07♐48 to 16♐08
The 5th Chinese lunar mansion is named 心宿 Xīn Su, “Heart Mansion.” It is the 5th of the 7 mansions of the Azure Dragon of the East. It represents the Heart of the Azure Dragon.
The Heart Mansion contains 2 star officials (asterisms) and 5 stars, distributed in the constellations Scorpius and Lupus. [1]
| Asterism | Meaning | 2000 | Constellation | Stars |
| Xin | Heart | 07♐48 – 11♐27 | Scorpius | 3 |
| Jizu | Group of Soldiers | 21♉10 – 23♉36 | Lupus | 2 |
Constellation Xin the Heart
07♐48 to 16♐08
Those born under the Heart sign are resolute and diligent, averse to evil and promote good, unafraid of hardship, and possess a strong sense of justice; they are capable and therefore often take on more responsibility. Their weakness is their tendency to be overly suspicious, which can sometimes hinder the full expression of their talents and the development of their career.
The heart is the dragon’s heart. The heart star, also known as Antares, was called “fire,” “great fire,” or “merchant star” in ancient times.
It represents the moon and the fox. It is the fifth constellation in the east, and the waist of the Azure Dragon. The heart is associated with fire, and it is the constellation corresponding to the first month of summer. It is often used in conjunction with the Fang constellation to discuss “the center governing the four directions.” The dragon’s waist is the location of the kidneys, the source of metabolism, and should not be taken lightly; therefore, it is often considered inauspicious.
The Heart Star, an inauspicious star, is not without its dangers. Construction or other matters involving men and women will be harmful. Graves should not be buried on this day, as plague and death will occur within three years.
Xin Yuehu: Wu is an official, a Yang deity, and is governed by the Xin Star Deity. The Xin Star represents fire and is associated with craftsmanship, hence it is located in the east. There are five Yang deities, surnamed Nü, named Tu Zu, with bull heads and human bodies, wearing yellow robes and carrying swords, and governed by the Xin Star Deity. [1]
Heart Moon Fox
People born under the Heart constellation possess unwavering perseverance and diligence. They can overcome difficulties and weather challenges safely. Their weakness lies in their suspicious nature, which often hinders their destiny. Besides enjoying doing good deeds without expecting anything in return, they should continuously give and contribute, and should never lend or borrow money for petty gain. People of this constellation easily gain the respect and love of others and receive care and support from elders and superiors. They are righteous and virtuous, reaping good results from good deeds, and have an affinity for Buddhism. They are intelligent and courageous, unafraid of hardship, serious in their work, patient, innocent yet naive, helpful, possess a “stable” potential, and have stable action.
People of this zodiac sign tend to have smooth sailing in middle age. They often leave their hometowns early in life, receiving little parental care and experiencing hardship. They are multi-talented, quick-witted, and intelligent, possessing an open mind and relentless effort. In their later years, they can enjoy a peaceful and comfortable life. If they can use their wisdom to clearly distinguish between good and evil and make good use of their opportunities, their fortunes will surely improve. Although people of this sign have a dual personality, one light and one dark (remaining silent, self-reflective, or negative when frustrated), they are not difficult to understand. With more open-mindedness, they can quickly become cheerful. They are straightforward, but have endured considerable hardship.
People born under the Heart constellation are idealistic and tend to be hardworking. Their personalities vary depending on the movement of the stars; some are extremely righteous, while others are inherently wicked. Those born under the Antares constellation appear to have a dual personality, giving them an enigmatic air. This is because they have poor communication skills and are outspoken, easily offending others and being misunderstood. In reality, some Antares individuals are sincere and can earnestly uphold their principles and work ethic, being strict with themselves and lenient with others. Their weaknesses include pessimism in the face of setbacks, though they quickly recover; however, they may lack perseverance, which affects their fortunes. They need to strengthen their self-confidence.
With their ideals and unique thinking abilities, the Heart natives are well-suited for careers in medicine, journalism, commentary, and other professional fields. They possess a quick grasp of public psychology, making them well-suited for positions such as politicians, government officials, comedians, and mass-communication professionals. As for women born under the Antares constellation, they can fully utilize their expertise and potential, making them well-suited for careers as actresses, singers, designers, teachers, artists, secretaries, engineers, negotiators, and business owners.
People born under this sign will enjoy great wealth in their later years, with a steady stream of income. However, they are not good at managing money and may lose it. If they can cultivate good interpersonal relationships and make good use of their talents, their income will increase significantly. In addition, they may receive unexpected wealth, and some people born under this sign may inherit property from their relatives.
Women tend to marry late, or even remain unmarried for life. Some may marry early, and their marital experiences can be happy or unhappy. People born under the Xin constellation are very serious about love and relationships, and will be devoted to the person they love. They are decisive, wise, and hardworking, and yearn for a happy and stable home. [2]
心宿 Xīn Su
Ma Duanlin (1317)
The central star of the Heart (心) is the darkest. Below it are twelve stars in total, clustered in groups of three below the Heart.
The Heart, at six degrees, is also called Great Fire (大火), representing the position of the Heavenly King. The central star is called the Bright Hall (明堂), the Great Star (大辰), representing the proper position of the Son of Heaven.
The star in front represents the Crown Prince; if it is not bright, the Crown Prince will not ascend the throne.
The star behind represents the illegitimate son; if it is bright, the illegitimate son will succeed.
Four feet above the Heart is the central axis of the Sun, Moon, and five planets. If the center is bright, the Way will be prosperous; if it is straight, the earth will shake; if it moves and disappears, the country will perish. It is also said that if the Heart turns black, the great man will have worries; if it is straight, the king will lose power; if it moves, the country will have worries; if it separates, the people will be displaced.
When Venus and Mars clash, bloodshed will not stop. When Saturn and Jupiter clash, or when there is a solar or lunar eclipse, it is inauspicious. A lunar halo indicates war. If Mars guards the center, the country will be without a ruler. When a guest star or a comet clashes, the world will be in chaos.
The twelve stars in total are located southwest of the Heart and the House of Fur (房) constellation, representing the five camps of soldiers. If they are small and faint, it is auspicious; if they are bright, large, and shaking, a great war will break out. When one star dies, troops are dispatched; when two stars die, half the troops are dispatched; when three stars die, all troops are dispatched. If another star guards it, a great war breaks out, and close ministers are executed.
The Annals of the Two Dynasties of the Song Dynasty: The three stars of the Heart constellation are 114.5 degrees from the western star. The twelve stars of the Accumulated Soldiers constellation are 126.5 degrees from the great star, entering the Di constellation at 15 degrees. [3]
Song History (1346)
The three stars of the Heart constellation represent the proper position of the Heavenly King. The central star is called the Bright Hall (Antares), the position of the Son of Heaven, the Great Star, which governs the rewards and punishments of the world; the star in front is the Crown Prince (σ Sco); the star behind is the commoners (τ Sco).
If the star is straight, the king loses power. If the star is bright and large, the world is united; if the world changes, the heart star is auspicious; if it moves, the army is scattered and the people are displaced.
A solar eclipse indicates that punishments will be unjust, generals and ministers will doubt each other, the people will be hungry, and there will be war and death. A solar halo indicates that the king is worried.
A lunar eclipse in its constellation indicates that the king is displeased, the three high officials are worried, and there will be death among the people. A lunar halo indicates drought, high grain prices, insect infestation, and impending misfortune.
When it is in conjunction with the five planets, it is very ominous.
When the Moon intrudes upon it, the ministers are worried; when it intrudes upon the central and front and back stars, the king is displeased; when it appears north of the heart star, the country will be drought-stricken; when it appears south, the king is worried and war will break out.
When Jupiter intrudes upon it, there will be celebrations, abundant grain, and the submission of the Chinese and barbarians; when its color is unclear, there will be death and drought.
When Mars intrudes upon it, the ministers are worried; when it passes through the heart, there will be famine; when it is in conjunction with Venus, there will be death. It is also said that when Mars is in the yang position, it is joy; when it is in the yin position, it is worry.
It is also said that if a planet guards Xin, it signifies a change in governance; if it violates Xin, it signifies the displacement of people and the dislike of high-ranking officials. If a planet guards Xin to the south, it signifies floods; if it guards Xin to the north, it signifies drought; if it moves in retrograde, it signifies chaos among high-ranking officials.
If Saturn violates Xin, high-ranking officials will rejoice, and the harvest will be plentiful; if it guards it, there will be successful land reclamation; if it stays for thirty days, there will be a pardon; if it stays for a long time, the ruler will be wise; if it violates Antares in the center, there will be fire disasters; if it moves in retrograde, it signifies female interference in politics.
If Venus violates Xin, grain prices will be high, generals will worry, there will be floods, and a major war will occur within a year; if it leaves, its color will be unclear, signifying mourning; if it moves in retrograde and circles around Xin, high-ranking officials will dislike it.
If Mercury violates Xin, high-ranking officials will be affected; if it is in the Yang region, it signifies Yan (a state of peace); if it is in the Yin region, it signifies the northern frontier; otherwise, there will be earthquakes and heavy rains; if it guards Xin, it signifies floods and theft.
If a guest star violates Xin, it signifies drought; if it guards Xin, it signifies fire disasters; if it leaves , grain prices will be high and the people will suffer famine.
If a comet violates Xin, high-ranking officials will doubt each other; if it guards it and then appears, it signifies locusts, famine, and also war. The presence of a comet, in its respective aspects, signifies war, mourning, and the displacement of people.
A meteor streaking across Xin signifies a minister’s rebellion; its entry into Xin indicates the arrival of foreign envoys; its blue color signifies war and worry; yellow signifies earthworks; black signifies misfortune.
Clouds entering Xin, if yellow, indicate joy for descendants; white signifies a rebellious minister nearby; black signifies the crown prince’s guilt.
According to the bronze instruments of the Yongyuan era of the Han dynasty and the Kaiyuan era of the Tang dynasty, the three stars of the Heart constellation are all five degrees apart, 108 degrees from the pole. The Jingyou measurement shows the three stars of the Heart constellation are five degrees apart, 114 degrees from the pole of the first star to the west.
The twelve stars of the Accumulated Soldiers constellation (Jizu), located southwest of the Fang constellation, represent five camps of soldiers, signifying guards sweeping away misfortune. Small stars are auspicious; bright stars indicate war; one missing star indicates few soldiers; two missing stars indicate half soldiers; three missing stars indicate all soldiers. Five planets guarding Jizu indicate war; otherwise, close ministers will be executed. A comet or a guest star guarding Jizu indicates a large-scale military campaign, with the emperor personally leading the troops. Clouds encroaching on Jizu, if blue or red, indicate high-ranking officials holding power and intending to discuss military matters.
According to the Bu Tian Ge (Song of Stepping the Heavens), the twelve stars of the Ji Zu (Accumulated Soldiers) belong to the Heart constellation. The Jin Zhi (Records of the Jin Dynasty) places them outside the Twenty-Eight Mansions. The Tang Wu Mi Shu (Military Writings of the Tang Dynasty) aligns with the Bu Tian Ge. The Qian Xiang Xin Shu (New Book of Qianxiang) differs, placing the Ji Zu under the Fang constellation. Both accounts are preserved here. [4]