Wong Tai Sin Fortune Sticks · Lot 73
The 73rd Oracle Lot: Sun Lin Wins First Place in the Imperial Examination
Traditional fortune label: Most Auspicious
Lot poem
Fragrant flowers line the path, complementing the horse's hooves; The blue robe is exchanged for brocade as he returns home. All the beautiful ladies in the street compete in admiration; Looking up to see the honorable name inscribed on the Wild Goose Pagoda.
Story and textual notes
The past days of wearing commoner's blue robes and studying hard by the cold window are gone. Now, returning clad in the first-place scholar's brocade robe, all the beautiful girls in the street gaze with admiring eyes at this new elite whose honorable name is inscribed on the Wild Goose Pagoda.
Interpretation
Passing the imperial examination and being selected as the top scholar is called 'inscribing one's name on the Wild Goose Pagoda'. Departing in a blue robe and returning in brocade, with flowers lining the path and horses galloping, the streets are filled with beautiful women vying to catch a glimpse of the top scholar. This is a joyous occasion of public celebration. Drawing this oracle lot means all things are highly auspicious; your long-cherished wishes will be fulfilled, you will stand tall with pride, achieve fame and fortune, and have an extremely wonderful beginning. This is a most auspicious oracle lot of riding the spring breeze of success and returning home in glory. The oracle's words fully express the joy of Sun Lin winning the top spot. The newly minted top scholar rides a fine steed, and the fragrant flowers on both sides of the main road seem to welcome him in a guard of honor.
Traditional summary
Fame is highly honorable, wealth brings great profit, illness is cured immediately, the traveler arrives soon. When asking about pregnancy, a noble child will be born. The household prospers with noble energy. Silkworms yield profit, and livestock are fine. Plans and hopes are highly joyous.
Thematic references
- Annual Fortune
- All things are auspicious and smooth; heaven conforms to human desires, and good things come together.
- Career
- Work shows extremely gratifying achievements, rising to the next level.
- Wealth
- The oracle implies success comes naturally, with wealth flowing in continuously.
- Self
- In safety, prosperity is guaranteed.
- Family
- Household fortune turns prosperous; respecting the elders brings more blessings, and a noble child will be added to the family.
- Romance
- Among the many suitors, choose the most suitable one; it is best to get married this year.
- Relocation
- One moves to higher ground, with the joy of moving into a new home. It is best to choose a high floor. Immigration is also suitable.
- Reputation
- Fame and achievements are highly prominent, earning the respect of all.
- Health
- There are no major illnesses this year, but for the sake of the future, reduce drinking and sensual indulgences.
- Friendship
- Friends suddenly multiply, especially friends of the opposite sex.
- Feng Shui
- The oracle implies prosperity in descendants, wealth, and status.
- Lost Items
- Searching for it will surely lead to finding it.
- Self
- Timing
- A bountiful harvest is truly timely.
- Travel
- Everything goes according to your wishes.
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