Mazu Kau Chim
Mazu Kau Chim Sign 68
Sign 68 of 100
The verse
忽見蛟龍起海中雲騰致雨浪滔天善人遇此心安定庸俗相逢胆戰忡
In English
Suddenly a flood dragon rises from the sea.Clouds surge, rain comes, and waves tower to heaven.A good person meeting this keeps the heart settled.An ordinary person meeting it trembles with fear.
Textual notes
忡 has the same meaning as 冲 here.
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
- Noble person and petty person are distinguished in the arena.
- Business
- Keep to your proper place and profit will be without limit.
- Pregnancy and Children
- Children come somewhat late; seek Buddhist support.
- Health
- With a clear conscience, even dangerous illness can be faced.
- Marriage
- Share goodness with others; a good match will come.
- Travel
- Staying home is acceptable; going out is difficult.
- Household
- The god of blessing protects you; all matters follow the heart.
- Wealth
- Know sufficiency and blessing; do not force it.
- Current Fortune
- Fortune will not be poor; forcing brings no benefit.
- Lost Item
- Search diligently and it can return to your hand.
- Farming
- Granaries are full; life changes greatly for the better.
- Legal Matters
- Meeting a benefactor brings many fulfilled wishes.