Wong Tai Sin Oracle No. 24
Bai Juyi Lamenting Love
Poetry, wine, zither, and chess can relieve people's sorrows and depression.
Draw My Wong Tai Sin OracleWong Tai Sin Oracle No. 24
Bai Juyi Lamenting Love
Very BadPoetry, wine, zither, and chess can dispel sorrow,
but with no guest present, joy is hard to sustain.
Whether strumming or singing, who knows true beauty?
Though many a cold drink is had, worry still remains.
Original text
Original Chinese verse
诗酒琴棋可解愁
座中无客乐难休
或弹或唱谁知美
冷饮虽多亦是忧
ALLUSION
Allusion
The Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi had a bumpy official career. This stick describes his dejected mood after being demoted, singing alone and drowning his sorrows in wine. Although composing poetry, playing the zither, and drinking wine can relieve sorrow, drinking alone is tasteless, and playing and singing for oneself is bitter without a knowing friend. Such coldness. Although one drinks a few more cups of melancholy wine, one feels increasingly isolated and desolate.
Those who draw this stick, although in favorable circumstances, still cannot avoid having worries. They should urgently cultivate themselves or perform good deeds, broadening their virtuous connections. Otherwise, the road ahead will be rugged. They must ensure that their goodness aligns with others. Then, their pursuits will be numerous and free from sorrow. However, this stick indicates more misfortune and little good fortune. It is auspicious to pray for blessings at the community altar.
This stick is also interpreted as: Liu Ji Retiring to Seclusion. Liu Ji of the Ming Dynasty, from Qingtian, style name Bowen. He was well-versed in classics and history, skilled in poetry and prose, and proficient in astronomy and military strategy. He assisted Zhu Yuanzhang in unifying the empire. After retiring, he never spoke of his achievements. He was harmed by Hu Weiyong and died of grief and indignation. He authored the prophetic book "The Song of the Baked Wheat Cake."
INTERPRETATION
Reading the sign
Original text
Wealth and honor, guard against greed in seeking.
The traveler is delayed, illness is not cured.
For silkworms and livestock, there is also cause for worry.
Pregnancy is inauspicious, do not seek marriage.
Inquiring about plans may invite sorrow.
Regarding the household, virtue should be cultivated.
Regarding feng shui: the sand and water do not embrace the site.
Regarding lost items: searching for them finds no helping hand.
Regarding oneself: cultivate goodness to avoid sorrow.
Regarding the weather: no rain can also cause worry.
Regarding travel: going may invite trouble and sorrow.
Plain-language signals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Wong Tai Sin Sign 24, “Bai Juyi Lamenting Love,” mean?＋
Start with the interpretation: Poetry, wine, zither, and chess can relieve people's sorrows and depression. Yet, with no one to talk to at home, one plays the zither and sings alone. The allusion matters too, because this sign should be understood through the people, circumstances, and timing behind the poem, not only as a lucky or unlucky label. The story context also points to this: The Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi had a bumpy official career. This stick describes his dejected mood after being demoted, singing alone and drowning his sorrows in wine.
Is Wong Tai Sin Sign 24 a lucky sign?＋
Its formal level is “Very Bad.” That gives you a starting point, but the practical reading is still about Poetry, wine, zither, and chess can relieve people's sorrows and depression. Yet, with no one to talk to at home, one plays the zither and sings alone. In other words, this sign is more useful as a grounded reading of your current question than as a vague lucky-or-unlucky label.
What does Wong Tai Sin Sign 24 suggest for planning and career?＋
In the plain-language signals for this sign, planning is “The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.” and career is “Though career prospects are unfavorable, do not force the issue..” If your question is about a project, a role change, work momentum, or professional direction, these two lines are more useful than only asking whether the sign is good or bad.
What does Wong Tai Sin Sign 24 say about wealth, business, and timing?＋
For money and execution, the sign reads wealth as “Wealth and power cannot be forced.” and business or dealings as “read it inside your deal or timing question.” If you are asking about revenue, cooperation, negotiation, signing, or whether the timing is right, these signals are the clearest plain-language reading on the page.
What does Wong Tai Sin Sign 24 suggest for relationships and marriage?＋
For relationship questions, the sign gives marriage as “Marriage fate has not yet arrived; do not force it.” and household or relationship atmosphere as “It is advisable to do more good deeds and accumulate blessings to ensure peace..” If you are weighing a bond, a commitment, or the direction of a relationship, these two signals are the best place to start your reading.
What should I do after reading Wong Tai Sin Sign 24?＋
Read the poem, the allusion, and the plain-language fortune signals as one whole answer to the same question. First decide what you are really asking, then use this sign to judge where to move, where to wait, and where to leave room. If you want to keep going, continue the same question inside Cantian AI for a fuller reading flow.