STARS: Major | All | Constellations | Chinese | About
19♏23 to 19♏56
The 2nd Chinese lunar mansion is 亢宿 Kàng Su, “Neck Mansion.”
The 6th asterism of the Neck Mansion is called 陽門 Yángmén, “Gate of Yang,” representing the frontier gate. It comprises 2 stars in the constellation Centaurus. [1]
| 2000 | 2050 | IAU | Chinese | Orb |
| 19♏56 | 20♏38 | b Cen | Yangmen Yi (1) | 1°20′ |
| 19♏23 | 20♏05 | c¹ Cen | Yangmen Er (2) | 1°20′ |
Yangmen, the Gate of Yang
19♏23 to 19♏56
Ma Duanlin (1317)
Yangmen is northeast of Kulou (Arsenal), representing the borderlands and dangerous terrain. When a guest star appears at Yangmen, it signifies barbarian invasions. [2]
Song History (1346)
The two stars of Yangmen lie northeast of Kulou (Arsenal); it governs the defense of strategic passes and the repelling of foreign invaders. If (any of the?) five planets enter this asterism, weapons are put away (signaling peace). If a comet lingers there, foreign tribes will invade the borders and war will break out. If red clouds or vapors enter the area, it heralds war. [3]
References
- Kàng Xiù – Baidu Encyclopedia.
- General Examination of Literature, Volume 279, Part 2, Ma Duanlin, 1317.
- Song History, Volume 50, Chapter 3, 1346.