Too Yin · Moon Intruding and Offending Miscellaneous Divination

月凌犯雜占月犯五星：木則其分饑荒，民流，邊兵凌，多賊盜，刑獄事繁，相死，其下有拔城。犯火，以戰，小吏死；亦曰貴人黜，有兵；亦曰勝之，國將凶，木則其師敗。土則其宿下犯上，一曰女后後宮憂，又有流民。金則強國則難國，戰不勝，一曰民散。水則兵起，上卿死，或廷尉，天下多水。

This passage discusses the divination of lunar and planetary conjunctions and their effects. When the moon invades the five planets: if it invades the planet of wood (Jupiter), it indicates famine in the corresponding region, people fleeing, enemy forces advancing, many bandits, frequent legal cases, and the death of the prime minister, with cities being attacked and captured. If it invades the planet of fire (Mars), it indicates the death of low-ranking officials during battles; another interpretation suggests the dismissal of high officials and military conflicts; yet another suggests victory but the country will face misfortune, and if it also invades Jupiter, the army will suffer defeat. If it invades the planet of earth (Saturn), it indicates rebellion in the corresponding region; another interpretation suggests trouble for the empress and the palace, and a large number of displaced people. If it invades the planet of metal (Venus), it indicates a strong country invading a weak one, and failure in battle; another interpretation suggests the scattering of the people. If it invades the planet of water (Mercury), it indicates military conflict, the death of a high-ranking official or the chief justice, and frequent water disasters across the country.

彗星入月，兵大起，一曰期十二年，大飢。觸之貫之，民臣為叛。流星入月，主女疾，或削士民；若無光，將戮；星大而為兵喪。彗星在月上，兵起將死，四夷來侵。

A comet shooting into the moon indicates the outbreak of large-scale military conflicts; another interpretation suggests it occurs every twelve years and is accompanied by a great famine. If a comet touches or pierces the moon, it signifies rebellion among the people and subjects. A shooting star entering the moon portends illness among women or the deprivation of commoners; if the shooting star has no light, it indicates the death of a general; if the shooting star is large, it signifies military calamity and loss of life. A comet appearing above the moon indicates the outbreak of war, the death of generals, and invasion by foreign tribes.

流星在月上，其分亂。若天無雲過上下，其分善。奔星入月，其下有謀。流星入月及變貫月，大臣凶，若沖而透者，其災尤甚，亦為天子有咎。一曰沖而色白者，后憂；赤則後疾病，或宮中有口舌，主者忿怒。流星映月光，或五色映天氣而奪其光者，皆為大臣出使。如赤光，前方後銳，大者公卿欲起兵，若四方一時入者，大臣叛。一曰四方有使還，巫佞君上。

A meteor appearing above the moon indicates disorder in its corresponding region. If there are no clouds in the sky and the meteor merely passes above or below the moon, it suggests peace and stability in its corresponding region. A swift meteor shooting into the moon's disk indicates there is conspiracy in that area. If a meteor enters the moon or changes shape and passes through the moon, it suggests danger to the ministers; if it directly pierces through, the disaster is more severe and also indicates fault on the part of the emperor. Another interpretation says that if the meteor directly pierces the moon with a white light, it indicates trouble for the empress; if it is red, it suggests the empress is ill, or there is conflict within the palace and anger among those involved. If the light of the meteor reflects on the moon's light, or if a multicolored aura shines in the sky and obscures the moon's light, it indicates that ministers are sent on official missions. If a red meteor with a square front and sharp end, and large in size, appears, it suggests that high-ranking officials may intend to raise an army. If meteors from all four directions shoot into the moon, it indicates rebellion among the ministers; another interpretation says that envoys from all four directions return, and they flatter the emperor with witchcraft and deceitful words.

月食五星：王侯戮，其分有逐相，或兵喪民流，其分飢，女后憂。火，乃其地亂土以谷。又曰，民流千里。金，居月中無光，名曰食，金強，國君災，又曰強國戰。水，其分有女憂，若水飢。一曰以女亂。又曰，兵未起而食，所當之國戰不勝。

When the moon covers the five planets (a planet is obscured by the moon), it generally indicates that a king or marquis is killed. In the corresponding region, there may be ministers being expelled, military disasters leading to loss of life, people fleeing, famine, and worries for the empress. If the planet eaten is Mars, it indicates disorder in that area due to disputes over land and grain, or a saying that people will flee over a thousand miles. If the planet eaten is Venus, Venus entering the moon without light is called 'eating,' indicating strong metal energy and disaster for the king, or a saying that a powerful country will go to war. If the planet eaten is Mercury, it indicates worries related to women in the corresponding region, or water disasters and famine, or a saying that disorder arises from women. It is also said that if this eclipse occurs before military action is launched, the country corresponding to it will certainly not win the war.

又曰：月食五星，其分災，或亡地，又曰大臣讒死。月食土星，臣下圖議之象，一曰用機於宗親。又曰，木則其分，君長、后憂。一曰，民下叛，或有喪。火則讒臣在側，後宮憂。金則臣叛主，在金下如頂戴，金星有悖，悍兵犯。五星入月，木則其野有逐相。火則宮中憂賊，有亂臣相抗。又為兵喪，以戰不勝。入逆行，入近七寸以內，金惡之，讒臣用事。土入月，臣欲反，或土工事興。金則將戮，亦為刑禮失中，自毀其法。一曰戎臣謀主，不成，必有內惡，戰不勝。水為水刑事。

It is also said that when the moon is eclipsed by the five planets, it indicates calamity or loss of territory in the corresponding region, or that a minister may die due to slander. When the moon is eclipsed by the planet of stability, it signifies a plot among ministers, or someone using cunning against the royal family. When the moon is eclipsed by the planet of growth, it indicates that the ruler and queen in the corresponding region are in distress, or that the people rebel or there is mourning. When the moon is eclipsed by the planet of confusion, it indicates the presence of slanderous ministers and trouble in the palace. When the moon is eclipsed by the planet of metal, it indicates betrayal by ministers towards the ruler; if the moon is below the planet of metal like a hat, then the planet of metal is out of order, indicating an invasion by fierce troops. When the five planets enter the moon's orbit: when the planet of growth enters the moon, it indicates that there is a minister being expelled from power in that region; when the planet of confusion enters the moon, it indicates worry in the palace about thieves, rebellion among ministers, and military disaster and loss, as well as failure in battle; if it enters in a retrograde motion or approaches within seven inches, the planet of metal is to be feared, indicating that slanderous ministers are in power. When the planet of stability enters the moon, it indicates that ministers may rebel, or that construction projects involving earth and wood will begin. When the planet of metal enters the moon, it indicates that generals may be killed, or that punishment and law are not properly applied, leading to the destruction of the law; it also indicates that military ministers plot against the ruler but fail, and there will be internal troubles and failure in battle. When the planet of water enters the moon, it indicates matters related to water and legal cases.

歲星占歲星者，蒼龍之精，主福德也。色青，東方，木，甲乙，皆配之。五常曰仁，五事曰貌，於官曰大司農，分主齊，主五穀，營室曰清廟，於卦為震，其類風雷，而風雷為號令，風動雷震動，人君之道也，故象主德焉。又司人君、諸侯之過。

The "Sui Xing" refers to the planet Jupiter, which is the essence of the Eastern Azure Dragon. It governs fortune and virtue. It is associated with the color green, the East, the Five Phases element of wood, and the heavenly stems Jia and Yi. In the Five Constants, it represents benevolence; in the Five Affairs, it corresponds to "appearance" (manner and deportment); in official positions, it is linked to the Grand Minister of Agriculture. Its territorial division corresponds to the state of Qi, and it oversees the harvest of five grains. The mansion of Ying Shi is called Qing Miao, which corresponds with it. In the Eight Trigrams, it is Zhen, symbolizing wind and thunder, which are symbols of command—when the wind moves and the thunder shakes, all things respond. This is the way of the sovereign, so Sui Xing governs virtue. It also examines the faults of the sovereign and the feudal lords. It completes one orbit around the sky every twelve years, moving through one sector each year. Ancient people used this to mark years, hence the name Sui Xing.

若人君之行德政，貌恭肅，星則光盈滿大潤澤，而降福祥，人主壽昌，五穀豐登，天下安而四夷服，其分豐樂，從諫則如度。酷亂恣情，讒臣競進，則失度芒角，君道不昌，百穀不登，庶士不寧，天下兵起。君明則星明，暗則星暗。

If a ruler implements virtuous governance and maintains respectful and solemn conduct, the planet Jupiter will shine brightly, appear large and moist, and descend blessings. The ruler will live long and prosper, grain will be abundant, the world will be peaceful, and the surrounding tribes will submit. The regions under his rule will be prosperous and happy. If the ruler listens to advice, the movement of the planet Jupiter will follow the normal course. Conversely, if the ruler is cruel, tyrannical, and indulgent in private desires, and if flatterers are favored, the planet Jupiter will deviate from its normal path and develop apointed rays (a芒角 is a term referring to a bright spot or a sharp projection on a star, often indicating an abnormality). This indicates the ruler's path will not flourish, grain will be scarce, commoners and officials will be restless, and wars will break out across the land. In summary, if the ruler is wise, the stars will shine brightly; if the ruler is foolish, the stars will appear dim.

當春時必順少陽，施德令，率百官行賞賚，以及兆民，順天象，授民時，樹嘉穀，務農時，修封疆，相地置，以道民命；祀山林，禁伐材木；命有司發倉廩，賜貪乏，賑饑繼絕；開府庫，出幤帛，周給天下；勉勵諸侯聘名士，禮賢者，則星無變異。政緩不行，急則過分，逆則占。仁虧貌失，逆春令，傷木氣，罰見歲星。

In the spring season, the sovereign must follow the rising energy of the Lesser Yang, issuing edicts of virtue and benevolence: leading officials to bestow rewards, benefiting all people; following celestial phenomena, informing the people of farming seasons; planting good grains, not missing farming duties; rectifying boundaries, investigating suitable land, to guide the people's livelihood; worshiping the spirits of mountains and forests, prohibiting cutting down trees; ordering officials to open granaries, relieving the poor, supporting the hungry and continuing families in distress; opening the treasury, distributing silk and money to aid the world; encouraging princes to employ renowned scholars and honor virtuous men. In this way, the planet Jupiter will not show abnormality. If government orders are too slow, they will not be implemented; if too urgent, they will exceed proper limits. Violating the seasons should be judged by star divination. Any deficiency in virtue, improper conduct, or violation of spring regulations that harms the Wood energy will be reflected in the planet Jupiter.

春行夏令，則熒惑之氣干之，星乃變。赤、芒角，則雨水不時，草木旱落，國時多恐，大旱，暖氣早來，蟲蝗為害，人多疫痢。或時雨不降，山林不收。若行秋令，則太白之氣干之，色白無光，人多疾疫，飄風大雨驟至。黎莠與逢蒿並生，國有大水，灌侵我境，征伐大興。若行冬令，辰星之氣干之，色黑水澇為敗，霜雪大盛，百種不如，陽氣不勝，麥乃不熟，熱氣時發，草木皆肅。

In spring, if the policies of summer are implemented, the Malefic of violence will interfere, and the planet Jupiter will change color, turning red with apointed rays. This indicates untimely rain, withered and fallen grass and trees, frequent panic in the country, great drought, early warm weather, locust plagues, and many people suffering from epidemic and dysentery. Alternatively, timely rain may not fall, and mountain forests may fail to yield harvest. If the policies of autumn are implemented, the planet Venus will interfere, and the planet Jupiter will appear white and without luster, indicating many diseases and epidemics, sudden storms and heavy rains, weeds and wild grasses growing profusely, great floods overflowing and invading the country, and large-scale military campaigns. If the policies of winter are implemented, the planet Mercury will interfere, and the planet Jupiter will appear black, indicating floods and waterlogging disasters, heavy frost and snow, poor harvests of all crops, the yang energy unable to overcome the yin, wheat not ripening, intermittent heat and the withering of grass and trees.

星之行，初與日同度，曰合伏。光伏日下經十六日八十分，行度八十分，去日十三度外，乃晨見東方，而順。順二百一十二日，行十八度十二分而留。二十四日而退，退四十六日六十四分，行五度一十八分，與日對其前為前期，後為後期。又入退四十六日六十六分，行五度一十八分而留，留二十四日然後順，順一百一十二日，行十八度三十分，去日十三度乃夕伏於西方。經十六日八十分，行度八十分，復與日軌同度而合，積三百九十八日十八分為伏見一終之，計行十三度六十三分與距合，周而復始。

The movement of the Star of Brightness can be calculated as follows. Initially, it is at the same degree as the Sun, called "He Fu" (conjunction and concealment). At this time, its light is obscured by the Sun. After sixteen days, it becomes eighty percent visible, moving eighty parts of a degree, and when it is thirteen degrees apart from the Sun, it appears in the east in the morning, and begins to move forward. It moves forward for two hundred and twelve days, covering eighteen degrees and twelve parts, and then "stops" (appears stationary). After twenty-four days of stopping, it begins to move backward. It moves backward for forty-six days and sixty-four parts, covering five degrees and eighteen parts, at which point it is directly opposite the Sun. Before this opposition, it is called "Qian Qi" (early phase), and after, it is called "Hou Qi" (later phase). It then moves backward again for forty-six days and sixty-six parts, covering five degrees and eighteen parts, and stops again. After twenty-four days of stopping, it begins to move forward again. It moves forward for one hundred and twelve days, covering eighteen degrees and thirty parts, and when it is thirteen degrees apart from the Sun, it disappears in the west in the evening. After sixteen days and eighty parts, it moves eighty parts of a degree and reunites with the Sun. From the first conjunction to the next, it takes a total of three hundred and ninety-eight days and eighteen parts, completing a full cycle of concealment and appearance. During this cycle, it actually progresses thirteen degrees and sixty-three parts from its previous conjunction, and this process repeats continuously.

若盈縮以其舍，命國有德，厚五穀、成人，不可伐，可以伐人。其對為沖，歲乃有殃。安靜中度則吉。進退失度，變色，其分憂，不可主事用兵。又為五穀不登，下有逐臣，出入不當，其所必有天妖。見其舍在黃道陰，則多雨水。初見小而益大，所居國利；迫之，國耗。

If the star of years moves ahead or lags behind, then judge according to the mansion it occupies: the country it resides in has virtue, abundant grain, and accomplished talents; others cannot attack it, but it can attack others. The mansion directly opposite is called "Chong," and the country ruled by that mansion will suffer calamities in that year. If the star of years is calm and follows the regular course, it is auspicious; if it moves forward or backward improperly or changes color, it indicates trouble in its corresponding region, and it is not suitable to undertake major affairs or military actions, also indicating poor harvests of grain and the presence of exiled officials below. If the star of years appears in an irregular manner, there will certainly be heavenly anomalies in that area. If the star of years appears north of the Yellow Path (the阴 side), it indicates excessive rain. If it first appears small and then grows larger, the country it resides in will gain benefits; if it approaches a mansion but does not move away, the country will suffer losses.

去其舍之他，所去之國為飢為兵，為凶，為失，所居之國為樂為昌，為得也。未當居而居之，當去而不去，既以去復還居之，皆為有福，當修其德以應其福，則不變為災。若當居而不居，未當去而去之，若居之又左右行，搖，其國凶，臣強。晝盡見，為臣強。去氣長在三丈，有喪或大水。

The planet Jupiter leaves one mansion and moves to another. The country that is left behind will suffer famine, military calamity, misfortune, and loss. The country that Jupiter enters will experience peace, prosperity, and gain. If Jupiter should not stay but stays, should leave but does not leave, or has already left but returns to stay, these three situations bring good fortune. One should cultivate virtue to receive this blessing, and the blessing will not turn into misfortune. Conversely, if Jupiter should stay but does not stay, should leave but does not leave, or although staying, moves around uncertainly and is unstable, the country will face misfortune and rebellious ministers. When Jupiter is clearly visible during the day, it also indicates strong ministers. If Jupiter's emitted energy extends three zhang, it indicates mourning or a great flood.

若色赤而角，其國昌。赤黃而沈，其野大穰。一曰色青，獄訟興。赤乃人君暴，黃則歲豐，黑、白為兵喪。又曰芒澤色赤，有子孫喜。其角動，乍小乍大，若色數變，人主有憂。在春曰王象，如參左角大而青，有精光，仲春之時有芒角，在冬曰相，其色精明、芒角。在夏曰休，色赤無精明。在四季曰囚，其色青，微黑；在秋曰死，其色細不明。如其色，則天下和平。

The planet Jupiter appears red with a bright halo, indicating prosperity for the country; if it appears red-yellow and dull, it signifies a great harvest in that region. Another view says that a blue color indicates rising legal disputes, a red color indicates the ruler's cruelty, a yellow color indicates a bountiful harvest, and black or white colors indicate military disasters and loss of life. It is also said that if the halo is bright and the color is red, it brings joy from descendants. If the halo wavers, becomes small or large, or the color changes frequently, it indicates the ruler will have worries. According to the four seasons, the five colors are determined: in spring it is 'Wang' (sovereign), with a color like the left shoulder of the Three Stars mansion, large and blue, shining brightly, and in the middle of spring, a halo appears; in winter it is 'Xiang' (minister), with a bright and sharp color and a halo; in summer it is 'Xiu' (rest), with a red color but not bright; at the end of each season it is 'Qiu' (captivity), with a blue and slightly black color; in autumn it is 'Si' (death), with a thin and dim color. If the color of the planet matches the expected color for the season, it indicates peace throughout the land.

王時而有退舍，有惡令，所守之舍，其下有逆德逐臣。相時而有五色，其宿國主強臣強，休色免，囚色憂死。色相留守之，國在中道，天下和平。當休時而有五色，其宿國有兵；相色，大臣傷；囚色，草木損死，五穀復。若囚時而有五色，其宿國政令不行，臣下有謀；相色，下奪，六月降霜；休色，所謀不成；死色，公卿憂，所居之舍，居其喪。當死時而有五色，果木榮華；相色，草木枯折；休色，土工興；囚色，下有喪。

When the heavenly stem is in its prime (wang), if it shows a retrograde phase, it indicates harsh and evil policies; the country corresponding to the stem's host star will have moral corruption and exiled ministers. When in the phase of 'xiang', if there is a mixture of five colors, it indicates that the country corresponding to the host star will have a strong king and powerful ministers; if it shows the color of rest (xiu), it indicates officials being dismissed; if it shows the color of imprisonment (qiu), it indicates anxiety and death. If the color of xiang remains, the country is in the middle path and the world is peaceful. When in the phase of 'xiu', if there are five colors, it indicates military action in the country corresponding to the host star; if it shows the color of xiang, it indicates injury to senior ministers; if it shows the color of qiu, it indicates damage to grass and trees, but the five grains will revive. When in the phase of 'qiu', if there are five colors, it indicates that the country corresponding to the host star has ineffective policies and ministers plotting; if it shows the color of xiang, it indicates lower officials seizing power and frost in June; if it shows the color of xiu, it indicates the plot failing; if it shows the color of si (death), it indicates worries among officials and mourning events in the host star's domain. When in the phase of 'si', if there are five colors, it indicates that fruit trees become more flourishing; if it shows the color of xiang, it indicates withering of grass and trees; if it shows the color of xiu, it indicates construction of earth and wood; if it shows the color of qiu, it indicates mourning among the lower ranks.

凡歲星與他星合斗：大合，旱，為飢戰，北軍困。合而斗，殺大將，為飢，為旱，子憂父，國憂賊。土則內亂民飢。又曰，其國熟，若人吏死。一曰，太子反，國辱。太白，大將死，白衣會。金南，曰稔，來年熟。金在北，歲偏無。

When the year star combines with other planets, it indicates great combination, leading to drought, famine, and warfare, with the northern army suffering difficulties. If the combination involves conflict, it signifies the death of a general, drought and famine, sons worrying about their fathers, and the country being troubled by bandits. When it combines with the planet of stability (earth), it indicates internal turmoil and people's hunger; another interpretation suggests that the country may instead have a good harvest or officials dying; yet another suggests that the crown prince may rebel and the country may suffer humiliation. When it combines with the planet of brightness (metal), it indicates the death of a general and mourning ceremonies. If the metal planet is to the south of the year star, it is called 'Ran', indicating a good harvest the following year; if it is to the north, the harvest will be uneven throughout the year.

又曰合而過者，兵罷。與金同光，其野有謀，兵起；若還繞乍東乍西，有逐相。若合，而國有亂內大將，野有破軍，又為水。與水合，為內亂，有兵兵不利，寇起，亦為變謀而更事，國災水，民流亡。若與辰星合七日以上，其分上下和，道德相生，其半年。若觸熒惑，其國亂憂病；填星，則太子、王公、侯有疾；太白，則旱，四夷來侵；辰星，則主憂病。

It is also said that if two stars come together and then quickly separate, it indicates the cessation of warfare. If the golden star's light meets that of the bright star, it suggests there is conspiracy and military action in that area. If the bright star circles around the golden star, moving east and west, it indicates that a prime minister will be dismissed. If the two stars come together, it signifies a major general's rebellion within the country, the defeat of armies in the outskirts, and also a flood. If it combines with the water star, it indicates internal turmoil, military conflict that is unfavorable to me, bandit uprisings, changes in plans, and alterations of old matters, along with a flood in the country and the migration of the people. If the two stars combine for more than seven days, it instead indicates harmony and mutual generation of virtue in that region, with an expected period of half a year. If the golden star interferes with the red star, it indicates turmoil in that country and concern over illness. If it interferes with the heavy star, it indicates illness among the crown prince, kings, dukes, and marquises. If it interferes with the white star, it indicates drought and invasion by foreign tribes. If it interferes with the water star, it indicates the sovereign's worry and illness.

其守則火為敗，有賊，蝕則人惡之，土則其下城敗，金則四序不調，陰陽失則；木則以賊為憂。其退相犯：火則奸臣謀殺大將，戰克勝。退犯鎮星，太子叛。相犯太白，大臣黜，女后喪。犯之，草木自死，角生。犯辰星，太子憂，一曰喪死、為兵。

When the Star of Years stays in position and forms a conjunction with other stars, if it conjuncts the Malefic of Violence, it indicates defeat and banditry; if there is an eclipse, people will be jealous. If it conjuncts the Star of Earth, it indicates the loss of city walls and fortifications. If it conjuncts the Star of Metal, it indicates disorder in the four seasons and disharmony between yin and yang. If the Star of Years stays in its own position (Wood), it indicates worry about bandits. If the Star of Years retreats and forms a conflict with other stars, if it conflicts with the Malefic of Violence, it indicates treachery by ministers leading to the assassination of a general, and victory in battle; if it retreats and conflicts with the Star of Earth, it indicates rebellion by the crown prince; if it conflicts with the Bright Star, it indicates ministers being dismissed and the death of the empress; in the area where it conflicts, grass and trees wither and die, and the stars developpointed rays. If it conflicts with the Star of Water, it indicates worry for the crown prince, or alternatively, death, injury, and military affairs.

熒惑占熒惑者，朱雀之精，色赤，南方，火，丙丁，皆配之。五常曰禮，五事曰視。於官為執法、鴻臚、司空、司馬，分為吳越、楚，於卦曰離，具物之常動而不靜者、大者。心為明堂，則為朝廟也。其類為火。又詳臣之過，及矯亡亂妖孽之成敗。主察，為內有喪死。

"The 'Flame Star' refers to the planet Mars, which is the essence of the Vermilion Bird of the South. It corresponds to the color red, the south, the Five Phases of fire, and the heavenly stems Bing and Ding. In the Five Constants, it represents propriety; in the Five Affairs, it corresponds to 'vision' (inspection). In official positions, it relates to law enforcers, the Minister of Ceremonies, the Minister of Works, and the Minister of War. Its regional association covers Wu and Yue (modern Jiangsu and Zhejiang) and Chu (modern Hunan and Hubei). In the Eight Trigrams, it corresponds to Li (Fire). It is the celestial body among all that is constantly moving and never still, moving most conspicuously—its light flickers and its movement is unpredictable, causing confusion, hence its name 'Flame Star.' The Heart Mansion is the Bright Hall, which is the imperial court and ancestral temple, corresponding to it. Its symbolic representation is fire. It also scrutinizes the faults of ministers, as well as deceit, escape, rebellion, and calamities, governing investigation and also indicating internal court losses and deaths."

當夏之時，人君修德熒惑之政，則君臣父子咸得其序，不失禮節，道合相贊，俊傑遂，賢良舉，行爵出祿必當其位，挺重囚，出輕罪，則熒惑順軌而無變異。主明察，燔燒積，蕩除餘氣。故星行疾於木而象禮官，緩則不忠，急則不仁，違道則占。禮虧，視貌失道，夏令傷火氣，則罰見於熒惑。當審獄情，以罰四方。

In the summer season, the sovereign should cultivate virtue and implement policies governed by the planet Mars, ensuring that the relationships between ruler and subject, father and son, are properly ordered and that propriety is maintained. When ruler and subject work in harmony and support each other, talented individuals can display their abilities, and virtuous people can be recommended for office. Rewards and honors should be given in accordance with their rank, and prisoners should be treated leniently, with lighter offenders released. In this way, the planet Mars will follow its proper course without causing anomalies. It is a star that is clear-sighted, capable of burning away accumulated evils and eliminating residual negative energies. This star moves faster than the planet Jupiter, symbolizing the officials responsible for rituals. If it moves too slowly, it indicates that ministers are disloyal; if it moves too quickly, it suggests that governance is unkind. Any deviation from the norm is used to make judgments. When there is a failure in ritual propriety, a mistake in inspection, or improper implementation of summer policies that harms the fire element, punishment will be reflected in the planet Mars. At this time, one should carefully examine the actual cases of litigation and use them to punish the four directions.

若夏行秋令，則太白之氣干之，其星色白而昧，若雨數來，五穀不熟，草木早落，菜實不成，人傷於疫。行春令則歲星之氣干之，色青而變，則蝗蟲為災，暴蟲來格，莠草不實，五穀晚熟，麥稼時起。行冬令則辰星之氣干之，色黑而怒，則草木早降，水敗城郭，凍雹傷殺，暴兵來至。

If summer policies are implemented in summer, the qi of the metal star will interfere, the planet荧惑 appears white and dim, indicating frequent rain and clouds, failure of the five grains to mature, early withering of grass and trees, vegetables not bearing fruit, and people suffering from epidemic diseases. If spring policies are implemented in summer, the qi of the wood star will interfere, the planet荧惑 turns green, indicating locust plagues, sudden appearance of harmful insects, weeds not bearing fruit, late maturity of the five grains, and fluctuating weather during the wheat harvest period. If winter policies are implemented in summer, the qi of the water star will interfere, the planet荧惑 appears black and fierce, indicating early withering of grass and trees, great floods destroying city walls, frost and hail damaging crops, and sudden military attacks.

其星之行與日合度，合伏於日下，經六十九日，行四十九度，行二十度外晨見於東方。而順行，順二百七十八日中行六十度五十王分而留，又十三日而退，經二十八日九十六分，退行八度二十一分乃與日對其前為變，又二十八日九十六分，退行八度二十一分而留，留三十三日而順，順二百二十八日六十三度五分，去日二十度內乃夕伏於西方，經六十九日，日行四十九度，復與日軌同度而合。積七百七十九日九十一分為伏見一終之，計行四百一十四度六十六分與矩合，周而復始。失位則下降為兒童歌謠嬉戲，及明為木備而雨至。

The movement of the planet Mars can be calculated according to this method. It first appears in conjunction with the Sun, hidden beneath the Sun, and after 69 days and moving through 49 degrees, it reaches a position 20 degrees away from the Sun and becomes visible in the east in the morning, then moves forward. It moves forward for 278 days, covering 60 degrees and 50 parts, then stops. After 13 days, it begins to move backward, moving backward for 28 days and 96 parts, covering 8 degrees and 21 parts, at which point it is directly opposite the Sun. Before this opposition, it is called 'change'. Then it moves backward again for 28 days and 96 parts, covering 8 degrees and 21 parts, and stops again. After stopping for 33 days, it begins to move forward again. It moves forward for 228 days, covering 63 degrees and 5 parts, and when it is within 20 degrees of the Sun, it disappears in the west in the evening. After another 69 days and moving through 49 degrees, it reappears in conjunction with the Sun. From one conjunction to the next, it takes a total of 779 days and 91 parts, covering a total of 414 degrees and 66 parts, and this cycle repeats. If Mars loses its proper position, its energy descends to the human world, manifesting as children singing songs and gathering in groups. When Mars becomes bright, the wood energy is complete and rain follows.

夏旺色，比心大星，而有精明，仲夏之時有芒角，在春曰相，其色精明，無芒角。在四季曰休，其色黑黃。在秋曰囚，其色清白不明。在冬曰死，其色黃黑，細而不明。如其色，天下太平。當王時而有相色，相蔽王聰；休色，政令不行，囚色，讒臣用事，死色，而有其留守也。不可主事用兵，其進舍也，其國不祥；其退舍也，其下旱。

The planet Mars is most vigorous in summer, appearing red and bright like the star Heart Mansion (heart star), and during midsummer it develops a halo. In spring, it is in the phase of "being in decline," appearing bright but without a halo. At the end of each season, it is in the phase of "rest," appearing blackish-yellow. In autumn, it is in the phase of "being captured," appearing pale and dim. In winter, it is in the phase of "death," appearing yellowish-black and small and dim. When the color of the star matches the expected color for the season, it indicates peace and order in the world. If during its vigorous phase it appears in the color of the declining phase, it signifies that ministers are misleading the sovereign. If it appears in the color of the resting phase, it indicates that government orders are not being carried out. If it appears in the color of the captured phase, it suggests that evil ministers are in power. If it appears in the color of death and remains fixed in a certain mansion, it is not suitable for taking major actions or engaging in warfare. If it moves forward to the next mansion, it indicates misfortune for that country. If it retreats to the previous mansion, it indicates drought in that region.

當相時而有王色，所居之國受殃；休色，讒臣在旁；囚色，國輔囚，裨將死；死色，大臣誅傷。其留守也，其國兵起。其進舍也，有蝗蟲；其退舍也，赤地千里；而有五色，其國受殃。當休時而有相色，其邦亂，下臣不從；囚色，有小兵；死色，賊盜橫行，廟堂有火。其留守也，所居之國受殃，其進舍也，災陽；其退舍也，利舌危國。

When the "Xiang" color appears during the "Xiang" period, it indicates that the country it represents will suffer calamity; if the "Xiu" color appears, it signifies the presence of slanderous ministers near the king; if the "Qiu" color appears, it means the chief minister assisting in governance will be imprisoned and the deputy general will die in battle; if the "Si" color appears, it indicates that a minister will be executed or harmed. If one remains stationed at this time, it foretells rebellion in that country; advancing one step forward predicts a locust plague; retreating one step predicts a vast area of scorched land; if all five colors appear together, it indicates that the country will suffer calamity. When the "Xiu" color appears during the "Xiu" period, it signifies unrest in that territory and disobedience among the ministers; if the "Qiu" color appears, it indicates minor military conflicts; if the "Si" color appears, it means bandits will run rampant and fires will break out in the temple. If one remains stationed at this time, it foretells calamity for the country they are in; advancing one step forward predicts disaster caused by excessive yang energy; retreating one step forward predicts that words and arguments will be sufficient to endanger the state.

當囚而有王色，大臣有憂；相色，臣下毀傷；休色，死者道路相望；死色，丁壯從軍。其進舍也，兵殃，其退舍，有妖言。

When the situation is "captured" (prison), but the color of the ruler appears, it indicates that the ministers will have worries; if the color of the minister appears, it indicates that the officials below will be slandered and harmed; if the color of rest appears, it indicates that the dead will be seen on the roads; if the color of death appears, it indicates that young and strong men will be conscripted for military service. Advancing one step at this time indicates military disaster; retreating one step indicates the spread of false words.

當死而有王色，宗廟不享；相色，大臣攝政；休色，宗廟有憂，邊地兵起；囚色，丁壯多死，以兵所留之舍有兵。其進舍也，多征戍；其退舍也，少征戍。

At the time of death, if the color appears as the royal color, it indicates that the ancestral temple will not receive sacrifices. If the color appears as the minister's color, it suggests that ministers will take over the king's governance. If the color appears as the resting color, it indicates that the ancestral temple will have worries and warfare will break out at the border. If the color appears as the prisoner's color, it means that many young and strong people will die in military service, and the region corresponding to the night of its appearance will have military conflict. If one moves forward by one section, it indicates frequent military campaigns; if one retreats by one section, it indicates reduced military campaigns.

與他星相犯：歲星則冊太子及有赦，填星則大戰，又曰女子當之，太白則主凶，天下憂兵起。其守也，歲星則太子有憂，填星則太子坐法，內有賊害；太白則主不安，辰星則太子憂，有赦。其觸歲星，則有子孫之慶，天下受擅，及有兵，主病；太白則有暴兵，有寇賊，偏將死襲及兵起。辰星則世亂僭叛。

When Mars (荧惑) conflicts with other planets: if it conflicts with Jupiter (岁星), it indicates the appointment of a crown prince and imperial pardons; if it conflicts with Saturn (镇星), it suggests a great war, another interpretation says that a woman will bear the consequences; if it conflicts with Venus (太白), it indicates misfortune for the sovereign and military unrest throughout the realm. When Mars is in conjunction with other planets: if it is in conjunction with Jupiter, it indicates worries for the crown prince; if it is in conjunction with Saturn, it indicates the crown prince being punished by law and internal palace conspiracies; if it is in conjunction with Venus, it indicates instability for the sovereign; if it is in conjunction with Mercury (辰星), it indicates worries for the crown prince and imperial pardons. When Mars approaches Jupiter, it indicates joy from descendants, a change in imperial power, and military disturbances with the sovereign being ill; when it approaches Venus, it indicates sudden military outbreaks, bandit activities, the death of a subordinate general, or an ambush leading to military conflicts; when it approaches Mercury, it indicates social chaos and rebellions against authority.

其合：歲星合內亂，臣有謀；填星合為憂，孽卿，會大惡之；太白為喪，不可舉事，則兵；辰星合，赤地千里，又為飢將行，事不利，行則覆軍殺將。在秋為兵，冬為喪，會為淬，用兵受殃，或大旱百日。相近不可用兵，或野有兵不戰，若兵在外亦罷。入填星，將軍為亂。

When Mars combines with another star: if it combines with Jupiter, it indicates internal disorder and conspiracies among ministers; if it combines with Saturn, it signifies worries and troubles, with lesser sons or subordinate officials gaining power; during such conjunctions, people deeply dislike it. If it combines with Venus, it indicates funerals and unsuitability for major undertakings, otherwise it may lead to military action. If it combines with Mercury, it signifies widespread drought and impending famine, with all affairs being unfavorable; if military action is forced, the army will be destroyed and the general will perish. If the conjunction occurs in autumn, it indicates military conflict; if in winter, it indicates funerals. When two stars meet, it is called "qu" (the interaction of water and fire), at which time military action will surely bring calamity, or there may be a severe drought lasting a hundred days. When two stars are close together, military action should not be taken, or if there are troops in the field, they should not engage in battle; if the army is already outside, they should return. When Mars enters Saturn, it indicates a general's rebellion.

鎮星占鎮星者，勾陳之精。色黃，中央，夏季，土，戊己，皆配之。五常曰信，五事曰思。主德厚安危存亡之機，南斗為大室宗廟也。於卦有坤、艮，其行最遲，象地與山之不可移易，女后之象也。皇帝之德，司天下女主之過。

"The 'Zhen Xing' is the planet Saturn, also written as 'Tian Xing'. It is the vital energy of Gou Chen in the Purple Micro Enclosure. It corresponds to the color yellow, the central position, the end of summer, the element earth, and the heavenly stems Wu and Ji. In the Five Constants, it represents 'Trust', and in the Five Affairs, it corresponds to 'Thought'. It governs the thickness and thinness of virtue and is the key to safety and danger, survival and demise. The Southern Dipper mansion is the celestial great hall and ancestral temple, corresponding to it. Among the Eight Trigrams, it is associated with both Kun and Gen. Kun represents earth, and Gen represents mountain. Among the five planets, it moves the slowest, taking over twenty-eight years to complete one orbit around the sky, and it guards one mansion each year, hence its name Zhen Xing. It is exactly like the immovability of the earth and mountains, and thus it is also the celestial symbol of the empress. It reflects the virtue of the Son of Heaven and is specifically responsible for the faults of all female rulers."

四星皆失，鎮乃為之動。動而盈，侯王不寧則有軍，不復失次。其上二三宿曰贏，有土命不成，不久有大水。失次而下曰縮。後凶，其歲不寧。有若天裂，若地動，緩則不入，急則過舍，遲則占凶。則其所在之分民信，物順，國安，得地，軍順而兵安，女子在軍，其地不可攻。

When the other four stars lose their normal positions, the planet of the Emperor will then move. If it moves ahead, it indicates that the monarch will be restless and there will be military actions, and it must return to its original position before it stops. If it moves ahead by two or three constellations, it is called 'Ying', indicating that large-scale military campaigns will not succeed, and there will soon be a great flood. If it lags behind, it is called 'Suo', indicating that the empress will suffer misfortune and the country will not be at peace. In addition, there should be other anomalies such as a split sky or an earthquake. In summary, if the planet moves slowly, it will not reach its proper position; if it moves quickly, it will overstep its position; if it lags, it can be used to predict misfortune. If the planet of the Emperor remains in its proper position, then the people in its corresponding region will be trustworthy, all things will proceed smoothly, the country will be stable, and the land will be fertile. The army will be harmonious and the soldiers will be at peace; even women will be involved in the military, and that area will not be an easy target for attack.

去地，失地，或有女憂。若光明潤澤，則歲豐；微細，女后失勢，居宿久，則福厚。易，則人君好畋獵，出入不時，賜與不當，則鎮星失明，人多疾病，歲多大風，禾稼不成。又為天子之星，若天子性道不施，則鎮星大動。又曰動則大德義、刑罰盡失，若女后怒。或有憂，亦為江河決溢。

The planet Zhèn Xīng (the planet of stability) leaving its original position indicates loss of territory or worries concerning women. When it is bright and moist, it signifies a bountiful harvest; when it is faint and dim, it indicates the queen losing power. The longer it stays in a particular constellation, the greater the blessing to that region; if it moves easily, it reflects the ruler's fondness for hunting, irregular times for going out and coming back, and improper rewards. At this time, if Zhèn Xīng loses its brightness, there will be many diseases, frequent strong winds, and failure of crops. It is also the star of the emperor. If the emperor does not follow the right path, Zhèn Xīng will move greatly; some say that its movement indicates that great virtue and justice as well as punishment are all inappropriate, or that the queen is angry. It also indicates worries and floods in rivers and lakes.

人君當於季夏之時祀宗廟社稷之靈，為民祈福。行令必信，配天成功，象地之載，以成百穀。不入山林斬伐，不可興工，不可合諸侯，不可興兵眾。若季夏行春令，則歲星之氣干之，其色青，無芒角，其歲不實，多風咳，人多遷徙。行秋令，則太白之氣干之，星乃變白，則兵起，水澇，禾稼不熟，乃多災。行冬令，則辰星之氣干之，星變黑小。風雨不時，鷹隼悍鷙，四鄙入堡。

The sovereign should perform sacrifices to the ancestral temples and the gods of the land during the season of Late Summer (June), and pray for the people's fortune. When issuing decrees, he must be trustworthy, aligning with the heavenly virtues and taking the example of the earth's capacity to carry things, thus ensuring the maturity of all grains. In this month, one must not enter the mountains and forests for cutting, not start construction projects, not convene alliances with feudal lords, and not mobilize troops. If during Late Summer, the sovereign enacts the policies of Early Spring, the planet Jupiter's energy will interfere, and the planet Saturn will appear green without a sharp edge, indicating that the grain of that year will be unripe, there will be frequent winds, coughing illnesses, and many people will migrate. If during Late Summer, the sovereign enacts the policies of Autumn, the planet Venus's energy will interfere, and the planet Saturn will turn white, indicating warfare, floods, unripe crops, and frequent calamities. If during Late Summer, the sovereign enacts the policies of Winter, the planet Mercury's energy will interfere, and the planet Saturn will turn black and become small, indicating untimely winds and rains, fierce eagles and hawks attacking, and people from all directions fleeing to fortresses to take shelter.

星之行始與日同度，合伏日下，經十八日三十四分，行二度三十四分，去日十六度晨見於東方。而順，順八十四日，行四度七十八分而留，留三十六日八十八分而退，退五十日七十分，行三度五十八分而留，留三十六日而順，順八十四日七十八分，去日十六度內乃夕伏於西方。經十八日三十八分，行二度三十四分復與日軌同度而合，積三百七十八日八分為伏見一終之，計行十二度八十三分與矩合，周而復始。失位則下降為老人婦女。

The movement of Zhèn Xīng can be calculated in this way. It first shares the same degree as the Sun, hidden beneath the Sun, and after eighteen days and thirty-four parts, it moves two degrees and thirty-four parts. When it is sixteen degrees apart from the Sun, it appears in the east in the morning and begins to move forward. It moves forward for eighty-four days and forty-seven parts eight tenths, then stops. After stopping for thirty-six days and eighty-eight parts eight tenths, it begins to move backward. It moves backward for fifty days and seventy parts, moving three degrees and fifty-eight parts, then stops again. After stopping for thirty-six days, it begins to move forward again. It moves forward for eighty-four days and seventy-eight parts, and when it is within sixteen degrees of the Sun, it sets in the west in the evening. After another eighteen days and thirty-eight parts, moving two degrees and thirty-four parts, it reunites with the Sun again. From one conjunction to the next, it takes a total of three hundred seventy-eight days and eight parts, covering a total of twelve degrees and eighty-three parts. This cycle repeats continuously. If Zhèn Xīng loses its proper position, its energy descends to the human world, manifesting as old men and women.

若芒角，則爭地，或旱。色黃而明，土工興。潤白而芒角，有子孫興旺之慶，色青黃，國有憂。色白，有素服，天下不安。色黑，人多疾病，或小災。若黃而耀，吏工失而土工興。黃如火光，女后恣，又為分爭。春青，夏赤，秋白，冬黑，皆為女后有喜。若失色，而為憂。出黃道北，匿謀動。

If the planet Zhèn Xīng appears with a bright halo, it indicates disputes over land or drought. If it is yellow and bright, it signifies the rise of earth and wood construction projects. If it is a pale white with a halo, it indicates prosperity and joy in descendants. If it is a mix of yellow and green, it indicates worries within the country. If it is white, it indicates mourning and unrest throughout the realm. If it is black, it indicates many diseases among the people or minor calamities. If it is yellow and dazzling, it suggests improper governance and large-scale earth and wood projects. If yellow appears like firelight, it indicates the queen's arrogance and also portends division and conflict. If it appears green in spring, red in summer, white in autumn, and black in winter (each matching the season's color), it indicates the queen's joy. However, if it does not match the season's color, it indicates worry. If Zhèn Xīng appears north of the Yellow Path, it indicates the beginning of secret plots.

在四季曰王色，正黃，北極中央大星而精明有芒角，在秋曰休，其色無精明；在冬曰囚，其色黑，小細不明；在春曰死色，青，細小不明。當王而有相色，則女戚強；休色，在公卿；白色，女不昌；死色，後之戚之祥。其留守之舍德厚。其進舍也，其國得土；其退舍也，失土。

The planet Zhèn Xīng (Needle Star) is at its peak strength when it is at the end of each season. Its color is the true yellow, bright and radiant like the central star of the North Pole, with a sharp, luminous edge. In autumn, it is in a state of 'rest' and its color is not clear. In winter, it is in a state of 'captivity' and its color is black and small, not bright. In spring, it is in a state of 'death' and its color is green and small, not bright. If it appears in its peak state but shows a different color, it indicates that a woman's maternal relatives are powerful. If it shows the color of rest, it relates to the ministers and officials. If it shows a white color, it indicates that women will not flourish. If it shows a death color, it is an omen of misfortune for the empress's maternal clan. The constellation where it stays indicates that the land there receives deep blessings. If it moves forward to the next constellation, the country will gain territory. If it moves backward to the previous constellation, the country will lose territory.

相時而有王色，其分主弱，女后用事；休色，土工起；囚色，不昌；死色，貴人多喪。留守之舍，女后憂。進舍退舍皆為土工憂。休而有王色，臣下縱橫；相色，女色媚好行；囚色，女后宗室有喪；死色，重有女喪。所留之舍，其分人流。進舍退舍，其國受殃。

When the "Xiang" (Appearance) phase occurs but the color of the king appears, it indicates that the ruler in that region is weak and the queen regent is in power; if the color of rest appears, it signifies the rise of earth and wood construction projects; if the color of captivity appears, it indicates decline; if the color of death appears, it suggests many noblemen will die. At this time, the star that it resides in indicates the queen has worries; whether it advances or retreats by one constellation, it brings worry about earth and wood matters. When the "Xiu" (Rest) phase occurs but the color of the king appears, it indicates that ministers are acting recklessly and unlawfully; if the color of appearance appears, it signifies the prevalence of seductive influences from women; if the color of captivity appears, it indicates loss among the queen and the royal family; if the color of death appears, it suggests continuous deaths among women. At this time, the star it resides in indicates the people in that region are fleeing; whether it advances or retreats by one constellation, the country will suffer calamity.

囚而有王色，國有赦令，四時不和，多風雨，谷不成，野多囚人；相色，臣下謀，為謀及司空；休色，女后與妾誣死，囚色，國多怪，土工作；所留之舍及進退，其國庶子憂，其退為喪。

When the color of imprisonment appears during the time of captivity, it indicates that there is a royal pardon, but the four seasons are out of harmony, there are frequent storms and rains, crops fail, and many prisoners are found in the wild. If the color of the minister appears, it signifies that ministers and officials are plotting, and the plot involves the Minister of Works. If the color of rest appears, it indicates that the queen and concubines are falsely accused and die. If the color of imprisonment appears, it suggests that there are many strange occurrences in the country and large-scale construction projects are underway. The star's position, whether it stays, moves forward, or retreats, indicates that there will be worries for the庶子 (common sons) of that country. If it retreats by one mansion, it particularly indicates mourning.

死有王色，下大盛，枯木復生，臣下專政；相色，地洩其藏；休色，五穀暴貴，人死，多散亡；囚色，有霜雹。留守之舍尤凶。進舍也，若有地動搖；其退也，多移徙也。

When "death" appears, it indicates an abnormal situation where the power of those below becomes very strong, like withered trees regrowing; it also suggests that ministers are taking control of government affairs. When the color of "phase" appears, it indicates the leakage of earth energy and hidden things becoming visible. When the color of "rest" appears, it indicates a sharp rise in grain prices, many deaths, and a large number of people fleeing. When the color of "imprisonment" appears, it indicates the falling of frost and hail. At that time, the star of the particular mansion where it stays is especially dangerous. If it moves forward by one mansion, there will be ground shaking. If it retreats by one mansion, there will be a large number of people migrating.

其與四星合，歲星則謀更代事，上勢且弱；又曰必敗，又為飢。相合則野有兵相攻，為內亂。熒惑合為兵亂、旱喪，其分不可舉事，用兵必受其殃，大兵則為國亡地。相近數十日間不去，女后有憂，又為疾病，為內兵，白衣之會，及水決。其分大徵，國有兵，大懼。入營室，天下兵謀，相守，為兵，為疫。與辰星合，為壅阻，其分不可舉事，其殃為覆軍殺將，出兵亡地，入兵得地。若兵戰，客敗。一曰，為謀更事，為旱飢。

When the planet Zhèn Xīng (Saturn) combines with the other four stars, it indicates plots for replacement or establishment of a new regime, with the ruler's power weakened. Another interpretation suggests certain defeat and famine. When these two stars combine, it also indicates warfare in the fields, mutual attacks between armies, and internal disorder. When combined with Fèng Mò (Mars), it signifies warfare, drought, and funerals. That region is unsuitable for major undertakings, military campaigns will suffer misfortune. If the two stars remain close for dozens of days, it indicates worry for the queen, illness, internal warfare, funerals, and floods. That region will experience large-scale conscription, military presence within the country, and widespread fear. If the two stars are in conjunction, it indicates military affairs and epidemics. When combined with Chén Xīng (Jupiter), it is called 'obstruction', indicating that region is unsuitable for major undertakings, with the disaster being the loss of the army and the death of the general. If military action is taken, territory will be lost; if holding ground to wait for the enemy, territory will be gained. If two armies fight, the defending army will lose. Another interpretation suggests changes in plans and alterations of old matters, as well as drought and famine.

太白占太白者，白虎之精。主刑戮、殺伐、威勢、斷割。色白，秋，西方，金，庚辛皆配之。五常曰義，五事曰言。於卦曰乾、兌，於官為大將軍、大司馬；至大臣，其號上公。其行最急，緩則不出，急則不入，逆則占。是以用兵先占太白。太白進退，以候兵，高、卑、遲、疾、靜、躁、見、伏，用兵皆象之，吉。得其時，色白大而光潤，行無錯逆，其下兵強，可以攻守他人。圓大黃潤，以好事。

"The Tai Bai" refers to the planet Venus, which is the essence of the White Tiger in the west. It governs punishment, warfare, authority, and decisiveness. It is associated with the color white, autumn, the west, the Five Phases element metal, and the heavenly stems Geng and Xin. In the Five Constants, it corresponds to "righteousness," and in the Five Affairs, it is "speech." In the Eight Trigrams, it corresponds to Qian and Dui. In official ranks, it represents the Grand General and the Grand Commander, holding the highest position among ministers, known as the Supreme Marquis. Among the five planets, Tai Bai moves most swiftly: if it moves slowly, it may not appear when expected; if it moves quickly, it may not retreat when expected. Once it moves retrograde, it is used to make judgments. Therefore, before engaging in military action, one must first observe Tai Bai. The movement of Tai Bai is used to predict military affairs: its height, speed, stillness or activity, and visibility or concealment are all symbolic of military strategy. When they align, it is auspicious. If Tai Bai appears at the proper time, with a white color, large and bright, and moves without deviation or retrograde, it indicates strong military power in that region, capable of both attack and defense. If it is round and yellowish and lustrous, it is favorable for celebrating joyful events.

人君於秋時，當時順少陰以行德令，乃命將選士勵兵，簡斂俊傑，專任有功，以伐不義，詰誅暴慢，以明好惡，順被遠方。修法制書，修方，修囹圄，具桎梏，斷薄刑，決小罪，其分數失政教，則太白失行經天。義虧言失，逆秋令，傷金氣，則罰見太白。秋行冬令，辰星之氣干之，其星黑色而大，有芒角，陰氣大勝，介蟲、夷戎、兵乃來，其災數，近冬雷見先行，國多盜賊，邊境不寧。

The ruler should follow the sharp and severe energy of the Lesser Yin in autumn and practice virtue: appoint generals, select soldiers, sharpen the troops, choose outstanding talents, and appoint those who have merited rewards, to attack the unjust and question and punish the arrogant and lazy. This demonstrates the ruler's sense of right and wrong, so that even distant regions are influenced by this harmonious order. At the same time, revise legal documents, regulate the regions, repair prisons, prepare restraints, judge minor offenses, and conclude small crimes. If government and education are repeatedly improper, then the star Tai Bai will deviate from its usual path and appear across the sky. Any violation of righteousness, any mistake in speech, or any violation of the autumn season that harms the metal energy will be reflected in the star Tai Bai. If autumn is treated like winter, the water star will interfere, making Tai Bai appear black and large with apointed rays, indicating a great increase of yin energy, causing plague of insects with shells, invasion by barbarians, frequent disasters, thunder sounds before winter, many thieves in the country, and unrest at the borders.

行春令，則歲星之氣干之，其星色青而昧，陽氣復還，五穀不實，秋雨不降，草木不榮，暖風未至，人氣懈惰。行夏令，則熒惑之氣干之，色赤而怒，國多水災，寒熱不節，人多瘤疾，蟄蟲不藏，五穀弗生，冬殃敗，人多嗽啑。

If in autumn the spring command is implemented, the qi of the Jupiter star will interfere, causing the white color to turn blue and become dim, indicating a reversal of yang energy, failure of grain to mature, no autumn rain, withered plants and trees, delayed warm winds, and people's spirits slackening. If in autumn the summer command is implemented, the qi of the Malefic of violence will interfere, causing the white color to turn red and become fierce, indicating frequent water disasters in the country, irregular alternation of cold and heat, many people suffering from tumors and diseases, insects not retreating into their burrows, failure of grain growth, calamity in winter, and many people suffering from coughing and sneezing. The method of deduction for these three cases is the same: if a season does not follow its own command, it is equivalent to bringing the qi of the star of another season to interfere with the current star. The current star then manifests the color of that star, and the calamities and anomalies occur according to the nature of the star that was brought in—bringing wood leads to wind and insects, bringing fire leads to drought and epidemic, bringing water leads to cold and flooding.

星之行與日同度，合伏於日下，經三十八日半日，行四十九度半，去日一十度外，則夕見於西方為夕順，順二百九十九日，行二百五十二度為夕留，留八日為夕退，經十日九十五分，退行五度五十八分，去日九度，乃夕伏，五日退行四度，復與日同度為合。其前為前變，其後為後變。

The movement of Tai Bai can be calculated in this way. It first shares the same degree as the Sun, lying beneath the Sun, and after 38 and a half days, moving 49 and a half degrees, when it is more than ten degrees apart from the Sun, it appears in the west in the evening, which is called 'evening following'; following for 299 days, moving 252 degrees, it becomes 'evening stationary'; remaining stationary for eight days, it turns into 'evening retrograde', and after ten days and fifty-eight parts, it retrogrades five degrees and fifty-eight parts, and when it is nine degrees away from the Sun, it disappears in the evening; then, after five days of retrograding four degrees, it reunites with the Sun again. The first part of the reunion is called 'before change', and the latter part is called 'after change'.

又五日退行四度，去日九度外，則辰見於東方。退經十日九十五分，退行五度五十分為辰留，留二十八日乃晨順，總三百二十九日半，行二百五十度，去日九度內復晨伏，又三十八日，行四十九度半復與日軌同度，積五百八十三日九十分，計行五百八十三度九十分，名為矩合，周而復始。其失伍，則下降為壯夫，處於林麓。

After five days of retrograde motion covering four degrees, when it is more than nine degrees away from the sun, it appears in the east in the morning (this is called the Morning Star). After retrograding for ninety-five days and fifty degrees, it becomes the 'Morning Station'; after remaining stationary for twenty-eight days, it turns into 'Morning Direct Motion'. In total, it takes three hundred twenty-nine and a half days to travel two hundred and fifty degrees, and when it is within nine degrees of the sun, it disappears in the morning. Then it takes another thirty-eight days to travel forty-nine and a half degrees, and reappears at the same degree as the sun. From conjunction to conjunction, it accumulates five hundred eighty-three days and ninety parts, during which it travels five hundred eighty-three degrees and ninety parts, called 'Rectangular Conjunction'. This cycle repeats continuously. If the planet Tai Bai loses its order, its energy descends to the human world, appearing as a strong and healthy man hiding in mountains and forests.

其變而失行，西方則外國敗，東方則中國敗，出卯酉南，南勝，出卯酉北，北勝；出正卯則東國利，在酉則西國勝。其出四維，東南西南在日月之陽，陽國凶；在日月之陰，陰國吉。北則反之。東北叛，有兵相攻。

The star Tai Bai changes its usual position: if it appears in the west, it indicates defeat of foreign countries; if it appears in the east, it indicates defeat of the central plains. If it appears south of the卯酉 line (the line running due east and due west), it indicates victory for the southern region; if it appears north of the卯酉 line, it indicates victory for the northern region. If it appears atDue East (the卯 position), the eastern country benefits; if it appears atDue West (the酉 position), the western country wins. If it appears in the four cardinal directions: southeast and southwest belong to the yang of the sun and moon, indicating misfortune for yang countries; if it appears on the yin side of the sun and moon, it indicates good fortune for yin countries; the interpretation for the north is opposite. If it appears in the northeast, it indicates rebellion and warfare.

若當出不出當，入不入，是謂失舍，為亡軍、亡地。當出而出，當入而入，天下偃兵，兵在外地。未當出而出，當入而不入，始兵，亡地。始出大後小，兵弱，出小後大，兵強；出高，用兵深，吉；淺，凶。出卑，淺，吉；深，凶。

If a star should emerge but does not, or should enter but does not, it is called "losing its dwelling," indicating the destruction of the army and the loss of territory. If a star emerges when it should and enters when it should, it signifies the cessation of warfare throughout the land, even if there are armies, they are only stationed abroad. If a star emerges when it should not and fails to enter when it should, it indicates the initial outbreak of warfare and the loss of territory. If the star appears large at first but becomes smaller later, it indicates weak military strength; if it appears small at first but becomes larger later, it indicates strong military strength. If the star rises high, it is favorable for deep military operations; if it rises shallowly, it is favorable for shallow operations. If it rises low, it is favorable for shallow operations; if it rises high, it is unfavorable for deep operations.

若夏至後日方南而居其南，冬至後日方北而居其北，曰贏。侯王不寧，用兵進吉退凶。日方南而居其北，日方北而居其南，曰縮。侯王有憂，用兵退吉而進凶。出黃道北，伏兵起，但用兵之所多象之行，疾行遲行，角，敢戰；動搖，操。又圓圜，靜，又順角所指吉，反之凶。上覆下，下復上，有反將，四方南北，皆其分敗；行疾，武不行文。出東，為東舉事，左之迎之吉，出西為刑舉事，右之背之吉，反之皆凶。

If after the summer solstice the sun is moving southward and the bright star is to the south of it, or after the winter solstice the sun is moving northward and the bright star is to the north of it, this is called "ying" (leading), indicating that the king will be unsettled; in military matters, advancing is auspicious while retreating is inauspicious. Conversely, if the sun is moving southward and the bright star is to the north, or the sun is moving northward and the bright star is to the south, this is called "suo" (following), indicating that the king will have worries; in military matters, retreating is auspicious while advancing is inauspicious. If the bright star appears north of the Yellow Path, it indicates that hidden troops will rise. In general, various military situations are symbolized by its movement: whether it moves quickly or slowly, whether it has a horn or not—having a horn indicates bravery in battle, being unstable indicates the possibility of advancing or retreating, being round and calm indicates the suitability of remaining still. Acting in the direction indicated by the horn is auspicious, while acting against it is inauspicious. If it moves from above to below or from below to above, it indicates the presence of rebellious generals, and in all directions and north and south, the corresponding regions will suffer defeat. If its movement is rapid, it indicates a preference for martial over literary pursuits. If it appears in the east, it is auspicious to take action in the east and to attack from the left; if it appears in the west, it is auspicious to carry out punishments and to act from the right. Acting contrary to this is inauspicious.

若經天，則天下變，是謂亂紀，人眾流亡。晝見，日俱明，強國弱，弱國強，女主昌。太白，少陰，謂不得專行，故以已為界，不得經天。經天則盡見，其占為兵喪，為不臣，為臣強。若天下失位，大臣行毒，請謁阿尊，則經天。

If the star Tai Bai crosses the sky vertically (passing through the middle of the sky), it indicates that there will be chaos in the world, called "disorder of the order," leading to the migration of the people. If Tai Bai is visible during the day and competes with the sun in brightness, it signifies that a strong country will weaken and a weak country will grow stronger, while a female ruler will flourish. Tai Bai belongs to the Minor Yin, and by nature it should not act recklessly. Therefore, it should not cross the middle of the sky beyond the position of Si (east of due south). Once it crosses the sky vertically, it appears completely, indicating military calamities, deaths, ministers not obeying their duties, and ministers becoming stronger than the sovereign. If the sovereign and ministers switch positions, if high officials implement corrupt policies, if people seek favors and flatter the powerful, then Tai Bai will cross the sky vertically.

若赤而怒，天下有兵，雖勝而不戰。其壯炎然而上，有大兵起；炎然而下，當在天狗所下，其野流血。若光明見影，戰勝，歲豐。休下而昧，軍敗國憂。若一芒，兵起，不用；二芒，有攻戰；三芒，天下兵起；四芒諸侯死；五芒，更制。若逆宿而有角，長則取地，短則失地，外指得地，內指失地，期一年。若大而角，搖而不安，四向乍小如欲驚者，其年有喪。

If the star Tai Bai appears red and fierce, it indicates that there will be warfare in the world, but even if there is a victory, it may not necessarily mean actual battle. If its light and flame are strong and rising upward, it signifies a great army will be mobilized; if the light and flame descend downward, there will be bloodshed in the area where the Heavenly Dog star falls. If its light is bright enough to cast shadows, it indicates certain victory in battle and a bountiful harvest; if its light weakens, becomes low and dim, it indicates military defeat and national worries. If it produces one ray, it indicates war has begun but has not yet been launched; two rays indicate actual fighting; three rays indicate warfare across the world; four rays indicate the death of feudal lords; five rays indicate changes in systems. If it moves retrograde into a constellation and has rays, long rays indicate gaining territory, short rays indicate losing territory; rays pointing outward indicate gaining land, rays pointing inward indicate losing land, and the event will occur within a year. If it is large and develops horns, shakes uneasily, and suddenly shrinks on all sides as if startled, it indicates there will be mourning in the same year.

在秋曰王，其色比狼星，精明而有光，仲秋之時有芒角；在四季曰相，精明無芒角；在春曰囚，其色青黃而不明；在夏曰死，其色細小不明。當王而有相色，主弱將強，權勢縱橫，天下有兵；休色，臣下有謀者，專行君事；囚色，所在官者囚；死色，大將死，不葬。所留之舍，其分兵起。其進舍也，其下之國兵歸之；其退舍也，兵若不用。

The planet Tai Bai is at its prime in autumn (the season of the King), appearing bright and sharp like the star Tian Lang. In the middle of autumn, it becomes more luminous and develops a sharp edge. At the end of each season, it is in the phase of 'Xiang', appearing bright but without a sharp edge. In spring, it is in the phase of 'Qiu', appearing greenish-yellow but dim. In summer, it is in the phase of 'Si', appearing small and dim. If Tai Bai appears in its prime phase but shows the color of 'Xiang', it indicates a weak ruler and strong ministers, with power extending widely and wars breaking out across the land. If it shows the color of 'Xiu', it suggests plots by ministers who take over the ruler's affairs. If it shows the color of 'Qiu', it indicates officials in that region being imprisoned. If it shows the color of 'Si', it means a general dying in battle and not being able to return for burial. When Tai Bai is located in a particular star mansion, wars will break out in the region corresponding to that mansion. If Tai Bai moves forward to the next mansion, it signifies that the country corresponding to that mansion will have its army come to join. If Tai Bai retreats to the previous mansion, it indicates that military actions will be postponed.

當相而有王色，主弱將強；休色，相不用兵；囚色，將謀不成；死色，將誅傷。所留之舍，其國有兵。其進舍也，是謂趣兵；其退舍也，兵不行。當休而有王色，野多賊兵起，民亂；囚色，囚人縱橫，又吏暴虐。

When the "Xiang" (a divination term) appears while the color is "Wang" (kingly), it indicates the ruler is weak and the general is strong; if the color is "Xiu" (rest), it means the prime minister does not advocate for military action; if the color is "Qiu" (captivity), it suggests the general's plans will not succeed; if the color is "Si" (death), it indicates the general will be executed or harmed. At this time, the star that resides in the host star indicates which country has troops. If it moves forward one step, it is called "Qu Bing" (mobilizing troops); if it retreats one step, it means the troops will not move. When the "Xiu" appears while the color is "Wang," it indicates many bandits will rise in the outskirts and the people will rebel; if the color is "Qiu," it suggests prisoners will run rampant and officials will be tyrannical.

當囚而有王色，其下將有殺者；相色，下犯上；休色，野有暴兵，盜賊起；死色，有妖言。所留之舍不可舉事用兵。其進舍也，歲多霜雹；其退舍也，秋無霜雪。死時而有王色，流水湯湯；相色，野火煌煌；休色，金帶不行；囚色，野多虎狼。其留守也，野獸食人。其進舍也，白刃鏘鏘；其退舍也，兵不成行。

When the "prison" (囚) sign appears but the royal color (王色) is shown, it indicates that there will be killings in that area. If the ministerial color (相色) appears, it signifies rebellion from below. If the rest color (休色) appears, it means sudden military outbreaks in the fields and bandit activities. If the death color (死色) appears, it indicates the spread of false rumors. At this time, one must not engage in military actions or take initiatives where the sign is stationed. If it moves forward to the next dwelling, there will be much frost and hail in the current year. If it retreats to the previous dwelling, there will be no frost or snow in autumn. When the "death" (死) sign appears but the royal color is shown, it indicates a great flood flowing widely. If the ministerial color appears, it signifies fierce wild fires. If the rest color appears, it means that gold and silk goods and utensils cannot circulate. If the prison color appears, it indicates many tigers and wolves in the fields. At this time, when the sign is stationed, wild animals will injure people. If it moves forward to the next dwelling, there will be continuous clashing of weapons. If it retreats to the previous dwelling, the army will not be properly organized.

其與四星相犯：歲星合光，必戰。一雲同光，殺大將。熒惑合，光芒相接，大亂，有兵則戰。一曰白衣會，為飢、水，為疾，為亂，為囚兵。犯歲星者，有賊，或民飢。犯熒惑，則主病。一曰客敗。太白所在，其分敗；填星，太子不安。入歲星，則君有咎。守歲星，皇后有憂；熒惑，太子憂。辰星，國有憂。環繞歲星，其下變亂，殺將亡地。觸歲星，女后憂病；熒惑，則有賊臣；填星，則有主憂；辰星，則宰相惡之。辰星相薄，先起兵者凶。

The star Tai Bai (Venus) conflicting with the other four stars: if it merges with the light of the year star (Jupiter), there will certainly be warfare; another interpretation says that when both stars shine together, it indicates the death of a general. If Tai Bai merges with the light of the planet of chaos (Mars), there will be great disorder, and if there is an army, war is inevitable; another interpretation says it indicates a gathering of mourning and is associated with famine, floods, disease, turmoil, and military captivity. Tai Bai conflicting with the year star indicates there will be bandits or famine among the people. Tai Bai conflicting with the planet of chaos indicates the ruler is ill; another interpretation says the guest army will suffer defeat; the region corresponding to Tai Bai's position will suffer defeat. Tai Bai entering the year star indicates the ruler has a fault; if Tai Bai and the year star are in conjunction, the queen will have worries; if Tai Bai and the planet of chaos are in conjunction, the crown prince will have worries; if Tai Bai and the morning star (Saturn) are in conjunction, the country will have worries. Tai Bai surrounding the year star indicates turmoil in that region and the loss of territory by generals. Tai Bai touching the year star indicates the queen will be worried and ill; touching the planet of chaos indicates there is a treacherous minister; touching the planet of stability (Saturn) indicates the ruler will have worries; touching the morning star indicates the prime minister will be jealous. When Tai Bai and the morning star approach each other closely, the party that initiates the attack will suffer misfortune.