Guanyin Oracle · Lot 91

Balanced

What it means

A lot of the open road. Worry has reached its end, your talent will be recognised, and the way ahead is flat and wide. Zong Que set his aim young, faced danger bravely, and rode the wind. Don't hesitate or look back now; the verdict says only forward. Hold your ambition and stride on.

By matter

此籤諸事如心。順利吉昌。

With this lot all matters go as you wish, smoothly and prosperously.

Line by line

1. 好把愁眉須展開
   Smooth out your worried brow.
2. 大才大用薦將來
   Great talent will be put to great use; someone will recommend you.
3. 一條大路平如掌
   A broad road, flat as your palm.
4. 凡有施為總稱懷
   Whatever you undertake will satisfy you.

Classic commentary

此卦前途顯達之象。凡事通泰大吉也。

一條大路。可向前行。心中用事。只可向前。

The image: a bright future; everything open and very lucky. The verdict: a broad road lies before you; go forward; work with your heart and only move ahead.

The story · Zong Que Rides the Wind Across Ten Thousand Miles of Waves

As a boy, Zong Que of the Liu Song was asked his ambition and replied: I wish to ride the long wind and break through ten thousand miles of waves. When bandits raided his brother's wedding and everyone panicked, he fought them alone. He later won many victories and was made Marquis of Taoyang, fulfilling his youthful dream.

Reference: Lot 91 of the Guanyin Oracle at Mengjia Longshan Temple, Taipei, with its traditional image, verdict, guidance and story. Story summaries are our own.