Mazu Kau Chim
Mazu Kau Chim Sign 25
Sign 25 of 100
The verse
太阿在手凜然寒碧眼胡兒仰面看從此進身高處立一呼百諾指揮間
In English
With the great sword in hand, the air is stern and cold.Foreign warriors lift their faces to look up.From now on, you advance and stand in a high place.One call receives a hundred replies, all under your command.
Textual notes
太阿 means authority or power.
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 a period of hard effort, you can finally lift your head.
- Business
- Merchants gather from everywhere; all goods can prosper.
- Pregnancy and Children
- A high family is looked up to; joy comes with a fine child.
- Health
- Rest and balance yourself; vital energy can be preserved.
- Marriage
- A gentle and worthy person can make a good match.
- Travel
- There is no need to travel far; nearby places are better.
- Household
- The family gate is clear and auspicious; blessed energy arrives often.
- Wealth
- Wealth fortune arrives on time; the moment has come.
- Current Fortune
- Seeking brings benefit; the time has arrived.
- Lost Item
- Search patiently, and it can return.
- Farming
- Mulberry, hemp, poultry, and animals all prosper.
- Legal Matters
- What you wish can be fulfilled; matters go as desired.