Mazu Kau Chim
Mazu Kau Chim Sign 20
Sign 20 of 100
The verse
制虎降龍靜煉丹從今縱躍出玄關前途一片風光好不到蓬萊只等閒
In English
Subdue the tiger and tame the dragon while quietly refining the elixir.From now on, leap out beyond the mysterious gate.The road ahead is full of fine scenery.Anything short of Penglai is merely ordinary.
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
- Plant melons and get melons; cultivating yourself is essential.
- Business
- Put your whole heart into rebuilding; the livelihood grows profitable over time.
- Pregnancy and Children
- Endure hardship patiently; joy comes with the birth of a son.
- Health
- Quiet rest brings no worry; medicine alone is not useful.
- Marriage
- The divination says it will flourish; the zithers sound in harmony.
- Travel
- Going out has only one faint star; staying home is better.
- Household
- Doing good will make the household prosper; self-cultivation is the root.
- Wealth
- Manage affairs in all directions and connect diligently with others.
- Current Fortune
- It is favorable to cross the great river; the road of profit is very auspicious.
- Lost Item
- The lost item is not far away. Search and it can be found.
- Farming
- Fields and livestock improve; autumn harvest is better.
- Legal Matters
- You already have the upper hand. Knowing enough is best.