Ma Zu Oracle No. 55

Yutangchun Prays for a Good Marriage

GuiChouWood sign. Spring is favorable; the east suits it.

此刻不要言进退2.本事件另有隐情3.本事本质未变:属于好的方面4.保持戒慎,不能大意或一错再错。

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Ma Zu Oracle No. 55

Yutangchun Prays for a Good Marriage

Fortune sign

须知进退总虚言,

看看发暗未必全。

珠玉深藏还未变,

心中但得枉徒然。

Allusion

玉堂春求佛嫁良缘、郭华醉酒误佳期、朱买臣负薪、彭祖、郭暧尚公主、侯氏望张睽、包公、屯土山约三事、寿昌过险径。

Reading the sign

This Ma Zu sign belongs to the allusion “Yutangchun Prays for a Good Marriage”.

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

Cautious reading: the matter is not smooth and should not be forced.

Travel

Helpful support may appear.

Boat travel

no gain

Sea work

Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.

Money

Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.

Business

There is money-loss risk; move carefully.

Marriage

Favorable and usable.

Household

first difficult, later favorable

Health

Mixed reading: there is a possible opening, but caution is needed.

Exams and rank

Delayed timing; wait before pushing.

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

Delayed timing; wait before pushing.

Pregnancy

Delayed timing; wait before pushing.

Children

not suitable

Family matters

Cautious reading: the matter is not smooth and should not be forced.

Plans

hard to complete

Moving home

Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.

Building

Mixed reading: there is a possible opening, but caution is needed.

Grave site

Mixed reading: there is a possible opening, but caution is needed.

Farming

ordinary

Fish pond

Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.

Fish fry

There is money-loss risk; move carefully.

Livestock

Cautious reading: the matter is not smooth and should not be forced.

Monthly timing

Cautious reading: the matter is not smooth and should not be forced.

Praying for rain

Delayed timing; wait before pushing.

Visitor

Delayed timing; wait before pushing.

Year deity

Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.

Allusion story

Allusion: Yutangchun Prays for a Good Marriage.

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

已经落第,却又喝酒,故又误事。(人生不可一错再错,否则后悔莫及)

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What should I read first in Ma Zu Sign 55?

This Ma Zu sign belongs to the allusion “Yutangchun Prays for a Good Marriage”. 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 Yutangchun Prays for a Good Marriage relate to the sign?

Allusion: Yutangchun Prays for a Good Marriage. 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 55 read for travel or boat travel?

Travel: Helpful support may appear.

How does Ma Zu Sign 55 read for money, business, or household matters?

Money: Read with caution and compare it with the source sign. Household: first difficult, later favorable

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