Mazu Kau Chim
Mazu Kau Chim Sign 37
Sign 37 of 100
The verse
骨肉緣何有異心自因疾病苦相侵勸汝改圖行孝弟挽回造化莫因循
In English
Why should flesh and blood have different hearts?It is because illness and hardship press in.I urge you to change course and practice filial love and brotherly respect.Turn creation back; do not delay.
Textual notes
因 is also written as 囚. 弟 is also written as 悌.
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
- Recognition has little hope; renew your own virtue.
- Business
- Three hearts and two minds accomplish nothing.
- Pregnancy and Children
- If seeking children, practice filial and fraternal duty strongly.
- Health
- Illness clings to the body; practice filial care and respect.
- Marriage
- Like ice and charcoal together; this is not true affinity.
- Travel
- Every step is difficult; repent and your wish may be met.
- Household
- Rectify the heart and cultivate the self; more household members may come in time.
- Wealth
- When siblings are close, wealth can also be had.
- Current Fortune
- Wealth and benefit should arrive, but only plainly.
- Lost Item
- Careful searching will eventually bring it back.
- Farming
- High fields bring small profit; livestock can be received.
- Legal Matters
- If a benefactor is met, the litigation can be resolved.