Ma Zu Oracle No. 28
Li Cunxiao Fights a Tiger
代表当前处境就如「四面楚歌」、「进退两难」。时机不好的写照。
Draw My Ma Zu OracleMa Zu Oracle No. 28
Li Cunxiao Fights a Tiger
Fortune sign于今莫作此当时，
虎落平阳被犬欺。
世间凡事何难定，
千山万水也迟疑。
Allusion
李存孝打虎、石存孝遇李克用收为义子、楚项羽乌江自刎、孙膑、孟尝君鸡鸣度关、庄子慕道、郭臣埋儿尽孝。
Reading the sign
This Ma Zu sign belongs to the allusion “Li Cunxiao Fights a Tiger”.
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
Favorable later; patience matters.
Travel
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Boat travel
Mixed reading: there is a possible opening, but caution is needed.
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
Mixed reading: there is a possible opening, but caution is needed.
Marriage
Mixed reading: there is a possible opening, but caution is needed.
Household
Cautious reading: the matter is not smooth and should not be forced.
Health
Cautious reading: the matter is not smooth and should not be forced.
Exams and rank
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Legal dispute
There is money-loss risk; move carefully.
Lost item
Cautious reading: the matter is not smooth and should not be forced.
Missing person
Cautious reading: the matter is not smooth and should not be forced.
Distant news
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Pregnancy
Cautious reading: the matter is not smooth and should not be forced.
Children
not suitable
Family matters
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Plans
hard to complete
Moving home
Mixed reading: there is a possible opening, but caution is needed.
Building
Mixed reading: there is a possible opening, but caution is needed.
Grave site
Cautious reading: the matter is not smooth and should not be forced.
Farming
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Fish pond
Mixed reading: there is a possible opening, but caution is needed.
Fish fry
not favorable
Livestock
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
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
Cautious reading: the matter is not smooth and should not be forced.
Year deity
ordinary
Allusion story
Allusion: Li Cunxiao Fights a Tiger.
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
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What should I read first in Ma Zu Sign 28?＋
This Ma Zu sign belongs to the allusion “Li Cunxiao Fights a Tiger”. 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 Li Cunxiao Fights a Tiger relate to the sign?＋
Allusion: Li Cunxiao Fights a Tiger. 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 28 read for travel or boat travel?＋
Travel: Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
How does Ma Zu Sign 28 read for money, business, or household matters?＋
Money: Read with caution and compare it with the source sign. Household: Cautious reading: the matter is not smooth and should not be forced.