建王國焉。匠人建國，水地以平，四直系繩，以景為規。

The territory of the Nine Provinces is vast, so there must be one place located at the center. This is determined by measuring the shadow of the sun. The specific methods used in ancient times are no longer known, but the Book of Rites, the Great Master of the People, records the method of using a "soil gnomon" to measure shadows and find the center of the land. The soil gnomon is a jade measuring rod one foot five inches long, used together with a pole eight feet high. If the place being measured is to the south, the shadow will be short, and the climate will be hot; if it is to the north, the shadow will be long, and the climate will be cold; if it is to the east, the shadow will lean to the afternoon, and there will be much wind; if it is to the west, the shadow will lean in the morning, and there will be much dampness. Only on the summer solstice at noon, when the shadow is exactly one foot five inches long, is that place called the "center of the land." The center of the land is where the four seasons meet, where winds and rains gather, and where yin and yang are in harmony. All things flourish and are peaceful here, so the king's capital should be built there. When craftsmen planned the city, they first used the level to make the ground flat, stretched straight ropes around the four sides, and then used the shadow of the sun to determine the direction and layout of the square.

識日出之景與日入之景，晝考日中之景，夜考中星以正朝夕。梁祖景爍錯綜經法，先驗昏旦，定刻漏。乃立儀表於準平之地，名曰南表；中更立一表於南表景末，名曰中表。夜依中表以望北極樞，而立北表，令參相直，皆以繩準定。若表直者，乃立表之地當子午之正。每看中表以知所偏，中表在東則立表之處在地中之東，其西亦如之。取三表相直者為地中之正。又於二分之日候，日始東方半體見時，乃立表於中表之東，名曰東表。待日入西方半體，乃立表於中表之西，名曰西表。

The specific method of measurement involves recording the shadow at sunrise and sunset, examining the length of the shadow at noon during the day, and observing the star mansion at midnight to determine the correct direction of east and west. During the Southern and Northern Dynasties, Zu Gengzhi integrated previous methods by first determining the time of dawn and dusk, calibrating the water clock, and then setting up a vertical pole on a flat surface called the "south pole." Another pole, called the "middle pole," is then set up at the end of the shadow of the south pole. At night, by looking from the middle pole towards the North Star, the "north pole" is erected, ensuring that all three poles are aligned in a straight line and calibrated with ropes. If the three poles are in a straight line, the location of the poles is exactly on the meridian. Each time, observe whether the middle pole is biased to one side: if the middle pole is biased east, it indicates that the location of the poles is east of the central point; similarly, if it is biased west, it indicates that the location is west of the central point. The exact position where the three poles are perfectly aligned is the central point. In addition, observations are made on the days of the vernal equinox and autumnal equinox: when the sun first appears half a circle in the east, a pole called the "east pole" is set up to the east of the middle pole; when the sun is about to set and only half a circle remains in the west, a pole called the "west pole" is set up to the west of the middle pole.

皆令中表與日參直，東西二表朝夕皆要與日相直。若三表影直，即是南北之中也。若中表差南，則直表處在卯酉之南；差北，則卯酉之北。進退南北，求三表直東西，則地居卯酉之中正也。測景一寸，即地之一千里也；影尺有五寸者，南戴日下萬五千里也。以潁川之陽城為地之中。所謂土圭之表，尺有五寸，立八尺之表。夏至影適與土圭等，謂之地中。漢儒日入表盡測影，冬至長一丈三尺一寸四分，復至一尺五寸八分，春秋二分著七尺三寸六分。始著於書，而餘氣並未有論。

When setting up the eastern and western markers, the central marker must be aligned in a straight line with the Sun. Both morning and evening observations must be aligned with the Sun. If the shadows of the three markers form a straight line, then the location is exactly in the middle of the north-south line. If the central marker is biased to the south, it indicates that the marker is located south of the卯酉 line (east-west line); if it is biased to the north, it indicates that the marker is located north of the卯酉 line. By adjusting north and south repeatedly until the three markers form a straight line in the east-west direction, the location is determined to be exactly on the central position of the卯酉 line. Ancient methods believed that for every inch difference in shadow length, the ground's north-south distance differed by a thousand li. At the place where the shadow on the summer solstice is one foot five inches, the distance from the true location of the Sun's direct rays (the solar zenith point) is fifteen thousand li. Based on this, the city of Yangcheng in the Yingshui Commandery (now Dengfeng, Henan) was designated as the center of the world. The term "earth gnomon" refers to using a jade tablet of one foot five inches paired with a pole of eight feet in height. On the summer solstice, when the shadow length exactly matches the earth gnomon, it is considered the center of the world. Han dynasty scholars used gnomons to measure shadows, recording that on the winter solstice the shadow was thirteen feet one inch and four parts, on the summer solstice it was one foot five inches and eight parts, and on the spring and autumn equinoxes it was seven feet three inches and six parts. These data were first recorded in books, but discussions about the shadow lengths on other solar terms were never mentioned.

夫天地之道，運動不息，而覆育萬物者也。不失厥中，則四序應而寒暑時，品物用生。故聖人法天道而順至理。政有得失，則視吉凶之變以告之，使其開悟。若天忽變色，是為異常，四夷來侵，當有兵起。天裂是謂陽不足，臣民亂而君道失，土將分裂。天鳴有聲，人主憂驚，而百姓勞恐，失厥上。天火自焚，是謂火不炎上，以其信道不篤而尚虛偽。修宮室無度，則厥災見，焚燒宗廟。

The constant way of heaven and earth is to operate in a cycle without end, nurturing and cultivating all things. As long as the middle and correct path is not lost, the four seasons follow their proper time, cold and heat each take their turn in order, and all things thus grow. Therefore, the sage takes the heavenly way as a model, follows the ultimate truth; when state affairs have gains or losses, heaven uses signs of good fortune and misfortune to warn, so that the sovereign will be alert. The following are several signs of abnormality in the heavens themselves. If the sky suddenly changes color, this is an extremely unusual occurrence, indicating invasion by the four surrounding tribes and the occurrence of military conflict. If the sky cracks open, it is called insufficient yang energy, indicating rebellion by the people and the loss of the sovereign's virtue, with the territory about to break apart. If there is a sound coming from the sky, it indicates the sovereign's worry, fear, and alarm, and the people's hardship and panic, losing their reliance above. If heavenly fire self-consumes, it is a fault of "fire not rising upward," arising from lack of sincerity and the promotion of falsehood; if also building palaces without restraint, calamity will manifest, with the ancestral temples being burned as the response.

若乃雨血，乃天見其殃，不肖者不得久處其位，其災兵起。若雨肉，則為臣不得享，當有大變。雨土，乃為黃眚，乃為土失其性而民勞，或不肖者祿。雨雹，則為陰脅陽。盛則為雨，陰迫陽則轉而為雹。若陰盛而成雪，陽薄之乃散而作霰，陽脅陰也。皆為政有所脅。若雨石，為信不施，詐妄興，下居上，凶。石墜地近尺餘，類雞卵，兩頭銳，名天鼓。其分大戰，而君吝祿信佞所致，是謂火失其性。

Next we discuss various strange objects falling from heaven. If blood rains from heaven, it is a sign of calamity, indicating that those without talent or virtue cannot remain in their positions for long, and it portends warfare. If flesh rains from heaven, it signifies that ministers and subordinates will not enjoy their ranks and positions, and there will be great changes. If soil rains from heaven, it is called "yellow blight," indicating that earth loses its natural nature, and it presages hardship for the people or the unworthy gaining honors and positions. If hail rains from heaven, it indicates that the yin energy forces the yang energy; when yin and yang are harmonious, rain is formed, but when yin forces yang, it turns into hail. Conversely, if yin is excessive, it forms snow, and if yang forces yin, it causes the snow to scatter into pellets. Both situations indicate that there is forceful pressure between decrees and policies. If stones rain from heaven, it signifies that sincerity is not practiced, deceit arises, and those below rise above those above, which is ominous. If the stones that fall to the ground are about a foot long, shaped like eggs with pointed ends, they are called "heavenly drums," indicating that there will be a great battle in their region, caused by the ruler's stinginess in granting honors and his trust in flatterers, which is a fault of fire losing its nature.

雨赤草，其地民流。雨毛，則金失其性，邪佞進而賢人去，貴人奔。雨羽，則君道不通，逆施天下。雨螽，則骨肉疏而政暴虐。雨魚、鱉、鳥，為兵喪，是謂水失其性。雨金鐵，是謂刑獄，為兵災。雨錢，則其下亂。雨骨，是謂陽雨，政令不行，兵起交爭。

Heaven sends red grass, indicating that the people in that area will flee. Heaven sends hair, indicating that metal loses its nature, leading to the rise of wicked ministers and the departure of virtuous men, with the nobleman fleeing. Heaven sends feathers, indicating that the sovereign's way is blocked, and government orders are misapplied and reversed throughout the land. Heaven sends locusts (zhong), indicating that close relatives become distant and government affairs are cruel and tyrannical. Heaven sends fish, turtles, and flying birds, indicating military calamity and loss, which is the fault of water losing its nature. Heaven sends metal and iron, indicating frequent legal cases and a sign of military disaster. Heaven sends coins, indicating that those below will rebel. Heaven sends bones and remains, called "Yang rain," indicating that government orders are not carried out and wars break out.

雷發非時，主在臣專政，女后擅權。無雲而雨，貌之不恭，是謂不肅，災禍並起。無雲而雷，名曰天鼓，當有暴兵。雨木、冰，大臣凶，陰氣脅木，而雨未降，木先寒，故木冰。雷發不時，臣為亂。雨物，是水銀，此謂水失其性。雨灰者，暴政所致。雨五穀，軍乏糧，民飢，賦斂重之所致。雨績者，麻紵之類也。其分大飢，民流亡，兵起，妄誅殺之所致。

Thunder occurring in an inappropriate season indicates that ministers will seize power and the empress will dominate. Rain falling without clouds signifies disrespect and disorder in governance, leading to calamities. Thunder without clouds is called "Heaven's Drum," indicating sudden military actions. If trees or ice formations fall from the sky (rain with wood and ice, known today as rain凇), it foretells the death of ministers. Yin energy suppresses wood energy; rain has not yet fallen but trees have already been chilled, hence forming wood ice. Thunder that does not occur in season indicates rebellion among subordinates. If something like mercury falls from the sky, it signifies water losing its nature. If ashes fall from the sky, it is caused by oppressive rule. If grain falls from the sky, it indicates military shortages and famine among the people, caused by excessive taxation. If "textile" falls from the sky, meaning fibers like hemp, it indicates severe famine in the corresponding region, people fleeing, and military conflicts arising due to reckless executions.

茲謂不法厥災。霜夏，殺谷；秋，殺五穀；冬，殺麥。誅不仁，茲謂不仁。夏先大風雷，冬先雨降，乃隕霜而生芒角。賢者遭害，則霜附木不至地。佞人依刑，茲謂私賊，則霜在草根，降霜土隙間。不教而誅謂之虐。其霜在草木，降霜非時，迫近之象。

The method of divination concerning premature frost is called "Disorder" as a calamity. If frost falls in summer, it harms the millet; if it falls in autumn, it harms the five grains; if it falls in winter, it harms the winter wheat. Excessive killing without compassion is called "Inhumanity" in governance; its omen is that great winds and thunder occur first in summer, then rain falls in winter, followed by frost with sharp and angular particles. If virtuous people are harmed, the frost only adheres to trees and does not fall to the ground. If wicked people use the law to harm others, it is called "Private Murder"; its omen is that frost forms on the roots of grass or falls in the cracks of the soil. If punishment is applied without education, it is called "Cruelty"; its omen is that frost forms on the grass and trees. In summary, frost falling out of season is always a sign of impending calamity.

一曰：夏雪，臣作亂。雨木，多風，五穀傷而民危。雨粟，乃不肖者錄。雨冰，水失其性，其下大疫。降雨羅其下，君長凶。雨杵臼，雨筋，併為飢。雨絲綿，併為兵喪。雨櫱，君有陰。雨土，多陰謀。雨釜，人相食。物如小錢許大，從地中生，如麻黍粟，名雨甑，歲穰。雨膏如出，輔臣貪，將帥敗。雨露者，物色黃白，名曰爵錫。不出三年，大凶。又曰，下當有變。雨物人莫能識者，皆為兵起。天忽晝夜陰晦，有陰謀。

There is another set of interpretations: if it snows in summer, it indicates rebellion by ministers and subjects. If straw-like particles fall from the sky, it signifies much wind and damage to crops, leading to hardship for the people. If rice grains fall from the sky, it indicates the appointment of unworthy individuals. If ice blocks fall from the sky, it signifies water losing its nature, indicating a great plague in that region. If rain contains a mesh-like substance, it indicates danger to the ruler. If ladles or mortars fall from the sky, or if tendons fall from the sky, it indicates famine. If silk and cotton fall from the sky, it indicates warfare and loss of life. If brewing materials fall from the sky, it indicates the ruler has private affairs. If dust falls from the sky, it indicates many conspiracies. If cooking pots fall from the sky, it indicates people eating each other. If something the size of a coin appears from the ground, resembling millet or sorghum grains, it is called "rain甑" (rain甑), and it indicates a bountiful harvest. If oily substances fall from the sky, it indicates corruption among ministers and defeat of generals. If dew falls and appears yellowish-white, it is called "爵锡" (jue xi), and there will certainly be great calamity within three years, or alternatively, there will be changes among the people. If any heavenly phenomena are unrecognizable, it indicates war will break out. If the sky suddenly becomes dark and unclear day and night, it indicates there will be conspiracies.

地本有陰陽而生萬物，其形至厚，其德亦至靜，定而不動者也。若忽震動，是謂臣強。陽伏而不能出，陰之迫而不能入，陰有餘也。若外戚擅權，后妃專政，則為變異。小人用，下有謀，及民擾勞，則地震，併為兵飢。又春動，歲不昌；夏，君憂；秋則兵起，冬則土功興。若牛馬禽獸奔驚者，天子惡之。若動於宗廟宮庭，或動不已，國有叛。臣讒佞，大臣數動誅伐不以理，而上下不相親。

The earth originally contains both yin and yang energies, nurturing all things. Its form is extremely heavy and solid, and its virtue is extremely calm and still. It should be fixed and unmoving. If it suddenly shakes, this is called "minister's strength" (a term indicating imbalance). Yang energy is hidden below and cannot emerge, while yin energy presses down above and cannot enter. This indicates an excess of yin energy. When the imperial family's relatives dominate the court or the empress dowager rules alone, this phenomenon will be a response to such changes. When the wicked are promoted, there are conspiracies among the lower ranks, and the people are disturbed and troubled, earthquakes will occur, and this will also indicate military conflicts and famine. According to the seasons, if an earthquake happens in spring, it indicates poor harvests; in summer, it indicates the ruler will have worries; in autumn, it indicates military action; in winter, it indicates the commencement of construction projects involving earth and wood. If during an earthquake cattle, horses, birds, and beasts run wildly, the emperor will regard this as an ill omen. If the earthquake occurs in the ancestral temple or palace, or if it continues without stopping, it indicates rebellion within the country, many treacherous ministers, and high officials frequently acting beyond the law and carrying out executions, with the ruler and ministers not being close or harmonious with each other.

辰在亥子，或秋行冬令，則地裂。乃士民分離，大臣專恣，下叛上，進不肖，退賢人。若裂有聲，四方不寧。大兵起，國失厥土。若土忽陷，乃專在臣。民人離散，亦為失地。若地火然者，火為陽精，地為陰主。若然者，越陰之道行陽也，政傷而不克之象。臣專忠，而終以自害也。地忽生毛，為金失其性，人將旁從。

If the hour is亥 or 子 (which belong to the water position), or if policies are implemented in autumn as if in winter, there will be cracks in the earth. Earth cracks indicate the dispersal of common people, ministers acting tyrannically, subordinates rebelling against superiors, the unqualified being promoted while the virtuous are dismissed. If the crack is accompanied by a sound, it signifies unrest in all directions, great military conflict, and the country losing its territory. If the ground suddenly collapses, power will be concentrated in the hands of the ministers, leading to the dispersal of the people and also indicating the loss of territory. If fire suddenly arises underground, fire is the essence of yang, while earth is the body of yin. Fire arising in the earth signifies yang energy exceeding yin's domain, which is a sign of damage to governance and an inability to control affairs. Although ministers may believe they are loyal, they will ultimately harm themselves. If strange hairy growths suddenly appear on the ground, it indicates metal losing its nature, meaning the ruler will be dependent on others.

山忽崩陷者，所以宣氣，公輔之象。乃陰乘陽，弱勝強。崩者，離散之象，此必賢人去而佞人進也。山或陟動，是謂皇之不極，祿去公室，賞罰出於私門矣。若山鳴，乃有大亂。若土湧山出，即陰盛下，人將起，地主失土。若好治宮室，飾臺謝淫亂，而疏父兄，則不成，謂土失其性而為災也。

A mountain suddenly collapsing and sinking indicates that the mountain, which is the place for the discharge of earth energy, symbolizes the ministers who assist the sovereign, like the Three Dukes. The collapse of the mountain signifies that the yin energy overpowers the yang energy, and the weak overpower the strong. Collapse is an image of dispersion. When a mountain collapses, it must mean that virtuous people are leaving and wicked people are being promoted. If the mountain trembles and shifts position, it is called "the sovereign's virtue is not reaching its peak," indicating that the hereditary nobility will lose their authority, and power will shift to private families. If the mountain produces a loud sound, it foretells great disorder. If the land rises and hills appear on flat ground, it indicates excessive yin energy below, suggesting that someone will rise up in rebellion and the ruler of the land will lose his territory. If the sovereign constantly builds palaces and decorates pavilions, indulges in luxury, and neglects his father and elder brothers, the affairs will inevitably fail, which is called the earth losing its nature and causing calamity.

總敘日者太陽之精，而成象光明盛實，布照四方，出則天下明，入則天下晦，萬物不能觀其體，猶至尊之不可窺逾，有人君之象。若明王在位，群臣修職，天下太平，人民豐樂，則日抱珥重光而陽景輝耀；人君有瑕，必露其虐以告示焉。

First, a general discussion. The Sun is the essence of supreme yang, its appearance is that of a bright and full body, illuminating all directions; once it rises, the world is bright, once it sets, the world is dark. All things cannot look directly at its form, just as the supreme position cannot be observed or surpassed, so it symbolizes the sovereign. If a wise and virtuous sovereign is in power, and all officials fulfill their duties, the world is peaceful, and the people are prosperous and happy, then the Sun will display auspicious phenomena such as embracing and ear-like forms, with multiple layers of brilliance and radiant sunlight. Conversely, if the sovereign's actions have flaws, the solar image will certainly reveal such cruelty, using it to inform the world.

其所經行，謂之黃道。常以一晝一夜東行一度，經三百六十五日有奇，是謂歲周。冬至之日，日行赤道外二十四度。去北極一百一十五度少強，為極疾，日行一度強。自後積疾，經八十九日羽，至春分日，當赤道之中。與黃道相交，去北極九十一度少強，日行一度半。自後入赤道，其行漸遲。經九十四日弱，至夏至之日。在赤道內二十四度，去北極六十七度少強，為極遲日弱。自後益遲，經九十四日弱，至秋分日復當赤道之中，與黃道相交，去北極九十一度少強，日行一度半。外黃道外，其行漸疾，經八十九日，復會冬至之日，為一歲。盈縮遲疾而有不及周天之數者，歷家為歲差矣。

The path that the Sun travels is called the Yellow Path. It moves eastward by one degree each day and night, completing a full cycle in 365 days and a little more, which is called a "yearly cycle." Readers can follow this number to calculate: On the day of the Winter Solstice, the Sun is 24 degrees south of the equator, and 115 degrees away from the North Pole, at which time it moves eastward by more than one degree per day and night. After that, it moves faster, taking 89 days and a little more to reach the Spring Equinox, when it is exactly on the equator, intersecting the Yellow Path, and 91 degrees away from the North Pole, moving eastward by one and a half degrees per day and night. After the Spring Equinox, it moves into the northern hemisphere of the equator, and its speed gradually slows. After 94 days and a little less, it reaches the Summer Solstice, 24 degrees north of the equator, and 67 degrees away from the North Pole, at which time it moves the slowest. Then it continues to slow down, taking another 94 days and a little less to reach the Autumn Equinox, when it is again on the equator, intersecting the Yellow Path, and 91 degrees away from the North Pole, moving eastward by one and a half degrees per day and night. After the Autumn Equinox, it moves back to the southern side of the Yellow Path, and its speed gradually increases again, taking 89 days to return to the Winter Solstice, completing a year. During this time, the Sun's movement has periods of faster and slower speeds, and the total difference from the full circle is a small amount. Astronomers call this difference the "annual difference."

十輝氣《周禮》十輝氣，曰祲，曰象，曰監，曰鐫，曰暗，曰瞢，曰彌，曰序，曰□，曰想。傳云：祲者，陰陽之氣浸淫相侵，抱珥背觿之屬，如虹而短，皆為祲。象者，雲氣成象如赤鳥夾日以飛之類。鐫者，日旁氣刺日，形如童子所佩之觿。監者，雲氣臨於日上。暗者，日月食，或曰光脫。瞢者，瞢瞢不光明。

The Zhou Li records ten kinds of luminous phenomena observed around the sun, called "Ten Hui": one jin, two xiang, three jian, four juan, five an, six meng, seven mi, eight xu, nine xi (the character is missing in the original text), ten xiang. Old annotations explain as follows. "Jin" refers to the mingling and encroachment of yin and yang energies, and any luminous phenomena resembling a short, curved rainbow, such as those around, above, behind, or in the shape of a horn-like object, are considered jin. "Xiang" refers to clouds forming images, such as red birds flying alongside the sun. "Juan" refers to the light around the sun piercing toward the sun, resembling the horn-shaped tool used to untie ropes. "Jian" refers to clouds pressing upon the sun. "An" refers to solar or lunar eclipses, with one interpretation being the loss of sunlight. "Meng" refers to a dim and unclear brightness.

彌者，白虹彌天而貫日。序者，氣如山在日上，及雲氣作，冠珥背璚，重疊在日旁，如次序。□者，暈氣也。或曰虹象。想者，謂氣五色形想：青，飢；赤，兵；白，喪；黑，憂；黃，熟。或曰：想，思也。赤氣如人狩之形，可想思而知吉凶。推而廣之，則曰旁氣，象雲物，其類既多，各隨形色，以知吉凶。

"Mi" refers to a white rainbow spanning the entire sky and crossing the sun. "Xu" refers to a mass of air forming a mountain-like shape pressing upon the sun, or clouds rising and forming various shapes such as a crown, ear, back, and jewel, layered around the sun in an orderly manner. "Xi" (the original text is missing this character) refers to a halo, or alternatively, the image of a rainbow. "Xiang" refers to the phenomenon where the air takes on five colors, each corresponding to a different image: blue signifies famine, red signifies military conflict, white signifies death, black signifies worry and distress, and yellow signifies a bountiful harvest. Another interpretation of "Xiang" is thought, for example, if a red cloud forms the shape of a hunter, one can infer good or bad fortune through imagination. From this, it can be extended that all the atmospheric phenomena around the sun are called "pang qi" (solar flares), which are taken as omens from cloud formations. Since there are many names, each is judged for good or bad fortune based on its shape and color.

日旁氣氣黃曲向日為抱。當日子孫喜，臣下忠，鄰國來降。黃者土，火之子，氣橫在日上，形直微起為戴。戴者，德也。推戴福佑之象，主國有喜。人臣德至於天，則有之。

The following discusses the various colored lights around the Sun. The yellow light bends toward the Sun, like two arms embracing it, called "bao" (embrace). This indicates joy among the descendants of the day, loyalty from ministers, and submission from neighboring states. Yellow belongs to Earth, and Earth is the son of Fire. The Sun belongs to Fire, so the son's energy comes to embrace the father, which is harmonious and auspicious. When the light lies across the Sun, appearing flat and slightly raised, it is called "dai" (to wear or bear). "Dai" signifies being supported and revered, symbolizing receiving blessings. This indicates joy within the country and the virtue of ministers resonating with heavenly timing.

一珥在日傍者為喜。兩軍相當，軍須和解，所臨者喜。所在之方無軍，則為拜將。兩珥者，氣縮小，在日左右，主民壽考。珥常扶日，如民不失天常。三珥黃白，女主有喜。黃，喜；白，喪；赤，兵；青，疾；黑，水。四珥，天子有子之慶。

A piece of qi hanging beside the sun, shaped like an earring, is called "er." One er indicates joy and celebration. When two armies face each other and this appearance is seen, it is favorable for peace talks, and the side indicated by the er will experience joy; if there are no troops in that direction, it signifies the appointment of a general. Two ers, which are smaller forms of qi divided on either side of the sun, indicate longevity for the common people. When the er is constantly on both sides of the sun, it is like the people maintaining the natural principles and moral laws. Three ers with yellow or white color indicate that the female ruler will have a son. The color of the er also signifies different meanings: yellow indicates joy, white indicates mourning, red indicates military affairs, blue indicates disease and plague, and black indicates water disasters. Four ers indicate the emperor's joy at having a son.

又氣抱在日上為冠氣。主冠帶之象。當立侯王，建封親戚，國當有喜。氣小而日下向上曲者為纓，為得地之喜。氣小半暈在日上，日負，為得地，為喜。在日上為承氣，臣承君也。又曰日下有黃氣三重若抱，名曰承福。人主其喜，且得地。日未出而上有黃氣，如半暈狀，白日，人君有德令。

The qi forms a ring around the Sun, called "Guangan," symbolizing the cap, indicating the establishment of princes and the enfeoffment of relatives, with joy in the country. If the qi is small and curves upward from below the Sun, it is called "Ying," indicating joy from gaining territory. If the qi is small and appears like half a halo above the Sun, it is called "Fu," also indicating joy from gaining territory. If the qi supports the Sun from above, it is called "Chengqi," symbolizing ministers serving the sovereign. Another interpretation says that if there are three layers of yellow qi like a ring above the Sun before the Sun rises, it is called "Chengfu," indicating the sovereign will have joy and gain territory. If before the Sun appears, there is yellow qi above it, shaped like half a halo, visible during the day, it indicates the sovereign will issue virtuous decrees.

氣如履在日下為履，又曰氣直立在日下亦為履氣。主內外寧吉，喜氣也。氣如赤曲在日傍，類珥而長，為提，見則有兵。青氣赤橫在日上下，為楁，格鬥之象。長而斜倚日為戟，戈戟相傷之象。形如背，中有一枝如山字，則為殃，君臣不和，上下缺傷。

The kind of qi that lies like a shoe sole beneath the sun is called "Lu" (履); another interpretation considers qi standing upright beneath the sun as also "Lu" qi. "Lu" qi signifies internal and external peace and auspiciousness, representing joy. Red qi that curves around the sun, resembling an earring but longer, is called "Ti" (提). Its appearance indicates military conflict. Blue or red qi stretching across above and below the sun is called "Chun" (楁), symbolizing combat. Qi that is long and leans against the sun is called "Ji" (戟), indicating injury from spears and halberds. Qi that resembles a back shape with an extra branch in the middle, forming the character "shan" (山), is called "Yang" (殃), signifying discord between sovereign and ministers, and damage between superiors and inferiors.

形曲向外為背，背叛乘逆之象，其下有叛者。長而直立日旁為直，其下有自立者。狀類兩直相交為交，淫悖之象。

The qi shape that is curved and faces away from the Sun with its convex side outward is called "back," indicating betrayal and rebelliousness, suggesting there are rebels in that area. The qi shape that is slender and upright beside the Sun is called "straight," indicating there is a self-proclaimed king in that area. The shape resembling two straight qi lines crossing each other is called "intersection," symbolizing licentiousness and rebellion.

凡氣之異：黑如龍在日上下，乃風雨候。或來沖日，或如人臥背日旁者，下有反臣。青而守日者，臣有謀，亦戒飲膳，扶日亦如之。如虎守日者，君好禽色。若在四時王日者，其色克時令者，君有憂。赤如牛守日，下有兵；色赤扶日，亦如之，又為失地。如馬守日，戰則兵傷。如人頭、旌旗在日旁者，為兵。如人乘依在日下者，為天子氣。如人所持，如人事日在日下者，其下臣叛。

Further discussing various abnormal appearances of qi forms. Black qi resembling a dragon winding around above and below the sun indicates approaching rain and wind; if it rushes toward the sun or lies like a person lying on their back facing away from the sun beside it, it signifies there is a traitorous minister in that region. Green qi guarding the sun without leaving indicates conspiracy among ministers, and one should be cautious about food and drink (to prevent poisoning); green qi supporting both sides of the sun has the same interpretation. If the qi form resembles a tiger guarding the sun, it indicates the sovereign has a strong desire for hunting and women. If it appears on a day when the season is at its peak, and the color exactly overcomes the prevailing qi, it indicates the sovereign will have worries. Red qi resembling an ox guarding the sun indicates there will be military conflict in that region; red qi supporting the sun has the same interpretation, and also indicates loss of territory. If the qi form resembles a horse guarding the sun, it indicates that in battle soldiers will be injured. If the qi form resembles a human head or a banner standing beside the sun, it indicates military affairs. If the qi form resembles a person riding in a carriage leaning against the sun, it signifies the imperial aura. If the qi form resembles a person holding something in their hand, and also resembles a person serving the sun beneath it, it indicates rebellion among the ministers in that region.

如蛇貫日，青則疫及谷傷，其下亦有叛者。黃為兵，黑咎，兩赤如死蛇在日下者，大飢疫。如交蛇在日旁，其下有賊。兩軍相當，如布席來掩日，其下大戰，若偏在日旁，其尤甚，萬人死。氣如食日，臣不忠。相交貫日旁者，將不和。有背者，其日長凶。氣漠漠如車馬行走在日下者，下有破軍。

The appearance of qi resembles a snake crossing over the Star of brightness and prestige: a green color indicates an outbreak of epidemic diseases and damage to crops, with rebellion occurring in that region; a yellow color indicates military conflict; a black color indicates calamity and misfortune. Two red qi lines resembling dead snakes lying across the sun indicate a great famine and a major epidemic. If the qi appears as two snakes entwined around the sun, it indicates the presence of thieves in that area. When two armies face each other, if the qi appears like a spread-out mat covering the sun, it indicates a great battle in that region; if the mat-like qi is only on one side of the sun, the danger is greater, and there will be the death of ten thousand people. If the qi appears as if about to swallow the sun, it indicates disloyalty among the ministers. If several qi lines cross each other across the sun, it indicates discord among the generals. If there is a back qi involved, it indicates prolonged misfortune in the future. If the qi appears dim and indistinct, like chariots and horses moving beneath the sun, it indicates the defeat of the army in that region.

青色其上下者，吉。可以出軍。直立或貫日者，宮中有斗。如箭外向日下者，不行三月有君出。赤如冬株在日旁者，兵起，客勝。赤如血光覆日，大旱民飢千里。如釜鉞在日旁者，君憂。赤白青黃色刺日者，其分有喪，在日旁去疾者，無功。若停半日者，小勝；終日者，大勝。

The presence of green qi around the Star of Brightness and Prestige indicates good fortune and is favorable for military action. If the qi stands straight or directly penetrates the Star of Brightness, it indicates conflict within the palace. If the qi is like an arrow pointing outward and lies across the lower part of the Star of Brightness, the king will travel (or flee) within three months. Red qi resembling the withered stumps of winter trees standing beside the Star of Brightness indicates that the army will fight and the guest forces will win. If red qi covers the Star of Brightness like blood, it indicates a great drought and starvation among the people within a thousand li. If the qi is like a cooking pot or a weapon beside the Star of Brightness, it indicates the ruler will have worries. If red, white, green, or yellow qi pierces the Star of Brightness, it indicates mourning in the corresponding region; if the qi passes quickly beside the Star of Brightness, military campaigns will be unsuccessful. If the qi remains for half a day, it indicates a small victory; if it remains for a whole day, it indicates a great victory.

比雲之異：日中有雲如人，其下有反者；如杵，長尺餘來沖日，其分君長惡之。如赤青鳥在日下，賊人有謀。如兩青鳥相向日下者，人主有憂。如三赤烏啄日，兵起。如虎躅在日下，大將反。日出有雲橫截之，白色喪，黑曰驚，三日有雨，解之。

Comparing the strange shapes of clouds, if there are clouds in the sun's face shaped like human figures, it indicates there are people plotting rebellion in that area. If clouds are shaped like a pestle, more than a foot long, pointing towards the sun, it indicates the ruler of that region dislikes it. If clouds resemble red or blue birds perched on the sun, it suggests thieves are plotting. If two blue birds face each other beneath the sun, it indicates the ruler will have worries. If three red crows peck at the sun, it foretells warfare. If a tiger's footprint is seen on the sun, it signifies a general's rebellion. If clouds cross the sunlight at sunrise, white clouds indicate death, black clouds indicate fear; if it rains within three days, this ominous sign will be removed.

日始出及日入而貫之，不出三日，有暴雨。日始出而隔之，下有兵，有雨則解。白雲廣二尺在日左右，其分國憂。赤雲截之大如杵，軍在外，萬人死。兩軍相營，不利先舉。赤雲之占，日未出而見於日上，君側有佞臣。如掃來日，或兩頭銳，在日旁上下左右，不宜先起兵。

When the sun is just rising or about to set and there are clouds stretching across the sky, heavy rain will certainly come within three days. If clouds block the sun when it is just rising, it indicates military conflict in that area; if rain follows, the ominous sign will be dispelled. If white clouds about two feet wide appear on either side of the sun, it signifies sorrow for the country corresponding to that area. If red clouds cut across the sun, as large as a pestle, and there are troops outside, there will be the death of ten thousand soldiers; when two armies are encamped facing each other and this phenomenon occurs, it is unfavorable for the one who attacks first. There are other interpretations for red clouds: if red clouds appear before the sun comes up on top of the sun, it indicates there is a cunning minister close to the ruler. If clouds sweep towards the sun like a broom, or if they are pointed at both ends and spread around the sun above, below, left, and right, it is not advisable to take the initiative in attacking.

撞日者，大戰亡地，扶日或曲如輪在日旁，名曰提，皆為兵失地。曲向日者，不出三年，有自立者。如躍雞在日上，不出三月，有兵喪。如鳥夾日飛狀，君憂。如虹與日俱出，所臨國分有兵喪。青雲夾扶日，臣有謀。

Clouds directly collide with the Star of brightness and prestige, indicating a great battle and loss of territory. If the cloud is supporting the sun or bends like a chariot wheel hanging beside the sun, it is called "lifting," which also indicates military defeat and loss of land. If the cloud bends with its convex side facing the sun, there will be someone establishing himself as king within three years. If the cloud appears like a jumping chicken standing on the sun, there will be military disaster and loss of life within three months. If the cloud resembles birds flying alongside the sun, it indicates the ruler will have worries. If a rainbow appears at the same time as the sun, it indicates military disaster and loss of life in the corresponding territory. If green clouds support both sides of the sun, it indicates conspiracies among ministers.

夫暈氣之數猶多，天地之氣將交，不密，未成風雨，當為暈氣。暈，輝榮之象也。其別有抱、珥、背、提、虹貫，有重，有貫，有日，有方，有色，有戴，有道。尤為軍事，以先有為發，先去者為敗。暈抱所臨，或暈相交，其下軍勝，則客傷。帝德廣運，則隨其時旺色；其政頌平，則中黃，亦隨其所乘之色。信及豚魚，邊境歸附，內平外成，厚德所被，則其暈色黃，及抱、珥、直、承、履色黃，併為吉慶。

The names of solar halos are even more numerous. When the energies of heaven and earth are about to meet but have not yet fully combined, and rain and wind have not yet formed, the halo is formed. A halo is an appearance of bright and moist light. Its types include embracing, ear-like, back, lifting, and rainbow-like halos, and further classifications include double halos,贯穿 halos, solar halos, square halos, and also classifications according to color, according to the appearance of a halo, and according to the path of the halo. Solar halos are especially significant in military affairs: the side that appears first is the one that initiates the action, and the side that dissipates first is the one that suffers defeat. The direction indicated by the halo or the place where two halos cross is the direction where the defending army will win and the attacking army will be injured. If the virtue of the emperor is extensive, the color of the halo will follow the color of the prosperous and strong element at that time; if the government is peaceful, the halo will show yellow, also changing according to the color it is riding upon. When sincerity can move even a pig and a fish, when border tribes submit, when internal affairs are well managed and external affairs are successful, and when great virtue covers all, the halo will appear yellow, and the embracing, ear-like, straight, bearing, and covering appearances will also be yellow, all indicating good fortune.

暈內珥抱，所為謂圍城者，內入勝。暈有重抱，後有背，若戰，順抱者勝，得地；有軍，罷師。暈有抱，北為順。貫暈內，在日西，西軍勝，南北東仝。有軍，而日一抱一背，為破走。抱者，順氣也；背者，逆氣也。抱且雨，珥至日而一虹貫之，重抱有璚，或抱兩珥，抱而白虹貫之，五者皆順抱，擊者勝。兩珥虹貫，得二將；三虹，得三將。重抱有璚、兩珥，為軍中不和。

The halo around the sun contains a pendant and a supporting aura. If the halo is directly surrounding the city, it indicates victory for one part within the city. If there are multiple supporting auras and a reverse aura follows, then in a battle, the side with the supporting aura will win and gain territory; if there are already troops stationed, it suggests a cessation of hostilities. A supporting aura facing north is favorable. If the贯穿 aura is within the halo and located to the west, it indicates victory for the western army; the same applies to the south, north, and east. If there are armies outside and the sun's halo has both supporting and reverse auras on opposite sides, it indicates the enemy army will be defeated and flee. Supporting aura is favorable, reverse aura is unfavorable. Five situations are considered favorable supporting auras: the supporting aura combined with rain, the pendant aura extending to the sun's surface with a rainbow spanning across, the double supporting aura containing a pearl, the supporting aura accompanied by two pendant auras, and the supporting aura with a white rainbow passing through. In these five cases, the side making the attack will win. If there are two pendant auras with a rainbow spanning across, two generals will surrender; if there are three rainbows, three generals will surrender. If the double supporting aura contains both a pearl and two pendant auras, it indicates internal discord within the army.

黃白潤渾，內赤外青，天子有喜。有親來降者，不戰而敵降，軍罷。青色，將喜，赤，兵爭；白，將有喪；黑，將死。暈而珥，宮中多事忿爭。宜察之，在春，則天子更令。一曰主有謀，軍在外，三軍有悔。暈抱珥，上將軍易。暈而珥如井干，國凶，有大兵。交於日上，兩將軍易。相敵相當，而珥平等俱起，色同，軍勢相等。

The halo is yellowish-white, round, smooth and thick, with an inner red layer and outer blue layer, indicating the emperor will have joy, and there will be people coming from close by to submit, without needing to fight, enemies will surrender on their own, and the army can cease hostilities. Further distinguishing by the color of the halo: blue indicates joy among generals, red indicates warfare and conflict, white indicates loss among generals, and black indicates the death of a general. If the halo is accompanied by a pendant, it indicates many affairs in the palace, continuous disputes, and one should be cautious; if this occurs in spring, it indicates the emperor will change his policies. Another interpretation suggests the sovereign has plans, and if the army is outside, the entire army will have regrets. If the halo has a pendant and also a ring, it indicates the replacement of the supreme general. If the pendants on the halo are arranged like the rim of a well, it indicates national misfortune and major military conflict. If the pendants cross over the sun, it indicates two generals will be replaced at the same time. When two armies face each other and pendants rise on both sides, equal in height and color, it indicates both sides have equal military strength.

色厚潤澤，所在之方喜，有珥、直，為破軍。貫至日，為殺將。暈有一背，有叛者，有叛城，在東，東軍叛，三方同。又曰，暈而背，兵起，其分失城。背在暈內，為分離。青外赤內，臣受王命有所之。暈上下有兩背，無兵，則兵入。四背在暈，名曰不知，有內亂。暈而四背、璚，其背端進，盡出暈外，反從內起。暈、珥、背左右如輞者，兵起，其分亡地，兵滿野，而城復歸。

The color of the halo is thick, moist, and lustrous, indicating that there will be good news in the area it represents. If it is accompanied by ear-like and straight clouds, it indicates the presence of the Expenditure Star and the Vanguard Star. If the贯穿 cloud extends directly to the sun's surface, it indicates the killing of an enemy general. If there is only one back cloud on the halo, it indicates that someone will rebel or a city will rebel; if the back cloud is on the east, then the eastern army will rebel, and the same applies to the other three directions. Another interpretation says that a halo with back clouds indicates military action and the loss of a city in its corresponding region. If the back cloud is within the halo, it indicates disintegration. If the outer layer is green and the inner layer is red, it indicates that officials will travel on the king's orders. If there are back clouds above and below the halo, and there is no military action currently, then enemy troops will enter the territory. If there are four back clouds on the halo, called 'Unknown', it indicates internal disorder. If the halo has four back clouds and also has a ring-like structure, and the tips of the back clouds extend forward and out of the halo, then the rebellion will originate from within. If the halo, ear-like clouds, and back clouds surround the sun like the outer rim of a wheel, it indicates military action, the loss of territory in its corresponding region, and troops filling the fields, but the cities will eventually be recovered.

有氣如人居暈中，不出三日，寇入城。暈而有銳氣，如鋒四出者，其下亡地。暈而四方均等，為力停。有缺薄微細，所臨者敗；四缺在外，則軍盡散。氣如死蛇屬暈者，大將死，不利先舉。暈而有赤氣，如戰臨之，其下兵起。暈而有青赤氣，從中四出者，圍中勝。暈不合，而有雲如人在外相逆聚者，兵戰不勝。暈而有聚，雲在外不去者，兵起。又曰，不出三日，圍城。暈而有眾雲，如羽臨日不去，其下有憂。暈而有青貫之，有圍城。

There is a form resembling a human shape within the aura, indicating that enemy forces will enter the city within three days. If there is a sharp, blade-like aura extending in all directions above the aura, it signifies the loss of territory. If the aura shape is evenly balanced on all four sides, it indicates that both sides are evenly matched. If there are gaps or thin, weak areas in the aura circle, the corresponding side will suffer defeat; if all gaps are on the outer side, the entire army will disperse. If there is a dead snake-like aura connected to the aura, it indicates the death of a general and is unfavorable for taking the initiative in battle. If there is a red aura resembling a battle scene above the aura, it indicates that warfare will break out in that area. If there is a blue and red aura radiating outward from the center to all four directions above the aura, it indicates that the surrounded side will achieve victory. If the aura circle is not closed and there are clouds forming a human shape outside the circle gathering against the direction of the aura, it indicates that the battle cannot be won. If there are many clouds gathering outside the aura and not dispersing, it indicates warfare, and the other side will be surrounded within three days. If there are many clouds like feathers pressing down on the sun and not moving, it indicates that there will be sorrow in that area. If there is a blue aura spanning across the aura, it indicates an encirclement situation.

暈而有雲氣之日，隨所向擊之，勝。暈而二珥，有雲貫之，其分多疫。暈而珥，在外聚，雲在其外，不出三日，城圍，出戰。暈而四背如輞，又曰提，其國有眾在外，有叛臣。暈而有赤雲如輪，曲向日為內提，內臣叛；背日為外提，外臣叛。暈而四提，有大將出世者。

When there is a solar halo on the day with clouds, one should attack in the direction indicated by the clouds and will achieve victory. If the halo has two ear-like clouds and a cloud spans across, it indicates that there will be many outbreaks of plague in the region. If the halo has ears and the ears are gathered outside with clouds also outside, the city will be besieged within three days; it is advisable to go out to fight. If there are four bands of cloud circling around the halo like the outer rim of a chariot wheel, also called "ti," it indicates that there is a large army outside the country and there are traitors in the court. If there is a red cloud on the halo like a chariot wheel, with the curved part facing the sun called "neiti," it indicates rebellion by inner officials; if the curved part faces away from the sun called "wenti," it indicates rebellion by outer officials. If there are four bands of "ti" clouds on the halo, it indicates that a great general will rise to prominence.

白虹貫之，或暈而虹貫至日，順虹所指，從貫所擊之，勝；貫日，敗；攻城，可拔。暈而二白虹貫之，有戰，客勝。有戰，重暈四，有五白虹貫，從內出外，圍城，主人勝，城不拔。重暈，則攻城圍邑不拔。重暈而白虹貫日，圍城，客勝。暈而重，外清內濁不散，軍會，聚三重，有拔城。

A white rainbow spanning across the sun's halo, or a rainbow above the halo extending directly to the sun's surface, indicates that the attacking force should strike in the direction the rainbow points and follow the path of the rainbow, which will lead to victory. However, if the rainbow directly passes through the sun, it signifies defeat. If an attack is being made on a city, the city can be captured. If there are two white rainbows spanning across the halo, the defending army (the guest force) will win the battle. If there are four layers of halos and five white rainbows extending outward from the center, it indicates a siege on a city, and the defending force (the host) will win, preventing the city from being captured. In general, when there are multiple layers of halos, sieges and attacks on towns will fail. If there are multiple layers of halos with a rainbow passing through the sun, the attacking force will win the siege. If the halos are layered with the outer layer clear and the inner layer turbid and lingering for a long time, it indicates a large army gathering. If they form three layers, the attacking force can capture the city.

半暈，有一背璚，或兩旁不合背，臣謀不成。暈珥而中有兩背璚，戰不勝。交者偏交，兩氣相交色青赤如暈，或如合背成正直，或相貫穿，或相背向，背為主亂，軍內不和，人主左右有爭者。日交暈無厚薄，交爭，勢力均，厚者勝，爭者先衰，不勝。若入連環，為兩軍兵起爭地。至日月，則兩軍相向者，順以戰，勝，殺將：日在上者，亦勝。若貫日，則其下有破軍死將。

The halo is only half formed with a single back qi line and a ring, or the two sides of the back qi are not closed, indicating that conspiracies among ministers and subjects will not succeed. If the halo has ear-like features with two back rings in the center, it indicates that in a battle neither side will win.the so-called「交」 refers to crossing at an angle: two lines of qi cross each other, appearing as a blue-red halo; some look like two backs forming a straight line, some cross each other, some face opposite directions. When facing opposite directions, it indicates the ruler is confused, there is discord in the military, and the king's attendants are competing for power. When two halos cross and are of equal thickness, it indicates both sides are evenly matched; if one is thick and the other thin, the thicker side will win, and the side that starts the conflict and weakens first will lose. If the crossing forms a ring shape, it indicates both armies are fighting over territory. If the qi extends to the sun and moon, and the two armies face each other directly, fighting in accordance with the qi will result in victory and the capture of generals. The side with the sun above will also indicate victory. If the qi directly passes through the sun, it indicates that there will be a military defeat and the death of generals in that area.

日有三暈，軍分為三。暈而中有兩背璚，叛從中起，不成。暈再重，人君有德。又曰，立侯王。色青，其下有兵，穀貴；赤，其下蝗蟲、旱，盜作；黃，則災在公職不治，好起高堂；或谷傷、兵起；白，乃其分多風雨，民不安而兵興穀貴；黑，則其災左右用事之臣貪財，亦為大水，民流，冬雷夏霜。

The Star of brightness and prestige appears with three layers of halo, indicating the army will be divided into three parts. If there are two back rings within the halo, it signifies rebellion starting from within but ultimately failing. If there are two layers of halo, it indicates the sovereign possesses virtue, or alternatively, it signifies the appointment of princes and kings. Further interpretation depends on the color of the halo: if it is green, it indicates military affairs and rising grain prices in that region; if it is red, it indicates locust plagues, droughts, and the rise of bandits; if it is yellow, it indicates disaster in official duties, the upper authorities' preference for building grand halls, or damage to crops and the outbreak of military conflicts; if it is white, it indicates frequent storms and unrest among the people, leading to military disturbances and high grain prices; if it is black, it indicates disaster affecting the ministers close to the sovereign who are greedy for wealth, as well as major floods, the migration of the people, and thunder in winter or frost in summer.

三重，兵起穀貴，有傷，赤雲貫之，其下失地。四重，軍敗於野，其下有叛臣。五重，女后妃有憂。六重，其下失政，兵喪。七重，則中國弱而外藩盛。八重，民亂憂。九重，歲荒，外番侵。十重，天下亂，各以宿分日辰占之。

According to the number of layers of the halo, the interpretations are as follows: three layers indicate military action, high grain prices, and casualties; if there is also a red cloud spanning across, it indicates the loss of territory in that area. Four layers indicate the defeat of the army in the outskirts and the presence of traitorous ministers in that area. Five layers indicate sorrow for the empress and concubines. Six layers indicate corruption of the government and military disasters and losses in that area. Seven layers indicate the decline of the central region and the strength of the outer vassals. Eight layers indicate civil unrest and worries. Nine layers indicate a poor harvest and invasion by foreign tribes. Ten layers indicate great chaos throughout the country. All these interpretations should be combined with the position of the sun in the star fields and the stem-branch of the day for a comprehensive judgment.

暈而半不暈，所在之方軍勝。暈如車輪，半暈在外者，軍罷。半暈而向四方，則對所向之方，外番人來入中國。凡半暈再重，則國民蕃息，歲太和，以日宿占，國分占。日初出日上如升益，有欲和親者。半暈頭銳，則先戰，及所指擊之，勝。

A half-formed halo indicates that the army on the side where the halo is indicates victory. If the halo resembles a wheel with half of it exposed on one side, it signifies an end to hostilities. If the half-halo points toward a particular direction, it indicates that the foreign tribes from that direction will invade the Central Plains. If the half-halo appears in two layers, it signifies the flourishing of the people and exceptionally harmonious harvests; the specific location should still be determined based on the star and its corresponding region where the Sun is located. When the Sun is just rising, if the mist above the Sun rises like steps, it indicates that someone wishes to establish friendly relations and marriage alliances. If the top of the half-halo is sharp, it is advisable to take the initiative and attack in the direction indicated by the sharp tip, which will lead to victory.

方暈若井干，天下和平，若上下聚二背，將敗人亡。暈如井垣、車輪，二國背兵，赤白有軍。暈黃而不斗，兵來解；青黑和解，分地。色黃，土功動，人不安。又曰，風雨時，物賤國安。色黑，有水，陰國盛。又曰，災在用事之臣。

The aura appears square like a well rim, indicating peace throughout the world; if there are two bands of opposing energy above and below, it signifies defeat of generals and death of soldiers. If the aura resembles a well wall or a chariot wheel, it indicates two countries attacking each other with armies. If the aura is red or white, it signifies military conflict. If the aura is yellow without signs of conflict, it indicates enemy forces coming but then negotiating and ceasing hostilities; if it is blue-black, it indicates reconciliation and division of territory. A yellow aura signifies construction projects and unrest among the people; another interpretation suggests a yellow aura means favorable weather, low prices, and national stability. A black aura signifies water disasters and the rise of northern or foreign powers; another interpretation suggests that the disaster of a black aura will affect the minister in power.

暈以內為身，外為心。內赤外青，群臣親外；外赤內青，群臣親內。暈且戴，國有喜，勝戰。從大擊之，勝，得地。暈外有一直，臣欲自立，青外赤內，不成；三直，亦如之。兩直，有叛者。

The general principles of divination through the aura: the inner layer represents the self, while the outer layer represents the mind directed towards something. If the inner layer is red and the outer layer is blue, it indicates that the ministers' hearts are outward and not attached to the center; if the outer layer is red and the inner layer is blue, it indicates that the ministers are united in loyalty to the center. The aura also may be accompanied by a halo, indicating that the country will have good fortune and that in battle, victory is certain. Attacking in the direction of the larger part of the aura will result in victory and gaining territory. If there is a straight line of light outside the aura, it indicates that there are ministers who wish to establish themselves as kings; if the outer part is blue and the inner part is red, the matter will not succeed. Three straight lines of light are interpreted the same way. Two straight lines indicate that there are indeed traitors.

兒兩軍相當，謹候日月暈氣，知其所起。相當應等者，其勢均；近、疾、多、有、實、久、常、大、澤、厚、密、抱者，勝；遠、遲、少、無、虛、薄、短、少、疏、背者，大破。重抱為和親，抱多，親者益多。背為不合和，分斗；去為分離相去，背於內者，離於內；背於外者，離於外。凡占：分離相去，赤內青外，以和相去；青內赤外，以惡相去。

When two armies face each other, one must carefully observe the aura around the sun and moon to determine from which side an unexpected event will arise. If the auras of both sides are equal and balanced, their strength is evenly matched. If the aura is near, fast, numerous, substantial, thick, enduring, normal, large, moist, dense, thickly concentrated, and forms a embracing shape, it indicates victory. If the aura is distant, slow, few, empty, thin, brief, sparse, and forms a backing shape, it indicates a great defeat. A strong embracing aura signifies friendly relations; the more embracing, the more allies are gained. A backing aura indicates lack of unity and conflict; a departing aura signifies separation and going their separate ways. If the backing aura is on the inner side, separation occurs from within; if on the outer side, separation occurs from outside. When predicting separation, if red is inside and blue is outside, it indicates a harmonious parting; if blue is inside and red is outside, it indicates mutual hostility and separation.

暈而明久，若內青外赤，或內黃外青黑，或內青外黃，或內白外青，內人勝；內青外赤，或外黃內青，內黃外青，外人勝。若暈而七日內無風雨，兵大作，不可起眾，大敗。暈而明，有兵則兵罷，無兵則兵起，不勝。暈而周，而東北遍厚，為兵福，在方戰勝。暈欲前滅後成者，後成面勝。暈於日上，將軍易。日有朝夕暈，是謂失地，主人必敗。凡暈，又以十干占：甲乙，為火災；丙丁，為臣不賢；戊己，后族盛；庚辛，將帥利；壬癸，臣專政。

If the sun is surrounded by a bright and long-lasting halo, and the inner part is blue while the outer is red, or the inner is yellow while the outer is blue-black, or the inner is blue while the outer is yellow, or the inner is white while the outer is blue, it indicates that the defending side will win. If the inner part is blue and the outer is red, or the outer is yellow and the inner is blue, or the inner is yellow and the outer is blue, it indicates that the attacking side will win (there is some overlap in the descriptions, so the actual colors observed should be used as the basis). If a halo appears and lasts for seven days without any rain or wind, it indicates a large military action, and at this time, it is not advisable to launch an attack, as doing so will result in a great defeat. If the halo is bright, if there was originally a military conflict, it will end; if there was no conflict, it will start, but neither side will win. If the halo is complete and especially thick in the northeast direction, it is a blessing for military operations, and victory is assured in that direction. If the halo appears to be fading in front but regenerates behind, the side that regenerates will win. If the halo appears above the sun, it indicates a change in the general. If the sun has a halo in the morning and evening, it is called 'losing territory,' indicating a certain defeat for the defending side. When interpreting halos, one can also refer to the heavenly stem of the day: if it is Jia or Yi day, it indicates a fire disaster; if it is Bing or Ding day, it indicates untrustworthy ministers; if it is Wu or Ji day, it indicates the royal family's power being strong; if it is Geng or Xin day, it is favorable for generals; if it is Ren or Gui day, it indicates ministers taking control.

又以二十八宿占之：角，大人、主憂，內有謀，以赦除舊；亢，則大臣憂，雨傷稼，民疫；氐，則王者惡之，其分兵憂，又女后恣；房，為兵起失位；心，則王者憂；尾，女后憂，將相災；箕，則宮後相搆，國有妖言。斗，為宰相憂，宗廟不安；牛，則陰國暴兵起；女、虛，兵起，后妃惡之；虛又為丞相坐罪，民飢；危，則下有喪；室，則女后或其地有災；壁，則賢者廢，邪佞進。

One may also predict events based on the position of the Sun's mansion. If the solar halo appears in the Horn mansion, it indicates concern from the nobleman and the monarch, internal court conspiracies, and the need for a great amnesty to remove the old and bring in the new. If it appears in the Neck mansion, it suggests worry among senior ministers, rain damaging crops, and an outbreak of disease among the people. If it appears in the Root mansion, it indicates the monarch's dislike, military worries in the corresponding region, and the queen's unrestrained behavior. If it appears in the Room mansion, it suggests war breaking out and someone losing their position. If it appears in the Heart mansion, it indicates the monarch's worry. If it appears in the Tail mansion, it indicates worry for the queen and misfortune for ministers and generals. If it appears in the Winnowing Basket mansion, it suggests mutual accusations among the imperial concubines and the emergence of false rumors in the country. If it appears in the Dipper mansion, it indicates worry for the ministers and unrest in the ancestral temples. If it appears in the Ox mansion, it suggests sudden military action from a northern shadowy state. If it appears in the Girl mansion or the Emptiness mansion, it indicates war breaking out and the imperial concubines' dislike, with the Emptiness mansion also indicating the minister's guilt and famine among the people. If it appears in the Rooftop mansion, it suggests mourning in that region. If it appears in the Encampment mansion, it indicates disaster for the queen or that region. If it appears in the Wall mansion, it suggests the virtuous being dismissed and the wicked promoted.

奎，則下有兵，大人憂凶；婁，則財物空，或大臣有咎；胃，則倉庫之官凶，或五穀不登；昴，則胡趙之君憂，陰國失地；畢，則邊兵動，敵有患，或多風雨；觜，則臣有憂；參，則為飢。井，多風雨，秦分憂；鬼，則臣受其分，有兵；柳，則廚官災，又歲飢；星，獸疫死，周分憂；張，則寶化大起出，其下君長凶；翼，則樂官逐，民多疾病；軫，則王者惡之，或兵起。蓋日暈之占，皆率以暈言之，若二十八宿之暈，與五色占相似，為日宮，當詳而用之。

A solar halo over the mansion of Kuai indicates military conflict in that region and misfortune for the nobleman; over Lou, it signifies financial scarcity or blame upon a high official; over Wei, it indicates misfortune for officials in charge of granaries or a poor harvest of grain; over Mao, it suggests concern for rulers of the Hu region and the Zhao region (modern northern Shanxi and Hebei) and loss of territory by the Northern Yin state; over Bi, it indicates mobilization of border troops, trouble from the enemy, or frequent storms and rain; over Zi, it suggests worry among officials; over Shen, it indicates famine. A solar halo over Jing indicates frequent storms and trouble in the Qin region (modern Guanzhong); over Gui, it suggests that subordinates will bear the consequences and there will be military affairs; over Liu, it indicates disaster for officials in charge of food and also a poor harvest; over Xing, it indicates plague among animals and trouble in the Zhou region (modern Luoyang); over Zhang, it indicates a large amount of treasure appearing and dispersing, with misfortune for the local ruler; over Yi, it indicates the music officials being dismissed and many people suffering illness; over Chen, it indicates the king's dislike or the outbreak of war. In general, the interpretation of a solar halo is based on the halo itself; however, the system of interpretation according to the twenty-eight mansions is similar to the earlier system based on five colors, because the solar halo is related to the Sun's palace, and thus requires careful consideration before use.