MENTAL MODEL · M7278

Twenty-Eight Mansions

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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

In ancient China, the celestial sphere was divided into 28 star regions, used to calibrate celestial positions and time.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

psychology

Reduce cognitive load

Coordinate system thinking. Complex spaces require reference frames; the 28 Mansions were the ancient people's sky GPS.

anchor

Anchor fast decisions

Along the ecliptic/celestial equator, the celestial sphere is divided into 28 segments, each marked by a representative asterism as the 'determinative star', serving as a reference coordinate for measuring the positions of the sun, moon, and five planets, integrated with the system of Four Symbols and Seven Mansions.

MINIMUM ACTION

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Practice this model in one real situation:

Establish coordinates based on the moon moving one mansion per day (about 27.3 days)
use mansion positions to record planetary positions and solar terms
combine with the Four Symbols (Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, White Tiger, Black Tortoise) for directional classification.

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