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夢溪筆談, Volume 07-10   By: (1031-1095)

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Dream Pool Essays by Kuo Shen is a fascinating collection of writings that provide insight into the worldview and intellectual pursuits of a renowned Chinese scholar from the Song Dynasty. The essays cover a wide range of topics, from literature and philosophy to technology and medicine, offering a comprehensive view of the author's expansive knowledge and interests.

Kuo Shen's writing style is engaging and thought-provoking, drawing readers in with his keen observations and deep reflections on the world around him. His exploration of various subjects is both informative and entertaining, showcasing his strong intellectual curiosity and passion for learning.

Overall, Dream Pool Essays is a captivating read that offers a glimpse into the intellectual landscape of ancient China. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese history, culture, and intellectual thought, and is sure to leave a lasting impression on readers with its rich content and compelling insights.

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【卷七 像數一】

開元《大衍曆法》最為精密,歷代用其朔法。至熙寧中考之,歷已後天五

十餘刻,而前世歷官皆不能知。《奉元歷》乃移其閏朔。熙寧十年,天正

元用午時。新歷改用子時;閏十二月改為閏正月。四夷朝貢者用舊歷,比

來款塞,眾論謂氣至無顯驗可據。因此以搖新歷。事下有司考定。凡立冬

晷景,與立春之景相若者也。今二景短長不同,則知天正之氣偏也。移五

十餘刻,立冬、立春之景方停。以此為驗,論者乃屈。元會使人亦至,曆

法遂定。六壬天十二辰:亥日徵明。為正月將;戌日天魁,為二月將。古

人謂之合神,又謂之太陽過宮。合神者,正月建寅合在亥,二月建卯合在

戌之類。太陽過宮者,正月日躔諏訾,二月日躔降婁之類。二說一也,此

以《顓帝歷》言之也。今則分為二說者,蓋日度隨黃道歲差。今太陽至雨

水後方躔諏訾,春分後方躔降婁。若用合神,則須自立春日便用亥將,驚

蟄便用戌將。今若用太陽,則不應合神;用合神,則不應太陽,以理推之

,發課皆用月將加正時如此則須當從太陽過宮。若不有太陽躔次,則當日

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