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22♈23 to 00♉25

The 15th Chinese lunar mansion is named 奎宿 (Kuí Su), “Legs Mansion.” The 1st asterism of the Legs Mansion is also known as 奎 (Kui), “Legs.” It represents a wild boar and is composed of 16 stars in the constellations Andromeda and Pisces. ^[1]

2000	2050	IAU	Chinese	Orb
22♈23	23♈05	η And	Kui Su Yi (1)	1°10′
20♈35	21♈17	ζ And	Kui Su Er (2)	1°20′
22♈38	23♈20	i Psc	Kui Su San (3)	1°00′
20♈55	21♈37	ε And	Kui Su Si (4)	1°10′
21♈49	22♈31	δ And	Kui Su Wu (5)	1°50′
22♈41	23♈23	π And	Kui Su Liu (6)	1°10′
29♈09	29♈51	ν And	Kui Su Qi (7)	1°10′
29♈11	29♈53	μ And	Kui Su Ba (8)	1°30′
00♉25	01♉07	β And	Kui Su Jiu (9)	2°10′
27♈13	27♈55	σ Psc	Kui Su Shii (10)	1°00′
28♈19	29♈01	τ Psc	Kui Su Shiyi (11)	1°10′
29♈45	00♉27	l Psc	Kui Su Shier (12)	1°00′
28♈47	29♈29	υ Psc	Kui Su Shisan (13)	1°00′
26♈28	27♈10	φ Psc	Kui Su Shisi (14)	1°00′
24♈32	25♈14	χ Psc	Kui Su Shiwu (15)	1°00′
23♈26	24♈08	ψ¹ Psc	Kui Su ShiLiu (16)	1°00′

Constellation Kui the Legs

22♈23 to 00♉25

Those born under the Kui constellation are emotionally rich, straightforward, friendly, and warm-hearted. They pursue truth, goodness, and beauty, and are generally fortunate in life. They lack courage and perseverance, but if they let go of their stubbornness, happiness will be within their reach.

It belongs to the element of wood and represents the wolf. As the first constellation in the west, it signifies the celestial treasury, hence the Kui constellation is generally considered auspicious.

When the Kui constellation is in charge, it is auspicious to set up camp, and all construction and repairs will be very successful. Burials and marriages will be held on this day, and the fields and estates will grow day by day.

The character奎 (Kui) is defined in the Shuowen Jiezi as “between the two thighs.” The Guangya defines it as “the hip, which is 奎.” The Kui constellation consists of sixteen stars, with its left and right halves resembling the shape of two thighs. The Bu Tian Ge describes the Kui constellation as: “A slender waist and a pointed head, like a worn-out shoe, with sixteen stars circling around it.” ^[2]

Kui Mulang

This Kui Mansion person has a certain destiny. They are destined to inherit property from their grandfather and acquire wealth through business. They are destined to receive more after their possessions are exhausted. They are naturally inclined to give alms without end, and are also skilled in subtle and auspicious deeds. They are suited for a life of leisure and enjoy life’s pleasures. They admire virtuous people and perform virtuous rituals. They are destined to bestow gifts upon men and women without end and receive instruction in Buddhist scriptures.

They are suited to acquiring treasures, building warehouses and livestock pens, calculating livestock, making wine and melting butter, constructing dikes, and grinding medicine. Wearing new clothes and adornment for long journeys is auspicious. Doing good deeds and taking swift action are also favorable.

Kui Advice

While it’s possible to view the world calmly at times and to strictly demand of oneself a positive and healthy attitude in all aspects, going too far can reduce tolerance. This world exists because of darkness; only then do we know that white is white. Quietly observing is also interesting.

One is prone to becoming overly involved with one’s spouse’s family after marriage, neglecting one’s own family of origin. The fortune associated with the Kui constellation is inherited from ancestors; not only will tomb sweeping and ancestor worship bring good luck, but starting with unconditional filial piety towards one’s parents will also bring greater prosperity. Moreover, this is what one should do.

A small number of people born under the Kui constellation are easily influenced by the atmosphere and fall into dangerous love affairs. Multiple relationships will eventually lead to self-destruction. Managing one’s desires well will bring spiritual growth. Good fortune brought by the opposite sex is a natural gift; ultimately, one must master the ability to forge one’s own path in life to truly control one’s destiny. ^[3]

Ma Duanlin (1317)

Kui, spanning sixteen degrees, is the celestial arsenal. The Shi school refers to it as the Celestial Swine (or Fengshi—the Giant Swine), governing warfare. The region below its nine-foot span constitutes the central path of the heavens; it also governs ditches and waterways. The large star to the southwest (fixed star Shimu) is known as the “Eye of the Celestial Swine” (or the “Great General”). When it shines brightly, the world enjoys peace; if it stirs or wavers, warfare and chaos ensue. If a guest star enters or lingers there, war breaks out; if Venus or Mars lingers there, floods occur. The Treatise of the Sui Dynasty states that if the Emperor is licentious and governance unjust, a “horn” appears on Kui; the movement of this horn heralds war, and within the year, issues regarding ditches or waterways will arise. It is also said that if the central stars of Kui shine brightly, massive flooding occurs. Solar and lunar eclipses, or encroachments by the five planets, all portend misfortune. ^[4]

Song History (1346)

The Kui asterism consists of sixteen stars and serves as the celestial arsenal; it is also known as Tian Shi (Celestial Pig) or Feng Shi (Giant Pig). It governs the use of military force to suppress violence and also presides over ditches and waterways. The large star to the southwest (fixed star Shimu) is called Tian Shi Mu (Eye of the Celestial Pig) or Da Jiang (The Great General); if it shines brightly or wavers, major outbreaks of warfare and flooding will occur.

A solar eclipse here bodes ill for the State of Lu, signaling border conflicts, floods, or droughts; a solar halo signifies war or fire.

A lunar eclipse signifies that ministers who hoard wealth will face troubles. If a halo appears around the moon, it indicates military defeat, high grain prices, generals being executed, and people suffering from epidemics. If the moon transgresses this mansion, disorder will occur in its corresponding region.

If Jupiter encroaches, a close minister will commit treason; if it lingers there, insect plagues, famine, banditry, and a surge in lawsuits will ensue; if it lingers for a long time, northern troops will surrender; if the star appears lustrous, a bumper harvest follows; if it lingers for over twenty days, war breaks out in the territory of Lu; if it lingers while in retrograde motion, the ruler develops a fondness for war, and the populace is displaced.

If Mars encroaches and circles the asterism for over thirty days, misfortune befalls generals and ministers, accompanied by great floods and the displacement of the people; if it lingers for over twenty days, there is warfare in the territory of Lu; if it wavers or moves back and forth, an amnesty will be granted; if it stations itself there, the year sees a bumper harvest; if it remains stationary, subordinates usurp power and lawsuits multiply; if it lingers for over a hundred days, banditry becomes rampant.

If the planet Saturn enters or encroaches upon this asterism, there will be warfare in the states of Wu and Yue (or alternatively, in Qi and Lu), or else conflict and mourning; if it lingers there, a noble woman will hold political power; if it enters and exits, springs and streams will overflow.

If Venus encroaches upon it, there will be great floods, warfare, and frost damage to crops; if it enters, foreign troops will invade the state; if it appears during the day, high-ranking officials or generals will die.

If Mercury encroaches upon it, rivers will burst their banks, warfare will arise, and drought or fire will occur; if it lingers there, the ruler will face anxiety, along with war and drought.

If a guest star encroaches upon it, there will be issues regarding canals or waterways; if it lingers, the ruler will face anxiety, the army will suffer defeat, and treacherous ministers will be close at hand; if it enters, armies will be routed and generals killed; if it halts and does not depart, famine will ensue; if it exits, a strategist will mislead the Emperor.

If a comet encroaches, it signifies famine, warfare, and mourning; if it exits, there will be floods.

If a hairy star (boshi) appears, troops will be deployed, the people will starve, and the state will lack an heir; if it exits, warfare will erupt in the northwest.

If a meteor enters or encroaches, there will be issues regarding waterways, and armies will be routed or generals killed. According to the Yisi Zhan (Divination of the Yisi Year): if a meteor enters or exits with a lustrous yellow-white glow, civil virtues will flourish and military force will be set aside; if it is red like fire and makes a sound, it heralds the use of bows and crossbows; alternatively, if it enters, it signifies the gathering of crowds.

If red clouds or vapors enter or encroach, it signifies warfare; yellow signifies the Emperor’s joy; black signifies anxiety for high-ranking figures.

According to the bronze instrument of the Yongyuan era of the Han dynasty, the Kui trigram was 17 degrees, and the Kaiyuan era of the Tang dynasty was 16 degrees. The old distance from the pole was 76 degrees, and the Jingyou measurement was the same. ^[5]

References

1. Kuí Xiù – Baidu Encyclopedia.
2. Twenty-Eight Mansions – Baidu Encyclopedia.
3. Comprehensive Analysis | Unveiling the Personality Traits of the [Kui] Constellation.
4. General Examination of Literature, Volume 279, Part 2, Ma Duanlin, 1317.
5. Song History, Volume 50, Chapter 3, 1346.