Compared to Ju Shou's meticulous observation of celestial phenomena, Liu Bei's camp was much more laid-back. They didn't expend as much energy on divination; those who understood, such as Guo Jia, Jia Xu, and Li You, embraced the belief that success was three-parts destiny and seven-parts effort, while others like Chen Xi simply held the conviction that human will triumphs over fate.
In such an environment, Zhuge Liang's attitude toward celestial phenomena became significantly more casual. No longer did he stay awake past midnight to gaze at the stars nor wake at the third quarter of Yin Hour in the morning to review governmental affairs. Now, he would observe the heavens if he felt like it, and if not, he'd pull up his quilt and sleep.
As a result, Zhuge Liang began sleeping more and felt less fatigued during the day. He looked much more spirited and carried out his tasks with markedly improved efficiency.
