| The astrological map from the Neolithic Age to the formation of the twenty-eight constellation system during the Warring States Period shows that astronomical knowledge has been popularized at that time.In the Han Dynasty,due to the development of astronomy,the prevalence of thick burials,and the worship of pantheism in the Han Dynasty,a large number of astrological charts appeared in the tombs.In the tombs of the Han Dynasty,one or more combined astrological maps were formed by drawing corresponding figures,animals,objects or ghosts and other images beside the stars.Among the stars that were Beidou,Nandou,Si Ming,Si Lu,Altair,Weaver Girl,Ji Xing,Bi Xing,Wei Xiu,Xu Xiu,Gui Xiu etc.These groups of constellations are representative,closely related to people’s lives,and vividly reflect all aspects of social life in the Han Dynasty.This article divides the above-mentioned astrological beliefs into four categories,and conducts detailed analysis and research on each category.The astrology related to Fu,Lu,Shou,Yao mainly includes Si Ming,Si Lu and Nandou;the astrology related to production and life mainly includes Ji Xing and Bi Xing;the astrology related to love legends is Altair and Weaver Girl;the astrology related to funeral customs is mainly There are Beidou,Wei Xiu,Xu Xiu,Gui Xiu.The people of the Han Dynasty deified these constellations and worshipped them,praying for longevity and immortality,relief from disasters and diseases,fame and fortune,good weather,prosperous years,happiness in love,and victory in expeditions and expeditions.Based on the textual research of the above-mentioned groups of astrology,this paper further discusses the beliefs of astrology and Han society and people’s beliefs and customs.Astrology belief is an important part of folk beliefs in the Han Dynasty.After a long period of evolution,it has promoted the formation and development of folk customs.The development of folk customs also has a strong impetus for the expansion and promotion of astrology beliefs,such as the worship of the morning bull,the Vega and the constellation.The combination of the Qixi Festival makes the Qixi Festival one of the traditional customs preserved in our country.Belief in astrology has become a part of the daily life of the Han people.People pay more attention to the astrology closely related to daily life,personify the constellation gods,and pray for the blessings of the constellation gods through various sacrificial activities to meet the psychological needs of daily life.The astrological belief is also closely related to Taoism.The constellation gods are absorbed into the Taoist system of gods and are one of the representatives of our traditional culture. |
