Wong Tai Sin Oracle No. 37
Dongpo Tours the Red Cliff
On a moonlit night, one catches a four-gill perch.
Draw My Wong Tai Sin OracleWong Tai Sin Oracle No. 37
Dongpo Tours the Red Cliff
Very GoodFishing for the turtle in the autumn river under the moonlight,
the fish's form resembles the four-gilled perch.
A full peck of old brew stored at home,
drinking with friends, cups flying and pots overturned.
Original text
Original Chinese verse
月夜秋江下钓鳌
鱼形恰似四腮鲈
家藏旧酿堪盈斗
与友飞觞尽倒壶
ALLUSION
Allusion
Su Dongpo, on a moonlit night, went boating with friends at the Red Cliffs. Drifting and fishing, he caught a superb four-gill perch. There was a dou of old wine stored at home, to share and drink with good friends. Although his official career was rocky, he was talented, had many friends, and knew how to enjoy life. This is a scene of happy and carefree wandering.
Those who draw this lot will find their plans smoothly accomplished. All matters are auspicious. Everywhere is favorable.
Su Shi, style name Dongpo Jushi, was a Jinshi during the Northern Song Jiayou period. When Su Shi was demoted to Huangzhou, he toured the Red Cliffs with guests and composed rhapsodies. This lot refers to the 'Later Red Cliff Rhapsody.'
INTERPRETATION
Reading the sign
Original text
Marriage is harmonious; the household prospers
Regarding the traveler, there is a return journey
Illness will surely heal; wealth will soon be full
Regarding plans and hopes, all matters prosper
Silkworms are beautiful; livestock thrive
Regarding pregnancy, a child will be born
Regarding feng shui, it brings both honor and wealth/offspring
Regarding lost items, seeking them yields results
Regarding oneself, free from illness and prosperous
Regarding weather, a bountiful harvest is greatly joyful
Regarding travel, everywhere is suitable
Plain-language signals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Wong Tai Sin Sign 37, “Dongpo Tours the Red Cliff,” mean?＋
Start with the interpretation: On a moonlit night, one catches a four-gill perch. There is a dou of old wine stored at home, to share with friends. 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: Su Dongpo, on a moonlit night, went boating with friends at the Red Cliffs. Drifting and fishing, he caught a superb four-gill perch.
Is Wong Tai Sin Sign 37 a lucky sign?＋
Its formal level is “Very Good.” That gives you a starting point, but the practical reading is still about On a moonlit night, one catches a four-gill perch. There is a dou of old wine stored at home, to share with friends. 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 37 suggest for planning and career?＋
In the plain-language signals for this sign, planning is “All endeavors go smoothly, everything is favorable” and career is “Promotion, salary increase, everything goes smoothly.” 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 37 say about wealth, business, and timing?＋
For money and execution, the sign reads wealth as “Wealth luck is flourishing; both orthodox and unexpected gains” 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 37 suggest for relationships and marriage?＋
For relationship questions, the sign gives marriage as “A harmonious union for a hundred years, a match made in heaven” and household or relationship atmosphere as “Extremely good fortune for the household, family members are satisfied with everything.” 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 37?＋
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.