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16♉56 to 29♉25
The 17th Chinese lunar mansion is named 胃宿 Wèi Su, “Stomach Mansion.” It is the 3rd of the 7 mansions of the White Tiger of the West. In ancient times, it was called “Heavenly Granary” and was responsible for storing grain.
The Stomach Mansion contains 7 star officials (asterisms) and 39 stars, distributed in the constellations Aries, Taurus, Cetus and Perseus. [1]
Note:
尾 Wěi, “Tail” is the name of the 6th mansion and its 1st asterism.
胃Wèi, “Stomach” is the name of the 17th mansion and its 1st asterism.
危 Wēi, “Roof” is the name of the 12th mansion and its 1st asterism.
| # | Asterism | English | 2000 | Constellations | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wèi | Stomach | 16♉56 | Aries | 3 |
| 2 | Tiānlǐn | Celestial Foodstuff | 21♉10 | Taurus | 4 |
| 3 | Tiānqūn | Circular Celestial Granary | 00♉03 | Cetus | 13 |
| 4 | Dàlíng | Mausoleum | 20♉50 | Perseus | 8 |
| 5 | Tiānchuán | Celestial Boat | 28♉42 | Perseus | 9 |
| 6 | Jīshī | Heap of Corpses | 23♉54 | Perseus / Camelopardalis | 1 |
| 7 | Jīshuǐ | Stored Water | 09♊45 | Perseus | 1 |
Constellation Wei the Stomach
16♉56 to 18♉22
Those born under the Stomach constellation are strong and unyielding. Their indomitable spirit can drive rapid advancement, but their ruthlessness can also bring significant ups and downs. Cultivating strong interpersonal relationships is crucial for competitiveness.
It belongs to the Earth element and is associated with the pheasant. It is the third constellation in the west, and like the stomach in the human body, the Stomach constellation is a granary in the sky, storing grain; hence, it is generally auspicious.
Construction and repairs will be successful on this day; sacrifices and marriages will be celebrated; and if burials are held on this day, the fields and crops will yield a bountiful harvest.
According to the “Shiming ” dictionary, the stomach means “enclosure, a place to receive food.” The “Records of the Grand Historian: Treatise on Celestial Offices” states, “The stomach is the granary of heaven.” [2]
Stomach Pheasant
The person born under the Stomach Mansion is hard-hearted, wicked, and prone to indulging in alcohol and meat. They love to drive, rob, and be violent. They are impulsive and easily angered. They have many enemies. They have many male and female servants.
They are suited for public affairs and virtuous deeds of a ruler. They also suit strict discipline, suppressing rebellion and eliminating evil, training subordinates, and ensuring the well-being of horses and other livestock.
Stomach Advice
For those born under the Stomach Constellation, considering others is the best way to accumulate blessings in later years. Whether at work or in daily life, if they consistently give to others, their life path will become smoother.
Confidence and adherence to one’s own values are excellent qualities and often indicate strong management skills. However, it’s important to consider others around you, whose strengths may differ from yours. Is it appropriate to dismiss others simply because they are different? Conversely, no two leaves are alike, and how many people truly share your values? As the saying goes, “The earth is receptive; the superior man, in accordance with this, carries the world with virtue.” If you can maintain an inclusive attitude, viewing the world’s good and bad with a smile, and never forgetting your original aspirations, you will elevate your soul to a higher level.
If you want to run, then run. When luck is bad, traveling abroad can have a very positive impact on the fortune of the Stomach Constellation. [3]
胃宿 Wèi Su
References
- Stomach Constellation – Baidu Encyclopedia.
- Twenty-Eight Mansions – Baidu Encyclopedia.
- Comprehensive Analysis | Unveiling the Personality Traits of the Stomach Constellation.