Mazu Kau Chim
Mazu Kau Chim Sign 24
Sign 24 of 100
The verse
共道今年勝舊年家門氣象覺熙恬勤君得隴莫望蜀却省中懷似火煎
In English
Everyone says this year is better than the last.The household atmosphere feels warm and peaceful.I urge you: once you have Long, do not still covet Shu.This will spare your heart from burning like fire.
Textual notes
莫 is also written as 毋. 得隴望蜀 means becoming insatiable after already gaining something.
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
- After achievement and reputation, withdraw from the rapids.
- Business
- The broad path brings wealth. Do not become greedy.
- Pregnancy and Children
- A good seed descends; joy shines at the family gate.
- Health
- Long illness finally leaves; the matter can settle.
- Marriage
- There is no need for too much doubt. The marriage can be settled.
- Travel
- Long-distance travel is not suitable; staying home is better.
- Household
- Trust brings mutual gain; progress is joyful and prosperous.
- Wealth
- Present fortune is flourishing; later it becomes ordinary.
- Current Fortune
- Sources of wealth enter broadly; the road of profit is smooth.
- Lost Item
- The timing does not meet the item; there is no need to keep pursuing.
- Farming
- The crops meet drought; livestock do not prosper.
- Legal Matters
- Trouble of your own making cannot be solved by prayer alone.