Mazu Kau Chim
Mazu Kau Chim Sign 6
Sign 6 of 100
The verse
造物由來總好生君今求我說分明西風凜冽東風煖自把存心仔細評
In English
Creation has always cherished life.You now ask me to speak plainly.The west wind is bitter; the east wind is warm.Examine your own heart carefully.
Textual notes
In another version, 說 is written as 語.
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
- Step back from the rapids. Contentment prevents disgrace.
- Business
- Food and clothing are already sufficient. There is no need to scheme for more.
- Pregnancy and Children
- Cherish living beings. Pregnancy can be kept safe.
- Health
- You know where the illness lies. Cultivate goodness quickly and the way will open.
- Marriage
- Do not disdain a modest dowry. This match can suit the family.
- Travel
- When things are going well, do not press farther.
- Household
- Returning home completes the good fortune. Above all, value life.
- Wealth
- Seek wealth by the proper path. Do not take what is unjust.
- Current Fortune
- There is no loss to fear. Be glad for plain steadiness.
- Lost Item
- Search with effort. In the end, it can be recovered.
- Farming
- Work the fields with care. There will be a return.
- Legal Matters
- Let every matter follow what is just. Only then can you prevail.