Fortune No.87

Poem (The Oracle's Verse)

人行半嶺日銜山,峻險巉岩未可攀,仰望上天垂護佑,此身猶在太虛間
The sun shines on the mountains as one travels along the Half Mountain Ridge, and the precipitous cliffs and rocks are still difficult to climb. I hope for the blessings of the heavens above, and my body is still in the midst of emptiness.

Story (Historical Background)

魏武帝羊腸失路

Interpretation (Meaning of the Oracle)

剖石見玉,淘沙見金,須用著力,勞心成就。此籤淘沙見金之象,凡事勞心有成。
This lot is an elephant that "eliminates sand to see gold. Dissect a stone and you will see jade. You must use your strength, but you must work hard with your heart to achieve it. The sun is now shining over the mountains, and we are facing the steep peaks of the mountains. In the midst of the tribulations of life, we must look up and pray for the blessings of the Supreme Being. My body is still in a state of emptiness. However, if you only work hard, you will be able to attain this life. In the words of Yi Yi, "Dissect a stone and you will see a jade. Use your strength and work hard, and you will achieve.

Holy Meanings (Fortune Categories)

交易
謹防謹防
婚姻
有阻有阻
求財
勞心勞心
自身
欠利Lack of profit
家宅
祈福Pray for Blessing
六畜
平平Average
田蚕
平穩平穩
尋人
未見未見
行人
遲Delayed
六甲
空虛空虛
山坟
凶Bad Fortune
訟詞
虧Loss / Defeat
疾病
有阻有阻
失物
凶Bad Fortune
移徒
守舊Maintain Status Quo

Explanation

[Summary] Don't be afraid of failure, but value the process. Think of setbacks as food for growth and move forward with a positive attitude.
This lot has the meaning of "willow, dark and bright". It is a reminder to those involved not to give up lightly. When we are in trouble, our thoughts are often negative, our spirits are low, and we tend to despair of everything. It is better to change one's mind and think from a different angle than to be passive and mournful. The heavens will not despair of one's path. Even if you encounter setbacks and difficulties, do not be too quick to deny yourself, and do not be discouraged by temporary pessimism. What is important in life is not only the result but also the process. This process may be painful, but it is also an opportunity to learn and grow. As the saying goes, "The mountain does not fall but the road does not fall, and the road does not fall but the person does not fall. If we keep a good mindset, there will always be a turning point.

Practical Advice for Modern Life

Cao Cao losing his way on a winding goat-gut path teaches that narrow, twisting roads still contain lessons. Do not merely hide failed projects or awkward love as shame. Review the process and turn it into check points; setbacks become guidance.

Recommended Deity & Prayer Advice

Pray to Mazu for protection while moving through a winding road. Ask not only to avoid failure, but for strength to return while learning.
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