Treatise on Armament Technology, Volume 63

When the sun produces two Ear-Jewels original: Er (珥); parhelia or "sun dogs" that appear like ornaments flanking the sun and there is a vapor Vapor here refers to Qi (氣), likely a secondary atmospheric effect or cloud formation resembling a person standing beside the sun, it signifies the raising of troops and great chaos. It indicates that there are hidden plots to instigate rebellion. Even if there is no vapor present, the divination original: Zhan (占) remains the same.

If there are two Ear-Jewels on the left side of the sun, foreign nations will come to invade original: Kou (寇). One authority states: The northern tribes original: Huren (胡人); historically referring to non-Han nomadic peoples from the north or west intend to plot to become the sovereign rulers.

When there are two Ear-Jewels to the east and west of the sun, and a white vapor pierces through them, there will be great chaos under heaven, and the state will lose its loyal ministers.

If there are three Ear-Jewels above the sun, the feudal lords original: Zhuhou (諸侯); regional rulers or nobility will plot disorder and troops will be raised; it will take three years for the situation to be settled. Another interpretation says that if they are blue-green, yellow, and white in color, it signifies that high-ranking ministers will commit treason original: Panni (叛逆).

If there are three Ear-Jewels on the left side of the sun, a minister is plotting to take the ruler’s position.

When three Ear-Jewels appear above the sun and two stars appear to the left and right as if guarding one another, it signifies that brothers are plotting against the sovereign and will kill one another.

If three Ear-Jewels appear below the sun, the ruler will be targeted by generals from all four directions plotting for the throne original: Mouwei (謀位); violent conflict will arise and persist for five years until... The text likely continues onto the next page to describe the resolution or further duration of this conflict.