Guanyin Oracle · Lot 86

Auspicious

What it means

This lot calls itself first among the lots, one of the most auspicious of all: recognition, wealth and wishes leap forward, suddenly and spectacularly. Shang Lu's three firsts capture it. When fortune is this strong, stay humble and steady, seize the moment and put the success to good use.

By matter

此籤從心所欲。諸事皆吉。

With this lot you may follow your heart; all matters are auspicious.

Line by line

1. 春來花發映陽臺
   Spring arrives, flowers shining on the terrace.
2. 萬里舟行進寶來
   Ships sail ten thousand miles bringing treasure.
3. 躍過禹門三級浪
   Leaping the three waves of the Dragon Gate,
4. 恰如平地一聲雷
   like thunder from flat ground.

Classic commentary

此卦上朝見帝之象。凡事大吉大利也。

朝帝受職。如貧得寶。謀望從心。卦中第一。

The image: an audience with the emperor; great fortune in all things. The verdict: received at court and given office, like the poor finding treasure; every wish comes true; first among the lots.

The story · Shang Lu Takes All Three Firsts

Shang Lu of Zhejiang lost his father young and studied without rest. He came first in the provincial, metropolitan and palace examinations, the only person in the Ming to win all three, and later became senior grand secretary.

Reference: Lot 86 of the Guanyin Oracle at Mengjia Longshan Temple, Taipei, with its traditional image, verdict, guidance and story. Story summaries are our own.