Mazu Kau Chim
Mazu Kau Chim Sign 35
Sign 35 of 100
The verse
蓬窗草舍暫淹留知命樂天休謾秋竚看震雷驚曲竇直教群蟄盡回頭
In English
In a grass hut by a reed window, stay for a while.Know fate, be content with heaven, and do not grieve in vain.Wait and see thunder shake the crooked cave.It will make all hidden creatures turn back.
Textual notes
秋 is also written as 悲.
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
- Guard the simple dwelling for now; a meeting with wind and cloud will come.
- Business
- If making a transaction, treat it as human relationship first.
- Pregnancy and Children
- Rest with a relaxed heart; auspicious dreams arrive.
- Health
- Create blessing and pray to avert misfortune; the illness will leave by itself.
- Marriage
- Affinity is set by heaven and cannot be forced.
- Travel
- Going out meets obstruction; spring will bring the right time.
- Household
- Act according to your proper place; the road ahead opens naturally.
- Wealth
- Endure hardship patiently; it will not come by itself.
- Current Fortune
- It may be gained at times, but cannot be forced by seeking.
- Lost Item
- At present it is very difficult; more searching may bring it back.
- Farming
- Produce is empty; pray more for divine help.
- Legal Matters
- With a benefactor's support, you can win.