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16♌02 to 24♌08
The 25th Chinese lunar mansion is named 星宿 Xīng Su, “Star Mansion.” It is the 4th of the 7 mansions of the Vermilion Bird of the South.
The 6th asterism of the Star Mansion is called 內平 Nèipíng, “High Judge,” representing the officials who enforce the law and punish crimes. It is composed of 4 stars of the constellation Leo Minor. [1]
Note: the 7th asterism of the Taiwei (Supreme Palace) Enclosure is called 內屏 Nèipíng, “Inner Screen,” representing a small wall within the door.
| 2000 | 2050 | IAU | Chinese | Orb |
| 24♌08 | 24♌50 | 22 LMi | Neiping Yi (1) | 1°00′ |
| 21♌01 | 21♌43 | 21 LMi | Neiping Er (2) | 1°10′ |
| 16♌02 | 16♌44 | 13 LMi | Neiping San (3) | 1°00′ |
| 19♌54 | 20♌36 | 18 LMi | Neiping Si (4) | 1°00′ |
Neiping the High Judge
16♌02 to 24♌08
The Chinese term 内平 (nèi píng) has three main meanings. It includes the star constellation in Leo Minor; peace and stability among the vassal states within China; and the pacification of internal turmoil and the restoration of stability. [2]
Ma Duanlin (1317)
The four stars of Inner Peace, south of the Central Terrace and north of the Earthly Branch, are the officials who judge crimes. If they are bright, punishments will be fair; if they are dark, punishments will be harsh. [3]
Song History (1346)
The four stars of Neiping are located south of the Santai constellation (Three Steps); some sources place them to the south of Zhongtai (Middle Step), representing officials responsible for administering justice and determining punishments. If these stars appear bright and clear, it signifies fair and just punishment or legal proceedings. [4]