In November of the year 483 AD, the elders said that the Old Man Star appeared in the southern constellation of Bingwei. In August of that year, a special ritual was held to honor the Old Man Star. A few years later, in August of 485 AD, the Old Man Star appeared again in the southern constellation of Bingwei. Subsequently, in August of 488 AD, July of 489 AD, the leap month of July in 491 AD, August of 492 AD, and September of 493 AD, the Old Man Star appeared one after another in the southern constellation of Bingwei. The frequency of appearances of the Old Man Star was really high! In February of 486 AD, a white rainbow appeared in the sky, passing directly through the sun! This was considered an ominous sign! A few years later, in July of 492 AD, a white rainbow also appeared in the western sky, but it quickly disappeared. In the same year, in September, another white rainbow appeared in the west, with its north end pointing to the Xu constellation and its south end pointing to the Shen constellation, lasting a long time before disappearing. In February of 486 AD, two black clouds appeared, one large and one small, reaching the Mao and You constellations in the east and west, about five zhang wide each, and lasting a long time before disappearing. In April of 494 AD, a white vapor appeared between the sixth and seventh stars of the Big Dipper. In January of 496 AD, a gas of yellow and white intermingled colors appeared, about one zhang and five chi long, directly rushing into the Taiwei Wall (an ancient star official name). In January of 496 AD, a cloud formation appeared in the south, about one zhang high. In April of 497 AD, a black cloud appeared, roughly five chi wide, with its east end pointing to the Wei constellation and its west end pointing to the You constellation, extending all the way to the ground. In November of the same year, a cloud formation appeared in the southeast, about one zhang high, with its north end pointing to the Mao constellation and its southeast end pointing to the Si constellation, lasting a long time before slowly dispersing. In February of 498 AD, a long, pale cloud stretched across the sky from east to west, bending toward the west. In March, a black cloud appeared in the south, about six inches wide. In October of 499 AD, a dark, bluish cloud appeared, with its east end pointing to the Yin constellation and its west end pointing to the You constellation, about three feet wide, passing through the Zi Palace (an ancient star official name), lasting a long time before disappearing.
In November of the year 500 AD, a black cloud appeared, about six feet long, with the eastern end directed toward the Rabbit and the western end toward the Rooster, lasting for a long time before slowly dissipating. In December of the same year, a black cloud formation appeared in the south, approximately ten feet high, with the eastern end directed toward the Snake and the western end toward the Goat, lasting for a long time before slowly dissipating. In July of the year 503 AD, a pale cloud appeared in the east, about two feet three inches wide, with the southern end directed toward the Snake and extending to the ground, and the northern end directed toward the Rat and extending to the ground, lasting for a long time before slowly dissipating.
These records of celestial phenomena are truly remarkable! The observations and records made by the ancients of these celestial phenomena are indeed meticulous.
Speaking of the heavens and earth, yang energy resembles a blazing mirror, while yin energy is akin to tranquil water. When there is sunlight, it is bright, and when there is no sunlight, it is dim; this is all part of nature's order. When the sunlight shines on the earth, all things are clearly reflected. This is like the officials and assistants at court, each performing their duties in an orderly manner, protecting the realm's peace like vigilant gatekeepers.
However, when disasters occur, it is like a stone rolling down from a high place, and evil spirits begin to roam. People become fearful and worried, and various explanations emerge; some say it is a punishment from the heavens, while others say it is a man-made disaster. At this time, it is necessary to carefully discern and uncover the truth. If one blindly leaves it to fate, even the Kitchen God might have something to say.
"Praise: Yang's essence is like a blazing mirror, the spirit of yin is like stored water. There is shooting and illumination, representing brightness and darkness. The light hangs over the canopy, the scenes are all around. The officials and assistants are in their positions, like the guardians of the gate. Disasters arise, and evil spirits fly around. Do not forget human fears, discuss and debate the flaws. If one relies on heaven's will, even the Kitchen God will have much to say."
