The Book of Changes states: "The sage looks up at the sky and down at the earth." The study of astronomy has been going on since ancient times. The founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty completed the revolution, fulfilled the heavenly mandate, and ascended to the throne.
Moving on, these celestial phenomena are related to the rise and fall of the country and the safety of the people, so emperors of all generations attach great importance to them. This is a serious matter; it concerns the prosperity of the nation and the well-being of the people, which all depend on the predictions of these celestial phenomena for planning. Therefore, it is only natural to establish specialized institutions to observe celestial phenomena. It's like checking the weather forecast now; you have to know in advance in order to prepare, right?
In the third year of Song Shengming, a man named Chen Wenjian, who was the Grand Historian and also in charge of craftsmen, reported that from the first year of Xiaojian to the third year of Shengming, there were a total of ten solar eclipses, seven of which were quite severe. The divination results said that this was a sign of "losing the country and the ruler," and some said it was "the end of the nation's destiny, with the monarch in imminent danger."
From the first year of Xiaojian to the third year of Shengming, Venus crossed the sky five times. The divination said that this indicated "great changes in the world, dynastic change, and the rise of a different surname." From the first year of Xiaojian to the third year of Shengming, the moon crossed the Fang constellation four times, and Venus crossed the Fang constellation five times. The divination said, "The country will experience mourning, and the Song Dynasty will suffer." From the first year of Xiaojian to the first year of Yongguang, there were four instances of shooting stars entering and leaving the Ziwei Palace. The divination said, "The country will lose its ruler; there will be a vacant throne and a displaced ruler." From the second year of Xiaojian to the fourth year of Yuanhui, there were two instances of cracks appearing in the sky. The divination said, "The yang energy is lacking; a white rainbow pierces the sun, and the monarch will face disaster." From the second year of Xiaojian to the fifth year of Daming, the moon entered the Taiwei Palace; from the first year of Taiyu to the third year of Shengming, the moon entered the Taiwei Palace again. From the first year of Xiaojian to the second year of Yuanhui, Venus entered the Taiwei Palace eight times, and Mars entered the Taiwei Palace six times. The divination said, "The abnormal trajectories of the seven luminaries foretell disaster. The nobles will be stripped of their power, and the monarch will grow weaker, leading to a new king ascending the throne."
These divinations suggest a time of great turmoil and change, indicating that the stability of the state is at risk.
From the 2nd year of the Xiaojian era to the 2nd year of the Shengming era, Venus and Mars traversed the Yulin constellation three times. The divination indicated that "the country is in ruins and will change dynasties." On the thirteenth day of the fourth month of the 2nd year of Xiaojian, Mars stayed in the Nandou constellation, creating a specific astrological configuration. The divination indicated that "the world will change hands, changing dynasties." On the first day of the twelfth month of the 3rd year of Xiaojian, Tianxing, Mars, and Chenxing converged in the Nandou constellation. The divination indicated that "a noble will be appointed." On the twenty-sixth day of the twelfth month of the 2nd year of Daming, Venus intersected with Tianxing in the Dou constellation; on the fifteenth day of the eleventh month of the 6th year, Venus and Tianxing converged in the Wei constellation. The divination indicated that "the emperor is destined to lose territory." On the eighth day of the tenth month of the 1st year of Jinghe, Mars stayed in the Taiwei Palace, creating a specific astrological configuration. The divination indicated that "the king is likely to face calamities, the monarch's life is in danger, there may be a change of capital or the establishment of a new monarch, and the world will change dynasties." On the seventeenth day of the first month of the 3rd year of Taishi, a white mist appeared in the southwest, spanning the eastern and western halves of the sky, called Changgeng star. On the twenty-seventh day of the ninth month of the 6th year, a white mist appeared in the southeast again, extending two zhang in length, huge in shape, more intense than a comet. The divination indicated that "this is an omen of renewal and dynastic change, the time is about an era." By the 3rd year of Shengming, an era comes to a close. On the twenty-fourth day of the fourth month of the 4th year of Taishi, Venus intersected with Tianxing in the Wei constellation. The divination indicated that "the monarch is likely to face misfortunes." On the seventeenth day of the sixth month of the 7th year of Taishi, Venus, Saturn, and Tianxing converged in the Dongjing constellation. The divination indicated that "a noble will be appointed."
From the fourth year of Yuanhui to March in the second year of Shengming, solar eclipses occurred frequently. It was foretold, "The state will perish, and the king will suffer disasters as a result." On October 1st in the fourth year of Yuanhui, the Filling Star lingered in the Taiwei Palace and retrograded for four years. It was foretold, "This is a sign of the downfall of the country, and there will be a change of dynasty." On July 1st in the fifth year of Yuanhui, Mars, Venus, and Saturn gathered in the Yi Constellation. It was foretold, "There will be a change in the establishment of the nobility." On June 20th in the second year of Shengming, the Year Star was positioned in the Dou Constellation. The Year Star is located at the gateway of yin and yang, the source of prosperity and peace, the basis of the seven political systems, guarded by the virtue star. The world will undergo a change of dynasty, the Five Rites will thrive, and many tyrannical dignitaries will be eliminated. On October 1st in the second year of Shengming, Mars stayed in the Yu Gui Constellation; on the seventh day of the third year, Mars stayed between two constellations, creating a specific star alignment. It was foretold, "The dignitaries will lose their hold on power, and there will definitely be a downfall of the country and a change of dynasty." On the eighteenth day of the first month in the third year of Shengming, Saturn was seen in the west. It was foretold, "The world will change dynasties." In April of the third year of Shengming, the Year Star was in the Xu Wei Constellation, hovering in the wild of Xuanxiao, signifying that the state of Qi is favored, a sign of divine favor.
In the second year of Jianyuan, on the first day of the ninth month, a solar eclipse occurred. In the third year of Jianyuan, on the first day of the seventh month, another solar eclipse occurred. In the first year of Yongming, on the first day of the twelfth month, there was another solar eclipse. In the tenth year of Yongming, on the first day of the twelfth month, the solar eclipse occurred around noon, starting from the northwest, covering a quarter of the sun and returning to normal by the afternoon. In the first year of Longchang, on the first day of the fifth month, a solar eclipse occurred around noon, covering one-third and returning to normal by the afternoon.
In the fourth year of Jianyuan, on the fifth day of the fourth month, a lunar eclipse occurred in the Weisu constellation. In the second year of Yongming, on the fourth day of the fourth month, a lunar eclipse occurred in the South Dou constellation. In the third year of Yongming, on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, a lunar eclipse occurred in the wilderness area of the East Well constellation, covering one-third. In the fifth year of Yongming, on the third day of the third month, a lunar eclipse occurred in the Di constellation. On the ninth day of the ninth month, a lunar eclipse occurred in the Wei constellation. In the sixth year of Yongming, on the ninth day of the ninth month, a lunar eclipse occurred in the Lou constellation, starting from the northeast and covering all eleven parts. In the seventh year of Yongming, on the eighth day of the eighth month, a lunar eclipse occurred in the Kui constellation. On the tenth day of the tenth month, the moon obscured Mars. In the eighth year of Yongming, on the sixth day of the sixth month, the moon covered the first star of the left thigh of the Bi constellation. In the tenth year of Yongming, on the twelfth day of the twelfth month, a lunar eclipse occurred in the Liu constellation, starting from the east and covering seven parts out of two until midnight.
In the first year of Yongtai, on the seventh day of the fourth month, a lunar eclipse occurred, with the moon appearing blood-red. Three days later, Grand Marshal Wang Jingze rebelled, and this was seen as a sign of divine anger. In the first year of Yongyuan, on the eighth day of the eighth month, a lunar eclipse occurred, with the moon fully eclipsed and turning red. That night, Prince Yao Guang of Shi'an was executed.
The historical records say: the alternating appearance of the sun and the moon is actually a law of celestial movement. The sun and the moon block each other, covering each other. The previous saying was "there are five types of solar eclipses," referring to solar eclipses occurring in five directions: up, down, left, right, and center. According to the previous calculation method, a solar eclipse does not start from the east, but the moon moves eastward from the west side of the sun. When the two intersect, if the intersection occurs from outside to inside, they will first merge and then overlap, resulting in the southwest corner of the sun being obscured; if they overlap first and then merge, the northwest corner of the sun will be obscured; if the intersection occurs from inside to outside, they will first merge and then overlap, resulting in the northwest corner of the sun being obscured; if they overlap first and then merge, the southwest corner of the sun will be obscured. When the sun is exactly at the intersection point, the obscured part is on the west side, so the sun never shows any obscuration on the east side. If there is a blemish on the sun, it is referred to as a sunspot, not a solar eclipse. Huang Xiang, the Grand Historian of the Han Dynasty, said: "Solar eclipses start from the west, lunar eclipses start from the east; there is no upper, lower, or central explanation." The "Spring and Autumn Annals" recorded that in the third year of Lu Huan, a solar eclipse occurred, with the middle, lower, and upper sections all darkening. Some people doubted, if the sun and moon are of equal size, why does the moon appear smaller and positioned in front of the sun? Zheng Xuan provided the explanation: "The moon just blocks the sun, and sunlight shines through from all sides, so the solar eclipse starts from the middle." Wang Yi argued: "If the moon blocks the sun, it should first eclipse the west side of the sun. The moon moves very fast, and should soon pass over the west side edge, then block the east side edge again. However, observing a solar eclipse, after the west side edge is damaged, the light returns, but after passing the east side edge, there is no obstruction." Wang Yi's explanation is a significant question. Scholars in the past struggled to explain "when the moon is visible, a lunar eclipse occurs, the moon is very far from the sun, so who is blocking the moon?" Some explained: "The sun has dark energy; there is a void channel in the sky, always opposite the sun. When the moon moves into the void channel, it will be blocked by dark energy, resulting in a lunar eclipse. Even in the middle of the night, when the sun and moon are on the meridian, on opposite sides of the earth, they can still be blocked by dark energy, because celestial bodies are much larger than the earth. The dark void energy can be likened to placing a mirror beneath the sun; its light shines on the moon, revealing in the darkness. It is always opposite the sun, so when stars vanish, a lunar eclipse takes place." Now we ask: "Stars and the moon are part of the same celestial system yet exhibit different phenomena; when a lunar eclipse occurs, stars do not have to disappear. If there is something else blocking, stars do not eclipse; why is that?" The answer is: "The moon governs yin, while occupying a position of yang, opposing each other, evenly matched, naturally leading to gains and losses. Although stars are part of the same celestial system, their essence is weak and small; a slight damage will cause them to disappear, without the possibility of an eclipse. Their faint light can illuminate the entire celestial system, and will not change shape like the moon with its phases."
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They asked again: "The sun experiences an eclipse at night, as evidenced by the disappearance of stars at night. After a solar eclipse during the day, why can't stars be seen during the day?" The answer is: "If there are areas where light is blocked, there must also be areas where light is not blocked. A night eclipse, being more distant, causes the blocked objects to disappear as well; a daytime eclipse, being closer, appears bright because it is not blocked." They asked again: "The planet Venus moves in the sky and is actually very far from the sun. Now, when it’s closer, it appears brighter. How can this be explained?" The answer is: "We just discussed two types of eclipses; their trajectories and blocking situations are different. The trajectories of movement and stationary movement, as well as the speed of star movement, are difficult to explain with the principle of an eclipse; I'm afraid that it cannot be fully explained."
In the eleventh month of the fourth year of Jianyuan, at noon, the sun appeared reddish-yellow and lacked brilliance until evening, when it was in the position of the Big Dipper.
Two years later, in the intercalary first month, also on the day of Yiyu, the sun appeared reddish-yellow and lacked brilliance, remaining so until evening.
On the Dihai day in the eleventh month of the fifth year of Yongming, the sun rose very high, showing colors of vermilion and reddish-yellow, with a halo and a rainbow surrounding the sun like an earring, directly behind it.
In the twelfth month of the first year of Jianyuan, a halo appeared, with a yellowish-white color, dissipating only by the time of Shen.
On the Dinyu day of the second year of Yongming, a double halo was observed.
On the Dingmao day of the third year, the sun displayed a half halo, with a halo resembling an earring above it.
On the Bingwu day of the fourth year in May, a double halo was observed, with a white rainbow passing through the sun, near the Dongjing constellation.
On the 23rd day of the 3rd month of the 6th year, the sun appeared through a faint halo of clouds and soon became completely surrounded by a halo. A straight line of yellow light appeared to the southeast of the halo. On the 9th day of the 9th month, a rainbow appeared through the center of the sun from the northwest direction. On the 11th day of the 8th year, the sun appeared as a half halo, not completely surrounded by the south, with earring-like halos on the east and west sides, each about three feet long and white in color. These earring-like halos were approximately ten zhang long and dissipated after a long time, which formed a double halo behind the sun in blue and crimson. On the 20th day of the 1st month of the 9th year, the sun appeared as a half halo, with a ring-like halo on the north side and earring-like halos on both the east and west sides, all in yellow. A white rainbow appeared to the north and also dissipated after a long time. On the 23rd day of the 6th month of the 1st year, earring-like halos appeared on both the north and south sides of the sun, with a ring-like halo on the west side in yellow and white. On the 24th day of the 11th month of the 2nd year of Yongming, a back-like halo appeared in the northeast direction of the sun. On the 24th day of the 11th month of the 3rd year, a back-like halo appeared in the northwest direction of the sun. On the 24th day of the 1st month of the 4th year, earring-like halos appeared on both the north and south sides of the sun, and a back-like halo also appeared. On the 24th day of the 12th month, a straight yellow-white light appeared in the northwest direction of the sun. On the 26th day of the 5th month of the 5th year, an earring-like halo appeared in the southeast of the sun, displaying blue and crimson colors.
On the second day of the second month in the sixth year, a yellow halo appeared in the northeast direction of the sun, with a yellow and red earring-like halo to the north, which took a long time to dissipate. On the ninth day of the tenth month in the eighth year, a halo resembling a back appeared to the west of the sun, colored red and blue, with straight lines of light on both the east and west sides, and earring-like halos on the north and south sides in yellow and white colors.
On the tenth day of the tenth month in the seventh year, a back-like halo appeared in the northeast direction of the sun in blue and red colors, which quickly disappeared. On the sixth day of the sixth month in the eighth year, among pale clouds, earring-like halos appeared on the north and south sides in a mixture of blue, yellow, and crimson colors, appearing moist and bright, each about three feet long, disappearing by noon.
On the first day of the first month in the first year of Longchang, a halo appeared around the sun of similar length on both the north and south sides, disappearing shortly. On the twelfth day of the twelfth month in the first year of Yongyuan, three black spots were seen on the sun. On the tenth day of the tenth month in the fourth year of Jianyuan, a halo appeared around the moon, covering the stars of the Big Dipper and the star Antares.
From the first day to the fifteenth day of the first month in the first year of Yongming, three halos appeared around the moon, surrounding both the Taiwei star and Mars. From the third day to the thirteenth day of the third month, three halos appeared around the moon, also surrounding both the Taiwei star and Mars. From the ninth day to the fifteenth day of the second month in the fifth year, three halos continuously surrounded the Taiwei star around the moon. On the nights of the ninth, thirteenth, and fifteenth days of the second month in the sixth year, the moon and halos all surrounded the Taiwei star.
On the eleventh day of the eleventh month in the first year of Yongming, earring-like halos appeared on the north and south sides of the moon, alongside a ring-shaped halo.
In the first year of the Jianyuan era, in the seventh month of the Dingwei year, the moon obscured the area one inch north of the Heart star. On the day of Dingmao, the moon entered the Xuan Yuan constellation, obscuring the second star. In the tenth month of Bingshen, the moon was positioned seven inches northwest of the Heart star. In the eleventh month of the Renxu year, the moon was positioned five inches southeast of the Wei constellation. In the twelfth month of Yiyu, the moon obscured the first star at the southern end of the western boundary of Taiwei Yuan. On the day of Gengyin, the moon passed through the region of the Fang constellation, without covering any stars. On the day of Guisi, the moon entered the Kuixing area of the Southern Dipper, also without covering any stars.
In the second year of the Jianyuan era, during the third month of Guimao, the moon obscured the Xin Star and the Hou Star. In the fifth month of Gengxu, the moon entered the Southern Dipper constellation area. In the seventh month of Jisi, the moon entered the Southern Dipper constellation area. In the second month of the third year, in Guisi, the moon obscured the Upper General Star of the Taiwei Enclosure. In the second month of the fourth year, in Yihai, the moon obscured the stars in the northwest of the Yugu constellation. On the day of Bingzi, the moon obscured the second star of the Southern Dipper. On the day of Xinwei, the moon obscured the Xin Star and the Hou Star. In the fourth month of Renchen, the moon obscured the Left Citizen Star of the Xuanyuan constellation. On the day of Gengzi, the moon obscured the stars northeast of the Ji constellation. In the fifth month of Bingyin, the moon obscured the Hou Star of the Xin Star. On the day of Wuyin, the moon obscured the stars in the northwest of the Maostar. In the sixth month of Yiwei, the moon obscured the stars northeast of the Ji constellation. In the seventh month of Guihai, the moon traversed the Southern Dipper region without obscuring any stars. On the day of Gengchen, the moon obscured the Lady Star of the Xuanyuan constellation. In the eighth month of Gengzi, the moon obscured the stars southwest of the Maostar. On the day of Renyin, the moon obscured the stars southeast of the Wu Che constellation. On the day of Renshen, the moon obscured the Shao Min Star of the Xuanyuan constellation. In the ninth month of Dingsi, the moon obscured the stars northeast of the Ji constellation. On the day of Renchen, the moon moved into the Yingshu area, entering the Yulin constellation area. On the 20th day, the moon entered the Yugu constellation area, obscuring the Accumulated Corpses Star. In the eleventh month of Jiaxu, the moon obscured the stars in the south of the Wu Che constellation. In the twelfth month of Dingyou, the moon obscured both the Lady Star and the Female Imperial Star of the Xuanyuan constellation.
In the first year of Yongyuan, in the first month, the moon covered the stars behind Zubenelgenubi. In March, the moon covered the main star of the Xuanwu. In June, the moon covered the stars in the southwest of the Yugu. In August, the moon covered the fourth star of the Southern Dipper and the Yugu. In September, the moon first covered the left-hand star of Tai Bai, and a few days later covered the first star west of Beidou in the Dongjing. In December, the moon covered the stars in front of Zubenelgenubi, as well as the bright star Zubenelgenubi. A few days later, the moon covered the fifth star of the Southern Dipper.
In the second year of Yongyuan, in February, the moon covered the fourth and third stars of the Southern Dipper. In March, the moon covered the first star north of Beidou in the Dongjing. In April, the moon covered the star in the right corner of the Xuanwu. In June, the moon covered the first star on the head of Beidou in the Dongjing. In August, the moon covered the bright star Zubenelgenubi. A few days later, the moon covered the third star of the Southern Dipper and the first star west of Beidou in the Dongjing. In November, the moon first covered the Pleiades, and a few days later covered the left corner star of the Xuanwu. In December, the moon covered the stars in front of Zubenelgenubi, as well as the bright star Zubenelgenubi.
In the third year of Yongyuan, in February, the moon covered the fifth star of the Southern Cross. In March, the moon was near the Eastern Well constellation, not covering any stars. In June, the moon covered the stars in front of the Heart (Xin) constellation. In August, the moon covered the second star of the Northern Dipper of the Eastern Well constellation. In September, the moon covered the first star on the western side of the Southern Dipper of the Eastern Well constellation. In the fourth year of Yongyuan, in January, the moon entered the Eastern Well constellation, not covering any stars. A few days later, the moon covered the Yu Gui star. In the leap month, the moon covered the Fang constellation (Fang Su). In February, the moon covered the Yue star in the Eastern Well constellation. In March, the moon entered the Eastern Well constellation, not covering any stars. In July, the moon covered the stars in the Eastern Well constellation. In August, the moon covered the stars in the Eastern Well constellation. In September, the moon and Venus appeared together in the Tail (Wei) constellation. A few days later, the moon entered the Eastern Well constellation. In November, the moon was in the central region of the Eastern Well constellation. A few days later, the moon covered the second star on the northern side of the Fang constellation (Fang Su). In December, the moon first covered the second star on the east side of the Northern Dipper of the Eastern Well constellation, and a few days later covered the sixth star of the Southern Cross.
In the fifth year of Yongyuan, in January, the moon covered the Gouqian star of the Fang constellation. In February, the moon covered the second star on the western side of the Southern Dipper of the Eastern Well constellation. In March, the moon covered the second star of the Southern Cross. In June, the moon covered the sixth star of the Southern Cross, located seven inches from the seventh star of the Southern Cross. A few days later, the moon covered a foot north of the Xijian star.
Historical records state that both dim and bright stars correspond to the twenty-eight lunar mansions. There is a slight gap between the Ji and Dou constellations. Therefore, during the second spring and second autumn, the Xijian star will be reused, aligned with the stars' degrees, often leading to overlapping situations, which are signs of disaster. There were no such records of divination in the past. The "Shishi Xingjing" states, "The Dou constellation is in charge of titles and fortunes, responsible for promoting virtuous scholars, so the Xijian star is set to assist it. If the Xijian star appears abnormally, it will not appear together with the Dou constellation." Therefore, according to this text, it should also pertain to divination regarding prime ministers.
In July, the moon arrived at the center of the Eastern Well constellation without any conflicts. In August, the moon entered the Pi constellation, encroaching three inches northwest of the second star in the left thigh. In September, the moon was located two feet eight inches north of the Filling Star, and the two were in alignment. In October, the moon entered the Wei constellation, encroaching more than one foot into the northwest area of the southeast star. In November, the moon entered the Wei constellation. In December, the moon was positioned in the Eastern Wall constellation, two feet seven inches north of Mars, and the two were in alignment. On the Jiazi day, the moon was nine inches southeast of the Eastern Wall constellation, leading to a conflict. On the Guiyou day, the moon was seven inches south of Jupiter, leading to a conflict. In the first month of the sixth year, the moon was located three inches south of the Jiao constellation. In the second month, the moon was six inches southwest of the Wei constellation. In the third month, the moon entered the middle of the Wei constellation, one foot one inch south of Jupiter, and the two were in alignment. In April, the moon encroached upon the second star in the southern corner of the Eastern Well constellation. On the Renxu day, the moon was five inches southeast of the star in the southwest of the Wei constellation, leading to a conflict. Gradually entering the center of the Wei constellation, it aligned with Jupiter within the range of degrees of the Wei constellation. On the Guihai day, the moon arrived one foot southwest of the first star on the northern side of the Fang constellation, leading to a conflict. In June, the moon was one inch east of the Jiao constellation, which led to a conflict. On the Dingsi day, the moon entered the Wei constellation without encountering any conflicts, located three inches east of Jupiter, and aligning the two. In July, the moon entered the Fang constellation, leading to a conflict eight inches northwest of the second star on the north side. On the Gengyin day, the moon was two inches south of the middle star of the Altair constellation, leading to a conflict. On the Gengzi day, the moon arrived seven inches away from the first star in the left thigh of the Pi constellation, leading to a conflict before entering the Pi constellation.
In the eighth month of the year of Renzi, the moon moved to the east by two feet and five inches from Jupiter, both in the center of the Di constellation, and they were in conjunction. In the ninth month of Gengchen, the moon was one foot northeast of the first star in the north of the Fang constellation, resulting in a clash. It also obscured and violated the Guan Jianbi star. On the day of Dingyou, the moon moved into the Dongjing constellation. On the day of Jiachen, the moon was nine inches northwest of Zuo Jiao, resulting in a clash. It was also one foot and six inches southwest of the Mars star, and they were in conjunction.
On the day of Guixu in October, the moon moved to the center of the Di constellation, three inches northeast of the southwest star, which was considered a taboo. In the leap month of Renchen, the moon moved to the Dongjing constellation.
What does this mean? It means that ancient people judged good and bad based on the position of the moon. The moon's position was unfavorable that day. Then on a certain day in the leap month, the position of the moon changed again. This appears to be a record of the moon's movements throughout the year, and whether it violated taboos when it moved near certain constellations.
In the eleventh month of Bingxu, the moon moved to the center of the Yulin constellation without any taboos being violated. On the day of Yiwei, the moon moved one foot south of the second star in the south of the Dongjing constellation, violating taboos. On the day of Bingyin, the moon was eight inches north of Zuo Jiao, violating taboos. On the day of Xinwei, the moon moved one foot and five inches northeast of Tai Bai, all in the Ji constellation, in conjunction, and nothing happened. In the twelfth month of Jiasen, the moon moved seven inches north of the second star of the left thigh of the Bi constellation, violating taboos. On the day of Yiwei, the moon moved one foot northeast of the southwest star of the Di constellation, violating taboos. On the day of Bingshen, the moon was one foot north of the first star in the north of the Fang constellation, violating taboos.
In this month, the moon moved to unfavorable positions several times, always violating taboos. It seems that ancient people were very meticulous in observing celestial phenomena, and even the slightest deviation of the moon was deemed unacceptable.
In the first month of the seventh year, the moon passed through the middle of the Eastern Well constellation without any taboos on the day of Jiayin. On the day of Wuchen, the moon covered the central star of the Cowherd constellation, violating the taboo. In the second month on the day of Xinsi, the moon covered the first star to the east of the North Yard of the Eastern Well constellation, violating the taboo. In the third month on the day of Gengshen, the moon was three feet northwest of the Year Star, all in the Ji constellation, so there was no issue. In the fourth month on the day of Yiyou, the moon passed through the middle of the Di constellation without any taboos. On the day of Bingxu, the moon violated the taboo by being one foot north of the first star at the north end of the Room constellation, and four inches northwest of the Jianbi star.
From the first to the fourth month of these seven years, the moon's position varied from favorable to unfavorable, as recorded by the ancients.
In the sixth month on the day of Yiyou, the moon violated the taboo by covering the central star of the Cowherd constellation. On the day of Yiwei, the moon passed through the Bi constellation, eight inches east of the second star on the left leg, violating the taboo. In the seventh month on the day of Dingwei, the moon passed through the middle of the Di constellation without any taboos. On the day of Wushen, the moon was one foot northeast of the Jianbi star, violating the taboo. In the eighth month on the day of Jiaxu, the moon passed through the Di constellation, one foot northeast of the southwestern star, violating the taboo. On the day of Gengyin, the moon was one foot northeast of the first star on the right leg of the Bi constellation, violating the taboo. In the ninth month on the day of Dingsi, the moon covered the first star on the right leg of the Bi constellation, violating the taboo. On the day of Gengshen, the moon was eight inches northwest of the first star at the east end of the North Yard of the Eastern Well constellation, violating the taboo. In the tenth month on the day of Jiaxin, the moon passed over and obscured the third star on the left leg of the Bi constellation, violating the taboo. On the day of Dingyou, the moon passed through eight inches northwest of the Jianbi star, violating the taboo. In the twelfth month on the day of Renwu, the moon was eight inches north of the first star at the east end of the North Yard of the Eastern Well constellation, violating the taboo.
In the following months, the moon violated the taboo more frequently; it seems that the moon is not very well-behaved these times!
In the first month of the eighth year of the lunar calendar, the moon was seven inches south of the second star at the southern end of Kang constellation, and this was considered inauspicious. In the second month, the moon moved to six inches northeast of the first star at the right leg of Bi constellation, and this was considered inauspicious. In the sixth month, the moon was seven inches southwest of the second star at the southern end of Kang constellation, and this was considered inauspicious. In the eighth month, the moon was nine inches south of the middle star in the Cowherd constellation, and this was considered inauspicious. On the day of Xinmao, the moon was eight inches south of the Empress of Xuanyuan, and this was considered inauspicious.
In these eight years, the moon continued to be quite erratic, often considered inauspicious. It seems that ancient astronomical observations and divinations did indeed attach great importance to the moon's trajectory.
In the ninth month, the moon was four inches south of the left ruling star of Taiwei, and this was considered inauspicious.
In the tenth month, the moon entered the area of Dongjing Wilderness; there were no issues. On the day of Wuzi, the moon was six inches southeast of the right ruling star of Taiwei, again considered inauspicious.
On the day of Wuxu in the eleventh month, the moon reached two feet and two inches north of the filling star; this time, it was deemed auspicious. On the day of Yimao, the moon was two inches south of the right ruling star of Taiwei, again considered inauspicious.
On the day of Gengchen in the twelfth month, the moon was two inches south of the right corner star of Xuanyuan, inauspicious. On the day of Guiwei, the moon obscured the right ruling star of Taiwei, inauspicious.
On the day of Xinchou in the following year, the moon was six inches north of the western star of Bi constellation, inauspicious. On the day of Gengshen, the moon was two feet and five inches northwest of the Age star, all in the constellation of the Weaver Girl, deemed auspicious.
On the day of Xinnian in the second month, the moon entered the area of Dongjing Wilderness; there were no issues. On the day of Renshen, the moon was nine inches north of the first star at the northeast end of Dongjing, inauspicious.
On the day of Bingshen in the third month, the moon entered the Bi constellation, six inches northeast of the second star at the left leg, also obscuring a big star.
On the day of Gengwu in the fourth month, the moon was eight inches south of the Empress of Xuanyuan, inauspicious. On the day of Guiyou, the moon was eight inches south of the upper star at the southeast head of Taiwei, inauspicious. On the day of Guiwei, the moon was north of the Age star, inauspicious, in the Wei asterism.
On May 2nd, the moon obscured Taiwei star, violating the position of the Law Enforcement star. On Dingwei, the moon obscured the stars west of Dongjing, violating the position. On July 7th, the moon was five inches east of Taibai star, violating the position. On Yiwei, the moon was five inches southwest of the star above the southern head of Dongfan, violating the position. On Renyin, the moon obscured Dongjing star, violating the position. On Guimao, the moon was five inches north of Nanshi star, violating the position. On Yisi, the moon was six inches north of Sui star, violating the position. On the leap day of July, the moon was three inches southwest of the Xuan Yuan Empress star, violating the position. In August, the moon was eight inches east of the Xuan Yuan Left People star, violating the position. On Yichou in September, the moon obscured Nanshi star. On Guiwei, the moon moved to the northeast four inches of the Right Law Enforcement star, violating the position. On Jiashen, the moon obscured the star above the southern head of Dongfan. On Jiawu in October, the moon was eight inches northwest of Tian star, violating the position, in the Void Constellation. On Wushen, the moon was four inches south of the Xuan Yuan Empress star, obscuring the Empress star, thus violating the position. On Xinhai, the moon was seven inches northeast of the Left Law Enforcement star, violating the position. On Renxu in November, the moon obscured Sui star, violating the position. On Jisi, the moon was one inch east of the right thigh of the Big Star in the Bi Constellation, violating the position. On Xinwei, the moon was eight inches south of the second star south of Dongjing, violating the position, and also entered the wilderness area of Dongjing. On Bingzi, the moon was seven inches northeast of the Xuan Yuan Left People star, violating the position. On Dingchou, the moon was five inches south of the star above the Western Fan of Taiwei. On Gengyin in December, the moon was eight inches southeast of Sui star, violating the position. On Bingwu, the moon obscured the star above Taiwei's East Fan.
On the tenth day of the first month in the year of Gengwu, the moon was positioned eight inches south of the major star at the right corner of Xuanyuan, and it was in violation. On the day of Jihai in the second month, the moon moved to the position of the Right Yemun within the Taiwei Yuan. On the day of Jiachen, the moon entered the Di constellation, obscuring the stars in the northeast. On the day of Renzi, the moon entered the Yulin area. On the day of Jimao in the third month, the moon moved into the Yulin, eight inches to the northeast of Tianxing, and it was in violation. The moon was in the fourth degree of the Weisu in the month of Jiawu. On the day of Bingwu, the moon moved to the Right Yemun within the Taiwei Yuan. On the day of Bingwu, the moon entered the Weisu and moved into the Yulin. On the day of Jisi in the month of Wusnake, the moon obscured the third star of the Southern Dipper. On the day of Jiaxu, the moon entered the Weisu and moved into the Yulin. On the day of Wuzi in the month of Liuyue, the moon was in the Zhang constellation, three inches to the east of Yinghuo star, and it was in violation. On the day of Jichou, the moon moved into the Right Yemun within the Taiwei Yuan. On the day of Dingyou, the moon obscured the west side of the Xijian star. On the day of Dingwei, the moon entered the Bi constellation, resulting in a violation of the Right Gu Dachixing. On the day of Jiaxu in the seventh month, the moon was positioned northwest of the Bi constellation, resulting in a violation. On the day of Dingchou, the moon was positioned nine inches southwest of the second star located at the east end of the Beiyuan in Dongjing. On the day of Xinmao in the eighth month, the moon was positioned one foot east of the Xijian star and four inches west of the eastern star, resulting in a violation. On the day of Renyin, the moon moved to the northeast of the Right Gu Dachixing in the Bi constellation, and it was in violation. On the day of Jiachen, the moon entered the wilderness area of the Dongjing constellation without breaching any taboos. On the day of Wushen, the moon was positioned nine inches west of the Xuan Yuan Nu Zhu star, and it was in violation. On the day of Xinhai, the moon entered the Taiwei Yuan, positioned two feet and seven inches north of the Left Zhifa star, resulting in a violation. On the day of Guihai in the ninth month, the moon obscured one inch of the Tianxing in the Weisu. On the day of Xinmao in the tenth month, the moon was in the Weisu and entered the Yulin without violating any taboos. On the day of Guihai, the moon entered the wilderness area of the Dongjing constellation without violating any taboos.
November 1st, the moon entered the Bi constellation, approximately five inches northwest of the right leg of the Da Chi star, which is deemed inauspicious. On the day of Ren Shen, the moon entered the Tai Wei Yuan, one foot three inches northeast of the right Enforcer star, without any restrictions. On the day of Ding Chou, the moon entered the Di constellation, without any restrictions.
On the fifteenth day of December, the moon moved to the open area of the Dong Jing constellation, and then positioned itself four inches north of the second star north of the Bei Yuan star, which is deemed a violation. On the day of Geng Zi (specific date), the moon arrived at the Tai Wei Yuan, three feet northeast of the right Enforcer star, without any infractions.
On the eighth day of the first month, the moon moved to the open area of the Dong Jing constellation, without any infractions. On the twelfth day of the first month, the moon was eight inches north of the Xuan Yuan female main star, which is deemed a violation. On the seventeenth day of the first month, the moon moved nine inches northeast of the Di constellation, which is another violation.
On the fifth day of the second month, the moon moved to the Tai Wei Yuan, one foot five inches northeast of the Shang Jiang star, without any infractions. On the thirteenth day of the second month, the moon obscured the sixth star of the Nan Dou. On the fourteenth day of the second month, the moon obscured the Xi Jianzhong star and also obscured the Dong Xing by six inches.
On the second day of April, the moon moved to the Tai Wei Yuan, one foot four inches northwest of the right Enforcer star, without any infractions. On the thirteenth day of April, the moon moved to the Wei constellation, entering the Yu Lin, without any infractions.
On the fourth day of May, the moon moved to three feet north of the left Enforcer star of the Tai Wei Yuan, without any infractions. On the tenth day of May, the moon positioned itself seven inches west of the second star of the Nan Dou, which is deemed a violation. On the twelfth day of May, the moon obscured the Xi Jianzhong star and also obscured the Dong Xing by six inches.
On the eighth day of June, the moon obscured the third star of the left leg of the Bi constellation. On the ninth day of June, the moon entered the Bi constellation.
On the ninth day of July, the moon moved to Taiwei, three feet east of the Left Enforcement Star, without violating the rules. On the thirteenth day of July, the moon moved to the Di Constellation, six inches southwest of the Northeast Star; this is considered a violation. On the sixteenth day of July, the moon moved to four inches south of the sixth star of the Southern Dipper constellation, which is considered a violation. On the seventeenth day of July, the moon moved to one inch southeast of the West Building Star, which is considered a violation. On the seventh day of September, the moon moved to six inches southwest of the Crying Star, which is considered a violation. On the ninth day of September, the moon moved to the Ying Shi Constellation, entering the Yulin, without violating the rules. On the fourteenth day of September, the moon entered the Bi Constellation, six inches northwest of the Right Hip Star; this counts as a violation. On the sixteenth day of September, the moon entered the open area of the Dongjing Constellation without violating the rules. On the twenty-second day of September, the moon moved to Taiwei, within the right side gate, six inches southwest of the Ping Star; this counts as a violation.
On the ninth day of October, the moon moved nine inches east of the Dongjian Middle Star, violating the rules.
On Renzi day in November, the moon was five inches south of the Crying Star, violating the taboo. On Xinyou day, the moon moved to eight inches south of the Dongjing Yue Star, still five inches south of the first star in the southern part of the Dongjing Nanyuan West Head, all violating the taboo. Then the moon entered the Jing Constellation. On Dingmao day, the moon entered Taiwei. On Renshen day, the moon moved into the Di Constellation without violating the taboo. On Xinsi day in December, the moon entered the Yulin, then entered the Dongjing Kuangzhong, and then entered six inches south of the second star in the north of the Dongjing Beiyuan West Head, violating the taboo. On Yiwei day, the moon entered Taiwei, two feet northeast of the Right Enforcement Star, without violating the taboo. On Yihai day, the moon entered the Di Constellation without violating the taboo.
On Xinhai day in the first month of Longchang, the moon entered the Bi Constellation, one foot southeast of the first star in the left thigh, violating the taboo.
On Xinhai day in March, the moon was seven inches east of the second star in the north of the Dongjing Beiyuan West Head, violating the taboo. On Jiashen day, the moon entered Taiwei, nine inches south of the Ping Star, violating the taboo.
On the Yi Chou day in the sixth month, the moon enters the Bi constellation, five inches northeast of the first star in the right thigh region, which is deemed inauspicious. It also enters one foot southeast of the Year Star, which is also deemed inauspicious. On the Ding Mao day, the moon enters seven inches northeast of the first star at the western end of Dong Jing's South Gate, which is also deemed inauspicious. In the seventh month of the first year of Taiyuan, the moon obscures the second star of the Heart constellation (also known as the Heart Center Star).
