skycultures/chinese_xianglin/description.md
This sky culture is based on the Xianglin (象林, "Forest of Constellations") star chart, compiled by the late Ming dynasty scholar Chen Jinmo (陈荩谟) in 1634 CE. It represents one of the last precise mappings of the traditional Chinese star system before significant Western astronomical influence altered subsequent charts. Created independently of the contemporaneous, Jesuit-influenced official star catalogues, the Xianglin chart is a crucial document for understanding indigenous Chinese astronomy on the eve of its major transformation.
Chen Jinmo, a scholar from Xiushui (modern Jiaxing, Zhejiang), was a student of the renowned intellectual Huang Daozhou. His work Xianglin was intended as a commentary and refinement of Huang's esoteric text Sanyi Dongji (三易洞玑). For his star chart, Chen meticulously consulted and cross-referenced classical Chinese astronomical texts, primarily relying on the Southern Song dynasty "Zhongxing Astronomical Records" (Zhongxing Tianwen Zhi). He critically examined stellar positions, magnitudes, and asterism names, noting discrepancies and advocating for verification through actual observation where possible.
The Xianglin chart was completed in the same year (1634) as the official Chongzhen Reign Treatise on Astronomy and Calendrical Science (Chongzhen Lishu), which extensively incorporated data from European astronomers like Tycho Brahe. While the official work achieved high positional accuracy, it marked a departure from traditional Chinese star-mapping conventions. In contrast, Chen Jinmo's Xianglin chart consciously preserved the authentic Ming-era star system.
The chart is organized according to the classic Three Enclosures and Twenty-Eight Lunar Mansions system. It comprises 31 individual sectional maps that, when assembled, form a complete all-sky dome centered on the North Celestial Pole. These maps clearly delineate key celestial reference lines: the Celestial Equator, the Ecliptic, and the Circles of Perpetual Visibility and Invisibility.
In its depiction of constellations, the chart adheres to the traditional “Three Schools” convention: stars from the Shi and Wuxian schools are denoted with outlined circles, while those from the Gan school are marked with solid dots.
Crucially, the chart introduces a significant innovation within this traditional framework: it departs from the common Chinese practice of not indicating stellar brightness. This is achieved by filling in the outlined circles representing particularly bright stars (e.g., ε Boo and β And) that belong to the Shi or Wuxian schools, thereby visually distinguishing them from fainter stars within the same constallation.
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The Xianglin Star Chart (composited from 31 sectional maps)
(Reading order: Start from the top row, reading each row from right to left. Move to the next lower row upon completion.)
Three Enclosures (Purple Forbidden Enclosure, Heavenly Market Enclosure, Supreme Palace Enclosure) and Horn Mansion
Neck, Root, Room, Heart, Tail, Winnowing Basket, Dipper, Ox, Girl Mansions
Emptiness, Rooftop, Encampment, Wall, Legs Mansions
Bond, Stomach, Hairy Head, Net, Turtle Beak, Three Stars Mansions
Well, Ghosts, Willow, Star, Extended Net, Wings, Chariot Mansions
The constellations in the Xianglin Star Chart fully adhere to the traditional Chinese system of 283 constellations (Xingguans) and 1464 stars, reflecting the constellation patterns prevalent in Ming dynasty folk astronomy. This stands in direct contrast to the contemporaneous official versions modified by Jesuit missionaries (such as those in the Chongzhen Lishu (Treatise on Calendrical Science of the Chongzhen Reign), Lingtai Yixiang Zhi (Records of the Observatory and Its Instruments), and Yixiang Kaocheng (Compendium of Astronomical Instruments and Observations)). The "Chinese" sky culture in Stellarium lists the Xingguans and star counts from this missionary-modified official system. The discrepancies between the Xianglin chart and this official system are noted below:
Constellations Omitted in the Official System
| Chinese Name | Pinyin | Translation | Number of Stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| <notr>天稷</notr> | <notr>Tiānjì</notr> | Celestial Cereals | <notr>5</notr> |
| <notr>天庙</notr> | <notr>Tiānmiào</notr> | Celestial Temple | <notr>14</notr> |
| <notr>东瓯</notr> | <notr>Dōngōu</notr> | Dongou | <notr>5</notr> |
| <notr>军门</notr> | <notr>Jūnmén</notr> | Military Gate | <notr>2</notr> |
| <notr>土司空（轸宿）</notr> | <notr>Tǔsīkōng(Zhěnxiù)</notr> | Master of Constructions (In Chariot Mansion) | <notr>4</notr> |
| <notr>器府</notr> | <notr>Qìfǔ</notr> | House for Musical Instruments | <notr>32</notr> |
constellations with Reduced Star Counts in the Official System
| Chinese Name | Pinyin | Translation | Number of Stars in Xianglin | Number of Stars in Yixiang Kaocheng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| <notr>柱（角宿）</notr> | <notr>Zhù(Jiǎoxiù)</notr> | Pillars (In Horn Mansion) | <notr>15</notr> | <notr>11</notr> |
| <notr>亢池</notr> | <notr>Kàngchí</notr> | Boats and Lake | <notr>6</notr> | <notr>4</notr> |
| <notr>骑官</notr> | <notr>Qíguān</notr> | Imperial Guards | <notr>27</notr> | <notr>10</notr> |
| <notr>积卒</notr> | <notr>Jīzú</notr> | Group of Soldiers | <notr>12</notr> | <notr>2</notr> |
| <notr>天渊</notr> | <notr>Tiānyuān</notr> | Celestial Spring | <notr>10</notr> | <notr>3</notr> |
| <notr>鳖</notr> | <notr>Biē</notr> | River Turtle | <notr>14</notr> | <notr>11</notr> |
| <notr>天田（牛宿）</notr> | <notr>Tiāntián(Niúxiù)</notr> | Celestial Farmland (In Ox Mansion) | <notr>9</notr> | <notr>4</notr> |
| <notr>离珠</notr> | <notr>Lízhū</notr> | Pearls on Ladies' Wear | <notr>5</notr> | <notr>4</notr> |
| <notr>天钱</notr> | <notr>Tiānqián</notr> | Celestial Money | <notr>10</notr> | <notr>5</notr> |
| <notr>人</notr> | <notr>Rén</notr> | Humans | <notr>5</notr> | <notr>4</notr> |
| <notr>八魁</notr> | <notr>Bākuí</notr> | Net for Catching Birds | <notr>9</notr> | <notr>6</notr> |
| <notr>天厩</notr> | <notr>Tiānjiù</notr> | Celestial Stable | <notr>10</notr> | <notr>3</notr> |
| <notr>天溷</notr> | <notr>Tiānhùn</notr> | Celestial Pigsty | <notr>7</notr> | <notr>4</notr> |
| <notr>九州殊口</notr> | <notr>Jiǔzhōushūkǒu</notr> | Interpreters of Nine Dialects | <notr>9</notr> | <notr>6</notr> |
| <notr>军市</notr> | <notr>Jūnshì</notr> | Market for Soldiers | <notr>13</notr> | <notr>6</notr> |
While omitting the constellations mentioned above, the official system added new constellations near the southern celestial pole, which are not present in the Xianglin Star Chart.
In the following Constellations chapter, all 283 Chinese traditional constellations will be introduced. However, this introduction is not yet complete, as only basic information about the constellations, such as the number of stars and their locations, has been compiled. The cultural significance behind each constellation has not been fully explored in this chapter.
Purple Forbidden Enclosure (Chinese: 紫微垣, Pinyin: Zǐ Wēi Yuán) is the place where the Heavenly Emperor resides and discusses affairs with close ministers.
Northern Pole (Chinese: 北极, Pinyin: Běi Jí) consists of 5 stars in the central part of the Purple Forbidden Enclosure. It is one of the most important constellations in Chinese star culture. The five stars are Crown Prince (γ UMi), Emperor (β UMi), Bastard (4 UMi), Harem (3 UMi), and Northern Pole star (HIP 62572, also known as Celestial Pivot or Ancient Star).
Due to precession, the Emperor Star (β UMi) was the brightest star closest to the north celestial pole for a long period before the Common Era, making it the North Star at that time. This period was crucial for the formation of the star official system, so this star held a lofty status and was regarded as the Celestial Emperor. The three stars around the Emperor Star (γ UMi, 4 UMi, 3 UMi) were seen as the Three Excellencies assisting the Celestial Emperor, which were the three highest-ranking officials in ancient times.
Starting from the Han Dynasty, the north celestial pole gradually moved away from the Emperor Star and approached the faint star HIP 65595. This was the era when Chinese constellations were finally established. HIP 65595 was considered the North Star at that time, and together with the aforementioned Emperor Star and the Three Excellencies, a total of five stars formed the Northern Pole constellation. The meaning of the star officials was also reconstructed, with the Three Excellencies becoming Crown Prince, Bastard, and Harem.
Soon, before the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the north celestial pole approached HIP 62572. This star is also faint but brighter than HIP 65595, so HIP 62572 replaced the previous HIP 65595 and became the new North Star. For several hundred years thereafter, spanning important dynasties such as Sui, Tang, Song, and Yuan, up to the Ming Dynasty when the Xianglin star chart was drawn, this star was observed as the North Star in China.
In the Ming Dynasty, the north celestial pole moved away from HIP 62572 and approached α UMi, which is the contemporary North Star. However, since α UMi, as the brightest star in the Gou Chen constellation, already had a meaning that had been used for millennia, it could not be included as a member of the North Star official. Therefore, HIP 62572 continued to retain its name as Northern Pole Celestial Pivot, even though it was no longer the North Star.
Four Advisors (Chinese: 四辅, Pinyin: Sì Fǔ) consists of 4 stars surrounding the Northern Pole star (HIP 62572). They represent four auxiliary ministers assisting the Northern Pole.
Because the Northern Pole star has undergone positional changes from HIP 65595 to HIP 62572, the Four Advisors had to change accordingly, making the identification of these four stars on star charts often very difficult, and there can be significant differences between different star charts.
Curved Array (Chinese: 钩陈, Pinyin: Gōu Chén) consists of 6 stars in the Purple Forbidden Enclosure, arranged like a hook. It represents the Emperor's harem, with the brightest star α UMi representing the primary consort.
During the Han Dynasty, Curved Array consisted of 4 stars (α, δ, ε, ζ). Later, no later than the Jin Dynasty, two stars were added (HIP 16489, HIP 4283). Because the two newly added stars at the hook's head were too faint, its shape frequently changed on star charts. Since the Song Dynasty, it was fixed as 2 UMi and HIP 112833. Later, due to positional changes of the Interior Seats of the Five Emperors, during the Yuan and Ming Dynasties, HIP 112833 was replaced by HIP 113116.
Great Emperor of Heaven (Chinese: 天皇大帝, Pinyin: Tiān Huáng Dà Dì) is 1 star in the mouth of the Curved Array. In Taoism, the Heavenly Emperor is also known as the Hook Array Emperor because of its location in the Curved Array.
He assists the Jade Emperor in governing the north and south celestial poles and the Three Powers (heaven, earth, and humanity), overseeing all stars, serving as the emperor of all celestial bodies and constellations, ruling over the stars, and managing all military and warfare affairs in the human world. Thus, he is regarded as the god of war and martial deity.
Initially, the Great Emperor of Heaven corresponded to 2 UMi. However, with changes in the Curved Array constellation, the Great Emperor of Heaven was changed to HIP 115746 until the end of the Ming Dynasty. There are also a very few works that correspond the Great Emperor of Heaven to the brightest star α UMi of the Curved Array, but this is not mainstream.
Six Jia (Chinese: 六甲, Pinyin: Liù Jiǎ) consists of 6 stars in the Purple Forbidden Enclosure, beside the Canopy of the Emperor and Canopy Support. Six Jia refers to the six Heavenly Stems paired with "Jia", including Jiazi, Jiaxu, Jiashen, Jiawu, Jiachen, and Jiayin. Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches are important timekeeping units in China, also commonly used for counting, naming, and divination. This constellation is used to determine the seasons in the celestial world, manage yin and yang, and announce time to people, promulgating decrees and promoting moral education.
Interior Seats of the Five Emperors (Chinese: 五帝内座, Pinyin: Wǔ Dì Nèi Zuò) consists of 5 stars under the Canopy of the Emperor, beside the Canopy Support. They are the seats of the Five Emperors of the five directions. The Five Emperors include the Green Emperor, Red Emperor, Yellow Emperor, White Emperor, and Black Emperor, corresponding to the east, south, center, west, and north directions respectively.
Canopy of the Emperor (Chinese: 华盖, Pinyin: Huá Gài) consists of 7 stars above the Great Emperor of Heaven, at the back gate of the Purple Forbidden Enclosure, just covering the Great Emperor of Heaven. It is the umbrella used by the Emperor.
Canopy Support (Chinese: 杠, Pinyin: Gàng) consists of 9 stars under the Canopy of the Emperor, serving as the handle of the canopy.
Celestial Pillar (Chinese: 天柱, Pinyin: Tiān Zhù) consists of 5 stars near the Purple Forbidden East Wall, close to the northern end of the wall. They are pillars in the Heavenly Palace used for posting decrees. Bans are often issued here at the beginning and middle of the month to notify all officials.
Maids-in-waiting (Chinese: 御女, Pinyin: Yù Nǚ) consists of 4 stars north of the Curved Array, serving as maids in the palace.
Official of Royal Archives (Chinese: 柱史, Pinyin: Zhù Shǐ) is 1 star northeast of the Northern Pole, close to the Royal Secretary. It is a historian responsible for recording daily affairs in the palace.
Female Protocol (Chinese: 女史, Pinyin: Nǚ Shǐ) is 1 star north of the Official of Royal Archives. It is a female official in charge of timekeeping by water clock in the palace.
Royal Secretary (Chinese: 尚书, Pinyin: Shàng Shū) consists of 5 stars in the southeast corner of the Purple Forbidden Enclosure, inside the south gate. It is an official responsible for documents and memorials, offering advice to the Heavenly Emperor.
Hidden Virtue (Chinese: 阴德, Pinyin: Yīn Dé) consists of 2 stars inside the Purple Forbidden Enclosure gate, west of the Royal Secretary. It refers to good deeds done in secret, in charge of benefiting the people and providing relief and comfort.
Chief Judge (Chinese: 大理, Pinyin: Dà Lǐ) consists of 2 stars inside the left star of the Purple Forbidden Enclosure gate, close to Hidden Virtue. It is an official in charge of trial and punishment, used for divining wrongful convictions.
Celestial Bed (Chinese: 天床, Pinyin: Tiān Chuáng) consists of 6 stars outside the Purple Forbidden Enclosure gate. It is the bed where the Heavenly Emperor sleeps and rests.
Purple Forbidden East Wall (Chinese: 紫微垣东蕃, Pinyin: Zǐ Wēi Yuán Dōng Fān) consists of 8 stars, the left or eastern wall of the Purple Forbidden Enclosure.
Purple Forbidden West Wall (Chinese: 紫微垣西蕃, Pinyin: Zǐ Wēi Yuán Xī Fān) consists of 7 stars, the right or western wall of the Purple Forbidden Enclosure.
Celestial Great One (Chinese: 天乙, Pinyin: Tiān Yǐ) is 1 star outside the Purple Forbidden Enclosure, south of the right star of the palace gate. It is the god of the Heavenly Emperor, governing the operation of the Heavenly Tao, coordinating the twelve divine generals, and presiding over wars and personal good fortune.
First Great One (Chinese: 太乙, Pinyin: Tài Yǐ) is 1 star south of Celestial Great One, close to it. It governs the sixteen gods and is responsible for predicting natural disasters and social upheavals such as wind, rain, floods, droughts, wars, famines, and plagues.
Inner Kitchen (Chinese: 内厨, Pinyin: Nèi Chú) consists of 2 stars outside the southwest corner of the Purple Forbidden Enclosure, the kitchen responsible for the palace's diet.
Celestial Kitchen (Chinese: 天厨, Pinyin: Tiān Chú) consists of 6 stars outside the northeast corner of the Purple Forbidden Enclosure, the kitchen responsible for state banquet catering.
Guest House (Chinese: 传舍, Pinyin: Chuán Shè) consists of 9 stars outside the Purple Forbidden Enclosure, above the Canopy of the Emperor, close to the Milky Way. It is a place for guests to stay.
Eight Kinds of Crops (Chinese: 八谷, Pinyin: Bā Gǔ) consists of 8 stars north of the Five Chariots, in front of the Inner Steps. The eight kinds of grain crops are rice, millet, barley, wheat, soybeans, small beans, millet, and hemp. They are used for divining agricultural harvests.
Inner Steps (Chinese: 内阶, Pinyin: Nèi Jiē) consists of 6 stars north of the Administrative Center, the steps for the Heavenly Emperor to go up and down, connecting the back gate of the Purple Forbidden Enclosure with the Administrative Center.
Administrative Center (Chinese: 文昌, Pinyin: Wén Chāng) consists of 6 stars in front of the bowl of the Northern Dipper (the Big Dipper), west of the Purple Forbidden Enclosure, shaped like a half-moon and a basket, known as "the dipper wearing a basket". It is a collective name for six government departments or officials, including the Great General, Second General, Distinguished Premier, Deified Judge of Life, Deified Judge of Central Affairs, and Deified Judge of Rank, in charge of cultural education, etiquette and music, rewarding and punishing officials, adding salaries, and promoting officials to higher positions.
There are two theories regarding the number of stars in this constellation: six or seven. The original version consisted of seven stars: ο, τ, 23, υ, φ, θ, 15 UMa. In later Chinese traditions, the six-star version became mainstream. During the Tang Dynasty, due to inaccuracies in star charting, the entire constellation rotated counterclockwise, leading to changes in the corresponding stars, which were then altered to 23, υ, φ, θ, 15, HIP 44504/18 UMa, making a total of six stars. However, the older version continued to circulate. The Administrative Center constellation depicted in the Xianglin star chart is the early, unaltered version.
Celestial Prison (Chinese: 天牢, Pinyin: Tiān Láo) consists of 6 stars under the bowl of Northern Dipper, a prison for detaining law-breaking nobles.
Three Top Instructors (Chinese: 三师, Pinyin: Sān Shī) consists of 3 stars west of the first star (α UMa) of the bowl of the Northern Dipper. The Three Top Instructors are the Grand Protector, Grand Tutor, and Grand Preceptor, the highest officials responsible for national military and political affairs.
Northern Dipper (Chinese: 北斗, Pinyin: Běi Dǒu) consists of 7 stars south of the Purple Forbidden Enclosure, corresponds to the Big Dipper in the West. The first 4 stars (α, β, γ, δ UMa) are called Dou Kui (the Bowl or Ladle's Head), and the last 3 stars (ε, ζ, η UMa) are called Dou Bing or Dou Shao (the Handle). Shaped like a ladle and located in the northern sky, it symbolizes the Heavenly Emperor's chariot.
The Northern Dipper lies within the circumpolar circle, is highly distinctive, and its stars are bright. Therefore, it became a crucial constellation for determining direction and indicating the seasons. By using the Northern Dipper, one can easily locate other bright stars and constellations in the sky.
Assistant (Chinese: 辅, Pinyin: Fǔ) is 1 star, the prime minister or minister assisting the Northern Dipper.
Judge for Nobility (Chinese: 天理, Pinyin: Tiān Lǐ) consists of 4 stars in the Northern Dipper's dipper. It is a prison for nobles and also a law enforcement official.
Three Excellencies (Chinese: 三公, Pinyin: Sān Gōng) consists of 3 stars south of the Northern Dipper's handle. The Three Excellencies include the Grand Commandant, Minister over the Masses, and Minister of Works, the same as the Three Top Instructors, three highly respected official positions.
Prime Minister (Chinese: 相, Pinyin: Xiàng) is 1 star south of the fourth star of the Northern Dipper. It is the prime minister, assisting the Emperor in managing state affairs, the highest administrative official under the monarch, leading all officials and holding military power.
Guard of the Sun (Chinese: 太阳守, Pinyin: Tài Yáng Shǒu) is 1 star southwest of the Prime Minister. It is a general responsible for garrison and alert.
Eunuch (Chinese: 势, Pinyin: Shì) consists of 4 stars northwest of the Guard of the Sun, officials who have been castrated, specifically eunuchs.
Sombre Lance (Chinese: 玄戈, Pinyin: Xuán Gē) is 1 star north of the Twinkling Indicator, close to the Celestial Spear and one end of the Northern Dipper. This is a weapon, a halberd, the celestial lance or a weapon used by northern nomadic tribes. It is used to divine whether northern nomadic tribes will invade.
Celestial Spear (Chinese: 天枪, Pinyin: Tiān Qiāng) consists of 3 stars east of the Northern Dipper's handle. It is a weapon for defending the Purple Forbidden Enclosure.
Celestial Flail (Chinese: 天棓, Pinyin: Tiān Bàng) consists of 5 stars northeast of the Woman's Bed, a big stick, like the Celestial Spear, also a defensive weapon.
Royals (Chinese: 太尊, Pinyin: Tài Zūn) is 1 star north of the Middle Step. It represents royal relatives.
Supreme Palace Enclosure (Chinese: 太微垣, Pinyin: Tài Wēi Yuán) is the Heavenly Court where the Heavenly Emperor handles government affairs, mainly composed of various officials. The south gate is called the Meridian Gate.
Supreme Palace East Wall (Chinese: 太微垣东蕃, Pinyin: Tài Wēi Yuán Dōng Fān) consists of 5 stars, the left or eastern wall of the Supreme Palace Enclosure.
Supreme Palace West Wall (Chinese: 太微垣西蕃, Pinyin: Tài Wēi Yuán Xī Fān) consists of 5 stars, the right or western wall of the Supreme Palace Enclosure.
Seats of the Five Emperors (Chinese: 五帝座, Pinyin: Wǔ Dì Zuò) consists of 5 stars in the center of the Supreme Palace Enclosure, the seats of the Five Emperors of the five directions. In the Purple Forbidden Enclosure, there is also the Interior Seats of the Five Emperors. The central bright star (β Leo) is the seat of Yellow Emperor, symbolizing the Son of Heaven.
Inner Screen (Chinese: 内屏, Pinyin: Nèi Píng) consists of 4 stars inside the Meridian Gate, near the south of the Seats of the Five Emperors, close to the Right Law Administrator (β Vir).
Usher to the Court (Chinese: 谒者, Pinyin: Yè Zhě) is 1 star north of the Left Law Administrator (η Vir).
Three Excellencies (Chinese: 三公, Pinyin: Sān Gōng) consists of 3 stars, northeast of the Usher to the Court.
Nine Senior Officers (Chinese: 九卿, Pinyin: Jiǔ Qīng) consists of 3 stars, north of the Three Excellencies.
Five Lords (Chinese: 五诸侯, Pinyin: Wǔ Zhū Hóu) consists of 5 stars, south of the Officers of the Imperial Guard.
Crown Prince (Chinese: 太子, Pinyin: Tài Zǐ) is 1 star north of the Seat of Yellow Emperor.
Retinue (Chinese: 从官, Pinyin: Cóng Guān) is 1 star northwest of the Crown Prince.
Officer of Honour (Chinese: 幸臣, Pinyin: Xìng Chén) is 1 star south of the Crown Prince, northeast of the Seats of the Five Emperors.
Officers of the Imperial Guard (Chinese: 郎位, Pinyin: Láng Wèi) consists of 15 stars, northeast of the Seats of the Five Emperors.
Captain of the Bodyguards (Chinese: 郎将, Pinyin: Láng Jiàng) is 1 star northeast of the Officers of the Imperial Guard.
Royal Guards (Chinese: 常陈, Pinyin: Cháng Chén) consists of 7 stars north of the Seats of the Five Emperors.
Emperor's Bodyguard (Chinese: 虎贲, Pinyin: Hǔ Bēn) is 1 star south of the Lower Step.
Three Steps (Chinese: 三台, Pinyin: Sān Tái) consists of 6 stars, the Three Steps start from the Administrative Center and line up in the Supreme Palace Enclosure.
Upper Step (Chinese: 上台, Pinyin: Shàng Tái) as a part of the Three Steps, consists of 2 stars.
Middle Step (Chinese: 中台, Pinyin: Zhōng Tái) as a part of the Three Steps, consists of 2 stars.
Lower Step (Chinese: 下台, Pinyin: Xià Tái) as a part of the Three Steps, consists of 2 stars, north of the Supreme Palace West Wall.
Junior Officers (Chinese: 少微, Pinyin: Shǎo Wēi) consists of 4 stars, lined up northwest of the Supreme Palace Enclosure.
Long Wall (Chinese: 长垣, Pinyin: Cháng Yuán) consists of 4 stars south of the Junior Officers.
Astronomical Observatory (Chinese: 灵台, Pinyin: Líng Tái) consists of 3 stars west of the Hall of Glory.
The Hall of Glory (Chinese: 明堂, Pinyin: Míng Táng) consists of 3 stars outside the southwest corner of the Supreme Palace Enclosure.
Heavenly Market Enclosure (Chinese: 天市垣, Pinyin: Tiān Shì Yuán) is the market in the sky.
Heavenly Market East Wall (Chinese: 天市垣东蕃, Pinyin: Tiān Shì Yuán Dōng Fān) consists of 11 stars, the left or eastern wall of the Heavenly Market Enclosure.
Heavenly Market West Wall (Chinese: 天市垣西蕃, Pinyin: Tiān Shì Yuán Xī Fān) consists of 11 stars, the right or western wall of the Heavenly Market Enclosure.
Emperor's Seat (Chinese: 帝座, Pinyin: Dì Zuò) is 1 star in the Heavenly Market Enclosure, west of the Astrologer.
Astrologer (Chinese: 候, Pinyin: Hòu) is 1 star northeast of the Emperor's Seat.
Eunuch Official (Chinese: 宦者, Pinyin: Huàn Zhě) consists of 4 stars west of the Emperor's Seat.
Official for the Royal Clan (Chinese: 宗正, Pinyin: Zōng Zhèng) consists of 2 stars southeast of the Emperor's Seat.
Official of Religious Ceremonies (Chinese: 宗人, Pinyin: Zōng Rén) consists of 4 stars east of the Official for the Royal Clan.
Patriarchal Clan Stars (Chinese: 宗星, Pinyin: Zōng Xīng) consists of 2 stars north of the Official of Religious Ceremonies, east of the Astrologer.
Municipal Office (Chinese: 市楼, Pinyin: Shì Lóu) consists of 6 stars in the market, above the Winnowing Basket.
Commodity Market (Chinese: 车肆, Pinyin: Chē Sì) consists of 2 stars inside the right star of the Heavenly Market Enclosure gate.
Dipper for Solids (Chinese: 斛, Pinyin: Hú) consists of 4 stars in the market, south of the Dipper for Liquids.
Dipper for Liquids (Chinese: 斗, Pinyin: Dǒu) consists of 5 stars southwest of the Eunuch Official.
Jewel Market (Chinese: 列肆, Pinyin: Liè Sì) consists of 2 stars in the Heavenly Market Enclosure, northwest of the Dipper for Solids.
Textile Ruler (Chinese: 帛度, Pinyin: Bó Dù) consists of 2 stars northeast of the Patriarchal Clan Stars.
Butcher's Shops (Chinese: 屠肆, Pinyin: Tú Sì) consists of 2 stars north of the Textile Ruler.
Celestial Discipline (Chinese: 天纪, Pinyin: Tiān Jì) consists of 9 stars east of the Coiled Thong.
Woman's Bed (Chinese: 女床, Pinyin: Nǚ Chuáng) consists of 3 stars north of the Celestial Discipline.
Coiled Thong (Chinese: 贯索, Pinyin: Guàn Suǒ) consists of 9 stars in front of the Seven Excellencies.
Seven Excellencies (Chinese: 七公, Pinyin: Qī Gōng) consists of 7 stars east of the Twinkling Indicator.
Horn (Chinese: 角宿, Pinyin: Jiǎo Xiù) consists of 2 stars.
Flat Road (Chinese: 平道, Pinyin: Píng Dào) consists of 2 stars beside the Left Horn (α Vir) and the Right Horn (ζ Vir).
Recommending Virtuous Men (Chinese: 进贤, Pinyin: Jìn Xián) is 1 star west of the Flat Road.
Celestial Farmland (Chinese: 天田, Pinyin: Tiān Tián) consists of 2 stars north of the Right Horn (ζ Vir).
Tripod of the Zhou (Chinese: 周鼎, Pinyin: Zhōu Dǐng) consists of 3 stars west of the Right Conductor, above the Horn Mansion.
Celestial Gate (Chinese: 天门, Pinyin: Tiān Mén) consists of 2 stars south of the Left Horn (α Vir), north of the Judging Stars.
Judging Stars (Chinese: 平星, Pinyin: Píng Xīng) consists of 2 stars north of the Arsenal.
Arsenal (Chinese: 库楼, Pinyin: Kù Lóu) consists of 10 stars south of the Horn Mansion.
Pillars (Chinese: 柱, Pinyin: Zhù) consists of 15 stars.
Railings (Chinese: 衡, Pinyin: Héng) consists of 4 stars.
Southern Gate (Chinese: 南门, Pinyin: Nán Mén) consists of 2 stars south of the Arsenal.
Neck (Chinese: 亢宿, Pinyin: Kàng Xiù) consists of 4 stars.
Great Horn (Chinese: 大角, Pinyin: Dà Jiǎo) is 1 star between the left and right Conductors.
Left Conductor (Chinese: 左摄提, Pinyin: Zuǒ Shè Tí) consists of 3 stars. The left and right Conductors sandwiching the Great Horn
Right Conductor (Chinese: 右摄提, Pinyin: Yòu Shè Tí) consists of 3 stars, directly south of the handle of the Northern Dipper. The left and right Conductors sandwiching the Great Horn
Executions (Chinese: 折威, Pinyin: Zhé Wēi) consists of 7 stars south of the Neck Mansion.
Trials (Chinese: 顿顽, Pinyin: Dùn Wán) consists of 2 stars southeast of the Executions.
Gate of Yang (Chinese: 阳门, Pinyin: Yáng Mén) consists of 2 stars north of the Arsenal.
Root (Chinese: 氐宿, Pinyin: Dī Xiù) consists of 4 stars.
Celestial Lance (Chinese: 梗河, Pinyin: Gěng Hé) consists of 3 stars north of the Great Horn, north of the Mattress of the Emperor.
Twinkling Indicator (Chinese: 招摇, Pinyin: Zhāo Yáo) is 1 star north of the Celestial Lance.
Mattress of the Emperor (Chinese: 帝席, Pinyin: Dì Xí) consists of 3 stars east of the Great Horn.
Boats and Lake (Chinese: 亢池, Pinyin: Kàng Chí) consists of 6 stars north of the Neck Mansion.
Celestial Milk (Chinese: 天乳, Pinyin: Tiān Rǔ) is 1 star northeast of the Root Mansion.
Battle Chariots (Chinese: 阵车, Pinyin: Zhèn Chē) consists of 3 stars south of the Root Mansion.
Celestial Spokes (Chinese: 天辐, Pinyin: Tiān Fú) consists of 2 stars, diagonally lined west of the Room Mansion.
Imperial Guards (Chinese: 骑官, Pinyin: Qí Guān) consists of 27 stars south of the Root Mansion.
Chariots and Cavalry (Chinese: 车骑, Pinyin: Chē Qí) consists of 3 stars south of the Imperial Guards.
Chariots and Cavalry General (Chinese: 骑阵将军, Pinyin: Qí Zhèn Jiāng Jūn) is 1 star at the eastern end of the Imperial Guards.
Room (Chinese: 房宿, Pinyin: Fáng Xiù) consists of 4 stars.
Lock (Chinese: 钩钤, Pinyin: Gōu Qián) consists of 2 stars north of the Room Mansion.
Door Bolt (Chinese: 键闭, Pinyin: Jiàn Bì) is 1 star northeast of the Room Mansion.
Punishment (Chinese: 罚, Pinyin: Fá) consists of 3 stars west of the Eastern Door, lined north-south.
Eastern Door (Chinese: 东咸, Pinyin: Dōng Xián) consists of 4 stars northeast of the Room Mansion.
Western Door (Chinese: 西咸, Pinyin: Xī Xián) consists of 4 stars north of the Room Mansion.
Solar Star (Chinese: 日, Pinyin: Rì) is 1 star in the middle path of the Room Mansion.
Retinue (Chinese: 从官, Pinyin: Cóng Guān) consists of 2 stars south of the Room Mansion stars.
Heart (Chinese: 心宿, Pinyin: Xīn Xiù) consists of 3 stars.
Group of Soldiers (Chinese: 积卒, Pinyin: Jī Zú) consists of 12 stars south of the Room Mansion.
Tail (Chinese: 尾宿, Pinyin: Wěi Xiù) consists of 9 stars.
Changing Room (Chinese: 神宫, Pinyin: Shén Gōng) is 1 star beside the second star of the Tail Mansion (μ1 Sco).
Celestial River (Chinese: 天江, Pinyin: Tiān Jiāng) consists of 4 stars north of the Tail Mansion.
Fu Yue (Chinese: 傅说, Pinyin: Fù Yuè) is 1 star behind the Tail Mansion.
Fish (Chinese: 鱼, Pinyin: Yú) is 1 star in the milky way behind the Tail Mansion.
Tortoise (Chinese: 龟, Pinyin: Guī) consists of 5 stars south of the Tail Mansion.
Winnowing Basket (Chinese: 箕宿, Pinyin: Jī Xiù) consists of 4 stars.
Chaff (Chinese: 糠, Pinyin: Kāng) is 1 star in front of the Winnowing Basket Mansion's tongue, northwest of the Pestle.
Pestle (Chinese: 杵, Pinyin: Chǔ) consists of 3 stars south of the Winnowing Basket Mansion.
Dipper (Chinese: 斗宿, Pinyin: Dǒu Xiù) or Southern Dipper, consists of 6 stars.
Establishment Stars (Chinese: 建星, Pinyin: Jiàn Xīng) consists of 6 stars north of the Southern Dipper.
Market Officer (Chinese: 天弁, Pinyin: Tiān Biàn) consists of 9 stars north of the Establishment Stars.
Celestial Keyhole (Chinese: 天籥, Pinyin: Tiān Yuè) consists of 8 stars west of the second star of the Southern Dipper's handle.
Peasant (Chinese: 农丈人, Pinyin: Nóng Zhàng Rén) is 1 star southwest of the Southern Dipper.
Dog (Chinese: 狗, Pinyin: Gǒu) consists of 2 stars.
Celestial Cock (Chinese: 天鸡, Pinyin: Tiān Jī) consists of 2 stars north of the Territory of Dog, west of the Ox.
Territory of Dog (Chinese: 狗国, Pinyin: Gǒu Guó) consists of 4 stars southeast of the Establishment Stars.
River Turtle (Chinese: 鳖, Pinyin: Biē) consists of 14 stars south of the Dipper.
Celestial Spring (Chinese: 天渊, Pinyin: Tiān Yuān) consists of 10 stars southeast of the River Turtle, between the River Turtle and the Nine Water Wells.
Ox (Chinese: 牛宿, Pinyin: Niú Xiù) consists of 6 stars.
Celestial Drumstick (Chinese: 天桴, Pinyin: Tiān Fú) consists of 4 stars lined horizontally north of the Ox.
Drum at the River (Chinese: 河鼓, Pinyin: Hé Gǔ) consists of 3 stars northwest of the Ox.
Right Flag (Chinese: 右旗, Pinyin: Yòu Qí) consists of 9 stars north of the Ox, southwest of the Drum at the River.
Left Flag (Chinese: 左旗, Pinyin: Zuǒ Qí) consists of 9 stars beside the left of the Drum at the River.
Clepsydra Terrace (Chinese: 渐台, Pinyin: Jiàn Tái) consists of 4 stars southeast of the Weaving Girl.
Imperial Passageway (Chinese: 辇道, Pinyin: Niǎn Dào) consists of 5 stars northeast of the Clepsydra Terrace.
Weaving Girl (Chinese: 织女, Pinyin: Zhī Nǚ) consists of 3 stars at the eastern end of the Celestial Discipline, northeast of the Heavenly Market Enclosure.
Network of Dykes (Chinese: 罗堰, Pinyin: Luó Yàn) consists of 3 stars east of the Ox.
Celestial Farmland (Chinese: 天田, Pinyin: Tiān Tián) consists of 9 stars south of the Ox.
Nine Water Wells (Chinese: 九坎, Pinyin: Jiǔ Kǎn) consists of 9 stars south of the Ox.
Girl (Chinese: 女宿, Pinyin: Nǚ Xiù) consists of 4 stars.
Pearls on Ladies' Wear (Chinese: 离珠, Pinyin: Lí Zhū) consists of 5 stars north of the Girl.
Rotten Gourd (Chinese: 败瓜, Pinyin: Bài Guā) consists of 5 stars beside the Good Gourd.
Good Gourd (Chinese: 瓠瓜, Pinyin: Hù Guā) consists of 5 stars north of the Pearls on Ladies' Wear.
Celestial Ford (Chinese: 天津, Pinyin: Tiān Jīn) consists of 9 stars in the milky way north of the Good Gourd.
Xi Zhong (Chinese: 奚仲, Pinyin: Xī Zhòng) consists of 4 stars, shaped like the Railings constellation, north of the Celestial Ford.
Basket for Mulberry Leaves (Chinese: 扶筐, Pinyin: Fú Kuāng) consists of 7 stars north of the Celestial Ford.
Twelve States (Chinese: 十二国, Pinyin: Shí èr Guó) consists of 16 stars.
Yue State (Chinese: 越, Pinyin: Yuè) is 1 star north of Zheng State.
Zheng State (Chinese: 郑, Pinyin: Zhèng) is 1 star north of Zhao State.
Zhao State (Chinese: 赵, Pinyin: Zhào) consists of 2 stars north of Qi State.
Qi State (Chinese: 齐, Pinyin: Qí) is 1 star east of the Nine Water Wells.
Zhou State (Chinese: 周, Pinyin: Zhōu) consists of 2 stars east of Yue State.
Qin State (Chinese: 秦, Pinyin: Qín) consists of 2 stars, lined north-south southeast of Zhou.
Dai State (Chinese: 代, Pinyin: Dài) consists of 2 stars south of Qin State.
Jin State (Chinese: 晋, Pinyin: Jìn) is 1 star west of Dai State.
Han State (Chinese: 韩, Pinyin: Hán) is 1 star north of Jin State.
Wei State (Chinese: 魏, Pinyin: Wèi) is 1 star north of Han State.
Chu State (Chinese: 楚, Pinyin: Chǔ) is 1 star west of Wei State.
Yan State (Chinese: 燕, Pinyin: Yàn) is 1 star south of Chu State.
Emptiness (Chinese: 虚宿, Pinyin: Xū Xiù) consists of 2 stars.
Deified Judge of Life (Chinese: 司命, Pinyin: Sī Mìng) consists of 2 stars north of the Emptiness.
Deified Judge of Rank (Chinese: 司禄, Pinyin: Sī Lù) consists of 2 stars north of the Deified Judge of Life.
Deified Judge of Disaster and Good Fortune (Chinese: 司危, Pinyin: Sī Wēi) consists of 2 stars north of the Deified Judge of Rank.
Deified Judge of Right and Wrong (Chinese: 司非, Pinyin: Sī Fēi) consists of 2 stars north of the Deified Judge of Disaster and Good Fortune.
Crying (Chinese: 哭, Pinyin: Kū) consists of 2 stars south of the Emptiness.
Weeping (Chinese: 泣, Pinyin: Qì) consists of 2 stars east of the Crying.
Celestial Ramparts (Chinese: 天垒城, Pinyin: Tiān Lěi Chéng) consists of 12 stars south of the Crying and Weeping.
Decayed Mortar (Chinese: 败臼, Pinyin: Bài Jiù) consists of 4 stars south of the Emptiness and Rooftop.
Jade Ornament on Ladies' Wear (Chinese: 离瑜, Pinyin: Lí Yú) consists of 3 stars, lined north-south southeast of Qin State and Dai State.
Rooftop (Chinese: 危宿, Pinyin: Wēi Xiù) consists of 3 stars southeast of the Celestial Ford.
Tomb (Chinese: 坟墓, Pinyin: Fén Mù) consists of 4 stars south of the Rooftop.
Humans Stars (Chinese: 人星, Pinyin: Rén Xīng) consists of 5 stars southeast of the Big Yard for Chariots, north of the Emptiness.
Pestle (Chinese: 杵, Pinyin: Chǔ) consists of 3 stars east of the Humans Stars, beside the milky way.
Mortar (Chinese: 臼, Pinyin: Jiù) consists of 4 stars east of the Humans Stars, under the Pestle stars.
Big Yard for Chariots (Chinese: 车府, Pinyin: Chē Fǔ) consists of 7 stars east of the Celestial Ford, near the milky way, lined east-west.
Zaofu (Chinese: 造父, Pinyin: Zào Fù) consists of 5 stars south of the Celestial Hook, in the milky way.
Celestial Hook (Chinese: 天钩, Pinyin: Tiān Gōu) consists of 9 stars north of Zaofu.
Roofing (Chinese: 盖屋, Pinyin: Gài Wū) consists of 2 stars south of the Rooftop.
Temple (Chinese: 虚梁, Pinyin: Xū Liáng) consists of 4 stars south of the Rooftop.
Celestial Money (Chinese: 天钱, Pinyin: Tiān Qián) consists of 10 stars northwest of the North Gate of the Military Camp.
Encampment (Chinese: 室宿, Pinyin: Shì Xiù) consists of 2 stars.
Resting Palace (Chinese: 离宫, Pinyin: Lí Gōng) consists of 6 stars.
Flying Serpent (Chinese: 螣蛇, Pinyin: Téng Shé) consists of 22 stars north of the Encampment.
Thunder and Lightning (Chinese: 雷电, Pinyin: Léi Diàn) consists of 6 stars southwest of the Encampment.
Official for Materials Supply (Chinese: 土公吏, Pinyin: Tǔ Gōng Lì) consists of 2 stars southwest of the Encampment.
Palace Guard (Chinese: 羽林军, Pinyin: Yǔ Lín Jūn) consists of 45 stars south of the Encampment, south of the Line of Ramparts.
Line of Ramparts (Chinese: 垒壁阵, Pinyin: Lěi Bì Zhèn) consists of 12 stars south of the Encampment and Wall, north of the Palace Guard.
Axe (Chinese: 𫓧钺, Pinyin: Fū Yuè) consists of 3 stars east of the North Gate of the Military Camp.
North Gate of the Military Camp (Chinese: 北落师门, Pinyin: Běi Luò Shī Mén) is 1 star southwest of the Palace Guard.
Materials for Making Tents (Chinese: 天纲, Pinyin: Tiān Gāng) is 1 star southwest of the North Gate of the Military Camp.
Net for Catching Birds (Chinese: 八魁, Pinyin: Bā Kuí) consists of 9 stars southeast of the North Gate of the Military Camp.
Wall (Chinese: 壁宿, Pinyin: Bì Xiù) consists of 2 stars.
Celestial Stable (Chinese: 天厩, Pinyin: Tiān Jiù) consists of 10 stars north of the Wall, near Wang Liang.
Official for Earthworks and Buildings (Chinese: 土公, Pinyin: Tǔ Gōng) consists of 2 stars south of the Wall.
Thunderbolt (Chinese: 霹雳, Pinyin: Pī Lì) consists of 5 stars southwest of the Official for Earthworks and Buildings, north of the Cloud and Rain.
Cloud and Rain (Chinese: 云雨, Pinyin: Yún Yǔ) consists of 4 stars south of the Thunderbolt, east of the Thunder and Lightning.
Sickle (Chinese: 𫓧锧, Pinyin: Fū Zhì) consists of 5 stars southwest of the Square Celestial Granary.
Legs (Chinese: 奎宿, Pinyin: Kuí Xiù) consists of 16 stars.
Auxiliary Road (Chinese: 附路, Pinyin: Fù Lù) is 1 star beside the south of the Flying Corridor, east of Wang Liang.
Flying Corridor (Chinese: 阁道, Pinyin: Gé Dào) consists of 6 stars in front of Wang Liang.
Wang Liang (Chinese: 王良, Pinyin: Wáng Liáng) consists of 5 stars in the river north of the Legs.
Whip (Chinese: 策, Pinyin: Cè) is 1 star north of Wang Liang.
Southern Military Gate (Chinese: 军南门, Pinyin: Jūn Nán Mén) is 1 star southwest of the Great General of Heaven.
Outer Fence (Chinese: 外屏, Pinyin: Wài Píng) consists of 7 stars south of the Legs.
Celestial Pigsty (Chinese: 天溷, Pinyin: Tiān Hùn) consists of 7 stars south of the Outer Screen.
Master of Constructions (Chinese: 土司空, Pinyin: Tǔ Sī Kōng) is 1 star south of the Legs.
Bond (Chinese: 娄宿, Pinyin: Lóu Xiù) consists of 3 stars.
Great General of Heaven (Chinese: 天大将军, Pinyin: Tiān Dà Jiāng Jūn) consists of 11 stars north of the Bond.
Official in Charge of Pasturing (Chinese: 右更, Pinyin: Yòu Gēng) consists of 5 stars west of the Bond.
Official in Charge of the Forest (Chinese: 左更, Pinyin: Zuǒ Gēng) consists of 5 stars east of the Bond.
Square Celestial Granary (Chinese: 天仓, Pinyin: Tiān Cāng) consists of 6 stars south of the Bond.
Ricks of Grain (Chinese: 天庾, Pinyin: Tiān Yǔ) consists of 3 stars southeast of the Square Celestial Granary.
Stomach (Chinese: 胃宿, Pinyin: Wèi Xiù) consists of 3 stars.
Mausoleum (Chinese: 大陵, Pinyin: Dà Líng) consists of 8 stars north of the Stomach.
Heap of Corpses (Chinese: 积尸, Pinyin: Jī Shī) is 1 star in the Mausoleum.
Celestial Boat (Chinese: 天船, Pinyin: Tiān Chuán) consists of 9 stars north of the Mausoleum, in the milky way.
Stored water (Chinese: 积水, Pinyin: Jī Shuǐ) is 1 star in the Celestial Boat.
Circular Celestial Granary (Chinese: 天囷, Pinyin: Tiān Qūn) consists of 13 stars south of the Stomach, shaped like a character "乙".
Celestial Foodstuff (Chinese: 天廪, Pinyin: Tiān Lǐn) consists of 4 stars south of the Hairy Head.
Hairy Head (Chinese: 昴宿, Pinyin: Mǎo Xiù) consists of 7 stars.
Celestial Concave (Chinese: 天阿, Pinyin: Tiān Ā) is 1 star northwest of the Hairy Head.
Rolled Tongue (Chinese: 卷舌, Pinyin: Juǎn Shé) consists of 6 stars north of the Hairy Head.
Celestial Slander (Chinese: 天谗, Pinyin: Tiān Chán) is 1 star in the Rolled Tongue.
Whetstone (Chinese: 砺石, Pinyin: Lì Shí) consists of 4 stars southeast of the Rolled Tongue.
Lunar Star (Chinese: 月, Pinyin: Yuè) is 1 star east of the Hairy Head.
Celestial Yin Force (Chinese: 天阴, Pinyin: Tiān Yīn) consists of 5 stars west of the Net's handle.
Hay (Chinese: 刍藁, Pinyin: Chú Gǎo) consists of 6 stars west of the Celestial Meadows.
Celestial Meadows (Chinese: 天苑, Pinyin: Tiān Yuàn) consists of 16 stars south of the Net.
Net (Chinese: 毕宿, Pinyin: Bì Xiù) consists of 8 stars.
Whisper (Chinese: 附耳, Pinyin: Fù Ěr) is 1 star under the Net.
Celestial Street (Chinese: 天街, Pinyin: Tiān Jiē) consists of 2 stars between the Hairy Head and Net, near the east of the Lunar Star.
Feudal Kings (Chinese: 诸王, Pinyin: Zhū Wáng) consists of 6 stars south of the Five Chariots.
Celestial High Terrace (Chinese: 天高, Pinyin: Tiān Gāo) consists of 4 stars west of the Banner of Three Stars, near the Net.
Five Chariots (Chinese: 五车, Pinyin: Wǔ Chē) consists of 5 stars northeast of the Net.
Pillars (Chinese: 柱, Pinyin: Zhù) consists of 9 stars northeast of the Net.
Celestial Pier (Chinese: 天潢, Pinyin: Tiān Huáng) consists of 5 stars in the Five Chariots.
Pool of Harmony (Chinese: 咸池, Pinyin: Xián Chí) consists of 3 stars northwest of the Celestial Pier.
Celestial Pass (Chinese: 天关, Pinyin: Tiān Guān) is 1 star south of the Five Chariots, northwest of the Three Stars.
Celestial Tally (Chinese: 天节, Pinyin: Tiān Jié) consists of 8 stars south of the Net and Whisper.
Interpreters of Nine Dialects (Chinese: 九州殊口, Pinyin: Jiǔ Zhōu Shū Kǒu) consists of 9 stars under the Celestial Tally.
Banner of Three Stars (Chinese: 参旗, Pinyin: Shēn Qí) consists of 9 stars west of the Three Stars.
Imperial Military Flag (Chinese: 九斿, Pinyin: Jiǔ Yóu) consists of 9 stars southwest of the Jade Well.
Celestial Orchard (Chinese: 天园, Pinyin: Tiān Yuán) consists of 13 stars south of the Celestial Meadows.
Turtle Beak (Chinese: 觜宿, Pinyin: Zī Xiù) consists of 3 stars.
Deity in Charge of Monsters (Chinese: 司怪, Pinyin: Sī Guài) consists of 4 stars in front of the Well and the Battle Axe.
Seat Flags (Chinese: 座旗, Pinyin: Zuò Qí) consists of 9 stars northeast of the Deity in Charge of Monsters.
Three Stars (Chinese: 参宿, Pinyin: Shēn Xiù) consists of 7 stars.
Send Armed Forces To Suppress (Chinese: 伐, Pinyin: Fá) consists of 3 small stars in the center of the Three Stars.
Jade Well (Chinese: 玉井, Pinyin: Yù Jǐng) consists of 4 stars under the left foot of the Three Stars (β Ori).
Military Well (Chinese: 军井, Pinyin: Jūn Jǐng) consists of 4 stars southeast of the Jade Well.
Screen (Chinese: 屏, Pinyin: Píng) consists of 2 stars south of the Jade Well.
Toilet (Chinese: 厕, Pinyin: Cè) consists of 4 stars east of the Screen.
Excrement (Chinese: 屎, Pinyin: Tiān) is 1 star south of the Toilet.
Well (Chinese: 井宿, Pinyin: Jǐng Xiù) or Eastern Well, consists of 8 stars.
Battle Axe (Chinese: 钺, Pinyin: Yuè) is 1 star attached to the front of the Well Mansion.
Celestial Wine Cup (Chinese: 天罇, Pinyin: Tiān Zūn) consists of 3 stars north of the Well, south of the Five Feudal Kings.
Five Feudal Kings (Chinese: 五诸侯, Pinyin: Wǔ Zhū Hóu) consists of 5 stars north of the Eastern Well, near the North River.
North River (Chinese: 北河, Pinyin: Běi Hé) consists of 3 stars.
South River (Chinese: 南河, Pinyin: Nán Hé) consists of 3 stars northeast of the Three Stars.
Accumulated water (Chinese: 积水, Pinyin: Jī Shuǐ) is 1 star northwest of the North River.
Pile of Firewood (Chinese: 积薪, Pinyin: Jī Xīn) is 1 star southeast of the Accumulated Water.
Water Level (Chinese: 水位, Pinyin: Shuǐ Wèi) consists of 4 stars, lined north-south east of the Eastern Well.
Four Channels (Chinese: 四渎, Pinyin: Sì Dú) consists of 4 stars east of the southern lined four stars of the Eastern Well.
Official for Irrigation (Chinese: 水府, Pinyin: Shuǐ Fǔ) consists of 4 stars southwest of the Eastern Well.
Palace Gate (Chinese: 阙丘, Pinyin: Quē Qiū) consists of 2 stars south of the South River.
Market for Soldiers (Chinese: 军市, Pinyin: Jūn Shì) consists of 13 stars southeast of the Three Stars.
Wild Cockerel (Chinese: 野鸡, Pinyin: Yě Jī) is 1 star in the Market for Soldiers.
Wolf (Chinese: 狼, Pinyin: Láng) or Celestial Wolf is 1 star southeast of the Three Stars.
Bow and Arrow (Chinese: 弧矢, Pinyin: Hú Shǐ) consists of 9 stars southeast of the Wolf.
Grandfather (Chinese: 丈人, Pinyin: Zhàng Rén) consists of 2 stars southwest of the Market for Soldiers.
Son (Chinese: 子, Pinyin: Zǐ) consists of 2 stars east of the Grandfather.
Grandson (Chinese: 孙, Pinyin: Sūn) consists of 2 stars east of the Son.
Old Man (Chinese: 老人, Pinyin: Lǎo Rén) is 1 star south of the Bow and Arrow.
Ghosts (Chinese: 鬼宿, Pinyin: Guǐ Xiù) consists of 4 stars.
Cumulative Corpse Gas (Chinese: 积尸气, Pinyin: Jī Shī Qì) is 1 star in the center of the Ghosts Mansion.
Beacon Fire (Chinese: 爟, Pinyin: Guàn) consists of 4 stars west of the tail of Xuanyuan, northwest of the Ghosts.
Outer Kitchen (Chinese: 外厨, Pinyin: Wài Chú) consists of 6 stars south of the Willow.
Judge for Estimating the Age of Animals (Chinese: 天记, Pinyin: Tiān Jì) is 1 star south of the Outer Kitchen.
Celestial Dog (Chinese: 天狗, Pinyin: Tiān Gǒu) consists of 7 stars northeast of the Wolf.
Celestial Earth God's Temple (Chinese: 天社, Pinyin: Tiān Shè) consists of 6 stars south of the Bow and Arrow.
Willow (Chinese: 柳宿, Pinyin: Liǔ Xiù) consists of 8 stars.
Banner of Wine Shop (Chinese: 酒旗, Pinyin: Jiǔ Qí) consists of 3 stars south of the right tip of Xuanyuan.
Star (Chinese: 星宿, Pinyin: Xīng Xiù) consists of 7 stars.
Xuanyuan (Chinese: 轩辕, Pinyin: Xuān Yuán) consists of 17 stars north of the Star mansion.
High Judge (Chinese: 内平, Pinyin: Nèi Píng) consists of 4 stars south of the Middle Step.
Celestial Premier (Chinese: 天相, Pinyin: Tiān Xiàng) consists of 3 stars east of the Star mansion, south of the Banner of Wine Shop.
Celestial Cereals (Chinese: 天稷, Pinyin: Tiān Jì) consists of 5 stars south of the Star mansion.
Extended Net (Chinese: 张宿, Pinyin: Zhāng Xiù) consists of 6 stars.
Celestial Temple (Chinese: 天庙, Pinyin: Tiān Miào) consists of 14 stars south of the Extended Net.
Wings (Chinese: 翼宿, Pinyin: Yì Xiù) consists of 22 stars.
Dong'ou (Chinese: 东瓯, Pinyin: Dōng Ōu) consists of 5 stars south of the Wings.
Chariot (Chinese: 轸宿, Pinyin: Zhěn Xiù) consists of 4 stars.
Left linchpin (Chinese: 左辖, Pinyin: Zuǒ Xiá) consists of 1 star.
Right linchpin (Chinese: 右辖, Pinyin: Yòu Xiá) consists of 1 star.
Changsha (Chinese: 长沙, Pinyin: Cháng Shā) is 1 star in the Chariot Mansion.
Military Gate (Chinese: 军门, Pinyin: Jūn Mén) consists of 2 stars west of the Green Hill, north of the Master of Constructions.
Master of Constructions (Chinese: 土司空, Pinyin: Tǔ Sī Kōng) consists of 4 stars south of the Military Gate, west of the Green Hill.
Green Hill (Chinese: 青丘, Pinyin: Qīng Qiū) consists of 7 stars southeast of the Chariot.
House for Musical Instruments (Chinese: 器府, Pinyin: Qì Fǔ) consists of 32 stars south of the Chariot.
This sky culture was contributed by Lyu Haocheng. [email protected]
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