Ominous Signs: The Moon Eclipses Nan Dou and the Crying Star; Will There Be a Major Loss in Zhongnanhai Within a Year?

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[People News] Recently, mainland China has experienced unusual weather patterns, with high temperatures in the north, heavy rainfall in the south, significant snowfall in Shanxi, mirages in Qinhuangdao, and southwestern and northwestern winds blowing in various regions during the start of summer. These phenomena can be seen as frequent anomalies, interpreted as warnings from the heavens to the ruling authorities.

Notably, as we entered May, there have also been unusual celestial events: the moon eclipsing Nan Dou and the moon eclipsing the crying star.

On the morning of May 6, shortly after 7 a.m., the moon reached the position of Ji Xiu, indicating the phenomenon of the moon separating from Ji. At 11 p.m., the moon entered Nan Dou, aligning closely with Dou Xiu, with the distance between the two stars being less than 1 degree, resulting in the phenomenon of the moon eclipsing Nan Dou. Following this, the moon warned Dou Xiu Four and Dou Xiu Five, and on the afternoon of May 7, shortly after 5 p.m., it reached the Dog Star, forming a 180-degree opposition with Jupiter in Jing Xiu, leading to the phenomenon of Jupiter opposing the moon.

Jupiter opposing the moon refers to the alignment of three celestial bodies—Jupiter, the moon, and Earth—in a straight line. At this time, Mars, located in Kui Xiu, forms a 90-degree aspect with Jupiter and the moon, which the ancients referred to as 'Xing,' also known as 'Xian Zhao.' This results in the phenomenon of Jupiter and the sun illuminating Mars in a two-string relationship. 'Two strings illuminating each other' typically refers to a 90-degree relationship.

Dou Xiu One is a visible star and is part of the Nan Dou in the twenty-eight lunar mansions. In ancient astrology, Dou Xiu is primarily associated with fortune, the imperial court, and ministers. The moon eclipsing Dou Xiu One, or the moon eclipsing Nan Dou, is regarded by the ancients as a significant omen of misfortune. The moon eclipsing Nan Dou signifies potential political changes at high levels, including the deaths of ministers, the demise of generals, or threats to the female sovereign.

The Tang Dynasty's "Yisi Zhan" posits that when the moon transits the Southern Dipper, it foretells "a significant mourning, the death of a female ruler, and ministers assassinating the king and changing the ruler." 

According to the "Book of Southern Qi," different star positions of the moon's transit through the Southern Dipper yield various interpretations, such as the transit indicating military losses. Furthermore, the "Book of Song" notes that in the third year of the Yongchu era, during the first and third months, the moon transited the Southern Dipper, and in the second month, Empress Xiao passed away, signalling a major upheaval among the consorts and the upper echelons of the court. 

It is significant that on May 7, the Chinese Communist Party officially announced that two former defence ministers, Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu, have both received death sentences with a two-year reprieve, and there are reports suggesting that Wei Fenghe has already died. Could this be connected to the moon's transit of the Southern Dipper? Additionally, if it indicates "danger for the female ruler," could it refer to Xi's nearly hundred-year-old mother, Qi Xin? 

The moon's transit of the Southern Dipper is not the only sign of great misfortune; in ancient Chinese astrology, the opposition of Jupiter to the moon or unusual celestial phenomena involving Jupiter are also regarded as ominous signs. Jupiter, referred to in ancient times as the "Star of the Year," is the son of the Eastern Green Emperor and symbolises benevolence and virtue. For the ancients who believed in the concept of "heaven and humanity as one," the Star of the Year represented the monarch and the ruling ministers. 

Typically, the position of the Star of the Year is considered auspicious when it is in its rightful place; however, if it "loses its position" or conflicts with other stars, it is interpreted as a harbinger of disaster. As stated in the "Huainanzi: Astronomical Treatise": "When the Star of the Year is in its proper position, the five grains flourish. Its opposition signifies calamity." The ominous signs associated with Jupiter's opposition to the moon include the death of the monarch, military disasters, and extreme celestial phenomena indicating national decline.

Following the conjunction of Jupiter and the Moon, the celestial alignment of Jupiter, the Moon, and Mars is considered a significant astronomical event that can influence the current political landscape, military affairs, and the fates of individuals. Mars, associated with military and turmoil, suggests the potential for sudden military coups, border disputes, or heightened tensions due to military actions. The conjunction of Jupiter with Mars and the Moon indicates that rulers or courts may need to implement important policy adjustments (possibly related to military matters) and may resort to forceful measures to restore national order, which could lead to significant public unrest or societal upheaval.

On May 11, another celestial event occurred, with the Moon obscuring the Crying Star in the Void Mansion, positioned 5 to 6 degrees apart. The Void Mansion is the fourth mansion of the Northern Black Tortoise and includes several star officials, among them the 'Crying' and 'Weeping' officials, who oversee matters related to funerals, weeping, and mourning. This is yet another ominous sign.

The 'Sea Divination' states: 'When the Moon obscures the Crying Star, there will be a great mourning in the country, expected within a year.'

The 'Book of Jin: Astronomical Records' mentions: 'When the Moon obscures the Crying Star, the Son of Heaven will face matters of weeping, with the female ruler involved, leading to military actions.'

The 'Observing Phenomena and Divination' notes: 'When the Moon obscures the two Crying Stars, death and mourning will spread across the country, many will suffer from epidemics, and nobles may face execution.'

The 'History of Song: Astronomical Records' states: 'When the Moon obscures the Crying Star, it signifies the loss of consorts, the Crown Prince will be troubled, and the royal family will face disasters.'

These omens have historically been fulfilled in many dynasties. For instance, in the 18th year of the Shunzhi era of the Qing Dynasty (1661), the Moon obscured the Crying Star in the first month, and Shunzhi passed away on the seventh day of that month. Does the recent occurrence of the Moon obscuring the Crying Star indicate a significant mourning in the country, possibly with the death of high officials? The timeframe is expected to be no longer than a year, or perhaps even shorter.

Additionally, around May 11, a celestial event occurred where the planet Jupiter aligned with the Tianzun star. Tianzun, also referred to as 'Tianzun', is a designation for a star official located in the southern region of the Five Dukes, although some sources suggest it may be in the northern part of the Eastern Well. The term 'zun' refers to an ancient wine vessel, and in the context of celestial phenomena, it signifies the abundance of porridge, symbolising food supply, while also indicating potential agricultural failures. Thus, this celestial event foreshadows possible future famines, crop failures, or food shortages.

'The heavens display signs, indicating both fortune and misfortune.' The various anomalies observed in mainland China, along with celestial phenomena interpreted as ominous, collectively suggest that the Communist Party's regime is in a precarious state and may not endure much longer. Meanwhile, the party leaders and high-ranking officials who remain loyal to it are teetering on the brink of disaster.

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