Fortune No.20

Poem (The Oracle's Verse)

當春久雨喜初晴,玉兔金烏漸漸明,舊事已成新事遂,看看一跳入蓬瀛
After a long spell of rain in spring, we are glad to see the clearing of the sky. The moon and the sun are becoming brighter and brighter as the clouds and mist dissipate. Old things have come to pass, new things have been accomplished, and with a leap of the eye, we enter a new world like that of Pengyeong (a fairyland).

Story (Historical Background)

蘇武援官典屬國

Interpretation (Meaning of the Oracle)

佛神護佑,百事無虛,想平生事,到底勝初。此籤久雨初晴之象,凡事亨通。
This lot is an elephant that clears up only after a long rain, and is a sign that all things can be fulfilled. However, if you get this lucky lot, you need to plant a fate (to connect with others and accumulate virtues) from early on, and then you will have great benefits. You should pay special attention to your friendships, and be sure to choose one of them as a nobleman. In the future, that person will attain such a noble position that he or she will be crowned as a king or a prince and reach great success. You will surely be able to gain help in this regard. In other words, "With the blessings of the Buddha and the gods, there is no need to worry about a hundred things, and if you think about your lifetime, in the end you will be better than the beginning.

Holy Meanings (Fortune Categories)

交易
待時Wait for Time
婚姻
隨意隨意
求財
未遇未遇
自身
祈福Pray for Blessing
家宅
中平中平
六畜
阻Obstructed
田蚕
阻Obstructed
尋人
遲Delayed
行人
阻Obstructed
六甲
生女Girl
山坟
舊吉舊吉
訟詞
和Harmony / Reconcile
疾病
祭星祭星
失物
見Will Meet / Found
移徒
吉Good Fortune

Explanation

[Summary] Don't be afraid of failure. As you accumulate experience, you will eventually be able to do things at will.
This lot has the meaning of "Suffering through Ganrai". It encourages the parties involved to work through to the end. People are often fearful of unfamiliar things because of their 陌生ness. However, those who succeed possess an extraordinary resoluteness and a spirit of perseverance. When we envy the accomplishments of others, we must not forget the hard work and dedication that lies behind them. As the saying goes, "once born, twice ripened" (first time unfamiliar, but second time you get used to it). Once you have made up your mind, you should constantly explore, experiment, learn lessons from your mistakes and failures, and accumulate experience. After a few days, you will naturally get the hang of it and be able to handle it at will. Therefore, do not be afraid of difficulties and do not be afraid of suffering. Know that everything you do now has the potential to affect your future.

Practical Advice for Modern Life

Su Wu preserving his loyalty for many years says lonely periods still have meaning. Turn failure or detours into lessons you can describe in your history and conversations. Even without immediate results, the record of sincere endurance creates later trust.

Recommended Deity & Prayer Advice

Pray to Mazu for protection through a long detour. This prayer suits times when you are far away or isolated and wish not to lose your center.
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