Fortune No.54

Poem (The Oracle's Verse)

夢中得寶醒來無,應說巫山只是虛,苦問婚姻並病訟,別尋生路得相宜
You may have treasure in your dreams, but when you wake up, you have nothing. We should know that the shaman is nothing more than a falsehood. It is more appropriate to ask about the path of life separately than to ask bitterly about marriages, illnesses, and lawsuits.

Story (Historical Background)

呂仙枕黃梁未熟

Interpretation (Meaning of the Oracle)

如水中月,形短形長,皆由分定,何必商量。此籤夢中得寶之象,凡事多虛少實。
This lot is the elephant in the room of "Enthusiastically obtaining treasure," and in all things there is much emptiness and little fruit. You may gain treasure in your dreams, but when you wake up, you have nothing. You should know that all your hopes and desires will come to naught. In all your endeavors for fame, trade, marriage, and fortune seeking, you must keep to the old ways. The success or failure of the present is due in part to a lack of accumulation of virtues and a lack of discipline. Therefore, we should be more creative in cultivating our yin virtue (yin qi). There is always a turning point, and the journey ahead can be far-reaching. The lottery is a reminder to leave the bad behind and follow the good, and to follow the good and turn the bad into the good.

Holy Meanings (Fortune Categories)

交易
難Difficult
婚姻
待時Wait for Time
求財
阻Obstructed
自身
謹防謹防
家宅
欠安欠安
六畜
不利Disadvantageous
田蚕
滯Stagnant
尋人
見Will Meet / Found
行人
遲Delayed
六甲
祈保Pray for protection
山坟
不安Uneasy
訟詞
虧Loss / Defeat
疾病
求神保求神保
失物
空空
移徒
吉Good Fortune

Explanation

[Summary] Don't indulge in dreaming, but look at reality. Steady effort and a mind that knows what is enough will bring happiness.
This lot means "Nanke Ichimu". It encourages the person concerned not to harbor any lascivious delusions. People often lament the unfortunate luck of the times and beg for fame, wealth, and nobility in order to obtain all things and satisfy their desires. Therefore, they dream of money and promotions and hope that one day they will come true. However, life is like a dream, and gains and losses are never certain, and wealth and prosperity are only temporary illusions that quickly turn into clouds and smoke in the blink of an eye. Instead of indulging in empty illusions, it is better to keep one's feet on the ground and do one's duty faithfully and practically. Fortune does not fall from the sky. Everything is harvested only when there is input, and knowing that you have enough is a blessing.

Practical Advice for Modern Life

The unfinished yellow-millet dream says fantasy alone cannot feed you. Before speaking of an ideal life, arrange finances, sleep, and work deadlines. Those who do not belittle small realities are less likely to leave dreams as dreams.

Recommended Deity & Prayer Advice

Pray to Fude Zhengshen for a stable daily foundation that supports dreams. Give thanks for home, income, and food, and vow one realistic step.
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