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Matchmaker Oracle · Lot 33

Source: Analects, "Xian Jin"

仍舊貫
如之何
何必改作

What it means

Things are fine as they are; no need to start over.

"Why not keep it as it was? Why rebuild?" Keeping things as they are is fine; no need to change or start over. The relationship you have is worth keeping; don't upend it on a whim.

Guidance in love

SingleNo need to rush into change; take your time as you are.
DatingThe relationship is steady; don't be shaken by temptation.
MarriedKeep your familiar ways together rather than a big overhaul.

Line by line

  1. 仍舊貫
    Keeping things as before
  2. 如之何
    how would that be?
  3. 何必改作
    Why rebuild?

Original context

From the Analects: when Lu planned to rebuild the treasury, Min Ziqian said, "Why not keep it as it was? Why rebuild?" Confucius praised him: he seldom speaks, but when he does, he hits the mark.

Text: the 100-lot Matchmaker (Yue Lao) oracle used in Taiwan. Most lots quote classical texts; sources were checked against the originals, obvious copying errors corrected, and uncertain sources marked as such.

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