Ma Zu Oracle No. 15
Grand Duke Jiang Fishes by the Wei River
大器晚成，故应等待时机。
Draw My Ma Zu OracleMa Zu Oracle No. 15
Grand Duke Jiang Fishes by the Wei River
Fortune sign八十原来是太公，
看看晚景遇文王。
目下紧事休相问，
劝君且守待运通。
Allusion
渭水河太公钓鱼、渭水河钓鱼、武吉挑柴打死人、姜太公做生意、柳濒公孙中状元、柳下惠、商君不听赵良言、朱亥劝孙膑、买臣五十富贵。
Reading the sign
This Ma Zu sign belongs to the allusion “Grand Duke Jiang Fishes by the Wei River”.
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
There is money-loss risk; move carefully.
Travel
Favorable later; patience matters.
Boat travel
Favorable and usable.
Sea work
Mixed reading: there is a possible opening, but caution is needed.
Money
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Business
Delayed timing; wait before pushing.
Marriage
Favorable later; patience matters.
Household
ordinary
Health
Mixed reading: there is a possible opening, but caution is needed.
Exams and rank
Cautious reading: the matter is not smooth and should not be forced.
Legal dispute
Mixed reading: there is a possible opening, but caution is needed.
Lost item
Delayed timing; wait before pushing.
Missing person
Mixed reading: there is a possible opening, but caution is needed.
Distant news
Delayed timing; wait before pushing.
Pregnancy
Delayed timing; wait before pushing.
Children
not suitable
Family matters
ordinary
Plans
hard to complete
Moving home
Delayed timing; wait before pushing.
Building
Delayed timing; wait before pushing.
Grave site
Delayed timing; wait before pushing.
Farming
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Fish pond
little hope
Fish fry
Delayed timing; wait before pushing.
Livestock
Delayed timing; wait before pushing.
Monthly timing
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Praying for rain
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Visitor
Delayed timing; wait before pushing.
Year deity
Favorable later; patience matters.
Allusion story
Allusion: Grand Duke Jiang Fishes by the Wei River.
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
武吉遇姜子牙，故化解杀身之祸。喻；只有遇到知音(高人，有眼光的人)时，才能出头天。
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What should I read first in Ma Zu Sign 15?＋
This Ma Zu sign belongs to the allusion “Grand Duke Jiang Fishes by the Wei River”. 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 Grand Duke Jiang Fishes by the Wei River relate to the sign?＋
Allusion: Grand Duke Jiang Fishes by the Wei River. 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 15 read for travel or boat travel?＋
Travel: Favorable later; patience matters.
How does Ma Zu Sign 15 read for money, business, or household matters?＋
Money: Read with caution and compare it with the source sign. Household: ordinary