Guanyin Oracle Lot 98: Ji Ping meets his doom
The Verse
When going out to trade, hesitation clouds your way;
You fear that idle troubles and disputes may come to stay.
Like a bird that flies into a net and finds itself confined,
How many, watching you, will understand your plight?
Translation by MyFate.AI. The Chinese original is the authoritative text.
AI readingGoing out to trade or pursue an undertaking brings many doubts and can easily lead to disputes. Like a bird caught in a net, you will be restricted at every turn. Stay home and keep things as they are.
The Story Behind the Lot
Ji Ping meets his doom
Ji Ping Meets His Fate comes from Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Ji Ping, also known as Ji Tai, was a loyal physician serving the Han court. Outraged by Cao Cao’s seizure of power and his mistreatment of the emperor, Ji Ping secretly joined Dong Cheng and others in a plot to eliminate Cao. He planned to poison him in a medicinal broth while treating him for an illness. But the plot was exposed, and Cao Cao saw through the scheme. He had Ji Ping seized on the spot, tortured him harshly, and repeatedly demanded the names of his accomplices. Ji Ping refused to yield and cursed Cao Cao without end. Even under brutal torture, he would not confess, and ultimately dashed himself against the steps and died, a martyr to his cause. This is the tragedy of a loyal man whose plot was poorly concealed, leaving him trapped and without help. In this oracle, it is a very inauspicious omen: if you rush into business away from home or undertake a major scheme, you may easily become entangled in trouble and fall into a trap, while others constrain you at every turn and leave you isolated without support. Be cautious and withdraw; do not act rashly, lest you trap yourself in a desperate position.
The Story Behind the Lot (alternate version)Another traditional version, for reference
Tao Qian Retires to Seclusion
Tao Qian’s retirement tells of Tao Yuanming, the Eastern Jin dynasty pastoral poet, giving up office to return to the countryside. Tao Yuanming once served as magistrate of Pengze County. During his tenure, an inspector from the commandery arrived. His subordinates urged him to dress formally and welcome the official, but Tao sighed, “How could I bow and scrape to a country bumpkin for a stipend of five bushels of rice?” He immediately surrendered his seal and resigned. He wrote “Returning Home,” then went back to the fields, farming with his own hands and picking chrysanthemums by the eastern fence. From then on, he turned away from the turmoil of official life and kept to a life of quiet independence. The story praises the clear-mindedness and freedom of one who sees through the pursuit of fame and gain, and withdraws from trouble in time. In this oracle, it serves as a warning: the paths of business, official advancement, and other undertakings are rife with disputes and traps. Rather than becoming entangled and constrained by others, follow Tao Qian’s example: withdraw and keep a low profile to avoid the turmoil, and you may find peace and quiet.
Readings by Topic
- Career
- Starting a business away from home or transferring jobs may bring trouble, like a bird caught in a net. Keep things as they are.
- Wealth
- Business and profit-seeking are likely to bring losses. Hesitation in your dealings will yield little.
- Relationships
- The relationship may be short-lived and easily broken, with disputes that make it hard to last.
- Home and Family
- Worries and disputes at home will continue. Stay calm and pray for blessings to ease the situation.
- Personal Outlook
- Petty troublemakers surround you and restrict you at every turn. Stay home, keep calm, and avoid trouble.
- Health
- The illness may linger and be difficult to cure. Rest, and pray for blessings; serious illness requires professional medical care.
- Travel
- Travel brings traps at every turn, like a bird caught in a net. Do not travel far.
- Finding Someone
- The person is out of contact. Searching everywhere will bring no result.
- Business
- A deal is likely to result in losses. Do not rush into it.
- Pregnancy
- The pregnancy may be at risk. Take care and pray sincerely for the safety of mother and child.
- Legal Matters
- You are likely to suffer losses and hardship in court. Withdraw or settle early if possible.
- Lost Property
- The lost item is gone for good and is unlikely to be found.
- Relocation
- Do not move. Acting rashly is likely to bring disputes and misfortune.
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