Fortune No.41

Poem (The Oracle's Verse)

無限好事君須記,恰如認賊作為子,莫貪眼下有些甜,可慮他時還受苦
You must always keep in mind that even when things seem to be infinitely good, they are not. For it is as if you recognize the bandit as your own child. Do not covet just because there is a little sweetness in front of you. You must consider the fact that you will suffer again.

Story (Historical Background)

董卓郿塢藏金

Interpretation (Meaning of the Oracle)

只道一著,君子莫錯,宰把身心,不致耽擱。此籤認賊為子之象,凡事不宜苟且。
This lot is the elephant in the "Recognize the bandit as the child". It shows that in all things, one must not compromise easily. In judging each move, a sovereign must never make a mistake, and only by keeping a firm grip on body and mind can he avoid making a mistake and going astray. He must not approach with greed for the slightest sweetness in the immediate future, for the consequences that await him are truly alarming. After all, you will suffer in the end. The time has not yet come for fame, and trade is not ideal. If you seek wealth, you have no choice but to wait for the right time. This is the elephant in the room when you misidentify a bandit as a child. A sovereign must govern himself well and must not delay.

Holy Meanings (Fortune Categories)

交易
難Difficult
婚姻
未合未合
求財
待時Wait for Time
自身
平常平常
家宅
不安Uneasy
六畜
安Safe / Peaceful
田蚕
半熟半熟
尋人
至Will Arrive
行人
至Will Arrive
六甲
生男驚生男驚
山坟
中平中平
訟詞
宜和Should Reconcile
疾病
祭星祭星
失物
難尋難尋
移徒
祈保Pray for protection

Explanation

[Summary] Be content with the status quo and suppress your desires. Knowing what is enough and living within one's means will bring peace.
This lot means, "If you are too greedy, you will surely lose. It admonishes the fortune teller to know moderation in all things. We should cherish what we already have and use it prudently. Control your body and mind, and do not allow your desires to grow without limit. Knowing that we are satisfied with the status quo, we should not seek for more. In our actions, we must not be proud or extravagant, and we must not be addicted to alcohol and wealth. Otherwise, even if you have mountains of gold and mountains of silver, they will quickly become empty. Do not be delusional about owning everything. If something does not belong to you, do not force yourself to seek it.

Practical Advice for Modern Life

Dong Zhuo hiding gold in Meiwu says that excessive hoarding increases anxiety. Savings matter, but do not drive people away through possessiveness or calculation. Organizing finances and making small acts of sharing or giving will soften tension around money.

Recommended Deity & Prayer Advice

Pray to Fude Zhengshen for both the ability to save and the room to share. After organizing your wallet or budget, give thanks for daily stability.
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