Mazu Kau Chim
Mazu Kau Chim Sign 27
Sign 27 of 100
The verse
公子王孫作主人豈愁豪俠與頑器官清馬瘦休懷恨到底身貧道不貧
In English
Noble sons and grandsons become the hosts.Why worry about bold people or noisy fools?Do not resent being an honest official with a lean horse.In the end, the body may be poor, but the way is not poor.
Textual notes
器 is also written as 囂.
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
- A benefactor gives support; afterward things become smooth.
- Business
- Meeting the true host, trade and goods become abundant.
- Pregnancy and Children
- Sons and daughters are born and raised; the family continues through generations.
- Health
- Treat it with a relaxed heart; it gradually becomes easier.
- Marriage
- The red thread is fixed; the zithers sound in harmony.
- Travel
- Going out, you meet a host; employment and support ease the heart.
- Household
- The family gate is clear and auspicious; the household is safe.
- Wealth
- Like fish meeting water, what is sought can be obtained.
- Current Fortune
- A kindred spirit can be met; there will be benefit.
- Lost Item
- The lost item is not far; search and it can be found.
- Farming
- Fields and livestock improve; autumn harvest is better.
- Legal Matters
- A lucky star shines high; all matters go as desired.