Ma Zu Oracle No. 22
King Wen Pulls the Cart for Grand Duke Jiang
本事须要有眼光的人之提携、协助。
Draw My Ma Zu OracleMa Zu Oracle No. 22
King Wen Pulls the Cart for Grand Duke Jiang
Fortune sign太公家业八十成，
月出光辉四海明。
命内自然逢大吉，
茅屋中间百事亨。
Allusion
周文王为姜太公拖车、王孝先为民祈祷、元二使西安、黄魁、韩信拜将、洪武君劝农、狄梁公望白云思亲、姜太公八十遇文王。
Reading the sign
This Ma Zu sign belongs to the allusion “King Wen Pulls the Cart for Grand Duke Jiang”.
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
Helpful support may appear.
Travel
Helpful support may appear.
Boat travel
Favorable and usable.
Sea work
Delayed timing; wait before pushing.
Money
Delayed timing; wait before pushing.
Business
Favorable and usable.
Marriage
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Household
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Health
Mixed reading: there is a possible opening, but caution is needed.
Exams and rank
Favorable and usable.
Legal dispute
There is money-loss risk; move carefully.
Lost item
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Missing person
Delayed timing; wait before pushing.
Distant news
Delayed timing; wait before pushing.
Pregnancy
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Children
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Family matters
Favorable and usable.
Plans
Favorable later; patience matters.
Moving home
good
Building
Favorable and usable.
Grave site
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Farming
Favorable and usable.
Fish pond
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Fish fry
Favorable and usable.
Livestock
Favorable and usable.
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
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Year deity
Favorable and usable.
Allusion story
Allusion: King Wen Pulls the Cart for Grand Duke Jiang.
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
恭敬诚心请用圣贤，善用其才，必有大利。
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What should I read first in Ma Zu Sign 22?＋
This Ma Zu sign belongs to the allusion “King Wen Pulls the Cart for Grand Duke Jiang”. 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 King Wen Pulls the Cart for Grand Duke Jiang relate to the sign?＋
Allusion: King Wen Pulls the Cart for Grand Duke Jiang. 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 22 read for travel or boat travel?＋
Travel: Helpful support may appear.
How does Ma Zu Sign 22 read for money, business, or household matters?＋
Money: Delayed timing; wait before pushing. Household: Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.