Wong Tai Sin Fortune Sticks · Lot 48
Lot 48: Zhuo Wenjun Sells Wine
Traditional fortune label: Moderate
Lot poem
Listening to the lute in her embroidered chamber, her thoughts arose; changing her attire in the dead of night, it was the happiest time. Alas, selling wine in the market of Linqiong, the talented scholar and beautiful lady both work in the kitchen.
Story and textual notes
Zhuo Wenjun was an extraordinary woman of the Western Han dynasty, whose grandfather was King Zhuo. Wenjun was skilled at playing the lute and open-minded. Shortly after her husband's death, she met the talented scholar Sima Xiangru. They fell in love at first sight and eloped as husband and wife. Later, disregarding public gossip, the couple returned to her hometown and opened a tavern in a bustling market. Sima Xiangru worked in the kitchen while Zhuo Wenjun tended the stove and sold wine, which became a celebrated tale. Though they were a poor couple, they remained joyful despite all hardships.
Interpretation
Zhuo Wenjun and Sima Xiangru opened a wine stall, one a talented scholar and the other a beautiful lady. When Zhuo Wenjun heard Sima Xiangru's seductive lute playing at night, she decided to elope with him in the dead of night. Both had to work at the stove and sell wine, showing a sign of hard work, though Sima Xiangru later attained great nobility. This oracle lot depicts the period when Wenjun was recently widowed, and the couple later sold wine together in the Linqiong market, working hand in hand. For those who draw this lot, one must endure hardships patiently; it is difficult at first but easier later. This lot is neither auspicious nor inauspicious, bringing only a state of mediocrity.
Traditional summary
Pregnancy yields a daughter; illness requires medical care; travel is obstructed; marriage is unsuitable; silkworms yield minor profit; when planning projects, one must wait; the household has no obstacles; do good deeds; seekers of wealth will gain minor profit.
Thematic references
- Annual Fortune
- The overall fortune this year is good. Bitterness comes first followed by sweetness, with a great benefactor appearing in winter.
- Career
- You must do everything personally; consider partnering with your spouse.
- Wealth
- There is no windfall; every penny must be earned by yourself.
- Self
- Peaceful; you must let go of past matters.
- Family
- Harmony between husband and wife; family fortune begins with affection and gradually improves.
- Romance
- Love fortune is excellent; do not miss this wonderful marriage opportunity.
- Relocation
- Your current location is a place of prosperity; hold your ground.
- Reputation
- Your talent will be revealed, and many will appreciate you.
- Health
- Generally fine; remain optimistic and abstain from alcohol and lust.
- Friendship
- You are willing to help friends, and friends are willing to help you.
- Feng Shui
- The oracle lot implies that your luck has not yet burst forth.
- Lost Items
- Seeking it yields no result.
- Self
- There is bitterness amidst leisure.
- Timing
- Though harvest is abundant, there is some waste.
- Travel
- Going will bring no benefit.
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