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Chapter 3 of 135
Xing Ping Hui Hai — Compendium of Stars and Zi Ping
Overall Meaning Translation
The Sun is the ruler of all stars 🌞, determining the foundation of an individual's destiny. It moves approximately one degree per day and shifts one zodiac sign per month, completing a full cycle of 365.25 degrees in a year. If the "previous degree" and "subsequent degree" (i.e., the precision deviation during the moments of new and full moons) are confused during calculation, it may lead to inaccuracies in judging auspicious and inauspicious events. The Sun never stops moving: on the day of the new moon (the first day of the lunar month), it still belongs to the previous degree, while on the day of the full moon (the fifteenth day), it enters the subsequent degree. This must be verified through dawn and dusk phenomena. If the Sun and Moon converge in the southwest (Chen, Si, or Wei palaces) during a new moon and coincide with stars like Rahu and Ketu, a solar eclipse is likely to occur; if in the northeast, no eclipse will occur. Although a solar eclipse during a nighttime new moon is not visible, astrologically, it indicates the early passing of one’s father and a lifetime of hardships for oneself. Understanding this principle is key to mastering astrological judgment.
The Moon (Taiyin) is the master of one’s physical and emotional well-being 🌙, moving approximately 13 degrees per day (with a maximum of 14–15 degrees and a minimum of 11–12 degrees). Its movement is relatively difficult to grasp. One should not rigidly use Mao (5–7 a.m.) and You (5–7 p.m.) to determine time but must rely on actual sunrise and sunset times (e.g., sunrise during the Yin hour is considered dawn, while sunset during the Shen hour is already dusk). The Moon’s movement must be calculated with reference to the Sun’s position. On the day of the full moon (the fifteenth day), the Moon opposes the Sun, receiving the extreme Yang energy, and shines with full brilliance. If on the sixteenth or seventeenth night, it encounters Rahu or Ketu in the northern palaces (Xu, Hai, or Zi), a lunar eclipse is likely to occur (a daytime eclipse is not visible). In one’s life, this may indicate the early passing of one’s mother, personal obstacles, and difficulties in achieving career success. Hence, the saying: "The degree of the body star (the Moon) is more critical than the destiny palace."
The length of dawn and dusk must be flexibly determined based on actual sunrise and sunset times.
5 days after the Great Cold → Zi Palace
5 days after Rain Water → Hai Palace
7 days after Spring Equinox → Xu Palace
9 days after Grain Rain → You Palace
10 days after Lesser Fullness → Shen Palace
9 days after Summer Solstice → Wei Palace
8 days after Great Heat → Wu Palace
9 days after End of Heat → Si Palace
11 days after Autumn Equinox → Chen Palace
13 days after Frost’s Descent → Mao Palace
12 days after Lesser Snow → Yin Palace
8 days after Winter Solstice → Chou Palace
The Sun completes a full celestial cycle in one year, starting from the Winter Solstice. If the Winter Solstice occurs in the Yin Palace, it enters the Chou Palace after 8 days.
Starting from the Wei Mansion in the first lunar month, the Moon moves approximately 13 degrees per day, passing through two palaces every 5 days:
First month: Wei Mansion → Kui Mansion (Day 5)
Second month: Wei Mansion (Day 10)
Third month: Bi Mansion (Day 15)
Fourth month: Jing Mansion (Day 20)
Fifth month: Liu Mansion (Day 25)
Sixth month: Zhang Mansion (Day 30)
Seventh month: Yi Mansion (cycle restarts)
Eighth month: Jiao Mansion
Ninth month: Fang Mansion
Tenth month: Ji Mansion
Eleventh month: Niu Mansion
Twelfth month: Nü Mansion
The Moon completes a full celestial cycle in approximately 28 days, returning to the Wei Mansion on the 27th day of the first lunar month.
The ancients used the movement of celestial bodies to reveal the correspondence between cosmic rhythms and human affairs, emphasizing "dynamic precision" over rigid rules. The concept of harmony between heaven and humanity embedded in this philosophy offers insights for modern individuals dealing with uncertainty—respecting natural laws while remaining adaptable.