Ma Zu Oracle No. 38
Liu Bei Asks Kongming Three Times at the Thatched Cottage
此事需要多次的经营而后能成功。若所求的目标是「人」，那你要再三恭敬、诚心的邀约，而后能获得。若所求为学历，那你要多多用功读书，也许要考个多次，而后能成功。若所求为爱情，那你需要殷勤的追逐，或再三的经营，而后能成。
Draw My Ma Zu OracleMa Zu Oracle No. 38
Liu Bei Asks Kongming Three Times at the Thatched Cottage
Fortune sign名显有意在中央，
不须祈祷心自安。
看看早晚日过后，
即时得意在其间。
Allusion
刘备请孔明三顾茅芦、三请卧龙先生、陈三楼下得荔枝、苏秦拜相、张仪、淮阴侯背楚归汉、管鲍结义、孟姜女、沛公鸿门会。
Reading the sign
This Ma Zu sign belongs to the allusion “Liu Bei Asks Kongming Three Times at the Thatched Cottage”.
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
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Travel
Favorable and usable.
Boat travel
ordinarythere is gain
Sea work
Favorable later; patience matters.
Money
Favorable and usable.
Business
Favorable later; patience matters.
Marriage
Favorable and usable.
Household
Favorable and usable.
Health
Favorable and usable.
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
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Pregnancy
Delayed timing; wait before pushing.
Children
good
Family matters
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Plans
Mixed reading: there is a possible opening, but caution is needed.
Moving home
Favorable and usable.
Building
Favorable and usable.
Grave site
Favorable and usable.
Farming
Favorable and usable.
Fish pond
Favorable and usable.
Fish fry
Favorable and usable.
Livestock
Favorable and usable.
Monthly timing
ordinary
Praying for rain
not yet
Visitor
Delayed timing; wait before pushing.
Year deity
Favorable and usable.
Allusion story
Allusion: Liu Bei Asks Kongming Three Times at the Thatched Cottage.
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
当你觉得对方是个优秀的人选想要获得时，你应该一而再，再而三，恭敬、诚心的邀请，而后才能获得。
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What should I read first in Ma Zu Sign 38?＋
This Ma Zu sign belongs to the allusion “Liu Bei Asks Kongming Three Times at the Thatched Cottage”. 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 Liu Bei Asks Kongming Three Times at the Thatched Cottage relate to the sign?＋
Allusion: Liu Bei Asks Kongming Three Times at the Thatched Cottage. 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 38 read for travel or boat travel?＋
Travel: Favorable and usable.
How does Ma Zu Sign 38 read for money, business, or household matters?＋
Money: Favorable and usable. Household: Favorable and usable.