Mazu Kau Chim
Mazu Kau Chim Sign 17
Sign 17 of 100
The verse
求名從此是亨衢求利剛逢是利區但許一心求一事不容兩念並馳驅
In English
From now on, seeking reputation meets an open road.Seeking profit comes upon a profitable place.But allow one heart to seek one matter.Do not let two thoughts race side by side.
Textual notes
剛逢 is also written as 逢剛. 並 is also written as 是.
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
- Recognition may come by an unusual path; plans are easy to accomplish.
- Business
- Do not have two minds. Fair dealing brings profit.
- Pregnancy and Children
- Children come somewhat late; good thoughts hasten the blessing.
- Health
- Change to a good physician quickly; only then will treatment work.
- Marriage
- This divination is not yet suitable; choose another good match.
- Travel
- Going out is beneficial; resources can be gained nearby.
- Household
- Single-minded effort makes the family gate shine.
- Wealth
- The wealth star is clear; what is sought is easy to obtain.
- Current Fortune
- Fortune is plain but steady; what is sought can be obtained.
- Lost Item
- Neither east nor west; it is surely in the middle.
- Farming
- The year is abundant; there will be surplus this year.
- Legal Matters
- Wrongs can be redressed, and hopes can be reached.