Fortune No.10
Poem (The Oracle's Verse)
櫝藏無價寶和珍，只管他鄉外處尋，好似將燈來覓火，不如安靜莫勞心
The valuable treasure is in the box, but we go looking for it in other lands far away. It is like searching for fire while holding a lamp in one's hand; it is better to be quiet and calm.
Story (Historical Background)
秦昭王連城求趙璧
Interpretation (Meaning of the Oracle)
機緣若遇，何事不成，春無限前似真。此籤將燈覓火之象，凡事自就。
This lot is an elephant holding a lamp and looking for fire, warning us not to be aware of what is already close at hand, and to seek outside and labor in vain. If we calm our minds without forcing ourselves to seek, things will naturally fall into place.
Holy Meanings (Fortune Categories)
交易Trade
難Difficult
婚姻Marriage
合合
求財Wealth
難Difficult
自身Self
安Safe / Peaceful
家宅Household
欠利Lack of profit
六畜Livestock
難養難養
田蚕Agriculture
秋吉Lucky in Autumn
尋人Missing Person
見Will Meet / Found
行人Travelers
動動
六甲Pregnancy
生女Girl
山坟Ancestral Grave
平Average
訟詞Lawsuit
虧Loss / Defeat
疾病Illness
設送設送
失物Lost Item
難見難見
移徒Moving
守舊Maintain Status Quo
Explanation
[Summary] Know what is enough and keep what is enough. Forcing yourself to seek what you do not have will end in futility. Cherish what you have.
This lot means "枉費心機" (枉費心機). Human desires are limitless, and seeking too much will only lead to suffering. It is important to cherish what we have and calmly assess whether it is necessary or not. If we seek what we do not have, we will not get what we want, and we will only end up wasting our time and energy. Knowing what is enough and observing one's portion will bring stability of mind and true satisfaction.
Practical Advice for Modern Life
The story of King Zhao of Qin seeking Zhao’s jade warns that attachment to what you want can endanger negotiation. In costly purchases, possessive love, or strict contracts, review the other side and the price. Decide what must not be lost before what you want to gain.
Recommended Deity & Prayer Advice
Pray to Fude Zhengshen for abundance suited to your means and stable living. Rather than naming the object you want, describe the life you want to protect.
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