Fortune No.72

Poem (The Oracle's Verse)

弄蜂須要求他蜜,猶恐遭他尾上針,雖是眼前有異路,暗裡深藏荊棘林
We deal with the bee for its nectar, yet we fear encountering the sting of its tail. Even though there seems to be another path in front of us, a forest of briars and thorns is hidden deep in the darkness.

Story (Historical Background)

劉智遠打磨房

Interpretation (Meaning of the Oracle)

事須仔細,不可強求,如蜂采蜜,著其由來。凡事先苦後甘之象,必須忍耐。
Things must be detailed, and not forced. Even when a bee gathers honey, it should follow its origin (procedure and reason). The fact that we are able to do as we wish after the fact is due to the virtue of our founder. If we do things in accordance with reason, the benefits will be multiplied and further planted. In other words, it is the reward of heaven. All things are first bitter and then sweet, and we must persevere. Otherwise, there is no way to succeed. There are times when a bad fortune can be turned into a good fortune by the Chinese character for "patience. This lot is like the elephant that bees use to gather honey.

Holy Meanings (Fortune Categories)

交易
遲Delayed
婚姻
阻Obstructed
求財
阻Obstructed
自身
防防
家宅
欠利Lack of profit
六畜
損Loss
田蚕
少收少收
尋人
難Difficult
行人
遲Delayed
六甲
虛驚虛驚
山坟
敗設換敗設換
訟詞
虧Loss / Defeat
疾病
設送設送
失物
凶Bad Fortune
移徒
莫動莫動

Explanation

[Summary] Patience paves the way. Be optimistic in the face of adversity and wait for the right time.
This lot has the meaning of "to come under the shelter of others". It is a sign of good fortune if one perseveres in all things. People often lament that "one is under the eaves of the eaves," that one's aspirations do not grow, that one is forced to bow one's head because of certain circumstances. However, "the mountain does not turn, the road does not turn, and the road does not turn, but the people do. In many cases, if we change the angle and look at it the other way around, we can change our minds. If you are unable to make major changes due to the constraints of the real environment, you must remain patient and not make rash and impulsive decisions at this time. Maintain an optimistic and light heart, and do not be easily influenced by the environment or personnel. If you keep your post and do what is within your power, there will surely come a day when the time is right and you can drive.

Practical Advice for Modern Life

Liu Zhiyuan enduring in the mill shows seeds of luck even when you are underestimated. Do not be ashamed of routine or apprenticeship work; polish the planning skills found there. When replies in work or love are slow, steady daily life opens the next door.

Recommended Deity & Prayer Advice

Pray to Guanyin Bodhisattva for strength to wait without letting hardship roughen the heart. Ask to be watched over as you build from your small current role.
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