Guanyin Oracle Lot 69: Plum blossoms bloom again
The Verse
On the ridge, one plum branch endures the winter;
Though leaves fall and branches wither, it will not break.
Spring’s warm tidings are drawing near;
Once more, I shall reign as queen of flowers.
Translation by MyFate.AI. The Chinese original is the authoritative text.
AI readingYour present circumstances may feel bleak and lonely, but your foundations remain sound. Spring and a change of fortune are drawing near. Endure this low point and brighter days will return; be patient and wait for the right time in all things.
The Story Behind the Lot
Plum blossoms bloom again
“Plum Blossoms Twice” comes from a theatrical tale. In the depths of winter, on a mountain ridge, plum blossoms stand proudly against frost and snow. Even bare branches and fallen leaves are not broken by the storm. They endure the long winter, waiting quietly for spring to return. When the time is right, the blossoms open once more, renewed, still foremost among all flowers. The story uses the plum’s refusal to fade in the cold and its second flowering as a metaphor for resilience and renewal: after hardship, one may rise again; after falling to a low point, one may regain one’s former heights. In this lot, the image is moderately auspicious. Though you may now face a cold, difficult spell or a temporary setback, hold fast to your principles and endure the winter. Adversity will give way to better fortune, and past prosperity will return and bloom again.
The Story Behind the Lot (alternate version)Another traditional version, for reference
Cheng Ying Conceals the Orphan
In the Spring and Autumn period, Tu Anjia, a powerful minister of Jin, massacred the Zhao clan and sought to eliminate every last member. Cheng Ying, a loyal retainer, and Gongsun Chujiu risked their lives to save the family. Gongsun Chujiu died to shield the child, while Cheng Ying bore the disgrace and hardship of the plan. He even gave up his own son to deceive the searchers, then secretly hid and raised Zhao Wu, the Zhao family’s orphan. For more than ten years, Cheng Ying lived under an assumed name, enduring humiliation and keeping the truth concealed. When the time was right and the truth came to light, Zhao Wu had grown up and was able to clear his family’s name and restore the Zhao house. Cheng Ying endured those long years of silence until he saw the Zhao family rise again. Like plum blossoms greeting spring, the story shows how hardship can be endured until the skies clear. In this lot, it means that although you may need to lie low and persevere through a difficult period, steadfast faith and patience will bring relief and a return to better fortune. It is an image of hardship followed by renewal.
Readings by Topic
- Career
- Progress may be quiet for now, but a promotion is likely when spring begins next year.
- Wealth
- Be cautious about seeking money for now; gains are more likely in spring.
- Relationships
- Love may come a little late, but it can last.
- Home and Family
- Fortunes at home may be quiet for a time; spring will bring its own celebrations.
- Personal Outlook
- Pray for blessings and tend to your peace of mind as you wait for your fortunes to turn.
- Health
- Your concern may prove unfounded; treatment and care in spring may bring improvement. Serious illness requires care from a qualified medical professional.
- Travel
- Delaying your journey may bring better results; there is no need to rush.
- Finding Someone
- Wait patiently; you will meet again in time.
- Business
- A later transaction will be more favorable.
- Pregnancy
- A boy is indicated for a spring birth, a girl for an autumn birth.
- Legal Matters
- The situation is somewhat unfavorable for now, but may turn in your favor by spring.
- Lost Property
- The item is to the east and may be found after some time.
- Relocation
- Making adjustments to the home’s orientation will bring great good fortune.
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