In early August, an Oharaeshi chosen by Bokujo (to decide by fortunetelling) was sent to Sakyo (east part of capital), Ukyo (west part of capital), Gokinai capital region, and each district of Shichido (the seven districts of ancient Japan) to perform exorcisms.
8月上旬には、大祓使（おおはらえし）を卜定し、左京・右京に1人、五畿内に1人、七道に各1人を差し遣わして祓った。