Guanyin Oracle Lot 7: Lady Su flees danger
The Verse
Weary with ceaseless travel, you face danger upon danger;
Through water and clinging mud, you cross the mountains once again.
You think of seeking service in yet another land,
But countless peaks and rivers still stand between you and home.
Translation by MyFate.AI. The Chinese original is the authoritative text.
AI readingYour journey is filled with hardship and danger. You cross mountains and rivers, covered in mud, yet even seeking opportunities far from home brings little reward. After wandering great distances, you still struggle to return to where you began. For now, preserve your existing position. Avoid distant travel and frequent changes.
The Story Behind the Lot
Lady Su flees danger
Caught in the calamities of war, Su Niang was forced to leave her home and flee. Alone, she crossed mountains and rivers, enduring bitter weather, muddy roads, and danger at every turn, suffering all the hardships of displacement. With warfare raging everywhere and roads cut off, she wandered far from home for a long time, unable to return to her native place. She spent her days in exhausting travel and toil, with no settled home, experiencing the full bitterness of human hardship. Although this is a tale of suffering handed down in popular tradition, its circumstances capture the helplessness of people cast adrift in troubled times. Its use in the oracle poem signifies unfavorable fortune and difficult circumstances. The present is a time of exhausting journeys and uncertainty, with no secure footing whether one advances or retreats. Obstacles hinder every undertaking. One can only endure the hardship until it passes. This is a most inauspicious omen, calling for patience through suffering and reminding the seeker to avoid rash action and carefully protect their position.
The Story Behind the Lot (alternate version)Another traditional version, for reference
General Lian Longs to Employ Men of Zhao
Lian Po was a celebrated general of Zhao during the Warring States period. Together with Lin Xiangru, he was a pillar of the state and repeatedly distinguished himself in war. After King Daoxiang of Zhao ascended the throne, he listened to slander and stripped Lian Po of his military command. Enraged, Lian Po left Zhao and sought refuge in Daliang, the capital of Wei. Although the king of Wei took him in, he never entrusted him with an important command. Lian Po possessed great abilities but had no opportunity to use them. He continued to think of his homeland and longed to return to Zhao's service. Later, the king of Zhao briefly considered recalling him and sent an envoy to assess his condition. In the envoy's presence, Lian Po ate a whole dou-measure of rice at one meal, then put on his armor and mounted a horse to demonstrate that he was still fit for service. But a treacherous courtier interfered, arranging a false report that he was too old, and the plan was abandoned. Lian Po eventually wandered to Chu, where he died in sorrow and frustration. The story represents a capable person's unsettled later years and ambitions denied fulfillment. Though devoted to his former sovereign, he finds no one willing to employ him and travels from place to place without finding where he belongs. It is an inauspicious omen of thwarted aspirations, wandering, and disappointment.
Readings by Topic
- Career
- Frequent transfers or changes carry considerable risk. Remain in your current position and avoid hasty moves.
- Wealth
- Only autumn and winter offer slight profits. Other seasons tend to bring losses and depleted funds.
- Relationships
- The relationship faces repeated setbacks and obstacles. Sincere prayers for blessings are advised to help resolve them.
- Home and Family
- Household fortunes are declining, with disputes arising on all sides. Sincere prayers for blessings are advised.
- Personal Outlook
- Misfortunes come one after another. Take a cautious, defensive approach in all matters, and continue praying for protection.
- Health
- The traditional reading describes a lingering illness that is difficult to cure and urges prayers for protection and peace. Prayer must not replace treatment; serious or persistent illness requires professional medical care.
- Travel
- Numerous obstacles obstruct the journey. Crossing mountains and rivers may prevent a timely return.
- Finding Someone
- The search is extremely difficult. With no word of the person, a meeting is unlikely.
- Business
- Trade is slow and unprofitable. Forcing a transaction will only drain your energy.
- Pregnancy
- The omen warns of difficulties during pregnancy and urges sincere prayers for the baby's protection. Seek professional prenatal care, and obtain prompt medical attention for complications.
- Legal Matters
- You are likely to be disadvantaged in litigation. Seek a settlement wherever possible and avoid legal confrontations.
- Lost Property
- The lost item is difficult to trace and may not be recoverable.
- Relocation
- Moving is possible, but the process brings exhausting travel, hardship, and considerable risk.
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