Three Stars Mansion (Shēn Xiù)
The 21st lunar mansion of the Twenty-Eight Mansions, belonging to the White Tiger of the West. Its planetary correspondence is Water, and its symbolic animal is the ape. It is generally considered an auspicious mansion in traditional almanacs.
Shěn is the 21st lunar mansion and part of the seven mansions forming the White Tiger of the West. In traditional classifications of fortune and misfortune, Shěn is often viewed as an auspicious mansion. Historical almanacs and folk calendars might mark days when Shěn presides as more favorable when advising people on choosing auspicious dates for activities. This concept is rooted in the ancient philosophy of heaven-human resonance, linking celestial star patterns with terrestrial fortune and calamity. In modern times, this knowledge primarily serves as a window into traditional culture.