Mazu Kau Chim
Mazu Kau Chim Sign 76
Sign 76 of 100
The verse
萬頃波濤一葉舟安如磐石自夷猶吉人原有神明佑何必臨危事禱求
In English
On ten thousand acres of waves, one leaf-like boat.Yet it is steady as rock, drifting at ease.A good person naturally has divine protection.Why wait until danger to pray over the matter?
Textual notes
項 is an error; 頃 is the correct character.
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
- Keep the heart upright; glory has its time.
- Business
- With a settled mind and ordinary methods, livelihood is peaceful and prosperous.
- Pregnancy and Children
- Sons and daughters are born, steady as mountains.
- Health
- Even near danger, it is not dangerous; the heavenly physician is natural.
- Marriage
- Families are well matched; a good affinity is joyfully formed.
- Travel
- Good things come to the door; why go outside?
- Household
- All plans and hopes can meet a kindred friend.
- Wealth
- Gold and silver multiply; good seeking surely obtains.
- Current Fortune
- Heaven helps the good person; doing good is best.
- Lost Item
- Small goes out and great comes in; what was lost is recovered.
- Farming
- All treasures come to completion; livestock all prosper.
- Legal Matters
- Joyfully receive good news; there will surely be a victory report.