Guanyin Oracle Lot 12: Wu Ji meets his master
The Verse
When hardship reaches its limit, good fortune draws near;
Rouse your spirit and leave the gloom behind.
When glad tidings come in the times of Mao and Yin,
Hold fast to your purpose, and all will fall into harmony.
Translation by MyFate.AI. The Chinese original is the authoritative text.
AI readingIll fortune has reached its end, and good fortune is approaching, sweeping away the shadows of the past. Good news will arrive in years or months associated with Yin and Mao, the Tiger and Rabbit branches. Remain true to your purpose; conflicts and obstacles will be resolved, and affairs will proceed harmoniously.
The Story Behind the Lot
Wu Ji meets his master
Wu Ji is a woodcutter from Xiqi in Investiture of the Gods. He has an elderly mother at home and suffers many misfortunes in his early life. One day, while carrying firewood into the city, he accidentally loses control of his load, and the wooden pole of his carrying frame strikes and kills Wang Xiang, a soldier guarding the gate. Under the law, he must pay with his life. King Wen, Ji Chang, confines him within a boundary drawn on the ground as a prison. Wu Ji weeps bitterly at the thought that his elderly mother has no one to support her. Jiang Ziya, who is fishing at Panxi and wishes to take a disciple, takes pity on Wu Ji's filial devotion. He teaches him how to escape his predicament and avert disaster, uses divination techniques to alter his fate and dispel misfortune, and accepts him as a disciple. Wu Ji's calamity thus turns into a blessing. He later follows Jiang Ziya into military service in the campaign against King Zhou, repeatedly distinguishes himself in battle, and achieves a successful career. This oracle draws on Wu Ji's early entanglement in a fatal incident and his encounter with an enlightened teacher when all seemed lost, after which adversity gave way to good fortune. It suggests that even when someone is temporarily trapped in severe hardship, guidance from a wise or influential helper can turn danger into good fortune and peril into safety, opening the way to a smooth and fulfilling life.
The Story Behind the Lot (alternate version)Another traditional version, for reference
Shen Baoxu Bows Nine Times and Weeps at the Court of Qin
Shen Baoxu was a senior official of Chu during the Spring and Autumn period and was originally a friend of Wu Zixu. After King Ping of Chu unjustly executed Wu Zixu's father and elder brother, Wu Zixu used the armies of Wu to capture Ying, Chu's capital. He then opened the king's tomb and whipped his corpse to avenge his personal grievance, leaving Chu on the brink of destruction. To save his state, Shen Baoxu traveled alone to Qin to seek assistance, but Duke Ai of Qin initially refused to send troops. Shen Baoxu then stood at the court of Qin, wailing day and night. For seven days and seven nights, he neither ate nor drank, his cries and tears unceasing, and he bowed with his forehead to the ground nine times. At last, Duke Ai was moved by his loyalty. Declaring that a state with such a righteous servant could not be allowed to perish, he recited the poem 'No Clothes' and dispatched five hundred war chariots to rescue Chu. Chu was thus brought back from the brink of destruction and restored. This oracle draws on Shen Baoxu's anguish moving Qin to action and his struggle to survive a desperate crisis. It suggests that in times of grave danger, wholehearted sincerity, steadfast endurance, and an unyielding spirit can ultimately move others to help, transforming peril into safety and bringing peace after despair.
Readings by Topic
- Career
- Difficulties come first, followed by easier progress. Years or months associated with Yin and Mao bring a turning point, with rewards after hardship.
- Wealth
- Some returns are available now. Wait until conditions are ripe before committing on a larger scale.
- Relationships
- After brief setbacks, the couple ultimately unites and grows old together.
- Home and Family
- The household gradually becomes more stable. Gloom disperses and fortune improves, with sweetness after bitter hardship.
- Personal Outlook
- Great good fortune follows the worst of adversity, sweeping away past gloom and lifting you out of a low period.
- Health
- The illness may improve with the arrival of autumn. Follow medical advice and recuperate calmly. Serious illness requires professional medical care; do not delay treatment while waiting for autumn.
- Travel
- The traveler has not yet returned. Wait calmly; good news will arrive in a period associated with Yin or Mao.
- Finding Someone
- News has already arrived, and a reunion is possible soon.
- Business
- Delay concluding the transaction. Once the right moment arrives, agreement will come naturally.
- Pregnancy
- The oracle foretells the birth of a cherished son, with mother and child safe.
- Legal Matters
- The legal outlook is favorable. Initial setbacks are followed by reconciliation and a favorable outcome in court.
- Lost Property
- Search carefully for the lost item; it will ultimately be recovered.
- Relocation
- It is better to remain where you are and postpone moving. Act once your fortunes have turned.
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