Fortune No.26

Poem (The Oracle's Verse)

上下傳來事總虛,天邊接得一封書,書中許我功名事,直待終時亦是無
All the stories that come from above and below are empty, and a letter arrives from the ends of the heavens. The book allows for the things of merit, but even if you wait until the end of time, it will not be there in the end.

Story (Historical Background)

桓溫得殷浩書

Interpretation (Meaning of the Oracle)

求閒不閒,日下心煩,欲求名利,徒爾虛投。此籤接日虛望之象,凡事守舊待時。
This lot is the elephant in the room of "hope for the day and hope in vain (接日虛望)," and it is better to protect the old and wait for the right time. You should not believe the words of the world lightly, but have your own judgment and wisdom to stop the spread of false rumors. Why should we be swayed by the words of others? When we seek God and receive His blessings, there is always a turning point. However, there is a part of us that says, "If you wait until the end of time, there will be no end in sight." Therefore, we must protect ourselves, establish a rule, and use our plans for the coming days, not for the present. In other words, if you seek peace and quiet, you will not find it, and your mind will be troubled at the moment. In other words, if you seek peace and quiet, you will not find it, and your mind will be troubled at the moment.

Holy Meanings (Fortune Categories)

交易
不成No Success
婚姻
不成No Success
求財
阻Obstructed
自身
安Safe / Peaceful
家宅
祈福Pray for Blessing
六畜
養養
田蚕
半熟半熟
尋人
西方West
行人
有信有信
六甲
生女Girl
山坟
吉Good Fortune
訟詞
虧Loss / Defeat
疾病
祈福Pray for Blessing
失物
難尋難尋
移徒
守舊Maintain Status Quo

Explanation

[Summary] Don't judge by appearances or rumors. If there is a misunderstanding, clear it up, and respect each other by cherishing the relationship.
This lot has the meaning of "誤會一場". It encourages the parties involved that all things should be insightful to the truth. In human relationships, a rift can easily be created by the other party's unthinking mistakes. One should not deny others by speaking from what one hears or by agreeing with what others say while things are not yet clear. What we see with our eyes is not always true, and what we hear with our ears is not always true. We should maintain clarity of mind and reason, and make judgments based on facts. Making snap judgments based on the surface alone can easily lead to unnecessary conflicts. If there is a misunderstanding, it is better to take a step back, explain it, and try to resolve it with all your might. As the saying goes, "It takes ten years of practice to get on the same boat," we should cherish our relationships with others and be generous to each other.

Practical Advice for Modern Life

The story of Huan Wen receiving Yin Hao’s letter warns against judging people by rumor or first impressions. Create a chance to confirm directly with someone you misunderstand. In work and love, speaking rather than leaving confusion can give a strained bond new value.

Recommended Deity & Prayer Advice

Pray to Yue Lao to gently restore a bond disturbed by misunderstanding. Rather than asking to change the other person, ask for a chance to speak honestly.
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