Guan Di Fortune Sticks · Lot 26
The Twenty-Sixth Lot: Bing Ji
Traditional fortune label: Good Fortune
Lot poem
The harvest and famine over the years are all determined by heaven, It is natural that this year has more drought. A date is set with you within three days, When the fields will be fully soaked in torrential rain.
Story and textual notes
Poverty, success, gain, and loss are all determined by heaven's fate, and are not achievable by human efforts. For all plans and undertakings, one is constrained by current circumstances and things are not yet smooth. The phrase 'within three days' means that in the blink of an eye, a turning point and vital energy will arrive. 'Geng' represents a change in affairs. Three days before Geng is 'Ding', and three days after Geng is 'Gui'. This indicates a change from misfortune to good fortune during this time, bringing fame and wealth. Yet, one must still be cautious, self-cultivating, and prudent, and avoid reckless actions. One must wait for the opportune timing to arrive; then, it will be like withered seedlings receiving rain, showing a sign of sudden and vigorous rise.
Interpretation
The harvest or failure of crops is completely determined by heaven; this is a natural law of heaven and earth that cannot be changed by human effort. This implies that whether fortune is good or bad cannot be altered simply by striving; one must wait for the right time to arrive. Coincidentally, this year's luck is unfavorable, encountering a year of drought, which will inevitably affect the harvest. This lot indicates a specific time frame, guaranteeing that long-awaited rain will fall within three days (where 'three days' also symbolizes very soon). The fields will receive sufficient rain, signifying that bad luck ends here and a smooth, fortunate path begins.
Traditional summary
Fame and fortune, though currently lost, will return with interest once the right time comes; lawsuits can be resolved, illnesses will be cured, marriage will be agreed upon, and travelers will return.
Thematic references
- Fortune
- Fortune has not bloomed in spring, but buds appear in summer; endure until mid-autumn, and you will be full of smiles.
- Family
- The family size is small; do not deceive yourself, do your best to accumulate blessings, and there will surely be a turning point.
- Wealth
- Wealth luck is not yet clear; seek only small gains, do not disdain them as too little, and cherish this blessing.
- Career
- In the first half of the year, you will just manage three meals a day; in the second half of the year, you will make rapid and sudden progress.
- Promotion
- It will surely happen; look after your body first and protect yourself, and you will definitely achieve your desires.
- Romance
- A match that can be made; become friends first and marry later, understand this principle clearly, and proceed with caution.
- Exams
- Diligence is sufficient, but the direction is wrong; seek guidance early, and you will surely succeed.
- Health
- It is only a minor illness, nothing to worry about; just take care of yourself and do not be careless.
- Travel
- In turbulent times, it is not advisable to travel; staying at home is better, as you will realize later.
- Lawsuits
- Take a step back each, and the horizon becomes wide; disputes are like passing clouds, so why bicker over details?
- Lost Items
- Having already given up, a sudden inspiration strikes; head north, and you will eventually find it and bring it back.
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