Guan Di Fortune Sticks · Lot 53
The 53rd Lot: Ji Bing
Traditional fortune label: Most Unfavorable
Lot poem
Hardships and obstacles make the path strange and perilous, A southern bird flies alone to rely on a northern nest. Today, the benefactor is someone you have already met, Yet your reunion will be at the transition of summer and autumn.
Story and textual notes
Hardships and obstacles. A sign of chaotic and troubled affairs. 'Path is strange and perilous' means danger of falling and inability to stay safe. 'Southern bird in a northern nest' indicates being displaced and unable to find a peaceful resting place. 'Benefactor already met' suggests that opportunities for promotion already exist today. 'Reunion at the transition of summer and autumn' indicates it will happen during summer, autumn, or the transition between them. At this time, you will surely gain the help of a benefactor, and you can be free from the worry of hardships and obstacles. The seeker must wait for others to act and choose whom to associate with for good fortune.
Interpretation
You always spend much more effort than others, yet you still suffer from heavy obstacles, displacement, and multiple difficulties, as if you will never see the light of day. Your fortune cannot run smoothly, just like a bird from the south flying alone toward the north, where icy snow awaits it rather than a warm spring paradise—one could say you have gone to the wrong place. Such a blocked fortune requires the help of a benefactor to change. Your benefactor is someone you already know, but you must meet again at the transition of summer and autumn. Only then can you change your fortune under their guidance. Pay attention to the benefactor's appearance and do not miss the opportunity to turn your luck around.
Traditional summary
Illness and lawsuits are both unfavorable; fame and wealth are also blocked; pregnancy holds alarms; travelers have not arrived; if meeting a benefactor, matters will finally succeed.
Thematic references
- Fortune
- The times are against you, no need to sigh; endure for a while, and things will turn around once they reach the extreme.
- Family
- Keep your heart upright and prioritize accumulating goodness; your own actions will affect the entire family.
- Wealth
- The situation this year does not suit your business; it is best to hold on and wait for the transition next spring.
- Career
- This business is in decline, as seen from the current situation; you must change your trade, as it is the trend of the times.
- Promotion
- Your fortune is low, and there is nothing you can do; but success will eventually come, so cherish what you have.
- Romance
- The two of you do not match; separate if you know this to be true, continuing will only harm both parties.
- Examinations
- Although you know your knowledge is valuable, you have no destiny with it now; it is better to change your career path.
- Health
- Entering a temporary danger, take careful care and invite famous doctors, and you will surely recover.
- Travel
- It is not the right time, do not force the trip; a true gentleman does not go against fate.
- Lawsuits
- Absolutely not; a lawsuit will bring misfortune, yielding first to avoid defeat is the sign of winning.
- Lost Items
- There is no hope of recovery, buy a new one instead; treat this as a warning and be careful in the future.
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