Ma Zu Oracle No. 56
Yang Jian Falls Ill in the West Chamber
雪上加霜，故难成事。
Draw My Ma Zu OracleMa Zu Oracle No. 56
Yang Jian Falls Ill in the West Chamber
Fortune sign病中若得苦心劳，
到底完全总未遭。
去后不须回头问，
心中事务尽消磨。
Allusion
杨戬得病在西轩、李三娘井边会子、武则天坐天、俞伯牙、范少伯泛舟五湖、张子房学道、秦桧假金牌、武则天占唐改周作皇帝。
Reading the sign
This Ma Zu sign belongs to the allusion “Yang Jian Falls Ill in the West Chamber”.
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
Mixed reading: there is a possible opening, but caution is needed.
Travel
Delayed timing; wait before pushing.
Boat travel
Cautious reading: the matter is not smooth and should not be forced.
Sea work
Cautious reading: the matter is not smooth and should not be forced.
Money
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Business
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Marriage
not suitable
Household
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Health
first difficult, later favorable
Exams and rank
Mixed reading: there is a possible opening, but caution is needed.
Legal dispute
There is money-loss risk; move carefully.
Missing person
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Distant news
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Children
Mixed reading: there is a possible opening, but caution is needed.
Family matters
Favorable and usable.
Plans
hard to complete
Moving home
Mixed reading: there is a possible opening, but caution is needed.
Building
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Grave site
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Farming
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Fish pond
There is money-loss risk; move carefully.
Fish fry
There is money-loss risk; move carefully.
Livestock
not suitable
Monthly timing
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Praying for rain
not yet
Visitor
Delayed timing; wait before pushing.
Year deity
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Allusion story
Allusion: Yang Jian Falls Ill in the West Chamber.
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
一、赔了钱财，却没有救到人。二、范少伯的决定是对的，但是大儿子争强好胜却坏了事情。三、错用人选或方法而坏事，后悔莫及。四、淡泊名利则能更自在。
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What should I read first in Ma Zu Sign 56?＋
This Ma Zu sign belongs to the allusion “Yang Jian Falls Ill in the West Chamber”. 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 Yang Jian Falls Ill in the West Chamber relate to the sign?＋
Allusion: Yang Jian Falls Ill in the West Chamber. 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 56 read for travel or boat travel?＋
Travel: Delayed timing; wait before pushing.
How does Ma Zu Sign 56 read for money, business, or household matters?＋
Money: Read with caution and compare it with the source sign. Household: Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.