Mazu Kau Chim
Mazu Kau Chim Sign 92
Sign 92 of 100
The verse
萬事如無忍最宜勸君三覆細尋思逢人切莫輕唐突須學留侯進履時
In English
When everything seems like nothing, patience is best.I urge you to turn it over three times and think carefully.When meeting people, do not be rash or abrupt.Learn from Liuhou when he presented the shoe.
Textual notes
Liuhou refers to Zhang Liang, known for tact and humility.
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
- Seek with sincerity; late success can be hoped for.
- Business
- Only keeping your place is suitable; do not seek too much.
- Pregnancy and Children
- Think three times before acting; do not cling stubbornly.
- Health
- There is present worry and danger; quiet rest can heal it.
- Marriage
- The matter should not be rushed; delay can bring success.
- Travel
- Patience brings blessing; do not overthink.
- Household
- Wait for the right time; news will come naturally.
- Wealth
- Keep yourself clean and care for others; gain by guarding goodness.
- Current Fortune
- Seek your own blessings; keep your own place.
- Lost Item
- On You or Xu days, it can be found and returned.
- Farming
- Spring and summer are ordinary; autumn and winter improve.
- Legal Matters
- Do not worry too much; the result is settled.