Wong Tai Sin Fortune Sticks · Lot 47
Lot 47: Lu Su Demands Jingzhou
Traditional fortune label: Moderate
Lot poem
Traveling thousands of miles from afar to Western Shu, to ask when Jingzhou will be returned. Liu Bei utters no word but sheds tears, pondering his lack of means to negotiate with Wu.
Story and textual notes
During the Three Kingdoms period of Wei, Shu, and Wu (represented by Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun Quan), Liu Bei followed Zhuge Liang's advice to ally with Wu against Wei. In the beginning, before Liu Bei established the foundation of the Kingdom of Shu in the Sichuan area, he borrowed Jingzhou from Sun Quan as a temporary shelter. Eastern Wu repeatedly sent Lu Su to request its return, but Liu Bei made various excuses and used delaying tactics, claiming that he had no choice and could not return Jingzhou for the time being. This is the origin of the allusion 'Liu Bei borrows Jingzhou—never to return it.'
Interpretation
Liu Bei borrowed Jingzhou from Wu. After Liu Bei acquired Shu, Eastern Wu sent an envoy to Western Shu to demand the return of Jingzhou. Before saying a word, Liu Bei wept bitterly, reflecting on his lack of strategy to resolve the situation. He managed to delay the return through crying, keeping what was borrowed. Weeping represents a scene of grief and worry. For those who draw this lot, one must endure hardship with patience and do more good deeds to turn misfortune into blessings. Generally speaking, this lot portends more danger than safety. This oracle lot carries the omen of borrowing without returning and weeping; the seeker should carefully contemplate its meaning.
Traditional summary
Wealth is hard to acquire; illness heals slowly; silkworms and livestock yield little profit; marriage is incompatible; pregnancy requires prayer; the household is ordinary; it is suitable to accumulate good deeds; for travelers, one must wait for the right time; when planning good deeds, deliberate carefully.
Thematic references
- Annual Fortune
- There are minor disasters. Exercise extra caution when climbing mountains, crossing waters, or dealing with financial transactions.
- Career
- Obstacles frequently occur; it is not advisable to start your own business.
- Wealth
- Handle money matters carefully; inspect financial accounts and documents in person.
- Self
- Difficult problems await resolution; consider that a short, sharp pain is better than long-term suffering.
- Family
- The household is safe, but guard against financial losses.
- Romance
- The partner often provokes arguments over trivial matters, leaving you in a dilemma.
- Relocation
- Consider details thoroughly; for many decisions, there is no turning back.
- Reputation
- Never break your trust with others. Do not act as a mediator, introducer, or guarantor.
- Health
- Minor ailments of the skin and stomach persist, fluctuating in severity.
- Friendship
- Do not enter joint ventures with friends; avoid financial transactions as much as possible.
- Feng Shui
- The oracle lot implies a decline in fortune and a risk of losing money.
- Lost Items
- Hard work is feared to yield nothing.
- Self
- Many worries and anxieties lie ahead.
- Timing
- The atmosphere of calamity is very tragic.
- Travel
- Traveling is generally unfavorable.
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