Mazu Kau Chim
Mazu Kau Chim Sign 45
Sign 45 of 100
The verse
官爵巍巍未可量君恩隆重事無雙船頭助爾風帆穩萬里封侯大吉昌
In English
Official title and rank rise beyond measure.The ruler's favor is deep and unmatched.At the bow, a helpful wind steadies your sail.Across ten thousand miles, being ennobled is greatly auspicious.
Textual notes
爾 is also written as 汝.
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
- Layer upon layer of office and rank; promotion is near.
- Business
- The wealth star appears clearly; sources of profit remain ample.
- Pregnancy and Children
- Noble sons are born in succession, honoring ancestors and family.
- Health
- The sun shines high; illness removes itself.
- Marriage
- Heaven grants a good match; blessing and rank celebrate together.
- Travel
- Fate is now favorable; wind and cloud meet at the right time.
- Household
- Father and son are peaceful and warm; the household celebrates.
- Wealth
- It can be expected soon; what is sought will be obtained.
- Current Fortune
- It can be obtained with ease; strong fortune has arrived.
- Lost Item
- The item returns to its owner, whole and complete.
- Farming
- Granaries are full, and dogs and horses are well kept.
- Legal Matters
- Heaven helps the good person; the opportunity is extraordinary.