Guanyin Oracle Lot 18: Cao Guojiu becomes an immortal
The Verse
The golden sun sinks west; the moon rises in the east.
Day follows night, as it has through all the ages.
Monks and Daoists who grasp this rhythm prosper;
Merchants, artisans, farmers, and scholars each find joy.
Translation by MyFate.AI. The Chinese original is the authoritative text.
AI readingThe cycles of sun and moon and the waxing and waning of yin and yang follow their own laws. By acting in harmony with the time, scholars, farmers, artisans, merchants, and spiritual practitioners alike can find fulfillment. Follow the natural course of events, and your endeavors will proceed without obstruction.
The Story Behind the Lot
Cao Guojiu becomes an immortal
Cao Guojiu is one of the Eight Immortals of Daoism. According to tradition, he was a younger brother of Empress Dowager Cao of the Northern Song dynasty, an imperial relative born to wealth and privilege. Quiet and unassuming by nature, he had no desire for worldly splendor. His younger brother’s abuse of power and callous disregard for human life filled him with particular shame and indignation. He consequently lost interest in worldly fame, rank, and profit, gave away his entire fortune, and withdrew into the mountains to devote himself to Daoist cultivation. He came to understand the natural principles governing the cycles of the sun and moon and the measured rhythms of increase and decline. Letting go of worldly distractions, he maintained an upright life. Later, the immortals Zhongli Quan and Lü Dongbin guided him to enlightenment, and he attained the Dao and ascended to immortality, becoming the last-listed of the Eight Immortals. This lot draws on Cao Guojiu’s renunciation of wealth and splendor, his insight into the emptiness of fame and gain, and his eventual spiritual attainment. It suggests that those who take gains and losses lightly, follow the Way of Heaven, and release their attachments can rise above their troubles and live in peace and freedom. It is a supremely auspicious sign of a clear mind, few desires, and a life that unfolds smoothly as circumstances allow.
The Story Behind the Lot (alternate version)Another traditional version, for reference
Guiguzi Casts a Divination
Guiguzi was a reclusive sage of the Warring States period whose surname was Wang and given name Xu. He took his sobriquet from his retreat in Ghost Valley at Qingxi. Revered as the founding master of the School of Diplomacy, he taught both Su Qin and Zhang Yi. According to tradition, his knowledge encompassed astronomy and geography, and he was skilled in yin-yang divination and the esoteric methods of Qimen Dunjia. He could cast divinations to foresee fortune and misfortune. He understood the waxing and waning of yin and yang and their recurring cycles, recognizing that worldly affairs have their own timing and allotted course, and that acting in harmony with Heaven’s timing allows endeavors to prosper. This lot draws on Guiguzi’s skill in divination and his understanding of the transformations of yin and yang. It suggests that, by discerning prevailing circumstances and acting at the appropriate time, people can seek good fortune and avoid calamity, whatever their situation or role. It is an auspicious lot of following Heaven’s workings and allowing success to come naturally when conditions are ripe.
Readings by Topic
- Career
- Act in keeping with seasonal cycles and changing conditions. Scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants can each fulfill their aspirations, with everything proceeding favorably.
- Wealth
- The pursuit of wealth goes smoothly. Follow prevailing conditions, and opportunities for income will open naturally.
- Relationships
- The match is harmonious, with yin and yang in balance: a union blessed by Heaven.
- Home and Family
- The household is peaceful and fortunate. Follow Heaven’s timing, and blessings will arrive naturally.
- Personal Outlook
- Great good fortune is indicated. Follow the course of events, and your affairs will proceed without obstruction.
- Health
- For those born in the Year of the Rabbit, or during a Rabbit year, the traditional counsel is to perform prayers and rites to send misfortune away. The lot points to recovery with proper care. Serious illness requires professional medical care.
- Travel
- The traveler arrives on schedule, with a safe and smooth journey.
- Finding Someone
- The person you seek can be found at once, with clear news of their whereabouts.
- Business
- Deals conclude smoothly. Work with prevailing conditions to bring transactions to a profitable close.
- Pregnancy
- The lot foretells the joyful birth of a distinguished son, with mother and child safe.
- Legal Matters
- Your position is supported by reason and evidence. Justice is evident, giving you an advantage.
- Lost Property
- The lost item can be recovered after some time.
- Relocation
- Moving is highly auspicious. A move made in harmony with Heaven’s timing will bring prosperity to the household.
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