Mazu Kau Chim
Mazu Kau Chim Sign 9
Sign 9 of 100
The verse
世事怎能獲萬全總憑一點好心田吉凶禍福惟人召我本無私亦不偏
In English
How can worldly affairs ever be completely perfect?Everything depends on one good heart.Fortune, misfortune, blessing, and disaster are called forth by people themselves.I am without selfishness, and I do not lean to either side.
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 an upright heart; your name can become known widely.
- Business
- Be fair and conservative. Do not deceive your own conscience.
- Pregnancy and Children
- Keep goodness in the heart; heaven sends a worthy child.
- Health
- Pray sincerely, and you may meet a good physician.
- Marriage
- A good match can be made; harmony follows.
- Travel
- Doing good brings blessing. Treat others honestly.
- Household
- Blessing comes through good affinity; hidden virtue is best.
- Wealth
- A calm heart brings many blessings. Do not cheat your conscience.
- Current Fortune
- Wealth and advantage move freely, with help from a benefactor.
- Lost Item
- The lost item is not far away; searching can find it.
- Farming
- Fields and livestock improve; autumn becomes better.
- Legal Matters
- A lucky star shines high. Matters can proceed smoothly.