Wei Tu Zhi (Stomach Earthen Pheasant)

The Stomach Mansion is the third of the Seven Lunar Mansions constituting the White Tiger of the West and is classified under the Earth element, its celestial embodiment taking the form of a magnificent pheasant. As the White Tiger’s stomach and Heaven’s storeroom, it governs granaries and staple grains. In Daoist tradition, it is venerated as Lord Wei Tu Zhi. Astrological lore holds that when the Stomach Mansion shines brightly, the Five Grains flourish and granaries overflow. In popular devotion, worshippers pray to Lord Wei Tu Zhi for ample food supplies and household prosperity, and to dispel famine-related calamities; farmers traditionally offer sacrifices after the autumn harvest to express gratitude for Heaven’s bountiful granaries.