Ma Zu Oracle No. 50
A Child Meets an Evil Spirit on the Road
事情若想成功的话，则须坚强的意志。对于当前的困难，则须智慧化解。本签诗代表求签者当前所问之事，遇到了难题，但是此难题只要稍用计策，即能化解，并且，还能因此化铁为金。因此，当事者应该想想法子，来为这件事情解套，若能如此的话，那就能「看前途得好音」。另外，此签也代表，「有志者事竟成」、「铁杵磨成绣花针」的写照。
Draw My Ma Zu OracleMa Zu Oracle No. 50
A Child Meets an Evil Spirit on the Road
Fortune sign佛前发誓无异心，
且看前途得好音。
此物原来本是铁，
也能变化得成金。
Allusion
小儿路遇恶鬼、小儿遇三煞、潘安遇陈姑叫合、潘安陈姑配合、李通、三宝太监下西洋、苏英、刘小姐劝募正、雷胜远绝招未逞。
Reading the sign
This Ma Zu sign belongs to the allusion “A Child Meets an Evil Spirit on the Road”.
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 and usable.
Travel
Mixed reading: there is a possible opening, but caution is needed.
Boat travel
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Sea work
Favorable and usable.
Money
Favorable and usable.
Business
Favorable later; patience matters.
Marriage
hard to complete; if it can be completed, it is greatly favorable
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
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Legal dispute
There is money-loss risk; move carefully.
Lost item
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Missing person
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Distant news
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Pregnancy
Mixed reading: there is a possible opening, but caution is needed.
Children
good; greatly favorable
Family matters
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Plans
hard to complete
Moving home
good
Building
slowfavorable
Grave site
Favorable and usable.
Farming
Favorable and usable.
Fish pond
Delayed timing; wait before pushing.
Fish fry
Delayed timing; wait before pushing.
Livestock
Favorable and usable.
Monthly timing
Favorable later; patience matters.
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
Allusion story
Allusion: A Child Meets an Evil Spirit on the Road.
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
当遇到难题时，只要不畏惧，而要动动脑筋，想想办法，那此事一定有可解之道。若能如此，还能「化铁为金」。
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What should I read first in Ma Zu Sign 50?＋
This Ma Zu sign belongs to the allusion “A Child Meets an Evil Spirit on the Road”. 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 A Child Meets an Evil Spirit on the Road relate to the sign?＋
Allusion: A Child Meets an Evil Spirit on the Road. 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 50 read for travel or boat travel?＋
Travel: Mixed reading: there is a possible opening, but caution is needed.
How does Ma Zu Sign 50 read for money, business, or household matters?＋
Money: Favorable and usable. Household: Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.