Wong Tai Sin Fortune Sticks · Lot 46
Lot 46: Zuo Ci Teases Cao Cao
Traditional fortune label: Most Unfavorable
Lot poem
Several boxes of golden tangerines are presented to Lord Cao, but upon slicing them open, they are found completely empty. In a rage, the treacherous villain brandishes an iron axe, as the teaser flees in haste into a flock of ten thousand sheep.
Story and textual notes
Zuo Ci was a legendary figure of the Three Kingdoms period who used magic on multiple occasions to tease Cao Cao, worsening the chronic headaches of this treacherous villain of a generation. Ultimately, Zuo Ci was pursued by Cao Cao and disappeared without a trace.
Interpretation
This oracle lot cites only one example of Zuo Ci teasing Cao Cao, where he presented premium tangerines with golden skins to Cao Cao. When sliced open with a knife, they were completely empty inside. This enraged the treacherous Cao Cao, who ordered him to be hunted down. In a rush, Zuo Ci escaped by blending into a flock of sheep. This oracle lot implies that beneath a good appearance, there is extreme danger or negativity lurking.
Traditional summary
Illness is dangerous; pregnancy is alarming; silkworms and livestock yield little harvest; fame is not attained; wealth is not achieved; for travelers, there is no return journey; marriage is not harmonious; the residence is not peaceful; planned endeavors are not feasible.
Thematic references
- Annual Fortune
- Not a good year; do not be deceived by superficial benefits.
- Career
- When confronting rivals, tread carefully at every step and watch out for traps.
- Wealth
- Wealth fortune is very poor; do not be greedy for petty advantages.
- Self
- Cultivating virtue can dissipate misfortunes.
- Family
- Family fortune is relatively stable, but gambling at home is not advised. Pregnant women should exercise extra caution.
- Romance
- The sea of love is filled with unpredictable storms. Do not consider getting married this year.
- Relocation
- It is better to stay in your current residence and wait for a while before deciding.
- Reputation
- Stay away from dark forces; otherwise, legal trouble will arrive quickly.
- Health
- Chronic illnesses fluctuate, so beware of deterioration.
- Friendship
- Those willing to offer honest but harsh advice are rare; cherish them.
- Feng Shui
- The oracle lot implies that acting rashly may offend evil deities.
- Lost Items
- Forcing the search will only breed disputes.
- Self
- Timing
- The changes in the world are truly sorrowful.
- Travel
- Traveling is highly unfavorable.
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