Eclipse And Politics Of Song Dynasty

Eclipse as an important planetarium,has highly valued in ancient society, our countryhave the first solar eclipse records, there documented as early as the Spring and AutumnPeriod in historical documents. Eclipse had be seen as a great Calamity or condemnationfrom deity by Subsequent rulers, respected for its awe, so that it become mystification andsacred.With the development of technology, the Song Dynasty when people have anunderstanding of the causes of the eclipse, the mystery of solar eclipse at this point no longerexists. however, its sacred status has not weakened, the rulers are still pay close attentionabout eclipse extremely, its impact permeate many aspects of society of Song Dynasty.Eclipse plays an important role in political activity, not only to constrain the behavior of theemperor, but also has an impact on the minister’s career, and sometimes have an impact onthe political situation and political trends. In addition, the solar eclipse with the developmentand modification of natural disasters and the calendar has a close relationship, therebyindirectly affecting people’s daily lives. It is because of the eclipse has a wide range of effectsabout social activities, the Song Dynasty has a complete system of response measures for theeclipse, the Song Dynasty will take all kinds of measures to save the eclipse before and afterthe eclipse, to show the awe of rulers to God.In short, the social function of the solar eclipse in the Song Dynasty did not because ofthe disappearance of the mystery has been lifted, but further development to make it functionmore perfect. Although understanding of the "sun trip rules", still emphasized" Sacred Way"function, still based on the ideology of Confucianism on eclipses be explained, so thateclipses the planetarium continues to be active on the stage of history.