Asterism Jiao – Horn – Astrology King

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22♎08 to 23♎50

The 1st Chinese lunar mansion is 角宿 Jiao Su, “Horn Mansion.”
The 1st asterism of the Horn Mansion is also called 角 Jiao, “Horn.” It represents the Azure Dragon’s horn and is composed of two stars in the Virgo constellation. They mark the Azure Dragon’s left and right horns. ^[1]

2000	2050	IAU	Chinese	Orb
23♎50	24♎33	α Vir	Jiao Su Yi (1)	2°40′
22♎08	22♎50	ζ Vir	Jiao Su Er (2)	1°40′

Constellation Jiao the Horn

22♎08 to 23♎50

The Horn asterism belongs to the Wood element and is associated with the dragon. It is the first of the seven constellations in the East, with two stars resembling a blue dragon’s horns. Dragon horns represent the initial charge in battle; hence, they are often considered inauspicious.

When the constellation Horn rules a day, it is no small matter. Sacrifices and marriages will not be successful. If burials are carried out on this day, disasters and calamities will occur within three years.

Those born under the constellation of the Horn are sincere and harmonious, blessed with good fortune, approachable, unpretentious, and have rich life experience. They are skilled at decision-making and methodical. However, if they are too self-centered, they may create their own troubles and become stubborn and self-willed. ^[2]

Horned Wood Dragon

People born under the Horn constellation are kind, easy-going, healthy, positive, simple, have a good sense of humor, aren’t fussy about details, love making friends and are skillful, especially at managing livestock. They are generally good at what they do; they enjoy and excel at dressing up, appreciate vibrant colors, and have excellent taste. Their creations are pleasing to the eye, and they often make a strong first impression that makes people want to get close. If they are also influenced by good parents from a young age, they will be elegant and graceful, with a gentle yet ambitious personality. They are only suited to having two sons.

The Horn Mansion favors elaborate decorations; preparing colorful clothing for meals, taking medicine, and acquiring precious items such as coral, gold, silver, red copper, mani stones, and vajra; making garlands and bedding; and engaging in singing, dancing, and chanting. All other arts and crafts are auspicious.

The king should dress solemnly to inspect his troops and advance on the road, perform sacrifices to the gods to seek peace and security, and reward his soldiers with gold, silver, grain, and clothing to bring into the city.

Horn Constellation Advice

The biggest taboo for the Horn Constellation is being overly ambitious. If one harbors unrealistic fantasies about the future, one is prone to venturing into areas completely outside one’s expertise, only to encounter difficulties and be powerless to overcome them. If you want to achieve something, you must transform your outward energy into inner strength. Focus on what you can do well in the present moment, and the path will unfold itself. Never take shortcuts to reach your goals quickly, or boast about even the slightest progress. Calm your mind and accumulate experience; this is what you should do most. “To speak without acting is a disgrace to a gentleman.”

It is a good thing to distinguish right from wrong, but we must be careful not to apply double standards. Also, water that is too clear will have no fish. We should be more tolerant and open-minded in accepting flaws.

Both men and women born under the Horn constellation need to be wary of romantic entanglements. Their inherently social nature means they are easily surrounded by people of the opposite sex, and they tend to compare and weigh two potential partners. If they can’t decide and keep refusing others, their love life can easily become a mess. They need to calmly ask themselves what they truly want. They also need to understand that while a mundane life may not be as exciting as a passionate romance, it still has value. ^[3]

Ma Duanlin (1317)

The Horn (Jiao) consists of two stars spanning twelve degrees; it governs the creation of all things and disseminates the sovereign’s authority and prestige, serving as the “Celestial Gateway.” The “Heavenly Gate” lies between them, and the area within is the “Celestial Court.” The ecliptic passes through this region, marking the path of the seven luminaries.

When the stars shine brightly, the state enjoys great peace; if they flicker or waver, the state faces unrest. A solar eclipse at the Right Horn (ζ Vir) signifies national instability; a lunar eclipse at the Left Horn (α Vir) signifies a disruption of the world’s order. Encroachment by Venus or Mars heralds war; if Venus lingers there, a great general will seize power.

The Left Horn (α Vir) represents the “Celestial Fields,” governing the administration of justice and punishment; the Sun’s path lies to its south, and encroachment by any of the five planets there presages drought. The Right Horn (ζ Vir) represents the “General” and governs military affairs; the path of the Moon lies to its north, and encroachment by any of the five planets there presages floods. These three celestial gates are analogous to the four pillars of the “Room” (Fang) asterism. ^[4]

Song History (1346)

The two stars of the Horn Mansion (*Jiao*) constitute the Celestial Pass (Tianguan); the space between them is the Celestial Gate (Tianmen), and the area within is the Celestial Court (Tianting). The ecliptic passes through this region, serving as the path for the Seven Luminaries. The Left Horn (α Vir) represents the Celestial Field (Tiantian) and governs justice and punishment. To its south lies the path of the Sun. The Right Horn (ζ Vir) represents the General (Jian) and governs military affairs; the path of the Moon lies to its north. These three celestial gates are analogous to the four markers of the Room (Fang) Mansion.

If the stars are bright and large, it is auspicious, signifying peace in the royal way and the presence of virtuous men at court; if they waver or shift position, the ruler is on a journey; if the Left Horn (α Vir) shines with a red light, legal cases are resolved fairly; if the stars are dim and small, the royal way has gone astray. Tao Yinju states: “The Left Horn (α Vir) is the Celestial Ford (Tianjin), the Right Horn (ζ Vir) is the Celestial Gate (Tianmen), and the center is the Celestial Pass (Tianguan).”

A solar eclipse of the Horn constellation displeases the ruler; a halo within the Horn indicates secret plots and suggests a yin (weak) country waging war will gain territory, and this also signifies a major pardon.

If the Moon encroaches upon the Horn, high officials worry about legal cases, and judicial officers fear dismissal; omens also point to trouble within the palace. A lunar halo here signals troop mobilization; a halo at the Right Horn (ζ Vir) brings disaster to the right-hand general, and the same applies to the left (α Vir). Some say it governs water; a yellow color indicates a general amnesty. A triple lunar halo extending into the Celestial Gate and both Horn stars signals war and military defeat for the general.

Encroachment by Jupiter signifies famine.

Encroachment by Mars signals national decline and military defeat; if it touches the Left Horn (α Vir), there will be a pardon; if it touches the Right Horn (ζ Vir), war breaks out; if it lingers there, slanderous ministers gain influence and urgent political crises arise; if it stays in the Yang position, there will be good news.

Encroachment by Saturn signifies mourning, or alternatively, the outbreak of war.

Encroachment by Venus suggests treacherous plots among officials.

Encroachment by Mercury signals minor military conflict; if it lingers, great floods will follow.

A guest star encroaching signals war and damage to the grain harvest; if it lingers at the Left Horn (α Vir) and is red, drought ensues; if it lingers at the Right Horn (ζ Vir), great floods occur.

A comet encroaching with a white color signals war; if red, the army it points to will be routed; if it emerges from the Horn, widespread warfare and chaos will follow.

A broom star (Bui) appearing at the Horn and colored white signals war; if red, military defeat; if it enters the Celestial Market (Tianshi), it brings war and mourning.

A meteor encroaching signals the arrival of foreign envoys; if it enters the Left Horn (α Vir), war breaks out.

Yellow-white clouds entering the Right Horn (ζ Vir) signify gaining territory; red clouds entering the Left (α Vir) signal war; entering the Right (ζ Vir), victory in battle; black and white clouds entering the Right (ζ Vir) signal military defeat. ^[5]