Divination for solar eclipse, sixth section.

夫日依常度，蝕者，月來掩之也，臣下蔽君之象。日行遲，一日行一度，一月行二十九度餘；月行疾，二十七日半一周天，二十九日餘而迫及日。及日之時，與日同道，而在於內映日，故蝕其象。大臣與君同道，逼迫其主，而掩其明。又為臣下蔽上之象，人君當慎防權臣內戚在左右擅威者。

The Sun moves along a fixed path. The phenomenon known as "solar eclipse" occurs when the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth, blocking the Sun's light. This is a symbolic representation of a minister obstructing the sovereign. The Sun moves slowly, advancing one degree per day and about twenty-nine degrees in a month. The Moon, however, moves much faster, completing a full orbit around the Earth in about twenty-seven and a half days, and catches up to the Sun after about twenty-nine days. When the Moon catches up to the Sun, they are aligned along the same path, with the Moon positioned between the Sun and the Earth, thus causing an eclipse. This is analogous to a minister traveling alongside the sovereign and forcing the sovereign into a position where the minister's influence obscures the sovereign's radiance. A solar eclipse also symbolizes a minister concealing the sovereign's authority, so the sovereign should be cautious and vigilant against powerful ministers and relatives who hold authority close to the court.

其蝕雖依常度，而災害在於國君大臣。或人疑之，以為日月之虧蝕，可以算理推窮，皆先朔知之。蝕分多少時節、早晚所起，皆如符契左右，此豈天災之意耶？夫月毀於天，魚腦滅於泉，月豈為螺蚌之災而毀其體乎？但陰陽之氣迭相感應自然耳。東風至而酒湛溢，東風非故為溢酒而來至也，風逼至而酒適溢耳，此豈不相感應者歟？若然，油水之類也。東風至，油水不溢而酒獨溢，猶天災見，有德之君修德而無咎，暴亂之王行酷而招災，豈不然也？陽燧之取火，方諸之取水，皆以象占之也。陽燧方諸銅蛤之類，將凡鏡往求而不得者，為無其象而不占也。

Solar eclipses occur according to fixed measurements, yet calamities are manifested upon the sovereign and ministers. Some doubt this, arguing that the eclipses of sun and moon can be calculated and predicted in advance, before the new moon. The extent of the eclipse, the time it occurs, and the timing of its onset all match perfectly, like a contract. How can this be considered a sign of heaven's punishment? In fact, when the moon wanes in the sky, the fish brain diminishes in the water. Does the moon destroy itself to cause calamity for clams and oysters? It is merely the natural interaction of yin and yang, happening naturally. When the east wind blows, wine overflows from the jar. The east wind does not blow specifically to cause the wine to overflow; it is only when the wind approaches that the wine naturally overflows. Is this not an example of mutualsympathetic response? If this is considered accidental, then oil and water, like wine, are all liquids. When the east wind blows, oil and water do not overflow, but wine does. This is similar to when natural disasters occur: a virtuous sovereign cultivates virtue and thus avoids calamity, while a tyrannical ruler imposes harsh rule and thus incurs disaster. Is this not exactly the same principle? Using a yang sui to obtain fire from the sun and a fang zhu to obtain water from the moon are both based on the principle ofsympathetic response between things. Yang sui and fang zhu are both types of copper蛤-like objects. If a common mirror is used to obtain fire or water but fails, it is because there is no correspondingsympathetic response, so it cannot be used for divination.

災之所起，起於昏亂之所，無災非朔而蝕者，名為薄蝕。凡薄蝕者，人君誅之不以理，賊臣漸舉兵而起，北陰氣盛，掩薄日光也。陰盛侵陽，臣凌其君，其分君凶，不出三年。無道之國，日月過之而薄蝕。兵之所攻，國家壞亡，必有喪禍。裴子曰：夫日者君也，月者臣也，一歲十二會，君臣相見之象。君有失德，臣下專之，故有日蝕之咎，故伐鼓，用幣，責上卿，是其禮退臣道也。

Disasters begin in places of confusion; when there is no obvious celestial anomaly, but an eclipse occurs on a non-new moon day, it is called "thin eating." All instances of thin eating indicate that the ruler's punishment is unjust, and wicked ministers gradually rise up in rebellion. The northern yin energy becomes strong and approaches, obscuring the sunlight. When yin energy is strong and invades yang energy, it signifies that ministers oppress the ruler. The ruler of the region corresponding to this phenomenon will face danger, and this will come to pass within three years. In a country without virtue, when the sun and moon pass through its region, an eclipse will occur. Where military conflict attacks, the country will suffer defeat and destruction, and there will certainly be calamity. Pei Zi said: The sun symbolizes the ruler, and the moon symbolizes the ministers. In a year, the sun and moon meet twelve times, which symbolizes the meeting of the ruler and ministers. When the ruler has lost virtue, the ministers seize power, hence there is an eclipse as a calamity. Therefore, when an eclipse occurs, drums should be beaten, offerings of jade and silk presented, and the senior ministers questioned, using these rituals to restrain the ministers' power.

以知君臣忠。天下太平，雖交而不能蝕，蝕即有凶。臣下縱權篡逆，兵革水旱之應兆耳。日者陽精之明，曜魄之寶，其氣佈德而生。生在地曰德，德者生之類也，德傷則亡，故日蝕，必有亡國死君之災。日蝕則失德之國亡。日蝕，則王者修德。修德之禮重於責躬。是故禹湯罪己，其興也勃焉。

From this one can discern whether the sovereign and ministers are loyal and upright. In times of universal peace, the sun and moon may meet but will not result in an eclipse; once an eclipse occurs, there will be ominous events. This is a presage of ministers indulging in power, usurping the throne, rebellion, and calamities such as war, floods, droughts, and famine. The sun is the precious essence of yang energy, the treasure of the radiant and luminous spirit. Its energy spreads benevolence and nurtures all things. This nurturing function on earth is called "de" (virtue), which refers to acts of nurturing. When virtue is harmed, vitality is lost, hence an eclipse occurs, inevitably accompanied by the downfall of a nation and the death of the sovereign. When an eclipse happens, a nation lacking virtue will perish. When an eclipse occurs, the sovereign should cultivate virtue, and the most important aspect of cultivating virtue is self-reproach. Therefore, the great Yu and the sage King Tang both blamed themselves, and their flourishing became especially swift.

日薄蝕，色赤黃，不出三年，日蝕所當之國有喪。一曰日始出而蝕，是謂無明。齊越之國受兵亡地。凡日蝕者，則有兵有喪。失地因亡，皆以日蝕時早晚、分宿、日辰占之。日午時已後蝕者，有兵，兵罷不起。日蝕從上起，君失道而亡。從旁起，內亂兵大起，更立天子。日蝕從下起，女主自恣，臣下興師動眾失律，將軍當之。

When the sunlight is obscured and the sun appears pale and yellow, there will be mourning within three years in the country corresponding to the eclipse. Another interpretation says that if an eclipse occurs as the sun is just rising, it is called "wu ming" (no brightness), and the states of Qi and Yue will suffer military calamities and lose territory. Whenever there is a solar eclipse, there will be military conflict and mourning. Whether there is loss of territory or even the fall of a state depends on the time of day the eclipse occurs, the star mansion it corresponds to, and the day's stem-branch. If the eclipse occurs after midday, it indicates military conflict, but the conflict will cease. If the eclipse begins at the upper part of the sun, it signifies the ruler losing virtue and the country's downfall. If it begins at the side, it indicates internal strife and a great rise in military conflict, leading to the enthronement of another king. If it begins at the lower part of the sun, it indicates a female ruler being unrestrained and indulgent, with ministers mobilizing troops in violation of military discipline, which will be manifested in the general.

日蝕少半，諸侯、大臣亡國失地相逐。蝕半，有大喪亡國。蝕大半，災重，天下之主當之。蝕盡，亡天下，奪國，臣弒君，子弒父，不出三年。日蝕見星，臣弒其君，天下分裂。日蝕而暈傍珥，白雲來去掩映，天下大亂，大兵起。臣弒君，君失位。日蝕陰侵陽，君位凶，群兵動，宜施恩賞。

When the sun is partially obscured but not more than half, it indicates the death of princes and high officials, loss of territory, and mutual expulsions. When the sun is half obscured, it signifies a great mourning and the danger of a country's downfall. When the sun is more than half obscured, the calamity is severe and will affect the ruler of the entire realm. If the sun is completely covered, it indicates the loss of the realm, the loss of power, and the assassination of the sovereign by his ministers or the son by his father, which will come to pass within three years. When the sun is eclipsed and stars appear in the sky, it indicates the assassination of the sovereign by his ministers and the fragmentation of the realm. When the sun is eclipsed and there is a halo around it, along with bright clouds moving to cover the sun, it indicates great chaos throughout the realm, the outbreak of large-scale military conflicts, the assassination of the sovereign by his ministers, and the loss of the sovereign's position. A solar eclipse represents the invasion of yin by yang, indicating danger to the sovereign's position, the unrest of armies, and at this time, it is advisable to widely bestow favors to support yang and restrain yin.

日蝕而旁有似白兔、白鹿守之者，民為亂，臣逆君，不出其年。其分兵起。凡日蝕之時，或有雲氣風冥暈珥，似有群鳥守日，名曰天雞，后妃謀易主位，奪其君，數視動靜，欲行其志。日蝕大風地鳴，四方雲者，宰相專權謀反之象。地震烈，日色昧而寒乃蝕者，四方正伯專誅，恣行殺逆。

When an eclipse occurs and there are clouds resembling white rabbits or white deer surrounding it, it indicates that the people will rebel and ministers will defy the sovereign. This omen will manifest within the same year. If during an eclipse, clouds, strong winds, darkened skies, or halos and comets appear, forming the shape of a flock of flying birds surrounding the sun, this is called "Tian Ji" (Heavenly Rooster). It signifies that the concubines will plot to replace the ruler and seize power, constantly observing the political situation to achieve their ambitions. If during an eclipse, strong winds blow, the ground produces sounds, and clouds rise from all directions, it indicates that the prime minister is seizing power and plotting rebellion. If there is a severe earthquake, darkened skies, and cold weather followed by an eclipse, it signifies that the regional governors will act independently, committing unjust and rebellious acts.

日蝕而大寒，又在於平旦，中國大飢餓，賊盜起，夷狄動，諸侯亂。日蝕星墜而復上，君將被殺，下將窮竭，賦斂重數之應。日月俱蝕，國亡。日者，人主之象，故王者道德不施，則日為之變。

When the sun is eclipsed and the weather is unusually cold, especially at dawn, it indicates great famine in the Central Plains, the rise of bandits, disturbances by barbarian tribes, and rebellion among the feudal lords. If during a solar eclipse a star falls but then rises again, it signifies that the ruler will be killed, and the people's resources will be completely exhausted. This is a fulfillment of heavy and frequent taxation. When both the sun and moon are eclipsed at the same time, it foretells the downfall of the state. The sun symbolizes the sovereign, so if the ruler does not practice virtue, the sun will undergo abnormal changes.

薄蝕無光。日以春蝕，大凶，有大喪，女主亡；夏蝕無光，諸侯死；秋蝕，兵戰，主人死；冬蝕，有喪，多病而疫。凡四時以王日蝕者，主死；以相日蝕者，國相死；以囚死日蝕者，臣殺君；休廢日蝕者，多病疫。

The sun's light is obscured and its brilliance is lost. If the sun is eclipsed in spring, it is a great calamity, indicating a major loss and the death of the female ruler. If the sun is eclipsed in summer, it signifies the death of the feudal lords. If the sun is eclipsed in autumn, it indicates warfare and the death of the ruler's side. If the sun is eclipsed in winter, it signifies mourning and the prevalence of disease and plague. If an eclipse occurs during the four seasons on a day when the Five Phases are in the "king" position, the ruler will die. If it occurs on a day when the Five Phases are in the "minister" position, the prime minister will die. If it occurs on a day when the Five Phases are in the "captivity" or "death" position, a minister will kill the ruler. If it occurs on a day when the Five Phases are in the "rest" or "abandonment" position, there will be an outbreak of disease and plague.

日以正月蝕，人多病；二月蝕，多喪；三月蝕，大水；四月、五月蝕，大旱，民大飢；六月蝕，六畜死；七月蝕者，歲惡，秦國惡之；八月蝕者，兵起；九月蝕者，女工貴；十月蝕者，六畜貴；十一月、十二月蝕者，糴貴，牛死於燕國。其日之甲乙，一如略例中。

When the Sun is eclipsed in the first lunar month, it indicates that the common people will suffer from many diseases; in the second month, there will be frequent funerals; in the third month, there will be great floods; in the fourth and fifth months, there will be severe droughts and widespread famine; in the sixth month, there will be the death of livestock; in the seventh month, the harvest will be poor, and the state of Qin will suffer; in the eighth month, military conflicts will arise; in the ninth month, the price of silk and textiles will rise; in the tenth month, the price of livestock will increase; in the eleventh and twelfth months, grain prices will soar, and cattle in the state of Yan will die. As for how to interpret the eclipse on the day of a particular day branch such as Jia or Yi, it should be determined according to the rules outlined in the chapter "Lü Li" of this book.

蝕列宿占：日在角蝕，將吏耕田。臣有憂為司農之官者。國四門閉，其國凶；（月同。）日在亢蝕，朝廷之臣有謀叛；日在氐蝕，天子病崩，卿相讒諛，君殺無辜，王后惡之；日在房而蝕，王者憂疾病，有亂。又大臣專權；（月同。）日在心而蝕，君臣不相信。政令失儀度，準繩變其宜。

According to the divination based on the position of the eclipse: if the Sun is eclipsed in the Horn mansion, it indicates that generals and officials will be sent to till the fields, and the minister in charge of agriculture will have worries; the capital's four gates will be closed, and the country will suffer misfortune. (If the Moon is eclipsed in the Horn mansion, the interpretation is the same.) If the Sun is eclipsed in the Neck mansion, it indicates that court officials have intentions of rebellion. If the Sun is eclipsed in the Root mansion, it indicates that the emperor will fall ill and die, ministers and chancellors will slander and flatter, the sovereign will wrongly execute the innocent, and the queen consort will suffer misfortune. If the Sun is eclipsed in the Room mansion, it indicates that the king will be anxious about illness, the country will be in chaos, and also that ministers will seize power. (If the Moon is eclipsed in the Room mansion, the interpretation is the same.) If the Sun is eclipsed in the Heart mansion, it indicates that the sovereign and ministers will not trust each other, orders and decrees will lose their proper standards and regulations, and the measures of law and justice will become disorderly and inappropriate.

日在尾蝕，將有疫，後宮中小凶；日在箕蝕，將有疾風飛砂，發屋折木，戒之於出入；日在斗蝕，將相憂，國飢兵起；（月同。）日在牛蝕，其國反叛兵起，戒在后夫人祠禱之咎；日在女蝕，戒在巫祝后妃禱祠；日在虛蝕，其邦有崩亡，天下改服；（月同。）日在危蝕，有大喪，君臣改服；日在室蝕，人君出入無禁，好女色，外戚專權；日在壁蝕，則陽消陰壞，男女多傷敗其人道，王者失孝敬，下從師友，虧文章，損德教，學禮廢矣。

The Star of brightness and prestige in the Tail mansion causing an eclipse indicates an outbreak of plague and minor calamities within the palace. The Star of brightness and prestige in the Winnowing Basket mansion causing an eclipse indicates strong winds and sandstorms, which may overturn roofs and break trees; precautions should be taken for all movements and activities. The Star of brightness and prestige in the Dipper mansion causing an eclipse indicates anxiety among officials and a famine in the country with military conflicts arising. (If the moon is eclipsed in the Dipper mansion, the interpretation is the same.) The Star of brightness and prestige in the Ox mansion causing an eclipse indicates rebellion within the country and military conflicts, and precautions should be taken regarding faults caused by the queen and concubines in their worship and prayers. The Star of brightness and prestige in the Girl mansion causing an eclipse indicates precautions should be taken regarding the activities of shamans and the queen and concubines in their worship and prayers. The Star of brightness and prestige in the Emptiness mansion causing an eclipse indicates the country may suffer from collapse and destruction, and the whole world will change its clothing colors. (If the moon is eclipsed in the Emptiness mansion, the interpretation is the same.) The Star of brightness and prestige in the Rooftop mansion causing an eclipse indicates a great mourning, and both the sovereign and ministers will change their mourning clothes. The Star of brightness and prestige in the Encampment mansion causing an eclipse indicates the sovereign has no restrictions on entering and exiting, indulges in women, and the maternal relatives dominate the court. The Star of brightness and prestige in the Wall mansion causing an eclipse indicates the loss of yang energy, the decline of yin energy, and many violations of human relationships in the realm of men and women. The sovereign fails in filial piety, bows down to follow teachers and friends, the classics and regulations are neglected, moral education is damaged, and the schools and rituals are abandoned.

日在奎蝕，魯國凶，邦不安，慎在人主、邊境廄庫；日在婁蝕，戒在聚斂之臣；日在胃蝕，委輸國有乏食之憂；日在昴蝕，大臣厄在獄，王者有疾，戒在主獄有犯誤天子者；日在畢蝕，將有邊將亡，人主有弋獵之咎；日在觜蝕，大將謀議，戒在將兵之臣；日在參蝕，戒在將帥。

The Star of brightness and prestige is eclipsed in the Legs mansion, indicating misfortune in the state of Lu, with the country in disorder and instability. One should be cautious about the ruler himself and matters concerning the borders, stables, and granaries. When the Star of brightness and prestige is eclipsed in the Bond mansion, one should be on guard against officials who hoard wealth. When it is eclipsed in the Stomach mansion, there will be worries about the shortage of grain in the state responsible for transporting grain. When it is eclipsed in the Hairy Head mansion, ministers will face difficulties and imprisonment, and the king will fall ill. One should be cautious about officials in charge of criminal justice who may offend the sovereign or wrongly accuse the emperor. When the Star of brightness and prestige is eclipsed in the Net mansion, there will be the defeat of a general on the border, and the sovereign will be blamed for hunting and leisure activities. When it is eclipsed in the Three Stars mansion, one should be cautious about the generals.

日在井蝕，秦邦不臣，畫謀不成，大旱，人流亡；日在鬼蝕，其國君不安；日在柳蝕，廚官門戶橋道之臣有憂；日在七星蝕，橋門臣憂黜；日在張蝕，山澤汙池之官有憂；日在翼蝕，王者退太常，以法官代之，有德令則蝕不為害，其歲旱，亦為王者失祀，宗廟不親，戒在主車駕之官；日在軫蝕，貴臣亡，后不安。（月同。）

The Sun's eclipse in the Well mansion indicates that the state of Qin will not submit, and the plans made will not succeed, there will be a great drought and people will flee. The Sun's eclipse in the Ghost mansion indicates that the ruler of the country will be restless. The Sun's eclipse in the Willow mansion indicates that officials responsible for food, gates, bridges, and roads will have worries. The Sun's eclipse in the Star mansion indicates that officials in charge of bridges and gates will be concerned about being demoted. The Sun's eclipse in the Extended Net mansion indicates that officials managing mountains, forests, rivers, lakes, ponds, and marshes will have worries. The Sun's eclipse in the Wings mansion indicates that the king will dismiss the Minister of Rites and replace him with a judicial official; if the king issues benevolent decrees and commands, the solar eclipse will not cause disaster. There will be drought this year, and it also indicates that the king has neglected worship and has not personally attended the ancestral temple, so the officials in charge of chariots should be cautious. The Sun's eclipse in the Chariot mansion indicates the death of a high minister and the queen's unrest. (If the Moon is eclipsed in the Chariot mansion, the interpretation is the same.)

凡日蝕者，皆著赤幘以助陽也。天子素服，避正殿，內外嚴警，太史靈臺伺日，有變，便伐鼓，聞鼓音作，侍臣皆著赤幘，帶劍以助陽，順之也。

Whenever an eclipse occurs, all officials wear red headscarves to assist the yang energy. The Son of Heaven wears plain garments, avoids the main hall, and the palace is strictly guarded. The Grand Astrologers wait on the spirit platform to observe the sun. If any change is observed on the sun's surface, they immediately beat the drum. Upon hearing the drum, attendants wear red headscarves and carry swords to assist the yang energy. This is the ritual in accordance with celestial phenomena.

夫月者，太陰之精，積而成象，魄質含影，稟日之光，以明照夜，佐修陰道，以之配日，女主之象也。以之比德，刑罰之義也。列之朝廷，諸侯大臣之數也。是以近日則光斂，猶臣近君卑而屈也；遠日則光滿，為其守道循法，蒙君榮華而體勢申也。當日則蝕，猶臣僭君道，而禍至於覆滅。盈極必缺，示其不可久盈也。月闕也，陰道、臣道、妻道，不可使盈，理當恆闕也。其行速，臣下之道也。行有弦望晦朔，遲疾陰陽，政刑之等威也。

The moon is the essence of the Taiyin, formed by the accumulation of yin energy, its body containing shadow substance, which receives the light from the Sun to illuminate the night and assist in the cultivation of yin energy. When paired with the Sun, it symbolizes the female ruler; when compared to virtue, it carries the meaning of punishment. When placed in the court's order, it corresponds to the rank of ministers and great officials. Therefore, when the moon is near the Sun, its brightness diminishes, like a minister approaching the sovereign and thus becoming humble and submissive; when it is far from the Sun, its brightness is full, because it follows the Dao and laws, receiving the sovereign's honor and thus its position is expanded. When it is exactly aligned with the Sun, it becomes eclipsed, like a minister overstepping the sovereign's path, leading to calamity and destruction. When fullness reaches its peak, it inevitably wanes, showing that fullness cannot last. The character 'moon' means 'deficiency,' so yin energy, ministerial conduct, and marital conduct should not be allowed to reach fullness; by nature, they should always remain deficient. Its movement is swift, corresponding to the way ministers rush to attend to duties. Its movement has distinctions of waxing, full moon, new moon, and the beginning of the month, as well as differences in speed and yin and yang, which correspond to the hierarchy of decrees and punishments.

日，日行一度；月，日行十三度一千三百四十分度之四百九十四分。此平行之大率也。上元乙巳之歲，十一月甲子冬至夜半，日月如合壁，五星如連珠，俱起北方虛宿之中，合朔冬至，與日俱行，各修其度。至合正觀三年己丑之歲，積七萬九千三百四十五算上矣。推月朔置上元乙巳以來歲朔積分，（在日度中。）以月法三萬九千五百七十一。以法去之，餘以日法約之為閏大餘，不盡為閏小餘，減冬至小餘。不足減，減大餘，加日法乃減之，大餘不足減，加六十乃減之，（冬至大小餘，並在日內推也者。）餘為所求。天正十一月大小餘，命以甲子算外，則天正朔日也。

The sun moves one degree each day; the moon moves thirteen degrees and four hundred ninety-four parts of a thousand three hundred forty parts each day—this is an approximate average rate of motion for the sun and moon. In the year of Yisi (乙巳) of the Upper Origin, on the night of the winter solstice on the first day of the eleventh month, the sun and moon combined as if two jade disks joined together, and the five stars aligned like a string of pearls, all starting from the mansion of Emptiness in the north. This moment was both a conjunction of the moon and sun and the winter solstice. The moon and sun began their motion together, each following their own path. From the Upper Origin to the present era of the Zhen Guan third year (贞观三年) in the year of Jichou (己丑), the total accumulated value is seventy-nine thousand three hundred forty-five. The method for calculating the new moon day of each month is as follows: list the accumulated values of the new moons since the Upper Origin year of Yisi (乙巳), which have already been calculated in the previous chapter on calculating solar and lunar positions. Divide this value by the "month method" of thirty-nine thousand five hundred seventy-one. If it divides evenly, the remainder is used to divide by the "day method" to obtain the "leap large remainder" as an integer, and the leftover part is the "leap small remainder." Then subtract this from the small remainder of the winter solstice. If the small remainder is insufficient for subtraction, borrow one day from the large remainder, add the "day method" value, and then subtract. If the large remainder is also insufficient, add sixty and then subtract. (The large and small remainders of the winter solstice are also calculated together in the previous chapter on calculating solar and lunar positions.) The remaining value is the result sought, which is the large and small remainders of the first month of the year. Starting from Jiazi (甲子) without counting it as part of the number gives the stem-branch of the new moon day of the first month.

求次月朔者。加大餘二十九，小餘七百一十一，小餘滿日法去之從大餘，一大餘滿六十去之，命日如前，則次月朔日及餘也。求上弦日。加朔大餘七，小餘五百一十二，大餘滿法去之，命如前，則天正上弦常日也。又加得望日，又加得下弦，又加得後月朔日。前朔、後朔相去二十九日七百一十一分，謂之一月。一月之中，行天一周，又行二十九度七百一十一分，而又與日一合矣。求朔日夜半月所在度者，置朔日加時日所在度，減去朔小餘，則朔日夜半月所在度矣。求次日加時夜半月度，加十三度一千三百四十分度之四百九十四分。滿日法從度，度滿宿去之，命以次宿算外，則次日夜半月所在度及分矣。

To find the new moon day of the next month: add twenty-nine to the large remainder and seven hundred and eleven to the small remainder of the current month. If the small remainder exceeds the day cycle, subtract the day cycle and add one to the large remainder. If the large remainder exceeds sixty, subtract sixty. Use the same method for determining the stem and branch as before, and you will obtain the new moon day and its remainder for the next month. To find the day of the first quarter moon: add seven to the large remainder and five hundred and twelve to the small remainder of the new moon day. If the large remainder exceeds sixty, subtract sixty. Use the same method as before to determine the day, which is the usual day for the first quarter moon. Add again to get the full moon day, add again to get the last quarter moon day, and add again to get the new moon day of the next month. The time between one new moon and the next is twenty-nine days and seven hundred and eleven parts, which is called a "month." Within this month, the moon travels around the sky once and goes beyond twenty-nine degrees and seven hundred and eleven parts, and thus meets the sun again. To find the degree of the moon at midnight on the new moon day: take the degree of the sun at the time of the new moon, subtract the small remainder, and this gives the degree of the moon at midnight on the new moon day. To find the degree of the moon at midnight on the following day: add thirteen degrees and four hundred and ninety-four parts of one thousand three hundred and forty to the previous day's degree. If the parts exceed the day cycle, carry over one degree. If the degrees exceed the length of a constellation, subtract the length of that constellation and start counting from the next constellation without including the current one. This gives the degree and the parts of the moon at midnight on the following day.

此皆平行也。月行又有遲疾不同。極遲一日行十二度強，極疾一日行十四度太強。大率合朔後極疾，起而漸遲，十三日半強而極遲，則又漸疾，十三日半強而極疾。一遲一疾，凡二十九日半強。又有陰陽行。上元之初，合朔已後，月則出日道外，行陽道，經十三日半強，則又入日道內，越黃道，行陰道，又十三日半強，而出黃道之外矣。當越道之處，名曰交道。大凡二十七日強而一出，一入兩過，交於黃道；黃道，日道也。月不行日道者，猶臣不可與君同名器矣。在黃道內外極遠之時出入各六度矣。朔日與同度之時，月在交道內，而當交則蝕矣。不當交則不蝕，此猶臣與君相遇，同道擅權而掩蔽君矣。望日加時，月在交道上過，則日蝕；不當交道上過，則不蝕矣。其推求法術，並著在《曆象志》、《乙巳元經》，事煩不能具錄，略表綱紀焉。

The above discusses the average movement of the moon. In reality, the moon's movement varies in speed: at its slowest, it moves more than twelve degrees per day, and at its fastest, more than fourteen degrees per day. The general pattern is that after the new moon, the moon moves fastest, then gradually slows down, reaching its slowest point after about thirteen and a half days. Then it gradually speeds up again, reaching its fastest point after another thirteen and a half days. Combined, one slow and one fast movement take about twenty-nine and a half days. The moon also moves along two paths, the yin and yang paths. At the beginning of the first period, after the new moon, the moon moves outside the sun's path, along the yang path. After about thirteen and a half days, it enters the sun's path, crosses the Yellow Path and moves along the yin path. After another thirteen and a half days, it moves outside the Yellow Path again. The place where the moon crosses the Yellow Path is called the "intersection path." Approximately twenty-seven and a half days, the moon enters and exits the Yellow Path twice, crossing it. The Yellow Path is the path of the sun. The moon does not travel along the same path as the sun, just as a minister should not share the same title and objects with the sovereign. When the moon is farthest from the sun, it is about six degrees away on either side. On the new moon day, when the moon is at the same degree as the sun, if it is exactly at the intersection point, an eclipse occurs; if not, there is no eclipse. This is like a minister meeting the sovereign on the same path and misusing power, thus obscuring the sovereign. On the full moon day, if the moon passes through the intersection path, there will be an eclipse; if not, there will be none. These calculation methods are written in the "Historical Records of Calendars and Celestial Phenomena" and the "Yisi Fundamental Classic," because the details are complex and cannot be fully listed here, so only the main points are briefly mentioned.

夫月之行也，每朔稟先於日，漸舒其照，遠而益明，行於列宿，不巡光道。舒而還斂，屈體戢光，盈而不僭，以至於晦，此順理之常也。猶大臣諸侯稟承君命，教令節度，巡行萬國，照察百揆，而無僭亂擅權之心。有功歸主，不自矜伐，退以報君焉。烏兔抗衡，光盛威重，數盈理極，危亡之災，一時頓盡，遂使太陽奪其光華，暗虛虧其體質，小僭則小虧，大驕則大虧，此理數之當然也。

The moon's movement, whenever it is new, first receives the light from the sun, then gradually spreads its own brightness, becoming brighter the farther it moves from the sun. It travels among the twenty-eight mansions, not following the path of the sun's light. When it reaches its fullest, it begins to contract again, shrinking its form and concealing its radiance. Though it is full, it does not exceed its proper bounds, until it becomes dark again, following the natural order. This is like ministers and feudal lords who carry out the commands of the sovereign, following the laws and regulations to govern the entire realm, examining the affairs of officials, yet without thoughts of overstepping their authority. When they have achieved success, they attribute it to the sovereign, not boasting about their own merits, and upon completion of their tasks, they return to report to the sovereign. However, once the sun and moon are evenly matched, opposing each other, the moon's light reaches its peak and its power increases. When its fullness is complete and its momentum reaches its peak, disaster will suddenly arrive in an instant. Then the sun takes away its brightness, and the dark energy weakens its form. A slight overstep leads to a slight loss, a great arrogance leads to a great loss—this is an inevitable outcome according to the principles of nature.

是以明王在上，月行依道。主不明，臣執勢，則月行失道。大臣用事，背公向私，兵刑失理，則月行乍南乍北。女主外戚擅權，則或進或退朏肭，皆君臣德刑不正之咎也。有不如常，隨其事占其吉凶。月行疾則君刑緩，行遲則君刑急。月之與日，遲疾勢殊，而事勢異也。劉向曰：「是故人君，月有變，則省刑薄斂以修德，恩從肆赦，故春秋有眚災肆赦之義矣。」

Therefore, an enlightened sovereign in power ensures the moon follows its regular course; when the sovereign is incompetent, ministers dominate, and the moon deviates from its path. When ministers wield power unjustly, abandoning righteousness and pursuing private gain, military affairs and legal punishments become disorderly, and the moon moves erratically, sometimes to the south and sometimes to the north. When female rulers or maternal relatives dominate, the moon advances and retreats irregularly, producing phenomena such as 'fei' (early brightening of the new moon) and 'na' (retreating moon not reaching its full extent), which are signs of disorder. These are all consequences of the sovereign and ministers failing to uphold virtue, education, punishment, and governance properly. Whenever the moon's movement deviates from its normal course, it should be interpreted according to the corresponding events to determine auspiciousness or inauspiciousness. If the moon moves quickly, it indicates the sovereign applies lenient punishment; if it moves slowly, it suggests the sovereign enforces strict punishment. The moon and sun differ in their speed, and thus correspond to different situations. Liu Xiang said: 'Therefore, when a sovereign encounters a lunar anomaly, he should reduce punishments and levies to cultivate virtue, widely extend grace and pardon offenders. Hence, the Spring and Autumn Annals contain examples of leniency in response to calamitous phenomena.'

月若變色，將有災殃。青為飢而憂，赤為爭與兵，黃為德與喜，白為旱與喪，黑為水，人病且死。月若晝明者，月為臣，日為君，臣以明續君，當在其時，不可與君爭力竟能。晝明者，此奸邪並作，不救，則失其行而必毀矣。其救也，出退強臣，斷絕奸佞，近忠直，親賢良，則月得其行，不專明矣。是故人君宰相不從四時行令，刑罰不中，大臣奸謀，黜賢蔽能，則日月無光而見瑕謫矣。不救其行，五穀不成，六畜不產，人民上下不從，盜賊並起。

If the moon changes its color, calamity will follow: a green moon indicates famine and distress, a red moon signifies conflict and warfare, a yellow moon suggests virtue and celebration, a white moon portends drought and mourning, and a black moon foretells floods, illness, and even death among the people. If the moon shines brightly during the day: the moon symbolizes ministers, while the sun represents the sovereign. Ministers should continue the sovereign's brightness, each fulfilling their proper time, and must not contend with the sovereign. When the moon shines brightly during the day, it indicates that wicked people are rising together. If not corrected, the moon will lose its normal course and inevitably become obscured. The remedy is to dismiss arrogant ministers, eliminate cunning villains, approach loyal and upright men, and appoint capable talents. In this way, the moon will return to its normal path and cease to rival the sun. Therefore, if a sovereign and his ministers do not govern according to the four seasons, apply punishments improperly, and ministers harbor deceitful schemes, demote the virtuous and suppress the capable, then the sun and moon will lose their brightness and show blemishes. If this wrongdoing is not corrected, the five grains will not mature, the six domestic animals will not multiply, the people will be divided and disunited, and bandits will rise together.

月出非出所，行非其路，皆女主失行，姦通內外陰謀，小國兵強，中國民飢，下欲僭權矣。月生正偃，天下有兵，合無兵，人主凶。月行急，未當中而中，未當望而望，皆為急。兵大戰，軍破將死，大臣執政逼君，主將有女主擅權，天下亂，易宗廟。月未當缺而缺，大臣滅，女主黜，諸侯世家絕。月再中，帝王窮。

The moon rising from an inappropriate direction and not following its proper path indicates that the female ruler behaves improperly, engaging in secret affairs and conspiracies. Small states have strong military forces, while the people in the central region suffer from famine. Those in lower positions desire to usurp power. When the new moon appears with a body lying horizontally and two horns pointing upward, it signifies military conflicts across the land. If the two horns are closed together, there will be no military conflicts, but the sovereign will face misfortune. If the moon moves too quickly, reaching the zenith before it should or becoming full before the full moon, this is called 'urgency,' leading to large-scale battles, military defeats, the death of generals, ministers taking control and forcing the sovereign, or the emergence of a female ruler seizing power, resulting in chaos throughout the land and the change of the ancestral temples' rulers. If the moon should not be waning but is already waning, it indicates the execution of ministers, the demotion of the female ruler, and the extinction of the feudal families. If the moon appears twice in the sky in one night, it signifies the exhaustion of the sovereign's destiny.

月當出而不出，有陰謀，有死王，天下亂。月未當上弦而弦，國兵起；未當下弦而弦，臣下多奸詐。當盈而不盈，君侵臣，則大旱之災。未當盈而盈，臣欺君，有兵。月初生而盛，女主持政。大月八日，小月七日，昏中過度，有兵事，如不及度，喪事。月生五日，而昏中已後盛，君無威德，佞臣執權柄，民背君，尊其臣。

When the moon should appear but does not, it indicates plots and the death of a ruler, leading to chaos throughout the land. If the moon appears before the waxing phase but already shows a crescent shape, it signifies the outbreak of military conflicts within the country. If it appears before the waning phase but already shows a crescent shape, it indicates that ministers are acting deceitfully. If the moon should be full but is not, it suggests that the ruler encroaches upon the positions of his ministers, leading to a great drought. If the moon should not be full but is full, it indicates that ministers deceive the ruler, and there will be military conflicts. If the moon appears bright and strong at the beginning of the month, it suggests that a female ruler dominates the court. On the eighth day of a large month or the seventh day of a small month, if the moon has already passed the meridian by dusk, it indicates military conflict; if it has not yet reached the meridian, it indicates mourning. On the fifth day of the moon's appearance, if the moon is exceptionally bright after dusk, it indicates that the ruler lacks virtue, wicked ministers hold power, and the people turn away from the ruler to support the ministers.

月前望西缺，後望東缺，名反月，臣不奉法制度，侵奪主勢，無救，為湧水，兵起。（其救也，止刑罰，誅奸猾，任賢而稽疑，定謀事成，則月變不為傷亡也。）月當晦而不盡，所宿國亡地。月初生小而形廣大者，有水災。月大而體小者旱，有氣色非常，皆為皇后陰謀事。

The moon wanes westward before the full moon and wanes eastward after the full moon; this is called "reverse moon," indicating that ministers and subjects do not abide by laws and regulations, and encroach upon the authority of the sovereign. If not corrected, there will be sudden floods and military conflicts. The remedy is to cease the excessive use of punishments, eliminate wicked and cunning people, and appoint virtuous talents to consult on difficult matters. Once plans are settled and affairs are completed, the moon's anomaly will not result in casualties. When the moon has not fully disappeared on the new moon day, it indicates that the country corresponding to the star mansion where the moon resides will lose territory. If the new moon appears small but looks broad and expansive, it foretells water disasters. If the moon appears large but seems small, it indicates drought. If the moon's color is abnormal, it suggests that the queen consort is plotting something.

月始生有黑雲貫月，名激雲。或一或二，或三或四，不出三日，有暴雨。月上有黃芒，君福昌，皇后喜。月生刺，是謂賊臣生中國。月生牙齒，女主后妃亂，天下兵起。月生爪牙，入主賞罰不行。一占云：人君左右，宜防刺客。

When the moon is newly born and black clouds cross its body, this is called "jī yún"; whether one, two, three, or four streaks appear, heavy rain with thunder and lightning will occur within three days. If there is a yellow light above the moon, it indicates the monarch will have great prosperity and the queen will be joyful. If the moon develops spikes, this signifies a wicked minister will be born in the Central Plains. If the moon shows a tooth-like缺口, it indicates the female ruler or concubine will cause chaos and warfare will break out across the land. If the moon shows claw-like shapes, it indicates the monarch's rewards and punishments will not be carried out; another method of divination says that there should be vigilance among the monarch's attendants for an assassin.

月望而中蟾光不見者，所宿之國山川大水，城陷民流，亦為女主宮中不安。月出復沒，天下亂。月分為兩道，無道之君失天下。月墜於天，有道之臣亡。月出子地中，庶民出為王。

On the day of the full moon, although the moon appears round, the shadow of the moon goddess is not visible, indicating that the country corresponding to the star mansion where the moon resides will experience flooding of mountains and rivers, the collapse of cities, and the dispersion of the people. It also signifies that the female ruler will not find peace within the palace. When the moon rises and then disappears again, it foretells great chaos throughout the realm. If the moon splits into two parts, it indicates that an unjust ruler will lose the mandate of heaven. If the moon falls from the sky, it signifies the death of a virtuous minister. If the moon rises from the underground at the Zi position in the north, it indicates that a common person will rise to become a king.

兩月並出相重，急兵至。三月並見，其分有立諸侯，而女主有競。兩月並出，天下治兵，異姓大臣爭朝勢為害，王者選能授之。月重出，皆為暴兵殘害天下亂首，將有亡天下之象也。

When two moons appear together and overlap, it indicates an imminent military disaster. When three moons appear simultaneously, it suggests that a person will be appointed as a feudal lord in the region corresponding to the moon's position, and there will be rivalry among female rulers. When two moons appear together, it signifies that the whole country will prepare for military defense, and powerful ministers of different families will compete for power in the court, leading to calamity. The king should appoint capable people to important positions. When the moon appears twice, it indicates severe military disasters that will harm the people, and the cause of great turmoil will arise, which is a sign that the天下 (the world or realm) is about to be lost.

餘於大業九年在江都，時年十三，寓遊彼土。正月內，因送孝於城東。是時正月二十七日旦起，東方有二月，見之相去二尺許，分明在箕斗之間，眾懼見之。俄而玄感於黎陽起逆，朱燮、管崇又殘賊於江南，天下因此遂兵賊相掠，至於滅亡，此尤大效也。

I was living in Jiangdu in the ninth year of the Great Peace era of the Sui Dynasty, at the age of thirteen, staying there for study and travel. In the first lunar month, I went to the eastern part of the city to attend a funeral in order to show filial piety. That day was the twenty-seventh day of the first month, and in the early morning, I saw two moons appearing in the east, about two feet apart, clearly hanging between the Winnowing Basket mansion and the Dipper mansion. Everyone was greatly frightened. Soon after, Yang Xiangan raised rebellion in Liyang, and Zhu Xie and Guan Chong caused harm to the people in the Jiangnan region. From then on, the country was plagued by war and bandits, until the fall of the Sui Dynasty. This was a great fulfillment of the prophecy.

東方小月承大月，小國毀，大國伐之為主。凶在西方。小月承大月，小邑勝；大月承小月，大邑勝。月兩弦中間，光盛面多眾，或二或三，或四或五，乃至十月並見，皆為天下分裂，天子政在諸侯，諸侯自立，諸侯傍氣象，皆與日占大同。

In the east, a small moon supports a large moon, indicating that a small country will be destroyed, and a great country will attack it and become the leader, with calamity occurring in the west. When a small moon supports a large moon, it signifies that a small town will prevail; when a large moon supports a small moon, it signifies that a large town will prevail. Between the first and last quarters, the moonlight is bright and the moon appears numerous, sometimes two, three, four, five, or even ten moons appearing together, all indicating the division of the world, and the authority of the Son of Heaven falling into the hands of the feudal lords, who then establish themselves independently. As for the signs associated with the feudal lords, their divination methods are largely the same as those for the signs accompanying the sun.

凡五星及列宿與月相蝕相薄，皆凶。歲星蝕月，有大喪，女主死，臣弒君易主。熒惑蝕月，讒臣貴，後宮女有害主者。填星蝕月，女主凶，當有黜者，有喪。太白蝕月，易大將，將死。辰星蝕月，有大水。五星入月中，其分野有逐君，大臣賊主。

Whenever the five planets and the twenty-eight constellations together with the moon mutually eclipse each other or approach closely, it indicates misfortune. If the star of wood (Jupiter) eclipses the moon, it signifies a great calamity, the death of a female ruler, and a minister killing the king to replace the ruler. If the malefic of violence (Mars) eclipses the moon, it indicates that a minister who spreads false words will gain power, and there will be a woman in the palace who plots against the king. If the star of earth (Saturn) eclipses the moon, it indicates misfortune for the female ruler, with someone being deposed and mourning. If the star of metal (Venus) eclipses the moon, it signifies a change of a great general and the death of a general. If the star of water (Mercury) eclipses the moon, it indicates a great flood. If the five planets enter the moon's body, it indicates that in the region corresponding to the planet, there will be an act of expelling the king and ministers plotting against the king.

月蝕五星，若舍皆其分，有災。月凌歲星，年多盜賊，刑獄煩。月與歲星同光，即有飢亡。（土同。）月與歲星同宿，其年疫疾。月與熒惑相犯，戰勝之國大將死，天下有女主之憂。月與熒惑同光，內亂且飢。月吞滅熒惑，國敗。月犯填星，女主敗喪。（魏青龍二年十月乙丑，月犯填星。三年正月，太后郭氏崩。晉安帝隆安四年正月乙亥，填在牽牛、月頻犯之。七月壬子，皇太后李氏崩。）填星入月，不出四旬，有土功事。若犯，貴人絕無後。

When the moon eclipses the five planets, if the planet it is eclipsing is in the area of the sky corresponding to that star, there will be calamity. If the moon attacks the planet of Jupiter, it indicates many thieves and frequent legal cases in the current year. If the moon and the planet of Jupiter have the same color and brightness, there will be famine and death. (If the moon and the planet of Saturn have the same color and brightness, the interpretation is the same.) If the moon and the planet of Jupiter are in the same mansion, there will be an epidemic in the current year. If the moon and the planet of Mars conflict with each other, it indicates the death of a general of a victorious country and worries brought about by a female ruler. If the moon and the planet of Mars have the same color and brightness, there will be internal disorder and famine. If the moon swallows the planet of Mars, the country will collapse. If the moon attacks the planet of Saturn, the female ruler will lose power and there will be mourning. (In the second year of Qinglong in the Wei dynasty, October Yichou, the moon attacked the planet of Saturn; in the third year of Qinglong, January, the Empress Dowger Guo died. In the fourth year of Long'an during the reign of Emperor Jian of Jin, January Yihai, the planet of Saturn was in the mansion of the Ox; the moon repeatedly attacked it; in July Renzi of that year, the Empress Dowager Li died.) If the planet of Saturn enters the moon's body, there will be construction projects within forty days; if it merely conflicts with the moon, it indicates the extinction of a noble family.

太白入月中不見星者，臣殺主。月蝕太白，國君亡，臣弒主。月犯太白，將有兩心。戴太白，有卒兵。月生三日，刺太白之陽。陽國大邑勝，小邑損。月刺太白之陰，兵在外者未及入，在內者不及出。月與太白合宿，太子死。

When the bright star enters the moon and the starlight disappears, it indicates that a minister will kill the sovereign. If the moon covers the bright star, it signifies the death of the sovereign and the killing of the sovereign by a minister. If the moon approaches the bright star, it indicates that the general has a double mind. If the bright star is above the moon, it indicates sudden military conflict. On the third day of the moon's birth, if the moon's light points to the southern yang position of the bright star, it indicates that a large city in the southern country will win, while small towns will suffer damage. If the moon's light points to the northern yin position of the bright star, it indicates that the army outside will not have time to return, and the army inside will not have time to move. If the moon and the bright star share the same host, it indicates the death of the crown prince.

太白在西方始見，在月北為得行，在月南為失行，西方先起兵者敗。太白與月相去三尺，有憂軍。與月相去二尺，有憂城。與月相去一尺，有拔城。太白入月中不出，客將死；出者，主人將死。無軍，大將當之。

When the bright star (Tai Bai) appears in the west and is located north of the moon, it is called "getting the right path," and if it is south of the moon, it is called "losing the right path"; at this time, the side that initiates the military action in the west will suffer defeat. If the bright star is three feet away from the moon, it indicates military worries; two feet away, it indicates worries about defending the city; one foot away, it indicates the city being attacked and captured. If the bright star enters the moon's body without emerging, it signifies the death of both the guest and the host generals; if it emerges, it signifies the death of the host's general. If there is no military action, the omen will be fulfilled in the person of the great general.

太白出東方，在月南，中國勝。在月北，中國敗。出西方，在月北，負海國勝；在月南，負海國敗。金火與月相近，其間六寸，天下有兵；間一尺，天下憂；尺五已來，無害。

Venus appears in the east, south of the moon, indicating victory for the Central Plains; if it is north of the moon, it indicates defeat for the Central Plains. Venus appears in the west, north of the moon, indicating victory for the country with its back to the mountains and front to the sea; if it is south of the moon, it indicates defeat for that country. When Venus, Mars, and the moon are close to each other, with a distance of six inches between them, it indicates warfare across the land; if they are separated by one foot, it indicates worry across the land; if they are separated by more than one foot and a half, there will be no harm.

太白出西方似月，三日候之，與月並出。間容一指，軍在外，期十日，有破軍死將，客勝。容二指，期十五日，有破軍死將，主人小勝。容三指，期二十日，有破軍死將，客軍大勝，主人亡地。容四指，期二十五日，客軍入境，主人不勝。容五指，期三十日，軍陣不戰。

The star Tai Bai appears in the west, appearing in shape like the moon. If it is observed for three consecutive days, noting its appearance together with the moon: if the space between them can accommodate the width of one finger, and there are armies outside, the time limit is ten days, there will be the defeat of armies and the death of generals, with the guest army winning. If the space can accommodate the width of two fingers, the time limit is fifteen days, there will be the defeat of armies and the death of generals, with the main army achieving a small victory. If the space can accommodate the width of three fingers, the time limit is twenty days, there will be the defeat of armies and the death of generals, with the guest army achieving a great victory and the main army losing territory. If the space can accommodate the width of four fingers, the time limit is twenty-five days, the guest army will invade the territory of the main army, and the main army will not be able to win. If the space can accommodate the width of five fingers, the time limit is thirty days, the two armies will form lines but not engage in battle.

太白以月未盡一日，晨出東方，與月並出，候之以指。容一指，十日，有破軍死將，主人不勝。容二指，十五日，客大破，主人得地。容三指，期二十日，有破軍死將，主者亡地。容四指，期二十五日，客軍大敗。容五指，期三十日，軍陣不戰。（金同。）

When the planet Tai Bai (Venus) appears in the last day of the first month, rising in the east in the morning along with the moon, one should use a finger to measure the distance between them: if the gap can accommodate one finger, within ten days there will be military defeats and the death of generals, indicating the main army will not win. If the gap can accommodate two fingers, within fifteen days the guest army will suffer a great defeat and the main army will gain territory. If the gap can accommodate three fingers, within twenty days there will be military defeats and the death of generals, indicating the main army will lose territory. If the gap can accommodate four fingers, within twenty-five days the guest army will suffer a great defeat. If the gap can accommodate five fingers, within thirty days both armies will form lines but not engage in battle. (Tai Bai refers to the planet Venus, and the method of divination is the same as for other stars.)

月犯辰星，辰星入月中，有水行事起，不出三旬，內有匿謀，春夏大水。晉孝武太元十三年十一月戊子，辰星入月在危，是時濤水入石頭，春大雨，牛馬疾疫，穀貴，不出百日也。

The moon is eclipsed by the planet Jupiter, or Jupiter enters the moon's body, indicating the emergence of water-related construction projects, which will occur within thirty days. Within the court, there will be secret plots. Heavy rains will occur in spring and summer, leading to floods. In the thirteenth year of Emperor Xiaowu of the Jin Dynasty, during the eleventh month on the fifth day of the Wuzi cycle, Jupiter entered the moon, positioned at the Rooftop mansion. At that time, the river tide surged into the city of Shitou, spring rains did not cease, cattle and horses contracted diseases, and grain prices soared. All these events were fulfilled within a hundred days.

角：月犯角，天子大人惡之，大人有憂獄事，天下大凶。犯左、右角，大戰，大臣當之。有憂喪。兩軍相當。犯左角，大戰將死；右角，廷尉死。月在角中行，為出天門中道，百姓安寧，歲美無兵。出右角，北胡王死，天下多雨。行中道之南，南君惡之，大臣不輔。

The Horn mansion: When the moon invades the Horn mansion, it indicates worry and misfortune for the emperor and the great officials. The great officials will face legal troubles, and the whole country will experience great calamity. If the moon invades the left horn or the right horn, it signifies a great battle, which will affect the ministers and bring about mourning. The two armies will be facing each other. If the moon invades the left horn, it indicates a great battle with the death of the generals; if it invades the right horn, it indicates the death of the chief judicial officer. When the moon passes between the left and right horns, it is called passing through the middle path of the heavenly gate, indicating peace among the people, a bountiful harvest, and no military conflicts. If the moon exits from the right horn, it indicates the death of the Northern Hu king and much rain throughout the country. If the moon travels south of the middle path, it indicates worry and misfortune for the king of the south, and the ministers will not be willing to exert themselves in supporting the ruler.

亢：月犯亢，其國將死。月蝕亢，大人多死疫癘，在朝廷之臣為始。月在亢，有變，王者佈政失理，宜省刑罰。氐：月犯氐，天下兵起。晉孝武太元三年二月癸亥，月入氐，大將軍韋楷率兵襲汝南，苻堅及子等十餘萬人寇襄陽。是年大兵。月蝕氐，及犯在氐有變，皆為宮中陰謀，大人女主，宿止不安，刑政失理，天下飢亂，兵寇賊起。

Kang Xu: If the moon invades Kang Xu, it indicates the death of the country's general. If the moon obscures Kang Xu, it signifies many high officials dying from plague, with court ministers being the first to be affected. If the moon is in Kang Xu and there is an anomaly, it suggests the king's decrees are disorderly, and punishments should be reduced. Di Xu: If the moon invades Di Xu, it indicates war breaking out across the land. In the second month of the third year of Emperor Xiaowu of Jin's Taoyuan era, on theGuihai day, the moon entered Di Xu; General Wei Ke led troops to attack Runan, Fu Jian and his son, along with more than ten thousand troops, invaded Xiangyang. That year there was great military activity. If the moon obscures Di Xu, or invades Di Xu, or there is an anomaly in Di Xu, it indicates plots within the palace, unease among high officials and female rulers, disorder in laws and punishments, widespread famine and chaos, and the rise of bandits and rebels.

房：月犯蝕房上將，上將誅。犯蝕次將，次將誅。上相、次相亦然。月行房南一丈，兵起，天子旁有亂臣，歲有大水，七月期。月行天駟中，經歲安寧，五穀熟。月行太陽，天下亂，民事失，民啼哭，陽道未窮而死；月行太陰，天下後起，陰道未窮而作。月出中道，天下和平，利以稱兵。月變於房，名寶出，駟駕滿野，將不安，失時令。

The House Mansion: If the moon invades or covers the upper general star of the House Mansion, it indicates the upper general will be executed; if it invades or covers the secondary general star, it indicates the secondary general will be executed; the upper minister star and the secondary minister star are treated similarly. If the moon moves one zhang south of the House Mansion, it signifies military affairs will arise, there will be a traitor close to the emperor, and there will be a great flood that year, with the event occurring in the seventh month. If the moon passes through the middle of Tian Si (the four stars of the House Mansion), it indicates the whole year will be peaceful and the five grains will be abundant. If the moon travels along the sun's path to the north of the House Mansion, it indicates great chaos throughout the country, neglect of civil affairs, people weeping, and people dying before the number of yang paths is exhausted; if the moon travels along the yin path to the south of the House Mansion, it indicates there will be new events in the country, and the number of yin paths is not yet exhausted but the events have already occurred. If the moon exits from the middle path between the two robes, it indicates peace throughout the country and is favorable for military campaigns. If there is an anomaly in the House Mansion, it is called "Name Treasure Emerges," indicating that carriages and horses will be seen everywhere, generals will be restless, and government orders will be inappropriate.

心：月犯心，主命惡之，其宮內亂，臣有逆者。月犯心中，人王遇害，有大賊，國人亂。月乘心，其國相死。出心太北，國旱，宗廟災。出心太南，君憂，且有兵起。月變於心，人主有憂，兵在外，大將易。無兵，太子事，亦為天子計失於刑罰。尾：月犯尾，貴戚有誅者，其國將軍死。月在尾，後宮有爭，人君子孫不吉。箕：月入箕，糴大貴，天下旱，飢死過半，人君號令，傷於酷暴，百姓失所。月在箕，後宮政教失，女主乖怨，有暴風。失行於箕者，大風。

Heart Mansion: If the moon invades the Heart Mansion, it indicates trouble for the sovereign's life, disorder within the court, and rebellion among the ministers. If the moon invades the central star of the Heart Mansion, the sovereign may be killed, there will be great bandits in the country, and the people will rebel. If the moon dominates the Heart Mansion, the prime minister of the country will die. If the moon deviates too far north from the Heart Mansion, there will be a drought in the country and the ancestral temples will be burned. If the moon deviates too far south from the Heart Mansion, the sovereign will have worries and military conflicts will arise. If the moon shows abnormal movement in the Heart Mansion, the sovereign will have worries; if there are armies outside, a general will be replaced; if there is no military action, it will concern the crown prince, and also indicates the sovereign's failure in legal judgments. Tail Mansion: If the moon invades the Tail Mansion, there will be executions among the royal family and the country's general will die. If the moon is in the Tail Mansion, there will be conflicts within the palace, the sovereign's descendants will be inauspicious. Winnowing Basket Mansion: If the moon enters the Winnowing Basket Mansion, grain prices will be very high, the country will suffer from drought, more than half the people will die of starvation, and the sovereign's decrees will be harsh and cruel, causing the people to be displaced. If the moon is in the Winnowing Basket Mansion, there will be disorder in the palace's governance, the female ruler will be rebellious and resentful, and there will be a storm. If the moon loses its normal course in the Winnowing Basket Mansion, there will be a strong wind.

南斗：月行於南斗，大臣誅，大將及近臣去，將軍死，女主凶。（《宋書志》稱：晉哀帝興寧三年七月庚戍，月犯斗。來年五月戊寅，皇后庾氏崩。安帝義熙元年三月已巳，月掩斗第五星，至八月丙戌，頻掩之。是年三月始興太守徐道覆反。四月，盧循起湘中。五月，循破劉稷。自是京畿大臣多戮死也。）月入斗魁，大人憂，太子辱，宮中有賊。月一歲三入南斗，有德令，有兵起。月在斗有變，易相，爵祿失，大臣有憂刑戮，及將相非理食祿，更易天子法令者。月乘斗，色惡，蒼芒，丞相死。月宿斗，為風雨。月蝕斗，群臣憂國亂。

The Southern Dipper mansion: When the moon enters the Southern Dipper, it signifies the execution of high officials, the dismissal of generals and close ministers, the death of a general, and misfortune for the female ruler. (The "Book of the Later Han · Records of Astronomy" records that in the third year of Emperor Xingning of the Jin Dynasty, seventh month, Gengxu, the moon approached the Southern Dipper; the following year, fifth month, Wuyin, the queen dowager Yu Shi died. In the first year of Emperor Yixi of the Jin Dynasty, third month, Jisi, the moon covered the fifth star of the Dipper, and in the eighth month, Bingxu, it again covered it. In that year, in the third month, Xu Daofu, the governor of Shixing, rebelled; in the fourth month, Lu Xun raised troops in Xiangzhong; in the fifth month, Lu Xun defeated Liu Ji. From then on, many high officials in the capital were executed.) When the moon enters the body of the Dipper, it indicates worry for a senior official, disgrace for the crown prince, and treachery within the palace. If the moon enters the Southern Dipper three times within a year, it signifies the promulgation of virtuous decrees and also the outbreak of military conflicts. If the moon shows abnormal phenomena in the Southern Dipper, it indicates a change in the chancellor, loss of titles and salaries, worry among high officials regarding punishment, and ministers receiving salaries without merit or altering the emperor's decrees. If the moon approaches the Southern Dipper with a dull and dim appearance, it indicates the death of the chancellor. When the moon resides in the Southern Dipper, it indicates wind and rain. If the moon obscures the Southern Dipper, it indicates anxiety among officials and national turmoil.

牽牛：月犯牛，牛疫，牛馬羊暴貴，犧牲之官有憂，將軍奔，道路關梁阻，天下有詐，谷大貴，大國有憂，將軍死。一曰牛多病。月在牛有變，關梁閉塞，將有農令犧牲之事，四足蟲疾矣。月乘牛，有大水，人相棄於道。

The Ox Mansion: If the moon invades the Ox Mansion, cattle will be infected with disease, the prices of cattle, horses, and sheep will rise sharply, officials in charge of worship and sacrificial offerings will face troubles, generals will flee, roads, checkpoints, and bridges will be blocked, there will be much deceit throughout the land, grain prices will be very high, great states will have worries, and generals will die. Another interpretation is that cattle will suffer from many diseases. If the moon undergoes a change in the Ox Mansion, it indicates that checkpoints and bridges will be closed, there will be matters concerning agricultural policies and worship and sacrificial offerings, and four-legged animals will suffer from epidemics. If the moon overpowers the Ox Mansion, it signifies a great flood, and people will abandon each other on the roads.

須女：月犯女，女子凶，憂疾患女惑之事，其國有憂，將軍死。（晉孝武大元二年八月戊辰，月入女。八月，征西將軍桓豁率。十月乙未，犯女，壬寅，尚書令王彪之卒也。）有改易高下貴賤，女工興，有女令。月在女有變，有兵不戰而降。又曰嫁女娶婦之事，亦為女主布帛。

The Moon entering the Girl Mansion: When the Moon invades the Girl Mansion, it indicates misfortune for women, worry about illness, and matters concerning women leading to confusion. The country will have troubles, and the general will die. (In the second year of Taoyuan during the reign of Emperor Xiaowu of Jin, in August, the Moon entered the Girl Mansion; in the same month, General of Western Expedition Huang Huo led his troops on a military campaign. In October, on the Yiwei day, the Moon invaded the Girl Mansion; on the Renyin day, Wang Biaozhi, the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat, died.) It also indicates a change in the order of hierarchy, the status of high and low, and the distinction between noble and humble. The weaving and textile industry will flourish, and there will be decrees concerning women's affairs. When the Moon shows an anomaly in the Girl Mansion, it signifies that the army will surrender without battle; it also refers to matters of marriage, both bride and groom, and affairs concerning the management of silk and cloth by the female ruler.

虛：月犯虛，天下大虛，虛邑復盛，天下政亂，國有憂，將軍死，百姓飢，哭泣不已，有陵廟事也。月蝕虛危，人多去其室，有大戰。月變於虛，有土功在外，軍人飢。危：月蝕危。不有崩主，必有大臣喪，天下改服，將有墳墓哭泣之事。月犯危，治臺樓蓋屋者多，天下亂，將軍死。月在危有變，將有哭泣死喪、墳墓蓋屋動眾之事。

The mansion of Emptiness: When the moon invades the mansion of Emptiness, it indicates the world is empty and lacking, with previously abandoned cities becoming prosperous again. The state affairs are chaotic, the country faces worries, generals die, the people suffer from famine, weep continuously, and there are matters concerning tombs and ancestral temples. When the moon obscures the mansion of Emptiness or the mansion of Rooftop, many people leave their homes, and a great battle occurs. When the moon changes in the mansion of Emptiness, it indicates construction projects are started in distant places, and soldiers suffer from hunger. The mansion of Rooftop: When the moon obscures the mansion of Rooftop, either the sovereign dies or a high minister dies. The world changes its clothing colors, and there will be mourning at tombs. When the moon invades the mansion of Rooftop, there will be many projects of building platforms, pavilions, and houses, and the world is in turmoil, with generals dying. When the moon changes in the mansion of Rooftop, there will be mourning and deaths, and labor for repairing tombs and building houses.

室：月犯蝕室，及在室有變，國亂有憂，將亡地失。若宗廟有毀，將相有死者，王者自將兵，宿在離宮，不安正寢，宜修文德、設武備、振軍旅以應之。東壁：月犯蝕東壁及在壁有變，大人為亂，人民多死，兵在外，軍人大驚，近臣去，將軍死，軍糧絕，將軍有謀，將有府庫土功之事。月宿壁，不雨則風。（斗同。）蝕壁，有開閉之事，大臣戮，有文章者執。

Room Mansion: If the moon invades or covers the Room Mansion, or if there is a change in the Room Mansion, it indicates turmoil and worries within the country, with the loss of territory. If the ancestral temples are destroyed, there will be deaths among the ministers, and the king must personally lead the army, staying overnight in a palace away from the main hall and unable to rest in the main palace. At this time, it is advisable to clarify virtue and morality, prepare for military affairs, and strengthen the army to respond. East Wall Mansion: If the moon invades or covers the East Wall Mansion, or if there is a change in the East Wall Mansion, it indicates rebellion by a high official, with many civilian deaths; when the army is outside, the soldiers will be greatly disturbed, close ministers will lose their positions, generals will die, military supplies will be cut off, generals will have other intentions, and there will be matters concerning treasury wealth and construction projects. If the moon is in the Wall Mansion, if it does not rain, there will be wind. (The interpretation for the Moon and Dipper Mansion is the same.) If the moon covers the Wall Mansion, it indicates matters of opening and closing, the death of a high official, and the arrest of those with literary talent.

奎：月犯奎，若在奎有變，大人亂，大臣凶，人多死憂，將軍有謀，有溝瀆女子之事。月犯奎大星，乳婦多死，邊民不安，有大水。月蝕奎，大將軍戰死。婁：月犯蝕變於婁，有兵在外，不戰而和，有聚斂之事，多有搜狩弋獵之事，民多獄怨，國君納女，遊獵無度，大人憂，將軍死。胃：月犯蝕變於胃，其國有憂，將軍死，鄰國有暴兵，天下谷無實，有倉廩賦斂之事，小國兵起不戰，有霜，以夷狄為憂，民多病。

Quix宿: When the moon enters Quix宿 or there is an anomaly in Quix宿, it indicates that there will be rebellion by a high official, ministers will suffer misfortune, many people will die or suffer calamity, generals will have secret plans, and there will be matters concerning ditches, waterways, and women. If the moon enters the main star of Quix宿, it indicates many deaths among women in childbirth, unrest among people in border areas, and a great flood. If the moon obscures Quix宿, it indicates the death of a grand general. Liu宿: When the moon enters, obscures, or there is an anomaly in Liu宿, it indicates that there will be armies outside the country without battle and peace will be reached, there will be matters of gathering wealth, frequent hunting, many people will be discontent due to lawsuits, the king will marry women and indulge in hunting without restraint, high officials will have worries, and generals will die. Wei宿: When the moon enters, obscures, or there is an anomaly in Wei宿, it indicates that the country will have worries, generals will die, neighboring countries will have fierce military actions, grain will not be abundant throughout the world, there will be matters concerning granaries and taxation, small countries will raise armies without fighting, frost will fall from heaven, there will be worries about barbarians, and many people will be sick.

昴：月犯蝕變於昴，天子破匈奴，有白衣會，貴臣有憂，民離散，去其鄉，獄訟煩苛，無辜獲罪。（檀道鸞《晉陽秋》云：孝武帝寧康元年正月丁未，月掩昴，七月己亥大司馬桓溫薨。安帝義熙五年二月甲子，月犯昴，九月又犯昴，閏月丁酉又犯之，是年宋高祖討鮮卑。十月翌主為其子所殺，六年鮮卑滅胡也。）

Hairy Head mansion: When the moon invades, obscures, or shows abnormality in the mansion ofHairy Head mansion, it indicates that the emperor will defeat the Xiongnu, there will be mourning ceremonies with people wearing white clothes, high officials will have worries, common people will scatter and leave their homeland, lawsuits will be numerous and harsh, and the innocent will suffer punishment. (Tan Daoluan's "Jingyang Spring" records: In the first month of Dingwei in the first year of Emperor Xiaowu of Jin's Ningkang era, the moon obscured昴宿; in the seventh month of that year, the Grand General Huan Wen died. In the second month of Jiazi in the fifth year of Emperor An of Jin's Yixi era, the moon invaded昴宿, and again in the ninth month, and once more on the leap month Dingyou; during this year, Liu Yu, the High Ancestor of the Song dynasty, launched an expedition against the Xianbei, and in the tenth month, the ruler was killed by his son. In the sixth year of Yixi, the Xianbei state was destroyed.)

月行犯昴，北有赤白雲緣月，兵入匈奴有得地；赤白雲不緣月，兵入不得地。月乘昴，天下法峻，水滿野，谷不收。月行觸昴，匈奴受兵。月蝕昴，諸侯黜門戶，大臣有事。月入昴，赦；月出昴，天下有福，大臣匿其罪。月入昴中，胡王死，理官有憂。月蝕昴，貴臣誅，貴女失勢心，月變於昴，兵在外絕食。月犯昴，將軍死，胡不安，或背叛。月行一歲不出昴畢間，來年有兵。

When the moon enters the mansion of Hairy Head, if there is red and white cloud circling the moon, it indicates that military campaigns against the Xiongnu will result in gaining territory; if there is no such cloud, then military campaigns will not result in gaining territory. When the moon overpowers Hairy Head, it indicates that the laws of the world will be strict, there will be great floods in the fields, and grain will not be harvested. When the moon touches Hairy Head, it indicates that the Xiongnu will suffer from military calamities. When the moon eclipses Hairy Head, it indicates that the houses of the feudal lords will be disgraced, and ministers will have accidents. When the moon enters Hairy Head, it indicates that an amnesty will be issued; when the moon leaves Hairy Head, it indicates that the world will have good fortune, and ministers will conceal their crimes. When the moon enters the middle of Hairy Head, it indicates that the king of the Hu people will die, and officials in charge of justice will be troubled. When the moon eclipses Hairy Head, it indicates that a high-ranking minister will be executed, and a noble woman will lose her power. When the moon undergoes an abnormal change in Hairy Head, it indicates that the army outside will run out of food. When the moon invades Hairy Head, it indicates that the general will die, the Hu people will be restless, or there will be betrayal. If the moon remains in the area between Hairy Head and Net mansion for a whole year, it indicates that there will be military affairs in the following year.

畢：月犯畢，出其北陰，國有憂。月入畢中，將軍死，不則有邊兵，期十月。月犯畢，天子用法誅罰急。若蝕畢，賊臣誅，貴人多死，兵革起。畢星見月中，女君當死，有德令。（晉孝武大元五年五月庚子，月掩畢，六月丁卯又掩畢，進入畢口。九月癸未，皇后王氏崩。）月失行，合陽風，合陰雨。月失行離畢則雨。月犯畢大星，下犯上，臣殺主，大將死。月變於畢，有邊兵之急，邊將刑。

The Mansion of Bi: When the moon enters the Mansion of Bi from its northern yin position, it indicates national sorrow. If the moon enters the Mansion of Bi, it signifies the death of a general, or otherwise, there will be military affairs on the borders, with the time being in the tenth month. When the moon invades the Mansion of Bi, it indicates the emperor will use severe punishments. If the moon covers the Mansion of Bi, it indicates the execution of treacherous ministers, many noblemen will die, and wars will break out. If the star of the Mansion of Bi appears within the moon, it indicates the death of the queen, or the issuance of virtuous decrees. (In the fifth year of Emperor Xiaowu of the Jin Dynasty, in May of the Gengzi month, the moon covered the Mansion of Bi; in the sixth month of the Dingmao month, it covered the Mansion of Bi again and entered the mouth of the Mansion of Bi. In the ninth month of the Guiwei month, Empress Wang died.) When the moon deviates from its normal path, if it aligns with the yang path, wind will arise; if it aligns with the yin path, rain will fall. If the moon leaves the Mansion of Bi due to losing its path, rain will occur. If the moon invades the main star of the Mansion of Bi, it indicates subordinates offending superiors, ministers killing the sovereign, and the death of a great general. If the moon undergoes an anomaly in the Mansion of Bi, it indicates urgent border military reports and the punishment of border generals.

觜觽：月犯觜，小戰，吏多死道路者，或背叛。月變於觜，刑罰之事，將相有殃。（月犯蝕皆同占。）參：月犯蝕參，貴臣誅，赤地千里，其國大飢，人民相食。月變於參，百姓葆旅。月犯左肩，左將戰死；犯右肩，右將死。月犯蝕參伐星，戰，小將死。月宿參伐為風雨。月蝕參伐兵起。

The Turtle Beak mansion: If the moon invades or covers the Turtle Beak mansion, there will be small-scale battles, many officials dying on the road, or betrayal occurring. If the moon changes in the Turtle Beak mansion, there will be legal punishments, and ministers and generals will suffer misfortune. (The interpretation for the moon invading or covering the Turtle Beak mansion is the same.) The Three Stars mansion: If the moon invades or covers the Three Stars mansion, there will be the execution of high-ranking ministers, widespread famine, and people eating each other. If the moon changes in the Three Stars mansion, the people will form groups for self-protection and migrate in crowds. If the moon invades the left shoulder star of the Three Stars mansion, the left general will die in battle; if it invades the right shoulder star, the right general will die. If the moon invades or covers the伐 star of the Three Stars mansion, there will be warfare with the death of subordinate officers. If the moon is between the参 and伐 stars, there will be wind and rain. If the moon covers the参 and伐 stars, military actions will arise.

東井：月犯井，將軍死。（晉孝武大元元年五月戊午，十二月乙卯，月掩東井。六年二月壬子，建威將軍桓副薨。七月甲辰，將軍王邵薨。月犯井左右星，女主憂。魏齊王嘉平三年四月戊寅，月犯井，七月皇后甄氏崩。）月犯井，人主有憂，大水。若水官有黜者，其國有憂，平準水衡之官，刑政不平矣。月蝕井，大臣有謀，皇后不安，五穀不登。月蝕井，內亂之災，以日占其國也。

The Well mansion: When the moon invades the Well mansion, it indicates the death of a general. (In the first year of Taoyuan during the reign of Emperor Xiaowu of the Jin Dynasty, in May Wuyin and December Yimao, the moon twice obscured the Well mansion; in the sixth year of Taoyuan, in February Renzi, General Huan Fu died; in July Jiachen, General Wang Shao died. When the moon invades the stars on either side of the Well mansion, it indicates sorrow for the female ruler: in the third year of JiaPing during the reign of the Wei Kingdom, in April Wuyin, the moon invaded the Well mansion, and in July, Queen Zhao Shi of the Wei Kingdom died.) When the moon invades the Well mansion, it indicates sorrow for the ruler, and there will be great floods; or officials in charge of water will be demoted, and the country will have troubles. The offices of Pingzun and Shuiheng will have unjust laws and punishments. When the moon obscures the Well mansion, it indicates that ministers have secret plots, the queen is uneasy, and the five grains will not be abundant. When the moon obscures the Well mansion, it is a disaster of internal strife, and one should determine which country it will affect based on the day's day branch.

月犯井鉞星，為內亂兵起，破軍殺將，城陷血流。（《宋志》云：魏正始四年十月、十一月，月犯井鉞，是月司馬懿討諸葛恪，恪棄城走。晉穆帝永和十二年六月己未，月犯井鉞，桓溫破姚襄於伊水，北定周地。十二月稿城陷，執段龕三十餘人。）凡月干犯井鉞，秉質，斧鉞用之象。月犯井鉞，大臣誅，斧鉞用。月變於井，以色占。黑，大水，他仿此。

The moon invading the Well Mansion's钺 star indicates internal disorder, military defeat, generals being killed, cities falling, and rivers of blood. (The "Book of the Later Han · Astronomical Records" states: In the fourth year of Wei's Zhengshi period, in the tenth and eleventh months, the moon invaded the Well Mansion's钺 star; at that time,司马懿 was campaigning against诸葛恪, who abandoned the city and fled. In the twelfth year of Emperor Mu of Jin's Yonghe period, on the sixth day of the sixth month, the moon invaded the Well Mansion's钺 star; 桓温 defeated姚襄 at the Yi River, advanced north to pacify the Zhou region, and in the twelfth month, the Gao City fell, capturing段龛 and over thirty others.) Whenever the moon invades the钺 star in the Well Mansion, it signifies the use of weapons and execution. The moon invading the Well Mansion's钺 star indicates ministers being executed and the use of斧钺 punishment. If the moon shows abnormality in the Well Mansion, it should be interpreted according to the color: black color indicates a great flood, and other colors follow the same pattern.

輿鬼：月入鬼，人主憂。（晉咸康七年八月辛丑月犯鬼。來年癸巳，成帝崩，財寶出。）月犯鬼質，秦邦君憂，大臣誅。（魏嘉平二年十月犯鬼，三年五月王陵反，楚王虎等誅之。）月蝕鬼，貴臣女主憂，天下不安，有大喪，謀臣糾彈之官凶。（《宋志》云：魏齊王正始二年九月癸酉，月犯鬼西北星，主金玉。三年二月丁未，又犯西南星，主布帛。占曰：有錢令，大臣憂。三年二月，太尉滿寵薨。青龍二年三月辛卯，月犯鬼。占曰：民多疾疫。是年夏大疫。）

The Ghost Mansion constellation: When the moon enters the Ghost Mansion, the sovereign will have worries. (In the seventh year of Emperor Xian's reign during the Jin dynasty, in August of that year, the moon violated the Ghost Mansion; the next year on the day of Guiyou, Emperor Cheng died, and the palace treasures were dispersed. ) When the moon violates the accumulated corpse star in the Ghost Mansion, it indicates that the sovereign of the state of Qin will have worries, and ministers will be executed. (In the second year of Jiaping of the Wei dynasty, in October, the moon violated the Ghost Mansion; in the third year, in May, Wang Ling plotted a rebellion, and princes such as Prince Cao Biao were executed because of this. ) When the moon obscures the Ghost Mansion, it indicates that high ministers and female sovereigns will have worries, the country will be unstable, there will be great mourning, and officials responsible for deliberation and investigation will face misfortune. (The "Astronomical Records" of the "Book of the Later Han" records: In the second year of Zhengshi of Prince Wei Qi, in September of that year on Guiyou, the moon violated the western star of the Ghost Mansion, which is associated with gold and jade; in February of the third year on Dingwei, the moon again violated the western star of the Ghost Mansion, which is associated with silk and cloth. The divination says: There will be policies concerning currency, and ministers will have worries. In February of the third year, the Grand Minister Man Cheng died. In the second year of Qinglong, in March on Xinmao, the moon violated the Ghost Mansion; the divination says: The people will suffer from many infectious diseases. Indeed, there was a great epidemic in the summer of that year.)

柳：月犯柳，木工興，名木被伐，又有土功事。月蝕柳，王者疾，不安宮室，百姓、貴人以言語坐罪，大臣憂，其地有禍。七星：月犯蝕七星，兵在外戰，皇后、大臣有暴憂，有誅，國大惡。（下蝕列宿同。）月犯七星，輕車戰，國相更政之。張：月蝕張，貴臣失勢，后有憂，君有賜。（下蝕列宿同。）

Willow Mansion: When the moon invades the Willow Mansion, it indicates the commencement of wooden construction projects, the felling of valuable trees, and earth and wood works. When the moon obscures the Willow Mansion, the king will fall ill and be unable to remain in his palace, common people and nobles will be punished due to words, ministers will have worries, and calamity will occur in the corresponding region. Seven Stars Mansion: When the moon invades or obscures the Seven Stars Mansion, there will be military conflicts in foreign territories, the empress and ministers will face sudden troubles, someone will be executed, and the country will experience great misfortune. (The following instances of the moon obscuring a mansion follow the same pattern.) When the moon invades the Seven Stars Mansion, it indicates the deployment of light chariots for battle and a change in the policies of the prime minister. Extended Net Mansion: When the moon obscures the Extended Net Mansion, it signifies the decline of a high-ranking minister, worries for the empress, and rewards given by the king. (The following instances of the moon obscuring a mansion follow the same pattern.)

翼：月蝕翼，忠臣見譖言，政事亡，飛蟲多死，將軍亡，北夷有兵，女主凶。月變於翼，其國有飛鳥喜，若有獸鳥者。軫：月宿軫，則多風。月蝕軫，則貴臣亡，后不安。月犯軫，月凶喪，車騎出，兵車用，期一年。

Wings mansion: When the moon covers Wings mansion, it indicates that loyal ministers will be slandered, government affairs will be neglected, a large number of flying insects will die, generals will suffer defeat, northern barbarians will launch an attack, and the female ruler will face misfortune. If the moon changes in Wings mansion, it signifies that the country will have good news brought by flying birds or the appearance of strange beasts or birds. Chariot mansion: When the moon resides in Chariot mansion, there will be much wind. If the moon covers Chariot mansion, it indicates the death of a high-ranking minister and the queen's unrest. If the moon invades Chariot mansion, it signifies a calamity or death, the mobilization of chariots and war chariots, and the duration will be one year.