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What are the stars?

The fortune-telling method of the 28 stars originated from the tantric astrology of Buddhism. The twenty-eight constellations, also known as the twenty-eight house or the twenty-eight stars, are the twenty-eight regions near the ecliptic and the celestial equator divided by China in ancient times. According to the position of the 28 stars, it is divided into four elephants: Qinglong, Suzaku, White Tiger and Xuanwu.

Seven hostages of Oriental Qinglong: Jiao Mujiao Kang Jinlong Nyctereute Fang Ri Rabbit Heart Moon Fox Tail Fire Tiger Basket Water Leopard

Seven nights in the north suzaku: unicorn, ox, Taurus, female earth bat, virtual sun rat, dangerous moon, swallowing water from the wall of house fire and pig.

Seven-night White Tiger in the West: Kuimu Wolf House Golden Dog, Stomach Soil, Pheasant, Biwuyue Dog, Fire Monkey Alnilam.

Seven Nights in Xuanwu: Muan Jing Ghost Golden Sheep, Liu Tu, Xing Rima, Zhang Yuelu, Winged Fire Snake and Water Worm.