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15♎21 to 20♎05
The 3rd Chinese lunar mansion is named 氐宿 Dī Su, “Root Mansion.”
The 5th asterism of the Root Mansion is called 帝席 Dìxí, “Mattress of the Emperor,” representing the Emperor’s banquet seats. It comprises 3 stars of the constellation Boötes. [1]
| 2000 | 2050 | IAU | Chinese | Orb |
| 20♎05 | 20♎47 | 12 Boo | Dixi Yi (1) | 1°00′ |
| 16♎33 | 17♎16 | 11 Boo | Dixi Er (2) | 1°00′ |
| 15♎21 | 16♎04 | 9 Boo | Dixi San (3) | 1°00′ |
Dixi the Mattress of the Emperor
15♎21 to 20♎05
Ma Duanlin (1317)
The three stars of the Emperor’s Seat, northwest of the Great Horn, are the place where the emperor holds banquets and offers birthday greetings. If these stars are not seen, a high-ranking official will lose his position. [2]
Song History (1346)
The three stars of Dixi (the Emperor’s Seat), located north of Dajiao (the Great Horn), govern banquets and gift exchanges during feasts. A bright star indicates disaster for the king or nobles; a dim star signifies peace throughout the land. If a star disappears, a prominent figure loses their position; a wavering star signifies danger to the ruler. A comet’s appearance signifies worry and the possibility of rebellion. A guest star’s appearance signifies danger to the ruler. [3]
References
- Di Tuhao – Baidu Encyclopedia.
- General Examination of Literature, Volume 279, Part 2, Ma Duanlin, 1317.
- Song History, Volume 50, Chapter 3, 1346.