Mazu Kau Chim
Mazu Kau Chim Sign 38
Sign 38 of 100
The verse
莫道神明事渺茫誠心禱告降嘉祥福緣善慶真無爽天道昭昭曲直彰
In English
Do not say divine matters are vague and distant.Sincere prayer brings down auspicious blessing.Good affinity and virtuous celebration are truly not mistaken.The way of heaven is bright; crooked and straight are revealed.
Textual notes
道 is also written as 說.
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 ten years at the cold window, one act brings fame.
- Business
- Trade without deception; prosperity grows steadily.
- Pregnancy and Children
- If you want good children and grandchildren, first walk the right path.
- Health
- Pray and create blessing; warmth follows afterward.
- Marriage
- Choose carefully and it is auspicious; a good partner can be obtained.
- Travel
- Treat yourself with loyalty and uprightness; a benefactor will be met.
- Household
- Trust and protection bring blessing and rank; lucky stars surround you.
- Wealth
- Manage it and cultivate it; naturally it will be there.
- Current Fortune
- The great path produces talent and wealth; the road of profit is smooth.
- Lost Item
- The lost item is not far; investigate and it returns.
- Farming
- Fields and livestock all produce great benefit.
- Legal Matters
- Meeting a benefactor makes each matter smooth.