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Guanyin Oracle · Lot 71

Balanced

誰知愛寵遇強徒
女子當年嫁二夫
自是一弓施兩箭
騎龍跨馬上安居

What it means

A lot of the second union being lucky. The first attempt may fall short; the second succeeds. In love it may mean remarriage, reconciliation or a second bond; in work, a renewed partnership or fresh start. Zhuo Wenjun's second marriage began hard and ended well. Expect bumps and gossip; be careful, and the ending is settled.

By matter

Home損失 Some loss
Yourself是非 Gossip and disputes
Wealth勞力 Requires hard work
Dealings謹防 Be careful
Marriage再合 A second union is lucky
Pregnancy先虛后實 Empty first, real later
Travelers阻 Obstructed
Crops晚收 Late harvest
Livestock損 Loss
Finding someone見 Will be found
Lawsuits虧 At a disadvantage
Moving改 Change it
Illness禳星 Pray to the stars for protection
Family graves改 Change it

Line by line

  1. 誰知愛寵遇強徒
    Who knew the beloved would meet a brute?
  2. 女子當年嫁二夫
    The woman married twice in her time.
  3. 自是一弓施兩箭
    It is one bow with two arrows,
  4. 騎龍跨馬上安居
    and in the end she rides to a settled, happy life.

Classic commentary

此卦一弓架兩箭之象。凡事再合則吉也。

不出重重。事由天命。振六中開。切宜謹守。

The image: two arrows on one bow; a second union brings luck. The verdict: matters are layered and unresolved, decided by fate; when fortune rises the way will open; keep careful watch.

The story · Zhuo Wenjun Goes to Sima Xiangru

In the Western Han, the young widow Zhuo Wenjun heard Sima Xiangru play the zither, fell in love and ran away with him at night. Poor, they ran a wine shop in Linqiong with Wenjun serving at the counter. Later Sima Xiangru's writing won the emperor's favour, and the couple prospered.

Reference: Lot 71 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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