Guanyin Oracle Lot 70: Li Mi rebels against the Tang
The Verse
Day after day, you toil like a bee,
Flying back and forth, from west to east.
By spring’s end, the flowers have withered;
There is no reason to stay in the old grove.
Translation by MyFate.AI. The Chinese original is the authoritative text.
AI readingYou are busy all day, rushing from place to place without rest. The best opportunity has passed, and the support you once relied on has faded. It is hard to find a stable footing, so avoid frequent changes and restless activity.
The Story Behind the Lot
Li Mi rebels against the Tang
Li Mi was one of the contenders for power at the end of the Sui dynasty and once led the Wagang army, whose strength and reputation spread across the Central Plains. But fortune was against him. He shifted from one power to another, first losing to Wang Shichong, then surrendering to the Tang. Before long, he harbored new ambitions and raised an army against the Tang, only to be defeated and killed. His life was one of restless wandering and repeated failure. He labored and sought support everywhere, like a bee endlessly flitting from flower to flower; when the blossoms faded, he had gained nothing and found no secure home. The story captures the sadness of a life spent rushing about without firm roots or reward. In this lot, the omen is very inauspicious. You may toil all day and seek opportunities in many places, yet struggle to establish yourself for long. Even great effort may bring no lasting return. Be content with what you have and preserve it; do not greedily reach beyond your means.
The Story Behind the Lot (alternate version)Another traditional version, for reference
Zhuge Jin’s Marriage Proposal
Zhuge Jin was an important minister of Eastern Wu during the Three Kingdoms period, serving Sun Quan. Sun Quan once hoped to cement ties with Guan Yu by arranging for his beloved son to marry Guan Yu’s daughter. He sent Zhuge Jin on a mission to Jing Province to propose the match. Guan Yu, however, was proud and refused outright, insulting Zhuge Jin with the words, “How could a tiger’s daughter marry a dog’s son?” Zhuge Jin returned empty-handed after all that travel, his words and efforts wasted. The story conveys the frustration of laboring and making repeated journeys, only to achieve nothing. In this lot, plans may demand much effort and exhaust your energy, yet still come to nothing. Your efforts may not be rewarded, so act within your means and do not pursue a futile hope.
Readings by Topic
- Career
- Changing jobs repeatedly will only bring wasted effort; stay with your current work.
- Wealth
- Losses are likely; hard work and constant scrambling may still make it difficult to save.
- Relationships
- The relationship may be short-lived and prone to breakup or separation.
- Home and Family
- There may be many arguments and endless small troubles at home.
- Personal Outlook
- There may be many ill-wishers around you, with losses and financial depletion likely.
- Health
- Chronic illness may recur and be difficult to resolve.
- Travel
- Travel may be tiring and bring no meaningful gain.
- Finding Someone
- They are wandering from place to place without a trace and may be hard to find.
- Business
- Conditions are unstable and losses are highly likely.
- Pregnancy
- The pregnancy may be at risk; pray sincerely for the child’s protection and seek appropriate prenatal care.
- Legal Matters
- You are likely to lose the case.
- Lost Property
- The item is lost for good and will be difficult to recover.
- Relocation
- Do not move; keeping things as they are will bring more stability.
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