Wong Tai Sin Fortune Sticks · Lot 9
The Ninth Oracle Lot: Tao Yuanming Appreciates Chrysanthemums
Traditional fortune label: Very Auspicious Oracle Lot
Lot poem
A beautiful zither plays a new melody, The bright moon and fresh breeze make the pillow and mat cool. Distinguished guests gather to appreciate chrysanthemums together, Some singing, some dancing, and some passing the wine cups.
Story and textual notes
Tao Yuanming, a person of insight in the Jin dynasty, refused to bow for five bushels of rice. He gave up his official salary and returned home to enjoy a peaceful life. He planted chrysanthemums all around his secluded residence, enjoying the pleasures of the countryside while writing books and expressing his theories, producing many essays and poems that are still recited today.
Interpretation
The oracle lot depicts an autumn scene: a bright moon, a gentle breeze, pillows and mats spread out in the courtyard, a beautiful zither playing a fresh and clear tune, drinking wine and appreciating chrysanthemums with good friends. There is absolute freedom, singing and dancing—how extreme is this joy! He who obtains this oracle lot enjoys the signs of favorable timing, geographical convenience, and human harmony; everything will go as one wishes.
Traditional summary
Household is safe, travelers will arrive, illness will be cured immediately, pregnancy will produce a child, silkworms and livestock are both profitable, if seeking wealth, it will be as wished, asking about plans, matters will go smoothly, asking about marriage, it is highly compatible.
Thematic references
- Annual Fortune
- Great fortune, especially even better after the beginning of autumn.
- Career
- One should not force things in any matter; take things as they come.
- Wealth
- No need to seek wealth too deliberately; wealth will come naturally in its own way.
- Self
- Safe and very auspicious; enjoy happiness while you can.
- Family
- Harmonious and happy; adding a family member at the end of this year fits this oracle best.
- Romance
- For the married, husband and wife follow each other; for the unmarried, lovers will eventually tie the knot.
- Relocation
- This is a highly auspicious lot for migration; one should seize the opportunity.
- Reputation
- Constantly gain respect from others; constantly maintain humility.
- Health
- There may be some minor illnesses in spring, but they will soon pass without issue.
- Friendship
- Benefactors are exceptionally numerous; petty people will find it hard to encroach.
- Feng Shui
- Family members and wealth will arrive.
- Lost Items
- Will be recovered before long.
- Self
- Safe and free from illness.
- Timing
- Both people and things are joyous.
- Travel
- The oracle lot suggests that there are benefactors everywhere.
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