Fortune No.46

Poem (The Oracle's Verse)

勸君耐守舊生涯,把定身心莫聽邪,直待有人輕著力,滿園枯木再開花
I urge you to persevere and keep the old way of life. Set your mind and body firmly, and do not listen to evil words. Wait for the time when someone will give you a little help, and even a garden full of dead trees will blossom again.

Story (Historical Background)

趙韓王為村學究

Interpretation (Meaning of the Oracle)

變心守舊,時至成就,行則多逆,安靜無憂。此籤枯木生花之象,凡事待時則吉。
This lot is the elephant in the room, "A flower grows on a dead tree," and all things will turn out well if we wait for the right time. Change your mind and keep the old, and when the time is right, it will be fulfilled. If you move, there will be much adversity, but if you remain quiet, there will be no sorrow. In other words, everything is an elephant that comes back to life in the spring. Your many years of hard work will be rewarded at this time. However, if you have planted the cause early, the joyous things will surely follow. The poem says, "I advise you to endure and protect your old life. Therefore, you should remain calm and not move. If you move, it is bad luck; if you are quiet, it is good luck. Only in this way will the dead tree blossom again. If you meet a nobleman, you should rely on him. If you meet a nobleman, you can rely on this. If you make up your mind to follow the old ways, the time will come to fulfillment; if you move, the opposite will happen. If you keep quiet, you will not be troubled.

Holy Meanings (Fortune Categories)

交易
成Success
婚姻
就就
求財
待時Wait for Time
自身
吉Good Fortune
家宅
安Safe / Peaceful
六畜
難Difficult
田蚕
五分五分
尋人
杳杳
行人
阻Obstructed
六甲
生女Girl
山坟
吉Good Fortune
訟詞
吉Good Fortune
疾病
急求神急求神
失物
空空
移徒
守舊Maintain Status Quo

Explanation

[Summary] Don't be influenced by what others think of you. If you keep your duty and do good with sincerity, you will surely be recognized someday.
This lot has the meaning of "being free to follow one's destiny". It shows to the people concerned that they should respect independence. Many successful and well-known people in the world were just ordinary people before they became famous. Sometimes, even they did not anticipate their success. Therefore, there is no need to be discouraged or feel downhearted because of their obscurity, low status, or weak voice. We should not envy others, but rather, we should know our blessings, be generous with our blessings, and accept our current situation with optimism. Each person has his or her own values and outlook on life, and we should not be swayed by the words of others. We should observe our true duty, be single-mindedly focused on the good, cooperate with all efforts to do what we think is right, regardless of the size of the matter, and strive to make the best of it. If you are sincere and self-disciplined in everything you do and have no shame in your heart, the day will surely come when the opportunity presents itself and you will be able to exercise your skills.

Practical Advice for Modern Life

The story of King Zhao of Han being seen as a village scholar says not to lose your duty when recognition is late. Even if treated lightly, do not answer with careless work. Continue small good acts and accurate responses; someone will notice.

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Pray to Guanyin Bodhisattva that unseen good deeds may reach the right place. Add a vow to fulfill today’s duty cleanly rather than anxiety for praise.
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