Guanyin Oracle Lot 71: Wenjun visits Xiangru
The Verse
Who could have known her beloved would meet a rival’s force?
A woman in those days was wed to two men.
One bow loosed two arrows;
Riding dragon and steed, she at last found a home.
Translation by MyFate.AI. The Chinese original is the authoritative text.
AI readingAn existing relationship or source of support may face forceful obstruction and undergo a second change. After two difficult turns, the conflict can be resolved and life may become stable. Reconciliation or remarriage is possible.
The Story Behind the Lot
Wenjun visits Xiangru
Zhuo Wenjun was the daughter of Zhuo Wangsun, a wealthy merchant in Linqiong during the Western Han dynasty. Beautiful and talented, she was widowed young and had little luck in marriage. One day, Sima Xiangru visited the Zhuo household and played “Phoenix Seeking Phoenix” on the zither to court her. Wenjun fell for him from behind a curtain, and that night she eloped with him to Chengdu. When her family cut off their support, the couple fell into hardship and opened a tavern in Linqiong: Wenjun served wine from behind the counter while Xiangru, wearing only a workman’s loincloth, washed dishes in the marketplace. Ashamed of their circumstances, Zhuo Wangsun eventually gave them money and land, allowing the couple to live together in greater comfort. Later, when Xiangru rose to prominence and wanted to take a concubine, Wenjun wrote “Song of White Heads,” warning him: “I wish for a devoted heart, and that we never part, even when our hair turns white.” He changed his mind. Wenjun endured widowhood and the turmoil of elopement before finding a home. In this lot, the story suggests that a relationship may not be fulfilled at once. It may take repeated trials and the breaking of an old bond before a new union can become secure. This is a very inauspicious sign for the present; be patient and wait for things to settle.
The Story Behind the Lot (alternate version)Another traditional version, for reference
Diaochan’s Stratagem
In Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Diaochan was a singing girl in Wang Yun’s household. To help her adoptive father remove a traitor, she willingly became the lure in a “sowing dissension” plot. Wang Yun first promised Diaochan to the warrior Lü Bu, then presented her to Grand Tutor Dong Zhuo, setting father and son against each other over the same woman. Diaochan moved between the two men: she feigned affection for Dong Zhuo while confiding her distress to Lü Bu, stoking his jealousy. At Fengyi Pavilion, she provoked Lü Bu into turning against Dong Zhuo, whom he ultimately killed with Wang Yun’s help, removing a powerful traitor from the Han court. Diaochan first served Dong Zhuo and later went with Lü Bu, navigating danger between two powerful men before escaping the turmoil of the age. The lot draws on Wenjun and Diaochan, two women caught in successive relationships, to suggest that a bond may not find fulfillment easily. After two rounds of upheaval and the collapse of an old arrangement, a new union may offer a chance to settle. For now, things are unfavorable; wait quietly for a change in circumstances.
Readings by Topic
- Career
- You may change partners or supervisors; the second partnership is likely to be more stable.
- Wealth
- First come hardship and setbacks; income may follow afterward.
- Relationships
- After a breakup or divorce, you may find a good match again.
- Home and Family
- Some household property may be lost; be prepared for changes.
- Personal Outlook
- There may be disputes and gossip; choose your words and actions carefully.
- Health
- Pray sincerely for blessings to help ease your illness, and seek appropriate medical care. Serious illness requires care from a qualified medical professional.
- Travel
- There may be obstacles on the way; be prepared for setbacks.
- Finding Someone
- After several twists and turns, you will eventually meet again.
- Business
- The partnership may take a second round of negotiation to settle.
- Pregnancy
- There may be an early false alarm before the pregnancy is confirmed; take care to protect the pregnancy and seek prenatal care.
- Legal Matters
- The case may go back and forth several times before it is settled.
- Lost Property
- The item may be difficult to recover for now.
- Relocation
- Changing residence may prove beneficial.
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