The 28 Chinese Lunar Mansions — Find Your Star in the Ancient Sky

Long before Western astrology divided the sky into twelve signs, the Chinese mapped it into twenty-eight. Each xiu (宿) is a lunar mansion — a segment of the sky the moon passes through on its monthly journey. The system dates back at least 4,500 years to the Neolithic Liangzhu culture. The twenty-eight mansions are grouped into four celestial courts of seven each: the Azure Dragon of the East, Vermilion Bird of the South, White Tiger of the West, and Black Tortoise of the North. Each mansion carries its own character. Some are considered auspicious for weddings and business, others for rest and retreat. The Chinese calendar, feng shui compass, and martial arts all reference this ancient star map. At MythRealms, our 28 Mansions collection captures this celestial heritage — each bracelet aligned with a specific lunar mansion, crafted with the gemstone and intention that matches its astrological character. Find your mansion. Find your place in the universe.