Guanyin Oracle · Lot 27

Balanced

What it means

A lot of security. You may be overthinking and afraid to act; when the time comes, help will appear, and your foundations are sturdy. Li Mi stayed cautious and modest and always came through. Progress steadily without anxiety, but don't let hesitation make you miss your moment.

By matter

Line by line

1. 一謀一用一番機
   Every plan and every action is a chance.
2. 慮後疑前不敢為
   Yet you hesitate and dare not act.
3. 時至自然逢貴助
   When the time comes, help will appear.
4. 銀牆鐵壁好安居
   Like living behind walls of silver and iron, safe and calm.

Classic commentary

此卦屋好牆壁之象。凡事穩當無險也。

The image (the verdict is the same): a house with sturdy walls; everything is secure and safe.

The story · Li Mi, the Commoner Chancellor

Li Mi of the Tang was a child prodigy who later practised the Way on Mount Heng. During the An Lushan rebellion, Emperor Suzong called on him; he refused the chancellor's title and advised as a commoner. He served four emperors, was pushed out several times, and always left unharmed.

Reference: Lot 27 of the Guanyin Oracle at Mengjia Longshan Temple, Taipei, with its traditional image, verdict, guidance and story. Story summaries are our own.