Table of Contents

Chapter Twelve. Explaining the aspects original: 相照 (xiāng zhào). Literally "shining upon one another," this refers to astrological aspects—the geometric angles (like trine or square) between different parts of the zodiac. between the degrees of the Twelve Zodiac Signs Twelve Zodiac Signs original: 十二宮 (shí èr gōng). Literally "Twelve Palaces," the standard term for the signs of the zodiac in this period..

Chapter Thirteen. Explaining the zodiac signs belonging to original: 所屬宮分 (suǒ shǔ gōng fēn). This section details planetary rulerships, identifying which zodiac sign serves as the "home" or "domicile" for each luminary. the Seven Luminaries Seven Luminaries.

Chapter Fourteen. Explaining the degrees of exaltation and domicile original: 廟旺 (miào wàng). In traditional astrology, these terms describe the "dignity" of a planet—specific signs or degrees where a planet’s influence is most harmonious or powerful. "Miao" (temple) represents the domicile, while "Wang" (flourishing) represents exaltation. for the Seven Luminaries.

Chapter Fifteen. Explaining the ruling stars of the triplicities original: 三合 (sān hé). Literally the "three harmonies," referring to the groups of three signs that share the same elemental nature (Fire, Earth, Air, Water)..

Chapter Sixteen. Explaining the division of degrees within each sign assigned to the Five Planets original: 五星 (wǔ xīng). This refers to the "Terms" or "Bounds" system, where a single zodiac sign is subdivided into segments, each ruled by one of the five non-luminary planets: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, or Saturn..

Chapter Seventeen. Explaining the division of each sign into three parts original: 三分 (sān fēn). These are the "Decans" or "Faces," ten-degree subdivisions of a zodiac sign that provide further nuance to a planet's strength..

Chapter Eighteen. Explaining the positions and dignities original: 位分 (wèi fēn). This refers to the technical ranking or "essential dignity" a planet holds based on its specific location in the sky. of the stars within signs and degrees.

Chapter Nineteen. Explaining the aspects original: 相照 (xiāng zhào). While Chapter 12 focused on the signs, this chapter details how the planets themselves "regard" or influence one another across the heavens. between the Seven Luminaries.