Guanyin Oracle Lot 64: What's done cannot be undone
The Verse
Like a golden fish in bright, clear waters,
Unseen nets close in from every side.
Try as it might, it cannot find a way out;
Death’s gate nears, and it suffers alone.
Translation by MyFate.AI. The Chinese original is the authoritative text.
AI readingLike a goldfish caught in a net, you are trapped on every side with little chance of escape. Relationships and career alike are constrained, and a change in fortune is hard to find.
The Story Behind the Lot
What's done cannot be undone
The saying “spilled water cannot be recovered” comes from the story of Zhu Maichen. Zhu was poor in his early years, and his wife, unable to bear the hardship, insisted on leaving him and marrying someone else. After Zhu rose to prominence and returned home in fine clothes, his former wife saw his wealth and status, regretted her decision, and asked to reunite. Zhu had a basin of water brought out and spilled onto the ground, then told her to gather it all back into the basin. Once poured out, the water had soaked into the earth and scattered. How could she possibly collect even a drop? The saying means that once people have definitively parted ways, the situation is like water spilled on the ground: it cannot be restored to what it was. The story speaks to the irreversibility of a bond once broken and a matter once settled. In this oracle, the outcome is already set and the situation is hard to change. What is past cannot be reclaimed, and a broken relationship cannot be made whole again. Trying to force its return will be futile; accept reality and let go.
The Story Behind the Lot (alternate version)Another traditional version, for reference
Shi Chong Is Put to Death
Shi Chong was a fabulously wealthy man of the Western Jin dynasty. His courtesy name was Jilun. He once served as Administrator of Chengyang and was enfeoffed as Marquis of Anyang Township for his service in the campaign against Wu. His wealth was immense, his mansions magnificent, and his banquets offered every delicacy from land and sea. He competed in extravagant displays of wealth with Wang Kai, a relative of the imperial family, and became renowned for his unmatched luxury. Later, while serving as an inspector in Jiaozhi, he paid ten dan of pearls for the beauty Lüzhu, whom he kept at the Golden Valley Garden and doted on. But one of Zhao Wang Sima Lun’s confidants learned of Lüzhu’s beauty and coveted her. He schemed to frame Shi Chong and take her. Shi Chong was ultimately condemned and put to death; his family was destroyed. Rather than submit to humiliation, Lüzhu leapt to her death from a tower in the Golden Valley Garden. A man richer than a kingdom brought about his own ruin through wealth and beauty. This is a very inauspicious sign: like a golden-scaled fish swimming in clear waters, one may seem free and splendid while snares are being set all around. The more one flaunts one’s fortune, the more one invites jealousy. Even vast wealth cannot ensure safety. Keep a low profile, avoid extravagance, and know your limits to avert disaster.
Readings by Topic
- Career
- Trapped on every side like a fish in a net, with little chance to escape
- Wealth
- Wealth is like a reflection in a mirror or a flower in water: illusory and of no real benefit
- Relationships
- Like spilled water, the relationship cannot be restored; entanglement will not last
- Home and Family
- The household faces serious hardship and danger; family members are alarmed and unsettled
- Personal Outlook
- Your situation is perilous; be alert to danger at all times
- Health
- The illness carries serious risks and may be difficult to resolve; seek professional medical care promptly
- Travel
- The journey is beset by obstacles and danger; postpone it for now
- Finding Someone
- Like a fish lost beneath a net, there is no news and they are difficult to find
- Business
- The deal is obstructed and unlikely to succeed; forcing it through may bring losses
- Pregnancy
- The pregnancy may involve danger; pray for a safe delivery and obtain appropriate medical care
- Legal Matters
- The case may entangle you and bring losses, with little chance to turn things around
- Lost Property
- The lost item is trapped and hard to locate; it is unlikely to be recovered
- Relocation
- Moving will not change the difficult situation and may bring further setbacks and unrest
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