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Chapter 2 of 135
Xing Ping Hui Hai — Compendium of Stars and Zi Ping
It is said that after the Great Dao differentiated, the tangible world was formed, and all things follow mathematical principles due to their forms. 🌌 Heaven, embodying the Qian principle, takes "one" as its essence—light and clear, residing above—and its function manifests as Yang. 🌍 Earth, embodying the Kun principle, takes "two" as its essence—heavy and turbid, located below—and its function manifests as Yin. 👤 Humans are born between Heaven and Earth, absorbing the energies of both Yin and Yang, thus forming the concept of the Three Powers (Heaven, Earth, and Humanity).
The operations of Heaven and Earth have a beginning and an end: 129,600 years are called a Yuan, 10,800 years are called a Hui, 360 days make a year, 36,000 years form a Kalpa, and 36,000 kalpas constitute a Great Kalpa. Heaven opened at the hour of Zi, Earth formed at the hour of Chou, Humanity was born at the hour of Yin, all things converge at the hour of Xu, and by the hour of Hai, the twelve Hui cycles are completed, returning to chaos.
Humans are the most spiritual of all beings, endowed with the righteous energy of Heaven and Earth. Originally, they were granted a lifespan of 129 years and 60 days (equivalent to one Hui). The operations of Heaven and Earth follow the constant Dao, hence they endure eternally. However, after the age of fifteen, humans become clouded by material desires, unaware of their heavenly ordained nature, and deviate from the constant Dao—indulging in wine and lust, competing for wealth and status, damaging their primordial spirit, resulting in premature death instead of fulfilling their bestowed years.
If one can adhere to the constant Dao, they may enjoy the full measure of a Hui. If, in addition, they cultivate purity and preserve their spirit, they may achieve boundless vitality, enduring as long as Heaven and Earth. Firmly believe in this truth: My destiny is determined by myself, not subject to the Great Kalpa.
Those skilled in observing celestial phenomena can predict winds, clouds, thunder, and rain through the movements of stars. Those adept in surveying geography can trace the origins of dragon veins through mountain and water formations. Those proficient in divining human fate can accurately determine wealth, poverty, and longevity through the celestial bodies of the Seven Governors and Four Remnants (Sun, Moon, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Venus, Mercury, Ketu, Comet, Rahu, and Ketu)—the principles are interconnected.
The degrees of each celestial palace correspond to the number of days:
The other palaces follow similarly:
📚 Scholars who master this method can accurately calculate stellar degrees without error. For example: when the Zi Palace’s Xu Mansion reaches 13 degrees and enters the Hai Palace, if the degrees total 31, it is considered complete. If it is at Xu 12 degrees, it transitions before reaching 13 degrees. The remaining palaces follow this rule without exception. Blank days can be observed in the ephemeris.
This theory was previously unexplained. Now, the words of the Mountain Hermit of the Full Moon are truly divine.
Poem:
The Golden Crow hides, essence of the Sun,
Symbolizing the ruler’s deep benevolence.
Guiding all stars as supporting guards,
The Fusang’s light brightens the Li Ming.
Interpretation: The Sun is the essence of Taiyang, symbolizing the ruler and father, embodying benevolence. Alone in a palace, it signifies authority; with supporting stars, it gains assistance. If paired with academic stars, it enhances brilliance. It completes a cycle in one year.
The Moon (Taiyin) moves with varying speeds:
The principles of speed and delay are complex: the Sun contracts degrees and creates blank days when encountering Rahu and Mars, while the Moon borrows light and follows. The Moon stalls when meeting Saturn and Ketu, and the Sun lingers, hence blank days—this explains delay.
Poem:
Hidden within is the Jade Rabbit, essence of the Moon,
Symbolizing the mother and loyal minister, complementing the Sun.
New Moon conjunctions often bring misfortune,
While full moon light illuminates all stars.
Interpretation: The Moon is the essence of Taiyin, symbolizing the minister and mother, embodying compassion, and also representing the self. It converges with the Sun in 29 days, completing one cycle.
Jupiter: Moves 1 degree in 6–7 days, passing one palace per year. Faster at 4–5 days per degree.
Poem:
Jupiter, the Wood Star of the East, named Suixing,
Resembles a nobleman with a benevolent nature.
Retrogression brings prolonged mourning and calamity,
Stationary as a barrier, all matters average.
Interpretation: Jupiter governs benevolence, named Suixing. Direct motion is auspicious; retrograde signifies prolonged mourning and early death; stationary brings disasters, illness, and legal issues; occultation as a barrier star indicates average outcomes. Cycle: 12 years.
Mars: Moves 3 degrees in 5 days, passing one palace in two months. Slower at 1 degree in 2 days.
Poem:
Mars is the bright Yinghuo Star of Li,
Occultation brings plagues and epidemics.
Stationary transforms into the Tianhong Star,
Frequent fires alarm households.
Interpretation: Mars governs courtesy, belongs to the South, and has a violent nature. Direct or retrograde motion brings fortune; occultation as Tiankan Star causes epidemics; stationary as Tianhong Star causes fires. Cycle: 2 years.
Saturn: Moves 1 degree in 8–9 days, passing one palace in 27 months.
Poem:
Saturn, the Earth Star of the Center, named Zhenxing,
Occultation brings epidemics, retrograde ruins families.
Stationary is the deceitful star, false trust,
Also known as Diluohou.
Interpretation: Saturn governs trust, named Zhenxing or Diluohou. Occultation as Tianwen Star causes illness; retrograde as the family-ruining star brings decline; stationary as Tianjian Star signifies outward sincerity but inner cunning. Cycle: 29 years.
Venus: Moves 1 degree per day, shifts one palace per month, completes a minor cycle in one year, and a major cycle in nine years. Also named Taibai, transforms into the Tiangou Star when meeting Mars.
Poem:
Venus is the Taibai Star of the West,
Authoritative and stern, like a general.
Precise and self-contained without excess,
Stationary or occultation brings pure kindness.
Interpretation: Venus governs righteousness, is sharp and rigid, wielding authority over life and death. It favors stationary or occultation to收敛锋芒而不伤人—while other stars dislike these states, Venus welcomes them. Cycle: 1 year.
Mercury: Moves 1.5 degrees per day or 7 degrees in 5 days, shifts palaces monthly, with variable motion. Also named Xuanwu, Linggui, Tingwei, or Chenxing.
Poem:
The Black Qi of the North is named Chenxing,
Also called Linggui or Tingwei.
Direct motion assists Yang and embraces brightness,
Retrograde or stationary brings harm to children and wives.
Interpretation: Mercury governs wisdom, named Chenxing, visible in all seasons. It favors direct motion and dislikes retrograde or stationary states. Its nature is unstable—benign with good influences, malignant with bad ones. It follows the Sun, completing a cycle in one year.
Ketu (紫气): Moves 1 degree in 18 days, passes one palace in 18 months.
Poem:
The Wood Remnant has Ketu, pure and condensed,
Often signifies reclusive scholars of Dao.
Even if malefic stars interfere,
It can still keep matters average.
Interpretation: Ketu is the remnant of Wood, noble and charitable, governing Daoist arts. Its presence brings wealth and longevity; even with malefic stars, disasters are averted. Cycle: 26 years.
Comet (月孛): Moves 1 degree in 9 days, passes one palace in 9 months, travels 49 degrees per year. Also named Bóyú, Chánqiāng, or Taiyi.
Poem:
The endless flow of water begets the Comet,
Naked in the sky, the Chánqiāng Star.
If it embraces the toad, it becomes Taiyi,
A court official in purple robes.
Interpretation: The Comet is the remnant of Water, obscure and ominous, causing crises and headaches. It amplifies misfortune with malefic stars and fortune with benefic ones. Cycle: Approximately 9 years.
Rahu (罗睺): Moves 1 degree in 18–19 days, passes one palace in 18 months. Also named Tianshou.
Poem:
Rahu is the star of flaming smoke,
Soaring high, named Tianshou.
Retrogression brings swift disaster,
Direct motion grants power and auspiciousness.
Interpretation: Rahu is the remnant of Fire, impatient, holding grudges, and causing bloodshed and miasma. Without malefic aspects, it signifies nobility and authority; retrograde makes it hidden.
Ketu (计都): Motion same as Rahu, moving oppositely degree by degree without error. Also named Tianwei. When Rahu changes palaces, Ketu follows.
Poem:
The upper remnant is named Ketu,
Heavy and soaring, the Tianwei Star.
Retrograde or occultation breeds malice,
Direct motion brings sincerity and goodness.
Interpretation: Ketu is the remnant of Earth, named Tianwei, often paired with Rahu as head and tail stars. Its nature is venomous, causing wind-related ailments and blood disasters. Retrograde during solar or lunar encounters causes eclipses. Cycle: 18 years.