Ma Zu Oracle No. 1
Bao Gong Calls Thunder and Startles Emperor Renzong
只要把当前的一个小障碍排除，那未来自然前途光明了。
Draw My Ma Zu OracleMa Zu Oracle No. 1
Bao Gong Calls Thunder and Startles Emperor Renzong
Fortune sign日出便见风云散，
光明清净照世间。
一向前途通大道，
万事清吉保平安。
Allusion
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Reading the sign
This Ma Zu sign belongs to the allusion “Bao Gong Calls Thunder and Startles Emperor Renzong”.
Read it for one concrete matter, especially travel, sea journeys, household peace, business, money, or marriage.
Use the topic table below for the practical judgment.
Verse notes
The oracle poem is kept in Chinese because its rhythm, word images, and allusions matter.
Use the topic judgments, allusion titles, and source notes together; one line alone should not be treated as the whole verdict.
By topic
Overall
greatly favorable and thriving
Travel
safe and peaceful
Boat travel
there may be major money
Sea work
gains come gradually
Money
first there is strong advance; later only small gain
Business
goes as wished
Marriage
can be completed
Household
safe, peaceful, and greatly favorable
Health
on a Wei day; around half a month; recovery and peace
Exams and rank
success comes after waiting
Legal dispute
the judgment becomes clear
Lost item
search quickly in the east and it can return
Missing person
can return
Distant news
arrives soon
Pregnancy
first child is male; second child is female
Children
greatly favorable
Family matters
no major worry
Plans
hard to complete; if it can be completed, it is greatly favorable
Moving home
becomes settled
Building
clear, favorable, and bright
Grave site
the grave site is greatly favorable
Farming
very profitable
Fish pond
greatly favorable and profitable
Fish fry
no need to fear
Livestock
good
Monthly timing
as wished
Praying for rain
not yet
Visitor
when the moon is bright, it can be found
Year deity
clear and favorable
Allusion story
Allusion: Bao Gong Calls Thunder and Startles Emperor Renzong.
Read this story as a mirror for timing, risk, and how the matter may turn.
Use it together with the topic judgments above.
What the story teaches
若要得到信任与重用，务必要能把自己的能力(证明、证据)展现出来，而后才能前途光明。
若要解决一个问题，务必要把方案想出来，而后事情自然顺利了。
若要事情有好的结果，务必要有好的观念、好的经营模式，而后事情才能顺利与成功。
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What should I read first in Ma Zu Sign 1?＋
This Ma Zu sign belongs to the allusion “Bao Gong Calls Thunder and Startles Emperor Renzong”. Read it for one concrete matter, especially travel, sea journeys, household peace, business, money, or marriage
Why does the opening line of the source poem matter?＋
The oracle poem is kept in Chinese because its rhythm, word images, and allusions matter. Use the topic judgments, allusion titles, and source notes together; one line alone should not be treated as the whole verdict
How does the allusion Bao Gong Calls Thunder and Startles Emperor Renzong relate to the sign?＋
Allusion: Bao Gong Calls Thunder and Startles Emperor Renzong. Read this story as a mirror for timing, risk, and how the matter may turn. Use it together with the topic judgments above
How does Ma Zu Sign 1 read for travel or boat travel?＋
Travel: safe and peaceful
How does Ma Zu Sign 1 read for money, business, or household matters?＋
Money: first there is strong advance; later only small gain Household: safe, peaceful, and greatly favorable