The first type is called Tianfeng Star, like the tip of a comet, foretelling great chaos to come. The appearance of Tianfeng Star signifies that there will be large-scale wars and turmoil in the world.
The second type is called Zhuxing, similar to Venus, but it does not move after appearing and will soon vanish. Some say that there will be three comets appearing together on the main star of Zhuxing. Where Zhuxing appears, there will be rebellions in the cities of that place. Some also say that where Zhuxing shines, cities will fall into chaos. Another saying is that where Zhuxing appears, there will be great thieves, but they will not ultimately succeed.
The third type is called Pengxing, also known as Wangxing, resembling a burning firelight at night, sometimes appearing as many as four or five, and other times just one or two. Some say that Pengxing appears in the southwest direction, several zhang in length, sharp on both sides, and changes position rapidly after appearing. Another saying is that there is a star, pale yellow in color, only three feet in size, called Pengxing. Another saying is that Pengxing appears like a cluster of powder, signifying the emergence of Taoist practitioners, common people will prosper, the world will be peaceful, and there will be bountiful harvests. However, some also say that Pengxing appears near the Big Dipper, causing disputes among the princes over territory, ultimately leading to their downfall and sparking wars. Where Pengxing appears, there will be no peace within three years. Another saying is that if Pengxing appears in the Taiwei Yuan (the palace of the Heavenly Emperor), a new king will be established.
The fourth type is called Changgeng Star, shaped like a cloth draped across the sky. The appearance of Changgeng Star signifies that a war is about to occur.
The fifth type is called Siting Star, visible in the four corners of the sky, approximately six zhang high. Some say it is four zhang above the ground. Another saying is that Siting Star is large and red, about two zhang high, typically seen at midnight. War will break out within ten months of the appearance of Siting Star. Some also say that when Siting Star appears in the four corners, wars will be triggered underneath it.
The sixth type is called Diwei Zangguang. Diwei Zangguang is produced by the qi of the five elements interacting with the earth qi during the four seasons. Some people also say that when a large red star appears, approximately two to three zhang above the ground, resembling the moon, it is called Diwei Zangguang. This kind of star can also appear in the four corners of the sky, appearing about four zhang above the ground, reddish-yellow, swaying, and similar to the four filling stars. This star is called Diwei Zangguang when it appears in any of the four corners. If it appears in the northeast corner, a great flood will occur in the world; if it appears in the southeast corner, there will be a great drought; if it appears in the southwest corner, war will break out; if it appears in the northwest corner, there will be chaos in the world, leading to large-scale wars. Some people also say that when Diwei Zangguang appears, those who do evil will perish, and those with virtues will prosper.
The seventh type is known as the Nuobo Star. Nuobo Star is formed through the combination and transformation of the qi from the five stars, appearing in the northeast direction, a product of the combination of water and wood qi. Some people also say that when a star appears in the northeast direction, three zhang long, it is called Nuobo Star; its appearance signifies that there will be war or a significant funeral. Another saying is that when a large star appears in the northeast direction, called Nuobo Star, its appearance means that there will be a great funeral in the world.
These celestial phenomena are indeed quite mysterious. First, there is the "Thief Star," which is a convergence phenomenon of five stars, emerging from the southeast direction, said to be formed by the intersection of the qi of fire and wood stars. There is also a saying that a star three zhang long will appear in the southeast direction, called the "Thief Star"; once it appears, chaos will ensue and thieves will run rampant.
Next is the "Jiling," also a convergence phenomenon of five stars, appearing from the northwest direction, formed by the intersection of the qi of gold and water stars. Some people also say that a star three zhang long will appear in the southwest direction, called "Jiling"; once this star appears, it will bring frost, large battles, poor harvests, and widespread hunger.
Let's talk about the "End Star" next, which is another phenomenon of the convergence of five stars; this time, the four elements: metal, wood, water, and fire converge in four directions. Another saying is that a large and red star will appear in each of the four directions, which has a yellow hue inside and moves slowly, reaching up to four zhang. This star is associated with the omen of Saturn, affecting the four seasons, known as the "End Star of the Four Corners." Once it appears, war will break out.
Next is the "Hun Chang." A star will emerge in the northwest, surrounded by a blue and red halo, with red inside and blue outside, called "Hun Chang." When this star appears, there will be war in the world, and the nation will face a dynastic change. Those who rebel first will succeed, while those who come later will be doomed. This star is ten zhang high, causing chaos for one year; twenty zhang high, causing chaos for two years; thirty zhang high, causing chaos for three years.
There is also the "Xin Star." A star will emerge in the northwest, looking like it has two rings, called the "Xin Star." When this star appears, the nobles will lose their territories, especially the countries in the northwest will suffer.
The "White Star" looks like a star but not a star, shaped like a cut melon, foretelling victories in battle, thus it is named the "White Star." When this star appears, men will have bad luck.
The "Tu Chang" star in the northwest, surrounded by a red and blue halo, foretells disasters, symbolizing water with its blue hue. When this star appears, the world will undergo a major change.
The "Ge Ze" star, shaped like a burning flame. Some say that this star is yellow on top and white on the bottom, rising from the ground with a wide bottom and a pointed top. When this star appears, there will be a bountiful harvest without the need for farming. Others say that without civil engineering, neighboring countries will come to visit, possibly within a year or two. Another saying is that the "Ge Ze" star radiates a fiery red glow, burning fiercely, with the same color top and bottom, crossing the sky from east to west, extending for four to five li. This is an omen of the planet Mars, signaling war upon its emergence, with corpses covering the ground and rivers of blood flowing, lasting for three years.
Lastly, we have the "Gui Xie," which looks like a star but not a star, like a cloud but not a cloud. Some describe it as two red comets ascending, with a gas-like cover on top and stars connected below. Others say that when this star appears, someone will return to their homeland.
On the night of the 17th, some strange starry phenomena appeared in the sky, shaped like military flags of various lengths scattered throughout, with the most in the southwest. Some claimed this was the "Sword Star," predicting that great chaos would ensue. Another explanation suggested that the sky was filled with thin clouds giving off a reddish-yellow mist about three feet long, appearing and disappearing quickly. Another belief held that the appearance of the "Sword Star" would bring about wars and bloodshed across the land. Others mentioned that the sky was shrouded in thin clouds giving off a pale white mist about three feet long, appearing and disappearing intermittently.
In the Han Dynasty, Jing Fang authored a book titled "The Book of Winds and Stars," which features a chapter titled "Collection of Stars," documenting various ominous stars that appeared near the moon, surrounded by colorful square clouds, visible only on Wuyin days, where each star corresponds to one of the five elements.
The Tianqiang Star is found in Ji, Tiangen Star is found in Wei, Tianjing Star is found in Xin, Zhenruo Star is found in Fang, Tianyuan Star is found in Di, Tianlou Star is found in Kang, Tianyuan Star is found in Zuo Jiao, all attributed to the Suixing (Jupiter). They appear on Jiayin days, with two blue square clouds nearby.
The Tianyin Star is found in Zhen, Jinruo Star is found in Yi, Guanzhang Star is found in Zhang, Tianhuo Star is found in Qi, Tianque Star is found in Liu, Chiruo Star is found in Gui, Chiyou Star is found in Jing, all attributed to the Yinghuo (Mars). They appear on Bingyin days, with two red square clouds nearby.
The Tian Shang, Tian Fa, Cong Xing, Tian Shu, Tian Zhai, Tian Fei, Jing Hui, all attributed to the Zhenxing (Saturn). They appear on Wuyin days, with two yellow square clouds nearby.
If the star appears in the Seven Sisters, the Broom Star appears in the Beak, if the comet appears in the Herdsman, the bamboo comet appears in the Seven Sisters, the Wall Star appears in the Stomach, the Willow Star appears in the Lou, and the White Crow Star appears in the Kwei, these are all associated with Venus (the Morning Star). They will appear on the day of Geng Yin, and there will be two white square clouds nearby.
The Heavenly Beauty Star appears in the Wall, the Heavenly Banish Star appears in the Chamber, the Heavenly Du Star appears in the Danger Constellation, the Heavenly Ma Star appears in the Void, the Heavenly Lin Star appears in the Woman, the Heavenly Gao Star appears in the Ox, and the Distant Down Star appears in the Dipper Constellation; these are all produced by Mercury (the Morning Star). They will appear on the day of Ren Yin, and there will be two black square clouds nearby.
The thirty-five stars mentioned above are all produced by the energies of the Five Elements, appearing in the clouds surrounding the moon. They have specific dates and times for their appearances. If these stars appear before their designated time, it signifies the occurrence of floods, droughts, wars, deaths, famines, and civil unrest, which could even lead to the destruction of the nation, loss of territory, death of the monarch, defeat of the army, and the slaying of generals.
Legend has it that in ancient times, there were five guest stars in the sky, namely the Zhou Bo Star, the Laozi Star, the Wang Pengxu Star, the Guohuang Star, and the Wen Star. These five stars are all considered guest stars, and they appear in the star fields of twelve nations, predicting fortune or misfortune based on their positions and situations.
The Zhou Bo Star is large, yellow in color, and shines brightly. If it appears over a country, that country will go to war, or experience funerals, and there will be famine, causing the common people to flee. In fact, it is quite similar to the description of the Auspicious Star, but the divination results are different.
The Laozi Star is also big and bright, white in color, with a soft light. Wherever it appears, there will either be famine, disasters, or a mix of good and bad events; in short, it brings unpredictability. If the Laozi Star frequently appears, a great war is on the horizon, and the monarch will be deeply concerned. However, if the monarch declares a general amnesty, disasters can be avoided.
Wang Pengxu Star looks like a cluster of white, fluffy material, gently floating. Where it appears, there will be wars or funerals, and many people will gather dressed in white; that country will experience famine or even face extinction. Some say that Wang Pengxu Star is cyan and sparkles, and where it appears, the weather will be unseasonable, drought will occur, crops will fail, and there will be many locusts.
Guohuang Star appears quite large, displaying a mix of yellow and white, and looks like it has horns. Where it appears, there will be wars, great upheavals in the country, and there may also be floods or famines; the ruler will be very angry, and the common people will suffer from various diseases.
Wen Star is large and white, floating through the sky like the wind, often seen in the four corners of the sky. If it appears in the southeast, there will be wars, and generals will lead their troops into battle. If it appears in the northeast, there will be a large-scale war spanning a thousand miles. The same goes for the northwest. If it appears in the southwest, that country will go to war, and there will also be floods and famines. Some say that if Wen Star appears in the southeast, it signifies that the general is at a loss; in the northeast, it means corpses will be strewn across the land, leaving desolation for a thousand miles; the same goes for the west.
In summary, wherever the guest star appears within the constellation, if it lingers, predictions of fortune and misfortune depend on its color. The larger the star, the greater the events it portends; the smaller the star, the lesser the events. Yellow stars represent good fortune, white stars represent funerals, cyan stars represent sorrow, black stars represent death, and red stars represent war. Predictions based on these five colors typically do not extend beyond three years. Some also say that when the guest star enters the internal and external offices of the constellation, events are inferred based on the departments and offices it appears in. The place the guest star goes is where the events are plotted, and the countries it belongs to will suffer disasters. The period of the events is inferred from the constellation it lingers in, while the interactions of the five elements serve as the causes of these events.
A meteor is like an angel. When it falls from the sky, it's called '流'; when it flies up from the ground, it's called '飞'. The larger ones are referred to as '奔', which is another type of meteor. The size of the meteor depends on the size of the star. A rumbling sound accompanies them, symbolizing anger. A fast-moving meteor indicates rapid progress, while a slow one suggests the opposite. A large, dim meteor signifies matters concerning ordinary people; small and bright meteors signify matters of the nobility; a large, bright meteor represents significant events involving the nobility. If a meteor flickers, it signifies the failure of wrongdoers. A meteor that is large in front and small behind suggests fear and anxiety; conversely, a small meteor in front and a large one behind indicates joy. A meteor that winds forward like a snake signifies deceitful matters. A meteor that moves very quickly suggests that things will never return. A long meteor signifies that events will last a long time, while a short one suggests a quick resolution. Where a meteor falls, war is likely to follow. If a meteor suddenly appears without wind or clouds and takes a long time to fade away, it will herald a strong wind that overturns houses and uproots trees. If many small meteors are seen flying around, it indicates that the common people may need to migrate. Different meteor shapes yield different results in divination. All of the above are summaries derived from ancient texts and records found in 'Jingzhou Divination'.
The tail of a meteor is two or three zhang in length, shining brightly, with its light shooting straight up into the clouds. If it is white, it represents a messenger sent by the monarch; if it is red, it represents a messenger sent by a general. The meteor glows a yellowish-white, falling from the sky and making a sound like a flaming torch, causing wild chickens to squawk—this symbolizes divine favor! The location of its fall will bring stability to the nation, joyful events will occur, and there may even be a great flood. A meteor that appears blue-red is known as "Earth Goose," and the location of its fall will see a military coup. A bright blue-red meteor, two or three zhang in length, is called "Heavenly Goose," symbolizing elite troops; a military coup will occur in that country, and the general should follow the direction of the meteor. A bright white meteor, long and shooting straight up into the sky, is the monarch's star; the commander and the army should follow the direction of the meteor. In summary, a meteor as large as a vat signifies the need to prepare for an uprising; a peach-sized meteor signifies the arrival of a messenger. A meteor as large as a large pottery jar, that is reddish-black and shaped like a bird's beak, is called "Beam Star," and the location of its fall will witness war, and the monarch will lose land.
It is said that a strange star appeared in the sky, as big as a big jar or urn, bright white at the back and lower in the front, higher in the back, called "Dunwan Star." Its appearance is often accompanied by many deaths, and territory will shrink without any need for war. There is another star, also as big as a big jar or urn, bright white at the back, lower in the front, higher in the back, which shakes its head and sways up and down, called "Jiangshi Star." Where it appears, the common people will go hungry. There is another star, similarly as big as a big jar or urn, bright white at the back, and after the star disappears, the white part will curve into a ring shape, like a wheel, called "Jiexian Star." After this star appears, the nation's people will turn on each other, fighting for titles and salaries. There is another star, as big as a big jar or urn, bright white at the back, several lengths long, and after the star vanishes, the back transforms into falling clouds, called "Dashua Star." Its appearance brings bloodshed and countless white bones. There is another star, as big as a big jar or urn, bright white at the back, with a long, curved tail over ten lengths long, called "Tianxing," also known as "Tianshi," leading to generals losing their fiefs.
Next, let's talk about the "Celestial Dog." It resembles a swiftly flying star, yellow in color, and produces sounds. Where it lands, it resembles a dog, and from a distance, it appears as a burning flame shooting into the sky, with a pointed top and a rounded bottom, approximately the size of several hectares of farmland. Some claim that this star is furry, with small comets alongside it and a dog-like shape beneath. Others assert that when this star appears, it displays red and white colors, shining brightly, and after landing, it becomes the Celestial Dog. Another belief is that meteors have light that can illuminate a person's face, falling silently as if they have legs, and this is called the Celestial Dog. It is white with yellow within, resembling embers. The appearance of the Celestial Dog signals war and the suppression of rebels. After it appears, conflict will arise in all directions, with military defeats and the slaying of generals within a thousand miles. Some say that five stars will clash, leading to cannibalism and bloodshed wherever it manifests. The ruler will lose territory, wars will erupt, and political power will shift, thus, vigilance must be heightened.
Lastly, let's talk about auspicious signs. One phenomenon is known as "Celebratory Cloud," which resembles smoke yet is not, resembles a cloud yet is not, lush and fluttering. This signifies celebration and symbolizes peace and prosperity. "Celebratory Cloud," "Scenic Cloud"; another is called "Prosperous Light," red like a dragon. When sages emerge or emperors pass away, this auspicious sign will appear.
The first sign is the rainbow phenomenon, a phenomenon that appears beside the sun. This foreshadows internal turmoil within the court, confusion among the populace, debauchery of the monarch, and treachery among the officials, with the emperor being oppressed by the empress or the king's obsession with women and concubines.
The second omen is the "ox cloud," which resembles a dog, is bright red, and has a long tail. This phenomenon foretells that the ruler will face military disaster and the nation will be on the brink of destruction. "The rainbow and the sun's light. The chaos of the Dipper disrupts the cosmic order, causes turmoil in the heart, fuels desires within, and incites ministers to conspire against the ruler, leading the emperor to ignore his consorts and fail to unite with his wife." "The ox cloud, resembling a dog, bright red with a long tail, signifies chaos for the ruler and impending military defeat."
