Mazu Kau Chim
Mazu Kau Chim Sign 34
Sign 34 of 100
The verse
人生定業固無訛引頸迎刀復奈何若向空門閑寄蹟恩波雨露不勝多
In English
The fixed karma of life is not mistaken.If the neck is stretched toward the blade, what can be done?If you turn toward the empty gate and rest your traces there,The waves of grace and rain of blessing will be more than enough.
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
- Outside the list of success; do not hope extravagantly.
- Business
- Only plain and light; do not greedily plan.
- Pregnancy and Children
- Seeking descendants ends in emptiness.
- Health
- Let the energy descend and empty the cup; care for yourself well.
- Marriage
- This is not affinity; it is difficult to pair.
- Travel
- The road is rugged; the path ends as the sun sets.
- Household
- Old grievances remain; quickly create blessing.
- Wealth
- Fortune is contrary; seeking does not obtain.
- Current Fortune
- Truly hard to seek; asking brings no benefit.
- Lost Item
- Fortune is simply this way; it cannot return.
- Farming
- Crops are withered; livestock bring no profit.
- Legal Matters
- Even when wronged, there is no way to extend your will.