Offering from my collection. This is a complete set of astrology tools used in the Meiji era. According to the previous owner, it was used in an old family home in Yamanashi Prefecture. Astrology is a form of divination that connects the positions and movements of celestial bodies such as the sun, moon, and planets with human personality, fortune, and societal trends. While it has no proven scientific basis, it has developed since ancient times around the world, with schools such as Western astrology and Eastern astrology. It is used not only to predict an individual's personality and future fortune, but also to predict the effects of celestial phenomena on the earth, such as in the case of cataclysmic astrology. (Quoted from the internet below) How Astrology Works Celestial Placement: The positions of celestial bodies at a specific time and place of a person's birth are examined. Horoscope: A horoscope, which is a chart of celestial placements, is created, and fortunes and personalities are interpreted based on it. Roles of Celestial Bodies: The sun, moon, and planets (Mercury, Venus, Mars, etc.) are mainly used, and the meanings and powers of each celestial body are interpreted. Types and Characteristics of Astrology Western Astrology: Incorporates the concepts of the zodiac and constellations to predict fortunes and qualities from the celestial placements at the time of an individual's birth. Eastern Astrology: Uses the concepts of Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, and the twelve zodiac signs to predict the fortunes of people and society. Purpose of Astrology Self-Understanding: Provides clues for understanding an individual's qualities, talents, and personality. Future Prediction: Predicts various aspects of life, such as fortune, relationships, and job suitability. Life Guidance: Helps to consider the direction of life through self-understanding and future prediction. I am not familiar with astrology, so I do not know the details, but based on the presence of a floor plan, I speculate that it may have been used to determine the layout of rooms, etc. As these are very old items, there is damage and scratches due to aging. Please examine the photos carefully and purchase with the understanding that no claims or returns will be accepted.