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Guanyin Oracle · Lot 13

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自小生身富貴家
眼前萬事總奢華
要君賜受金魚袋
四海傳名足可誇

What it means

This lot promises advantage and recognition, but the real key is character. Lord Xinling earned lasting respect because he stayed humble after great success. Value what you have, act modestly, and remember those who helped you; that keeps fortune lasting.

By matter

Home祈福 Pray for blessings
Yourself祈福 Pray for blessings
Wealth秋冬吉 Good in autumn and winter
Dealings宜遲 Better later
Marriage合 A good fit
Pregnancy女 A girl
Travelers祈保 Pray for safety
Crops中平 Average
Livestock中平 Average
Finding someone見 Will be found
Lawsuits有理 You are in the right
Moving守舊 Keep things as they are
Lost things東方 To the east
Illness安 Safe and well
Family graves吉 Auspicious

Line by line

  1. 自小生身富貴家
    Born into a wealthy family.
  2. 眼前萬事總奢華
    Everything around you is lavish.
  3. 要君賜受金魚袋
    May you be granted the gold fish pouch of high office.
  4. 四海傳名足可誇
    Famous across the land, with much to be proud of.

Classic commentary

此卦龍門得通之象。凡事有變大吉也。

囚人逢赦。病即安然。龍門得遇。名遍名都。

The image: the Dragon Gate opens; change brings great fortune. The verdict: like a prisoner pardoned or the sick restored; you reach the Dragon Gate and your name spreads through the capital.

The story · Lord Xinling Saves Zhao and Declines Reward

When Qin besieged Zhao, the King of Wei feared Qin and held back. Lord Xinling obtained the military tally by a ruse, took command and saved Zhao. When Zhao offered him five cities, he looked pleased with himself until a retainer reminded him: remember the kindness others show you, forget the kindness you show others. He grew humble and declined.

Reference: Lot 13 of the Guanyin Oracle at Mengjia Longshan Temple, Taipei, with its traditional image, verdict, guidance and story. Story summaries are our own.

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