The fiftyth divination text on miscellaneous stars and the star of calamity.

祆星晝見。甘氏曰：星與日並出，名曰婦女與日爭光，武且弱，文且強，在邑為文，在野為兵。恆星不見。楊泉《物理論》曰：凡無名之星，一見一不見，唯二十八宿度數有當，故曰恆。《左氏傳》曰：魯莊公時恆星不見，夜中，星隕如雨。傳曰：恆星不見，夜明也。《穀梁傳》曰：常者在位，人君之象。不見者，無君之象。晉世祖太始四年七月，星隕如雨，西流星隕，民叛吳歸晉之象也。

A strange star appeared during the day. The Gan school said: such a star appearing together with the Sun is called "women competing with the Sun for brightness," indicating weakness in military power and strength in cultural education. If it appears over a city, it relates to civil affairs; if it appears over the fields, it relates to military affairs. The fixed stars are not visible. Yang Quan's "Treatise on Things" says: all stars without a name are sometimes visible and sometimes not; only the twenty-eight mansions have fixed positions and degrees, so they are called "fixed stars." The "Zuo Zhuan" records: during the time of Lu Zhuanggong, the fixed stars were not visible, and at midnight, meteors fell like rain. The commentary explains that the fixed stars were not visible because the night sky was too bright. The "Gulang Zhuan" says: the fixed stars that are always in their positions are the symbol of the ruler; when the fixed stars are not visible, it signifies the absence of a ruler. In the fourth year of Taishi during the Western Jin dynasty's Emperor Wu, meteors fell like rain, and the stars flowed westward, which was a sign of the people rebelling against the Eastern Wu and submitting to the Jin dynasty.

斗搖占。《呂氏春秋》曰：至亂之代，有星斗星搖。漢文帝元年，中星盡搖，上問候星者，對曰：星搖者，民勞也。後伐四夷，百姓勞於兵革。京房《易傳》曰：星者陰陽之精，萬物之體，五行之形。其體在下，精耀在上。百官之命，各因其原，飛及行，萬人不安。大星隕下，陽失其位，災害之萌也。其救也，人君當悔過，反政責躬，省徭役，安國封侯，以寧人為先，則宿星正矣。京房《易傳》曰：君不任賢，厥祅，天雨星。

Divination of the movement of stars. The "Lüshi Chunqiu" states that in times of extreme chaos, stars and the Big Dipper will waver and move unpredictably. In the first year of Emperor Wen of Han, all the stars in the central sky moved erratically. The emperor consulted the officials who observed the stars, who replied that the movement of stars is a sign of the people's hardship. Later, the court waged wars against the four surrounding tribes, and the people indeed suffered greatly from military conflicts. Jing Fang's "Yi Zhuan" says: stars are the essence of yin and yang, the forms of all things, and the images of the Five Phases. Their forms are in the lower world, while their luminous essence shines in the heavens. The fates of officials are each connected to their respective star mansions. When stars move or deviate from their normal paths, the people will suffer unrest. The falling of a large star signifies the loss of yang energy from its proper place, which is a precursor to calamity. The remedy is: the ruler should repent, reflect on his governance, and take responsibility for his actions. He should reduce labor service, stabilize the state, and bestow fiefs upon meritorious officials. He should prioritize the well-being of the people, and thus the stars of the mansions will return to their proper positions. Jing Fang's "Yi Zhuan" also says: if the ruler does not employ the virtuous, the corresponding celestial omen will be a shower of falling stars.

祅占。《黃帝占》曰：祅者，五行之氣，五星之變，各見其方，以為災殃。各以五色占，知何國吉凶，必決矣。行見無道之國，失禮之邦，為飢為兵，水旱死亡之徵。《黃帝占》曰：凡祅所出，形狀不同，為殃一也。其出不過一年，若三年，必有破國屠城，其君死亡，天下反亂，戰死於野，積尸縱橫，餘殃不盡，為水旱、兵飢、疾疫之殃也。

Divination of strange celestial phenomena. The Yellow Emperor's Divination says:所谓 "妖" refers to transformations caused by the Five Phases' energies and abnormal changes of the Five Stars, each appearing in their respective directions to indicate calamities. By distinguishing them according to the five colors—green, red, yellow, white, and black—one can determine the fortune or misfortune of a particular state, and it is certain to be able to judge. The appearance of an evil star indicates a country without virtue and a state that has lost propriety, bringing famine, warfare, and signs of drought and death. The Yellow Emperor's Divination also says: whenever an evil star appears, its shape varies, but the resulting calamities are the same. After its appearance, within a year or three years, there will certainly be the disaster of a country's destruction and cities being razed. The ruler of that country will die, rebellion will arise throughout the land, soldiers will die in the wilderness, and corpses will pile up everywhere. The remaining calamities will not dissipate, but will transform into droughts, floods, warfare, famine, and epidemics.

天棓。《河圖》曰：歲星之精，流為天棓。班固《天文志》曰：歲星嬴而東南，變為天棓。石氏曰：天棓出，其國凶，不可舉事用兵。又曰：期三月，必破軍拔城。甘氏曰：天棓見，女主用事。

Heavenly Stem: Tian Bang. The Yellow River Chart says: When the spirit of the star of wood (Jupiter) spreads out, it becomes Tian Bang. Ban Gu's Records of Astronomy says: When the star of wood moves beyond its normal path and leans toward the southeast, it becomes Tian Bang. The Shi school says: When Tian Bang appears, the country corresponding to that region will suffer misfortune; great undertakings and military actions should not be carried out. It also says: The effect will be verified within three months, and certainly there will be the defeat of an army and the capture of a city. The Gan school says: When Tian Bang appears, it indicates that a female ruler will take charge of governance.

天槍占。《春秋緯》曰：歲星退而南，三月生天槍。陽亢變萌，義亂兵行，諸侯大橫，所見國，無用兵。《漢書天文志》曰：孝文帝時，天槍夕出西南。占曰：為兵喪亂。其六年十一月，匈奴入上郡雲中，漢起兵以衛京師。劉向曰：吳楚七國反。

Divination on the Heavenly Spear. The "Spring Annals Commentary" states: When the planet Jupiter moves retrograde and deviates to the south, after three months, the "Heavenly Spear" appears. This is an omen of excessive yang energy and abnormal occurrences, indicating the collapse of righteousness, the rise of turmoil, military movements, and the extreme brutality of the feudal lords. The country corresponding to the area where the Heavenly Spear appears should not engage in warfare. The "Book of Han, Records of the Heavenly Phenomena" mentions: During the time of Emperor Wen of Han, the Heavenly Spear appeared in the southwest in the evening. The divination text says: This portends military affairs, deaths, and disturbances. In the sixth year of Emperor Wen's reign, in the eleventh month, the Xiongnu invaded Shangjun and Yunzhong, and the Han court mobilized troops to defend the capital. Liu Xiang believed that this celestial phenomenon indicated the rebellion of the seven states of Wu and Chu.

國皇。巫咸曰：國皇之大而赤，類南極老人也。《春秋考異郵》曰：國皇見東南，則兵起，天下急。司馬彪《天文志》曰：孝靈光和中，國皇見東南角，去地一二丈，如炬火狀，十餘日不見。占曰：國皇為亂，內外有兵喪，其後黃巾賊張角燒州郡，朝廷遣將討平，斬首十餘萬級。

The state emperor. Wu Xian said: The star of the state emperor has a large form and a red color, similar to the Southern Pole Star. The "Spring and Autumn Examination of Mail" said: When the star of the state emperor appears in the southeast, it indicates the rise of military affairs and alarm throughout the country. Sima Biao's "Astronomical Records" said: During the Guanghe period of Emperor Ling of Han, the star of the state emperor appeared in the southeast corner, about one or two zhang high from the ground, resembling a torch. It disappeared after about ten days. The divination text says: The star of the state emperor indicates turmoil, with military actions and funerals both inside and outside the court. Later, Zhang Jiao of the Yellow Turban rebels burned the prefectures and states, and the court sent generals to suppress and pacify them, cutting off more than ten thousand heads.

蚩尤旗。《河圖》：熒惑之精，流為蚩尤旗，類彗而後委曲，象旗也。《說苑》曰：蚩尤旗，五星盈縮之所生。夏氏曰：四望無雲，獨見赤雲，蚩尤旗也。《黃帝占》曰：蚩尤旗，本類彗而後委曲，象旗幡，長可二三丈。見則王者旗鼓大行，征伐四方，兵大起。不然，國有大喪，期三年，中五年，遠七年。魏高貴鄉公元年，有白氣出南北側，廣數丈竟天。王肅曰：蚩尤旗也，東方有亂乎？後毋丘儉據淮南以叛。《春秋運斗樞》曰：蚩尤旗干太微，法滅，帝死於野。

The Chi You Qi. The Yellow River Chart says that the essence of the Malefic of violence (Mars) disperses and transforms into the Chi You Qi, which resembles a comet but with a curved tail, like a banner. The Sayings of the States says that the Chi You Qi arises from the irregular movement of the five stars. Xia said that if there is no cloud visible in all directions, but only a red cloud appears, that is the Chi You Qi. The Yellow Emperor's Divination says that the Chi You Qi itself resembles a comet but with a curved tail, like a banner, and is about two or three zhang long. When it appears, it indicates that the sovereign will raise great banners and drums, and launch military campaigns in all directions, with great warfare; if not, it indicates great mourning in the state, with the fulfillment period being three years, middle five years, and distant seven years. In the first year of Cao Wei's High Prince Gaoxiang, white vapor rose from the north and south sides, spanning several zhang and spanning the sky. Wang Su said that this was the Chi You Qi, and there would be disorder in the east. Later, Wu Qiuan Jian indeed rebelled in Huainan. The Spring and Autumn Movement of the Stars says that the Chi You Qi invades the Taimei Enclosure, indicating the destruction of laws and order, and the emperor dying in the wild.

天讒占。甘氏曰：天讒在西南，長數丈，左右銳，出而易處。京房曰：天讒出其下，相讒為兵，赤地千里，枯骨籍籍。《漢書天文志》曰：天讒為天喪。（一雲兵喪。）

Divination on heavenly slander. The Gan school says: The star of heavenly slander appears in the southwest, extending several zhang in length, with sharp ends on both sides, and after its appearance, it moves to different positions. Jing Fang says: Wherever the star of heavenly slander appears overhead, people in that area will slander each other, leading to military calamity, vast areas of scorched land, and widespread bones scattered everywhere. The "Book of Han: Astronomical Records" says: The star of heavenly slander signifies heavenly calamity and loss. (Another interpretation says it signifies military affairs and funerals.)

旬始。《說苑》曰：旬始，五星盈縮之所生也。巫咸曰：旬始出於北斗旁，狀如雄雞，其怒有青黑，象伏鱉。《春秋合誠圖》曰：黃彗分為旬始，為立王之題，主亂主招橫，見則臣亂兵作，諸侯虐，期十年，聖人起伐，群猾橫恣。《春秋考異郵》曰：旬始照其下，必有滅王。《漢天文志》曰：旬始如鱉，一見群猾橫恣。《玄冥占》曰：有如雄雞，其色赤黃，其名曰旬始，則天下有兵，其國不寧，期三年。

Xunshi. The Sayuan says: Xunshi arises from the abnormal movement and contraction of the five stars. Wu Xian says: Xunshi appears beside the Big Dipper, resembling a male chicken; when it becomes angry, it has a dark blue color and looks like a turtle lying on the ground. The Chongchun Hetengtu says: a yellow comet splits into Xunshi, which is a sign of establishing a new king, governing chaos and causing violence; once it appears, there will be rebellion among ministers, warfare, and tyranny by the feudal lords, with an expected period of ten years, during which a sage will rise up to wage war, while a group of wicked people will act recklessly. The Chongchun Kaoyi You says: wherever Xunshi shines, there must be a king being destroyed. The Han Tianwen Zhi says: Xunshi resembles a turtle, and once it appears, wicked people will act recklessly. The Xuanming Zhan says: there is a star shaped like a male chicken, with a red-yellow color, called Xunshi; its appearance indicates warfare in the world, and the country will not be at peace, with an expected period of three years.

天狗。《黃帝占》曰：天狗者，五星之氣，出西南，金火氣合，名曰天狗。孟康曰：天狗有尾，旁有短彗，下有如狗下食血，其軍必敗。石氏曰：西北有星，長三丈而出，水金氣交，名曰天狗，見則大兵起，天下大飢，人相食。石氏曰：夫天狗所下之處，必有大戰，破軍殺將，伏尸流血，天狗食之。皆期一年，中二年，遠三年，各以其所下之國占之。郄萌曰：出狀赤白有光，即為天狗，其下小小無足。所下之地，必流血，國易政。

Heavenly Dog. The Yellow Emperor's Divination says: Heavenly Dog is formed from the qi of the five stars, appearing in the southwest, formed by the combination of metal and fire qi, and is called Heavenly Dog. Meng Kang says: Heavenly Dog has a tail, with a short comet-like tail beside it, and its lower end resembles a dog crouching to lick blood; when it appears, the army that encounters it will surely suffer defeat. The Shi school says: in the northwest there is a star, three zhang long, appearing as a result of the combination of water and metal qi, called Heavenly Dog; its appearance indicates the outbreak of large-scale warfare, great famine, and people eating people. The Shi school also says: wherever Heavenly Dog falls, there will certainly be a great battle, the army being defeated, generals killed, corpses scattered and blood flowing everywhere, as if eaten by Heavenly Dog. These all verify within one year, some within two years, some within three years, each according to the country corresponding to where Heavenly Dog falls. Xie Meng says: when it appears, it has a red and white color and light; its lower end is small and has no feet; wherever it falls, there will certainly be bloodshed, and the country will change its ruling power.

《漢天文志》曰：哀帝時著天白氣，廣如一匹布，長十餘丈，如雷，西南行止，名曰天狗。傳曰：言之不從，則有狗禍、詩祅。其年人相驚動，喧譁奔走。《春秋緯》：天狗如犬奔有聲，望之如火，見則四方相射。《漢史》云：西北有三丈如火，名曰天狗，出則人相食。《天官》云：天狗狀如犬。《鏡星》又曰：大流星，有聲，其止地，類狗所墜，如火光中天。其下圓，如數頃田處，上銳，見有黃色，千里破軍殺將。《漢史》又曰：昭明，下為天狗，兵起流血，占昭明。《洛書》曰：昭明見，霸者出。《運斗樞》曰：昭明有芒角征也。《河圖》曰：太白散為天狗。又曰：有出其狀赤白有光，則為天狗。其下小無足，所下國易主。貞觀十三年正月三日日午，東南方有聲如雷，久而方絕。參驗此徵，多是天狗下，眾說不同，未詳孰是。推亂亡之運，此其必天狗乎。

The Han Astronomical Records state that during the reign of Emperor Ai of Han, a white vapor appeared in the sky, as wide as a piece of cloth and as long as more than ten zhang, with a sound like thunder, moving toward the southwest and then stopping, called the Heavenly Dog. The transmitted text says: if words are not in accordance with reason, there will be calamities of dog demons and demon songs. In that year, people were disturbed, shouting and running about. The Spring Annals says: the Heavenly Dog runs like a dog and produces sound, appearing as a mass of fire; its appearance signifies warfare between the four directions. The Han History says: in the northwest, there was a long object of about three zhang, shaped like fire, called the Heavenly Dog, and its appearance signifies people eating people. The Book of Celestial Officials says: the Heavenly Dog is shaped like a dog. The Mirror Star says: there was a large meteor, producing sound, falling to the ground, appearing as a dog falling down, with firelight illuminating half the sky; the place where it fell was wide at the bottom, about several hundred mu in size, and sharp at the top, appearing yellow, signifying the defeat of armies and the death of generals within a thousand li. The Han History also says: the bright star Zhao Ming fell down and became the Heavenly Dog, signifying the rise of military affairs and rivers of blood, according to the interpretation of Zhao Ming. The Luo Writing says: the appearance of Zhao Ming signifies the rise of a dominant figure. The Yunsou says: the bright star Zhao Ming with apointed rays is its sign. The Yellow River Chart says: the brilliance of the planet Tai Bai (Venus) disperses to become the Heavenly Dog. It also says: if a star appears, red and white in color with light, it is the Heavenly Dog; its lower part is small and without feet, and the country where it falls will replace its ruler. In the thirteenth year of the Zhengguan era of the Tang dynasty, on the third day of the first lunar month at noon, there was a sound like thunder in the southeast, lasting for a long time before stopping. Referring to these signs, it is mostly the Heavenly Dog falling; however, different schools of thought have different accounts, and it is still unclear which one is correct. If we infer according to the trend of chaos and downfall, this is probably the Heavenly Dog.

枉矢。《說苑》曰：枉矢，五星盈縮之所生也。巫咸曰：枉矢，類大流星，色蒼黑，蛇行，望之如有毛，（一雲目。）因長數匹，著天。《海中占》曰：枉矢，類流星，望之有毛目，可一匹布，皎皎著天。見則天下兵大起。將出，弓弩用，期三年。《漢天文志》云：枉矢所觸，天下之所伐射，滅亡之象也。又曰：枉矢流，以伐亂。又云項羽救鉅鹿，枉矢西流。占曰：枉矢所觸，天下之所伐射，滅亡之象也。物類莫直於矢，今蛇行不能直，矢而枉者，執矢者不正矣，以象項羽執正亂也。

Wrong arrow. The "Sayuan" says: wrong arrow is produced when the five stars move beyond their normal course and deviate. Wu Xian says: wrong arrow resembles a large meteor, with a dark blue color, moving in a snake-like curve, appearing to have hairy tufts (another account says it looks as if it has eyes), and is several pieces of cloth long, closely attached to the sky. The "Hai Zhong Zhan" says: wrong arrow resembles a meteor, appearing to have hairy tufts and spots, about one piece of cloth long, shining brightly attached to the sky; its appearance foretells great warfare across the land. When it is about to appear, bows and arrows will be used, and the fulfillment period is three years. The "Han Tianwen Zhi" says: the place where the wrong arrow touches is the place that will be attacked and killed by the whole world, a symbol of destruction. It also says: the flow of the wrong arrow is used to attack rebels. It also says that when Xiang Yu rescued Julu, the wrong arrow flowed westward. The divination text says: the place where the wrong arrow touches is the place that will be attacked by the whole world, a symbol of destruction. Among all things, there is nothing more straight than an arrow; now this "arrow" snakes and cannot be straight. An arrow that is curved indicates that the person holding the arrow is not upright, which exactly symbolizes Xiang Yu, who held the power to restore order with an unjust character.

天鋒。宋均曰：天鋒，彗象矛鋒也。《洪範五行傳》曰：漢昭帝時，天鋒出西方天市，東行過河鼓，入營室中，佔有亂臣戮死。後左將軍上官傑與燕王謀反伏誅。

Heavenly Point. Song Jun said: Heavenly Point is a comet that looks like the tip of a spear. The "Hongan Wuxing Zhuan" said: During the time of Emperor Zhao of Han, Heavenly Point appeared in the western Tianshi Enclosure, moved eastward passing through the star "He Gu," and entered the constellation "Ying Shi." The interpretation was that there would be a rebellious minister who would be executed. Later, General Left Officer Shangguang Jie and Prince Liu Dan of Yan conspired against the court and were indeed executed.

蓬星。《荊州占》曰：蓬星，一名王星，狀如夜火之光，多則四五，少則二三。一曰：蓬星在西南，長數丈，左右有光，出而易處。《漢書天文志》曰：景帝中三年六月壬戌，蓬星見西南，在房南，去房可二丈，大如二斗器，白色；癸亥，在心東北，可丈所；甲子，在尾北，可六尺；丁卯，在箕北，近漢稍小，且去時大如桃；壬申，去，凡十日。占曰：蓬星出，必有亂臣。房心間，天子宮也，是時梁王欲為漢嗣，使人殺漢諍臣袁盎，漢欲誅梁大臣，斧鉞用，梁王恐懼，乘車入關，伏斧鑕謝罪，然後得免也。

Peng Star. The "Jingzhou Divination" says: Peng Star is also called Wang Star. It looks like the light of fire at night. It often appears in numbers of four or five, but sometimes only two or three. Another account says: Peng Star appears in the Southwest, several zhang long, with light on both sides. After appearing, it moves to different positions. The "Han Book Astronomical Records" says: In the third year of Zhongyuan of Emperor Jing of Han, on the sixth month, on the day of Renshen, Peng Star appeared in the Southwest, located south of Fang Su, about two zhang away from Fang Su, with a size like a vessel holding two dou of grain, white in color; on the day of Guihai, it moved to the northeast of Xin Su, about one zhang away; on the day of Jiazi, it was north of Wei Su, about six chi away; on the day of Dingmao, it was north of Ji Su, close to the Milky Way, slightly smaller, and when it was about to disappear, its size was like a peach. On the day of Renshen, it disappeared, lasting for ten days in total. The divination text says: The appearance of Peng Star indicates the presence of a rebellious minister. Between Fang Su and Xin Su is the palace of the Son of Heaven. At that time, Prince Liang Wang wanted to be the successor to the Han throne, sent people to kill the Han official Yuan Wang who dared to give direct advice; the court intended to punish the officials of Liang Kingdom, and the punishment of axes and halberds was about to be used, Liang Wang was afraid, drove his carriage into the pass, and knelt on the axe platform to apologize, and thus escaped disaster.

赤黃氣出紫微宮天皇大帝星上，有立王。赤氣潤澤入紫微宮天皇星上，如刀劍，天子有喜，皇后懷孕事。赤黃氣出紫微宮中東西蕃星，天子用錢賜諸侯王，又云兵起。赤氣出紫微宮中勾陳星上，兵起。

Red and yellow clouds rising from the Purple Micro Palace 「Heavenly Emperor」 star indicate the enthronement of a new king. Red clouds that are moist and lustrous entering the Purple Micro Palace and covering the Heavenly Emperor star, shaped like swords and spears, indicate joy for the emperor and the queen's pregnancy. Red and yellow clouds rising from the eastern and western branches of the stars within the Purple Micro Palace indicate the emperor rewarding princes and kings with money; another interpretation suggests military actions will arise. Red clouds rising from the 「Gou Chen」 star within the Purple Micro Palace indicate the outbreak of military conflicts.

黃白氣潤澤，如刀劍形，入紫微宮，守禦女星上，天子有男喜事。黃白氣正圓如杯碗，入紫微宮中，有立侯王。一云：天子有璧玉事。黃白氣入紫微宮中，有立侯王。白氣如龍如風或類獸飛鳥，入紫微宮，皆神氣，客喜。黃白如杯碗正圓，入紫宮，倖臣有奉獻美食。蒼白氣入紫微宮，其禍除；或入長垣，胡人兵起。

Yellow and white clouds that are moist and bright, shaped like swords and spears, entering the Purple Micro Palace and stopping at the 'Yu Nu' star, indicate the emperor will have joy in the birth of a son. Yellow and white clouds that are round like cups and bowls, entering the Purple Micro Palace, indicate a marquis or prince will be enthroned; another interpretation suggests the emperor will receive a jade tablet as a gift. Yellow and white clouds entering the Purple Micro Palace indicate a marquis or prince will be enthroned. White clouds shaped like dragons, winds, or running beasts and flying birds, entering the Purple Micro Palace, are all signs of divine spirits, indicating that distant guests will bring good news. Yellow and white clouds shaped like cups and bowls, entering the Purple Palace, indicate favored ministers will present delicious food. Pale yellow clouds entering the Purple Micro Palace indicate the removal of existing troubles; if they enter the 'Chang Yuan' star, it indicates northern barbarians will raise an army.

蒼白氣入勾陳中，大司馬戮死。赤氣出勾陳中，大將戰有功。白氣入勾陳中，天子立宗廟事。黃白氣出勾陳中，兵在外告罷事。黃白氣入勾陳中，將不戰。黑氣入勾陳中，大司馬軍中死事。黑氣入勾陳中，其禍除。

Cyan cloud enters Gou Chen, indicating the death of the Grand Commander. Red cloud rising from Gou Chen indicates the general achieving military success. White cloud entering Gou Chen indicates the Son of Heaven establishing a temple. Yellow-white cloud rising from Gou Chen indicates the army stationed outside reporting to cease hostilities. Yellow-white cloud entering Gou Chen indicates the general will not engage in battle. Black cloud entering Gou Chen indicates the Grand Commander dying in the military. Black cloud entering Gou Chen also indicates existing troubles being removed.

蒼黑氣入北斗魁中，貴臣下獄事。蒼白黑氣出北斗魁中，大臣禁者其禍除。赤氣入北斗魁中，大臣斧鑕斬者。黃氣入北斗魁中，天子出惡令。黃白氣入北斗魁中，天子左右倖臣有囚者遇德令。黃白氣入北斗魁中，集輔星，相有喜。赤氣集輔星，相有斧鑕之誅。黃白氣集輔星，相擾。

Dark blue clouds entering the Kuai star of the Big Dipper indicate that a noble minister will be imprisoned. Pale and dark clouds rising from the Kuai star of the Big Dipper indicate that the祸患 of a minister in prison will be removed. Red clouds entering the Kuai star of the Big Dipper indicate that a minister will be killed by斧质. Yellow clouds entering the Kuai star of the Big Dipper indicate that the Son of Heaven will issue harsh decrees. Yellow and white clouds entering the Kuai star of the Big Dipper indicate that a favored minister in the Son of Heaven's court will receive an imperial decree of grace. Yellow and white clouds gathering on the 「Fub」 star indicate that the Chancellor will have good fortune. Red clouds gathering on the Fub star indicate that the Chancellor will suffer the祸 of being killed by斧质. Yellow and white clouds gathering on the Fub star indicate that the Chancellor will be disturbed.

蒼白氣出東西掖門，天子憂喪事；出太微中，其禍除。黃白氣潤澤入太微中，天子有喜事。赤黃氣入太微，天子用錢賜玉。赤黃氣如箕帚，出太微中，天子用錢賜美女。赤氣如杯碗正圓光明，出太微中，天子用璧賜諸侯。氣上赤下白，大如井口，從外入，壓太微庭者，邪臣氣；其氣直者，貴臣氣；出東掖門者，兵起，將受命。

Cyan clouds rising from the eastern and western gates of the Taiwei Yuan indicate the emperor's sorrow over a funeral; if the clouds rise from within the Taiwei Yuan, it signifies the removal of existing troubles. Yellowish-white clouds that are moist and bright entering the Taiwei Yuan indicate the emperor has joyful matters. Red-yellow clouds entering the Taiwei Yuan indicate the emperor bestowing jade ornaments with money. Red-yellow clouds shaped like a箕 and a broom rising from the Taiwei Yuan indicate the emperor bestowing beautiful women with money. Red clouds shaped like bowls and plates, round and bright, rising from the Taiwei Yuan indicate the emperor bestowing jade discs to the feudal lords. Clouds with red on top and white on bottom, of the size of a well mouth, coming from outside and pressing upon the courtyard of the Taiwei Yuan indicate the presence of wicked ministers; if the clouds are straight, they indicate the presence of high ministers; if the clouds exit from the eastern gate, it indicates the outbreak of military affairs and generals receiving orders to go to war.

赤氣出太微中，兵起。一曰立王。赤氣入東西掖門，內亂兵起，入，主且有喜事，天必應之以雲光影。黃白出宮上，若旗有光，人主有大喜，延年益壽。赤黃氣入太微，潤澤如帚，婦女喜。黃白氣如杯碗，入太微，天子有壁玉喜。黃白氣類走獸飛鳥，入太微，皆神氣，客喜。黃白氣入太微東西掖門，天子喜獻見戰。黃白氣如杯碗正圓，入太微，有獻美女者。黃白氣太微中，有立王。黑氣如蛇蚨及龍形，在太微庭中宮闕上者，白衣之會，其同章環太微天庭而入，殺主有喪，此氣皆奸臣讒賊之氣。黃白氣出東西掖門，天子同德令。一曰：雲如鳥口在太微，有人為外應。黑氣入東西掖門，大人憂。

Red clouds rising from the Taiwei Yuan indicate the outbreak of military actions; another interpretation suggests the enthronement of a new king. If red clouds enter the eastern and western yemen gates, it signifies internal strife and the outbreak of war; after the clouds enter, the sovereign will have joyous events, and heaven will surely respond with cloud and light phenomena. Yellow and white clouds appearing above the palace, shaped like banners with light, indicate the sovereign will have great joy and longevity. Red and yellow clouds entering the Taiwei Yuan, moist and bright, shaped like a broom, indicate women will have joy. Yellow and white clouds shaped like cups and bowls entering the Taiwei Yuan indicate the Son of Heaven will receive joy from being presented with jade. Yellow and white clouds shaped like moving animals or flying birds entering the Taiwei Yuan are all signs of divine spirits, indicating that distant guests will bring joy. Yellow and white clouds entering the eastern and western yemen gates of the Taiwei Yuan indicate the Son of Heaven will rejoice in military victories. Yellow and white clouds shaped like cups and bowls, round and perfect, entering the Taiwei Yuan indicate someone will present beautiful women. Yellow and white clouds appearing within the Taiwei Yuan indicate the enthronement of a new king. Black clouds shaped like snakes, vipers, or dragons appearing on the palace buildings within the Taiwei court indicate gatherings for mourning events; if the clouds coalesce into one mass, encircling the Taiwei heavenly court and intruding upon it, it indicates the sovereign will be killed and there will be mourning, as these clouds are the signs of wicked ministers and slanderers. Yellow and white clouds rising from the eastern and western yemen gates indicate the Son of Heaven will issue edicts of universal benevolence. Another interpretation says: if clouds shaped like a bird's beak appear in the Taiwei Yuan, it indicates someone will provide support from outside. Black clouds entering the eastern and western yemen gates indicate great persons will suffer misfortune.

蒼白氣如走獸，入太微坐旁，天子旁有反者。蒼白氣如走獸，入太微坐旁，有反者。蒼白氣如走獸，入抵太微坐，天子有憂。蒼白氣入抵太微坐，天子喪事。赤青氣出五帝座，出南者，不出九十日，人君失其宮，天下不安。赤氣直指太微座，諸侯內亂。青氣赤氣出五帝下，入倖臣中，不出六十日，近臣欲有謀其君者，氣不明者不成，其明者死亡，天下大亂。黃氣出太子座，不出六十日，太子即位。黑氣抵太微座左右，諸侯死。

A pale blue cloud resembling a moving beast entering the area near the throne of the Emperor in the Taimei Enclosure indicates there is a traitor close to the Emperor. A pale blue cloud resembling a moving beast entering near the throne indicates there is someone rebelling. A pale blue cloud resembling a moving beast entering and blocking the throne of the Emperor in the Taimei Enclosure indicates the Emperor will face troubles. A pale blue cloud entering and blocking the throne indicates the Emperor will suffer a loss. A red and dark blue cloud rising from the 'Five Emperors' seat, rising from the south, will result in the ruler losing his palace and the world becoming unstable within ninety days. A red cloud pointing straight towards the throne of the Emperor in the Taimei Enclosure indicates rebellion within the feudal states. A blue and red cloud rising from below the 'Five Emperors' seat and entering the position of the favored minister will result in a plot by the close minister against the ruler within sixty days; if the cloud is not bright, the plot will fail; if the cloud is bright, it indicates the death of the ruler and chaos throughout the land. A yellow cloud rising from the 'Prince's Seat' indicates the prince will ascend the throne within sixty days. A black cloud blocking the left and right of the throne of the Emperor in the Taimei Enclosure indicates the death of the feudal lords.

蒼白氣入郎位，中兵起。赤氣出郎位，多用兵，遠出行。黃氣潤澤入郎位，中郎位受賜。黑氣入郎位，多有死者。蒼白氣入天棓，有喪。蒼白黑氣出天棓，其禍除。赤氣入天棓，兵起大將戮死。黑氣入天棓，大人憂。

Pale cloudy vapor entering the 「Liang position」 stars indicates military actions arising within the palace. Red cloudy vapor rising from the Liang position indicates a large scale military campaign and distant expeditions. Yellow and moist cloudy vapor entering the Liang position indicates that a group of middle-ranking guardsmen receive rewards. Black cloudy vapor entering the Liang position indicates many deaths. Pale cloudy vapor entering the 「Tian Bang」 star indicates there will be mourning. Pale and black cloudy vapor rising from Tian Bang indicates the removal of existing calamities. Red cloudy vapor entering Tian Bang indicates military actions and the death of a general. Black cloudy vapor entering Tian Bang indicates that a prominent person faces troubles.

黃氣入玄床，後宮有子喜。白氣有喪。黑氣出女床，後宮有死者。青氣後宮病。青白氣出貫索中，其禍除。赤氣入貫索中，有內亂兵起。黃白氣入貫索中，天子喜。黃氣入貫索中，大人惡之。

Yellow clouds entering the "Nucrui" star indicate joy in the harem with the birth of a child. White clouds entering indicate mourning. Black clouds rising from Nucrui indicate death in the harem. Blue clouds appearing indicate illness in the harem. Clouds of blue and white rising from the "Guansuo" star indicate the removal of existing troubles. Red clouds entering Guansuo indicate internal strife and military conflict. Clouds of yellow and white entering Guansuo indicate joy for the emperor. Yellow clouds entering Guansuo indicate that a prominent person dislikes this omen.

蒼白黑氣出天市，其禍除，萬物賤。赤氣入天市，有斧鑕之事。赤氣入天市，有火憂。赤氣入天市，五兵器大貴。赤氣入天市中，有斧鑕之事。赤氣入天市，兵弩貴。黃白氣長二尺如繒布，常集天市，有神奇物者，天子有喜。

Pale and black clouds rising from the 'Heavenly Market Enclosure' indicate the removal of existing troubles and the cheapening of prices for all goods. Red clouds entering the Heavenly Market Enclosure signify the occurrence of axe and weapon-related punishments. Red clouds entering the Heavenly Market Enclosure indicate a fear of fire. Red clouds entering the Heavenly Market Enclosure suggest a significant increase in the prices of five types of weapons: axe, sword, spear, halberd, and arrow. Red clouds entering the Heavenly Market Enclosure indicate the high cost of weapons and bows. Pale yellow clouds stretching two feet long, resembling a piece of silk cloth, frequently gathering in the Heavenly Market Enclosure, signify the appearance of extraordinary objects and the joy of the emperor.

蒼白氣入南斗，多大風。赤氣入北斗，兵起及宗廟有火憂，大旱。黑氣入北斗，天子使諸侯。歲星出芒，氣長三丈，三日雨，王者不安；熒惑出芒，氣長一丈，百日旱；填星出芒，氣長四丈，有土功事；太白出芒，氣長三丈至六丈，大風雨起所指處；晨星出芒，氣長一丈，大水。

Pale clouds entering the Southern Dipper indicate frequent strong winds. Red clouds entering the Northern Dipper indicate military conflicts and fire in the ancestral temples, along with a great drought across the land. Black clouds entering the Northern Dipper indicate the emperor sending envoys to the feudal lords. If the planet Jupiter (the year star) shoots out apointed rays with a length of three zhang, it indicates rain within three days, causing the king to be restless. If the planet Mars (the malefic of violence) shoots out apointed rays with a length of one zhang, it indicates a drought lasting a hundred days. If the planet Saturn (the filling star) shoots out apointed rays with a length of four zhang, it indicates construction projects involving earth and wood. If the planet Venus (the white star) shoots out apointed rays with a length of three to six zhang, it indicates heavy rain and strong winds in the direction thepointed rays points. If the planet Mercury (the morning star) shoots out apointed rays with a length of one zhang, it indicates a great flood.

雲如匹布而行，若南，若東，若北，若西，郡上者，其君有憂，必有精以去。四望無雲，獨見赤雲如立蛇，其下有流血出戰。四望無雲，獨見赤雲如覆船，亦其下有戰。赤雲氣如光影見者，臣叛，不過三年。赤雲氣主兵將死，客勝，主人敗。

Clouds drifting like a piece of cloth, moving south, east, north, or west, passing over the sky of a certain commandery, indicate that the local official will have troubles, and only sincere rituals can avert them. If there is no cloud in any direction, but only a red cloud resembling a vertical snake, it signifies warfare with bloodshed beneath it. If there is no cloud in any direction, but only a red cloud resembling a overturned boat, it also signifies warfare beneath it. If red clouds appear like shadows, it indicates rebellion by subordinates, which will occur within three years. The appearance of red clouds signifies that the general of the defending army will die, the invading army will win, and the defending army will lose.

赤氣覆日如血光，大旱，人民飢千里。黑氣如大道一條，至長明，不見頭尾東西者，不過三朔，大赦天下。黑氣如群羊豬魚，四夷不順。黑氣如斗如群馬蛇變化，為疾疫，人民亡，不宜乳婦，夷兵欲欺中國，宜遣伺候，讒言為惡。

Red clouds cover the Sun, appearing like a piece of blood, indicating a great drought and famine among the people within a thousand li. Black clouds resemble a long road, very clear and distinct, with no visible ends at either side, indicating that within no more than three months, the whole country will be pardoned. Black clouds shaped like flocks of sheep, pigs, or fish indicate that the four directions' barbarian tribes will not submit. Black clouds shaped like a measuring vessel and also like flocks of horses and snakes that change constantly indicate the spread of epidemic diseases, leading to the death of the people, especially harmful to nursing women; it also indicates that the barbarian armies intend to bully the Central Plains, so one should send people to spy and guard, and be cautious of slander and evil deeds.

雲如一匹布竟天，天下兵起。四望無雲，獨見黑雲極天，兵大起。雲半天，兵起天溝，不出三日，大雨，雨後不占。四望無雲，見赤雲如燭火，其下戰流血死。

Clouds like a piece of cloth stretching across the sky indicate the outbreak of military conflicts throughout the realm. If one looks in all directions and sees no clouds, but only dark clouds filling the sky, it signifies a great rise in warfare. If clouds cover half the sky, it suggests warfare originating from the area around the sky's midpoint, with heavy rain expected within three days; after the rain, one should no longer use this sign for divination. If one looks in all directions and sees no clouds, but only red clouds resembling candle flames, it indicates warfare below them, resulting in bloodshed and deaths.

日濛濛無光，士卒內亂，將軍循法度，察有功以自明，及有內發，止嚴刑而伺奸人謀議。天陰沉不降雨，晝不見日，夜不見星月，三日已上，陰謀起，將慎左右及敵使；陰五日至七日，有陰謀蔽，將奪其權，此有篡殺事。

The Star of brightness and prestige is dim and lacks light, indicating internal disorder among the soldiers; the general should follow the law and examine those who have merited rewards to demonstrate his fairness. When the internal disturbance begins, he should cease the use of severe punishments and secretly investigate the secret plots of traitors. If the sky is gloomy but no rain falls, the sun is not visible during the day and the stars and moon are not visible at night, and this continues for more than three days, it indicates the rise of conspiracy, and the general should be cautious of those around him and the envoys sent by the enemy. If the gloom lasts five to seven days, it suggests that there is concealed conspiracy, and the general's military authority will be taken away, which is a sign of an attempt to seize power and commit regicide.

天陰，日月俱無光，晝不見日，夜不見星，有雲障之而不雨，此為君臣俱有陰謀，兩敵相當，陰相圖議；若晝陰夜月出，君謀臣；若夜陰晝日出，臣謀君。白氣如帶一道竟天，有暴兵；白蛇出，長盡天，必有暴兵流血；白蛇夜出，其年兵起。

The sky is dark and gloomy, with the sun and moon having no light. During the day, the sun cannot be seen, and at night, the stars are invisible. There are clouds covering the sky, yet no rain falls. This indicates that both the ruler and the ministers are harboring secret plots. If two armies face each other, it signifies mutual secret schemes. If the sky is dark during the day but the moon appears at night, it indicates the ruler is scheming against the ministers. If the sky is dark at night but the sun appears during the day, it indicates the ministers are scheming against the ruler. If a white mist-like band stretches across the sky, it foretells the rise of rebellious troops. If a white snake-like cloud spreads across the sky, there will certainly be rebellious soldiers and bloodshed. If a white snake-like cloud appears at night, it signifies military actions will arise in the same year.

濛霧者，邪氣陰來沖陽，奸臣謀其君。在天為濛，在人為霧，日月不見為濛，前後人不見為霧。濛者，氣也，臣以為非法，亂君政，霧從夜半至，日中不解，遂止，為君不悟，臣行邪政於百姓。過日中而似雨，臣強；夜濛晝明，臣謀君；晝濛夜明，臣得志。

The term "mengwu" refers to the rising of evil Yin qi that attacks the Yang qi, symbolizing ministers plotting against their sovereign. In the heavens it is called "meng," and on earth it is called "wu." When the sun and moon are obscured, it is called "meng," and when people cannot see each other ahead or behind, it is called "wu." "Meng" represents qi, and its appearance indicates that ministers act unlawfully, disrupting the sovereign's decrees. The mist begins to spread from midnight and does not dissipate until noon, after which it stops, indicating that the sovereign fails to awaken and that ministers implement corrupt policies among the people. If the mist appears after noon and seems like rain is about to fall, it signifies ministers being tyrannical. If the mist arises at night but the day is clear, it indicates ministers plotting against the sovereign. If the mist appears during the day but the night is clear, it signifies ministers gaining power.

黃雲霧蔽北斗，明日雨。赤雲掩北斗，明日大熱殺人。白雲掩北斗，不過三日雨。青雲掩北斗，立雨；天下無雲，晴；北斗上中下獨有雲，後五日大雨。

Yellow clouds covering the Big Dipper indicate rain on the second day. Red clouds covering the Big Dipper mean the next day will be extremely hot, hot enough to kill people. White clouds covering the Big Dipper mean rain will come within three days. Blue clouds covering the Big Dipper mean rain will follow immediately. If the sky is clear with no clouds, it will be sunny. However, if the upper, middle, and lower parts of the Big Dipper are covered with clouds, there will be a heavy rain five days later.

《易》曰：天垂象，見吉凶，聖人則之。又云：觀乎天文，以察時變；觀乎人文，以化成天下。故伏羲畫卦，以定逆順之徵；軒轅設圖，實著陰陽之道。蓋大聖所以通天地之至理，極造化之能事，體妙綴於神機，作範擬於繫象。唯神也，故冥賾可尋；唯機也，故幽玄可驗。至若仰觀俯察，輔國利民，觀毫考微，全身保命，探禍福之源，徵成敗之數，賢達所尚，由來久矣。淳風不揆庸昧，少而研習，雖著作十餘，而每多繁雜，輒以負薪餘日，綴集眾書，考論群氏，錯綜黃咸，博聞甘石，及以三都鬼谷，王霸高宗；略其旨要，撮錄秘驗，吉凶勝負，以類相從，勒為一部，聊備遺忘，並指圖略，例示二三。好道畏命，時或覽焉，審能精之，萬不遺一也。

The Great Treatise of the Zhou Changes says: Heaven reveals heavenly phenomena, showing auspicious and ominous signs, and the sage takes it as a model. The Commentary on the Judgment of the Qian hexagram also says: Observing the heavenly phenomena is used to examine the changes of the four seasons; observing human affairs is used to educate the people and establish customs. Therefore, Fuxi drew the Eight Trigrams to determine signs of disorder and order; the Yellow Emperor established star charts, indeed making clear the principles of yin and yang. The great sages used these to connect the ultimate truths of heaven and earth, exhaust the workings of creation, link subtle observations to the subtle pivot, and compare the establishment of laws to the images of the hexagrams. It is because it is subtle that the profound and difficult principles can be sought; it is because it has a pivot that the mysterious and distant matters can be verified. As for looking up to observe heavenly phenomena and looking down to examine geographical features, assisting the state and benefiting the people, observing minute details and investigating subtle matters, preserving oneself and protecting one's life, seeking the roots of fortune and misfortune, and verifying the fixed destiny of success and failure, these have been highly esteemed by the virtuous and wise for a long time. I, Li Chunfeng, without measuring my own inadequacy, studied this path from a young age. Although I have written more than ten works, they often lacked clarity and were too complicated. Therefore, taking advantage of the spare time during my work of gathering firewood, I compiled the writings of various schools, examined and evaluated the doctrines of different schools, combined the teachings of the Yellow Emperor and Wu Xian, widely collected the words of Gan De and Shi Shen, as well as those of San Du, Gui Gu, Wang Ba, and Gao Zong. I extracted the essential points, selected the secret and effective items, classified the auspicious, ominous, victory, and defeat according to categories, and compiled a book. It is merely intended to prevent forgetting, and I added a schematic outline, giving a few examples. Those who love this path and revere the mandate of heaven may occasionally refer to it. If one truly studies it thoroughly, one can achieve certainty without error.

凡天子氣，內赤外黃，正四方所發之處，當有王者。若天子欲有遊往處，其地亦先發此氣，遠近數里，如法計之。吉凶以日辰相剋相生決期，亦如支干數法。天子氣如城門，隱隱在氣霧中，恆帶殺氣森森然。

All the aura of the Son of Heaven emits a red color inside and a yellow color outside, facing the four directions properly. The place where this aura appears should have a person who becomes a king. If the Son of Heaven is about to go on a tour to a certain place, that place will also emit this kind of aura in advance, covering several miles in range, and it can be calculated according to the rules. Whether it is auspicious or ominous is determined by the mutual generation and mutual control of the day's stem and branch, and the method of calculating the number of stems and branches is the same. The aura of the Son of Heaven is shaped like a city gate, hidden in the mist, and often carries a chilling killing atmosphere.

天子氣如華蓋，在氣霧中，或有五色，又多在晨昏見。天子氣如千石倉，在氣霧中。凡王者氣發，常以王相日多，與時及日辰相生，其法並在略例中。天子氣五色如山鎮。天子氣如高樓在霧中。

The aura of the Son of Heaven takes the form of Huagai, which is the canopy on the imperial carriage, appearing in the mist, sometimes displaying five colors, and often appearing in the morning or evening. The aura of the Son of Heaven also resembles a granary capable of holding a thousand stones, appearing in the mist. Whenever the aura of a ruler manifests, it often occurs on days when the Five Phases are strong or flourishing, and it harmonizes with the current hour and the Day Branch, as explained in detail in the section titled "Brief Examples" of this book. The aura of the Son of Heaven encompasses all five colors, resembling a great mountain guarding a region. The aura of the Son of Heaven also takes the form of a high building, hidden within the mist.

《洛書》云：蒼帝起，青雲扶日；赤帝起，赤雲扶日；黃帝起，黃雲扶日；白帝起，白雲扶日；黑帝起，黑雲扶日。又云：氣象青衣人垂手，在日西，天子之氣。敵上氣如龍馬，雜色鬱鬱沖天者，此皆帝王之氣，不可擊。若在吾軍，戰必大勝。

The Luo Writing says: When the Blue Emperor rises, there is a blue cloud supporting the Star of brightness and prestige; when the Red Emperor rises, there is a red cloud supporting the Star of brightness and prestige; when the Yellow Emperor rises, there is a yellow cloud supporting the Star of brightness and prestige; when the White Emperor rises, there is a white cloud supporting the Star of brightness and prestige; when the Black Emperor rises, there is a black cloud supporting the Star of brightness and prestige. It also says: Clouds shaped like a person wearing blue clothes and with hands hanging down appear to the west of the Star of brightness and prestige, which is the aura of the Son of Heaven. If enemy forces have clouds shaped like dragons and horses, colorful and dense, rising directly to the Star of emptiness, these are the auras of emperors and should not be attacked. If such an aura appears over our army, we will surely achieve a great victory in battle.

范增云：漢祖氣皆為龍虎或五彩，此天子之氣也。又云：吾使人望沛公，其氣沖天，五色相摻，或似人，此非人臣之氣也。又云：氣如龜鳳大人，有五彩其形，隨王時發者，皆天子之氣，多上達於天。

Fan Zeng said: The clouds above Han Gaozu Liu Bang's head took the forms of dragons and tigers, or showed five colors, which is the aura of a king. He also said: I sent someone to observe the clouds above Pei Gong's head, and they rose straight up to the sky, with mixed colors, sometimes forming human shapes. This is not the aura of a minister. He further said: Clouds shaped like turtles, phoenixes, or tall humans, with five colors and appearing according to the time when a king would rise, are all the auras of a king, mostly rising straight up to the sky.

將軍之氣如龍，兩軍相當，若發其上，則其將猛銳如虎，在殺氣中。猛將欲行動，先發此氣；若無行動，亦有暴兵起，吉凶以日辰決之。猛將氣如火煙狀。猛將氣白，赤氣繞之。猛將氣如山林竹木。

The aura of a general resembles a dragon. When two armies face each other, if this aura arises from the sky above one side, the general on that side will be brave and sharp like a tiger, surrounded by a fierce atmosphere of battle. When a powerful general is about to take action, this aura will appear beforehand; if there is no action, it indicates the rise of rebellious troops, and whether it is auspicious or ominous is determined by the heavenly stem and earthly branch of that day. The aura of a powerful general resembles the smoke rising from a burning flame. The aura of a powerful general is white, with red clouds surrounding it. The aura of a powerful general resembles bamboo in a mountain forest.

猛將氣紫黑如門樓，或上黑下赤，似黑旗。猛將氣如張弩。猛將氣如塵埃，頭銳而卑本大而高。兩軍相當，敵軍上氣如囷倉正白，見日益明者，猛將氣，不可擊。

The qi of a fierce general appears purple-black, resembling a gatehouse, or has the upper part black and the lower part red, like a black banner. The qi of a fierce general resembles a drawn crossbow, or like dust rising, with a sharp top and low hanging, and a thick, tall base. When two armies face each other, if the enemy's clouds above appear like round granaries and are pure white, and the sunlight becomes brighter and brighter, this is the qi of a fierce general, and one should not attack.

敵上氣黃白而轉澤者，將有盛德，不可擊。氣青白而高，將勇大戰；前白後青而高，將弱士勇；前大後小，將怯不明。敵上氣黑、中赤氣在前者，將精悍不可當。

The clouds above the enemy are yellowish-white and becoming increasingly moist, indicating that the enemy commander has great virtue and prestige, and it is not advisable to attack. If the clouds are bluish-white and high, it suggests the commander is brave and there will be a major battle. If the front is white and the back is blue with high clouds, it indicates the commander is timid but the soldiers are brave. If the front is large and the back is small, it suggests the commander is cowardly and lacks understanding. If the clouds above the enemy turn black with red clouds in front, it indicates the enemy commander is intelligent and strong, and cannot be resisted.

敵上氣青而疏散者，將怯弱。軍上氣發，漸漸如云，變作山形者，將有深謀，不可擊。若在吾軍，速戰大勝。敵上氣如交蛇向人，此猛將氣，不可當；若在吾軍，戰必大勝。凡赤氣上與天連，軍中有名將。一雲賢將。

The clouds above the enemy are green and sparse, indicating the enemy commander is timid and weak. If clouds rise above the army and gradually spread like clouds, then take the shape of a mountain, this indicates the commander has deep strategy and cannot be attacked; if such clouds appear above our army, we can achieve a great victory through quick battle. If the clouds above the enemy resemble two snakes entwining and rushing towards people, this signifies the presence of a fierce general, which cannot be resisted; if such clouds appear above our army, we will surely win a great victory in battle. If red clouds rise upward and connect with the sky, this indicates there is a famous general within the army; another interpretation suggests there is a capable and virtuous general.