Guanyin Oracle Lot 30: Grand assembly at Qipan Mountain
The Verse
I urge you not to seek favors from others: like a crane in flight, you may be struck by a hidden arrow.
If you gather firewood where a snake lies in the grass, you risk a venomous bite—beware.
Translation by MyFate.AI. The Chinese original is the authoritative text.
AI readingDo not pursue opportunities that are not yours. Dangers and traps may lie away from home; rushing out could expose you to a malicious person’s attack. It is best to keep to your present course.
The Story Behind the Lot
Grand assembly at Qipan Mountain
During the reign of Emperor Taizong of Tang, Xue Rengui was trapped during a western campaign. His son Xue Dingshan and daughter led troops to rescue him. On their way, they reached Chessboard Mountain, where Dou Yihu failed in an attempt to seize their provisions. His sister Dou Xiantong came forward to fight and instead captured Xue Dingshan. As the standoff continued, Cheng Yaojin played matchmaker, and the two pairs of siblings married, turning armed conflict into marriage. They then joined forces and went on to free Xue Rengui. What began as a clash of weapons became a celebrated tale of enemies becoming in-laws and outlaws returning to the right path. Yet the poem’s meaning does not fully align with the story: its warnings of a sudden hidden arrow and a snake among the firewood caution the seeker against rashly asking others for favors at this time. Be wary of smiling faces concealing schemes, and act with care. This lot therefore gives a middling prediction: a change for the better is possible, but reconciliation must come out of conflict. First keep to what is right and do not venture lightly into danger; then, as at Chessboard Mountain, joy may emerge from peril.
The Story Behind the Lot (alternate version)Another traditional version, for reference
King Huai of Chu Enters Qin
During the Warring States period, King Zhao of Qin invited King Huai of Chu to a meeting under the pretext of forming an alliance. Tempted by Qin’s promised benefits, King Huai ignored the loyal counsel of Qu Yuan, Zhao Ju, and others, and insisted on going. As soon as he entered the Wu Pass, he was detained and pressured to cede territory. He eventually died in Qin as a captive and never returned home. This story in the lot evokes greed, misplaced trust, and walking into a trap, like a bird struck by a hidden arrow or a poisonous snake lurking in the grass—danger whose extent is hard to predict. The warning is clear: Do not chase another person’s illusory benefits or trust empty promises and travel into danger. A journey in pursuit of profit may instead bring disaster. Keep to your proper place and beware of traps.
Readings by Topic
- Career
- Do not rush to change jobs; outside opportunities may conceal traps
- Wealth
- Avoid reckless investments; wait for the right time to avoid being harmed
- Relationships
- A relationship is unlikely to succeed; hidden problems call for caution
- Home and Family
- Keep to your home and be content with your present lot
- Personal Outlook
- Fortune is ordinary; hidden attacks are hard to guard against, so stay alert
- Health
- The root of the illness may be hard to resolve; take care with treatment
- Travel
- Travel is hazardous, with hidden dangers; avoid long journeys
- Finding Someone
- Their whereabouts are hard to discover; do not force the matter
- Business
- Trade faces obstacles; a deal may fail due to hidden schemes
- Pregnancy
- There may be a false alarm; rest easy and take care
- Legal Matters
- You are likely to lose; do not initiate legal action lightly
- Lost Property
- The item is hard to find and probably will not be recovered
- Relocation
- Stay in your current home; do not move hastily
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