Mazu Kau Chim
Mazu Kau Chim Sign 11
Sign 11 of 100
The verse
驚風駭浪失西東一盞神燈照碧空急向前途求解脫上靝憫惻是愚蒙
In English
In frightening wind and waves, west and east are lost.One divine lamp shines into the blue sky.Hurry toward the road ahead and seek release.Heaven takes pity on the ignorant and confused.
Textual notes
靝 is a variant with the same meaning as 天, heaven.
The twelve aspects
A temple slip does not give one answer. The same four lines are read differently depending on what you came to ask about, and these are the twelve readings traditionally set down for this sign.
- Career and Recognition
- The days have already passed; nothing is accomplished.
- Business
- Flowers fall and trees wither; there is no vitality.
- Pregnancy and Children
- Birth is dangerous. Pray for heaven's protection.
- Health
- Prayer gives no response; the situation sinks toward despair.
- Marriage
- The bond has scattered in the wind; a broken mirror is hard to mend.
- Travel
- Everywhere looks cold and bleak; there is nowhere firm to step.
- Household
- The men of the household scatter; the family gate declines.
- Wealth
- The road of fortune is troubled. Guard what you have.
- Current Fortune
- Seeking does not obtain; worship does not bring it near.
- Lost Item
- Broad searching brings little benefit. Wait for better news.
- Farming
- Grain is not abundant; livestock bring only small profit.
- Legal Matters
- The officials are not yet receptive; disharmony is feared.