Wong Tai Sin Oracle No. 40
Yu Boya Smashes His Qin
In ancient times, Bo Ya was skilled at playing the qin.
Draw My Wong Tai Sin OracleWong Tai Sin Oracle No. 40
Yu Boya Smashes His Qin
Very BadHow many in this world are truly bosom friends?
He smashed his qin for Ziqi, forgotten by all.
Before the grave, a thousand streams of tears are shed,
Separated by life and death, each in their own world.
Original text
Original Chinese verse
人世知音能有几
碎琴都为子期忘
坟前洒尽千行泪
隔别阴阳各一方
ALLUSION
Allusion
During the Spring and Autumn period, the renowned qin master Bo Ya was skilled at playing the qin. After his soulmate Zhong Ziqi died, Bo Ya felt that few in the world could understand his music, so he smashed his beloved qin to pieces. From then on, separated by the boundary of life and death, he shed a thousand lines of tears before the grave and never played the qin again. This is a very inauspicious lot, a scene of grief and resentment. It foretells the occurrence of sorrowful events, or implies loss of friends or possessions, and also hints at unrecognized talent.
Those who draw this lot must be cautious. It is advisable to perform many good deeds to transform misfortune into good fortune. Judging by the lot itself, all matters are unfavorable. One should cultivate oneself and remain still, withdrawing for a period of time.
During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, a man named Yu Rui, style name Bo Ya, was from Yingdu in the state of Chu. After retiring from service in Jin, he was traveling by boat when he encountered a desolate mountain. He met the woodcutter Ziqi, who appreciated his qin playing. They became sworn brothers and agreed to meet again after a year. When the time came and he visited again, he learned that Zhong Ziqi had already died. Visiting his grave, Bo Ya broke the strings and smashed the qin.
He said: 'Shattering the fine qin, the phoenix tail grows cold. With Ziqi gone, for whom shall I play? Spring breezes and smiling faces are all friends, but to find a true connoisseur is harder than hard.'
INTERPRETATION
Reading the sign
Original text
Progress is obstructed; illness lingers
Silkworms and livestock yield little profit
Regarding plans and hopes, do not advance
Pregnancy is inauspicious; marriage has no affinity
Seeking wealth is ominous; no need to elaborate
The household cultivates virtue but is not at peace
Regarding feng shui, loss of fortune may bring harm
Regarding lost items, seeking them yields nothing
Regarding oneself, many matters may strain the spirit
Regarding weather, there is worry and no joy
Regarding travel, going offers no benefit
Plain-language signals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Wong Tai Sin Sign 40, “Yu Boya Smashes His Qin,” mean?＋
Start with the interpretation: In ancient times, Bo Ya was skilled at playing the qin. Zhong Ziqi was skilled at listening. 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: During the Spring and Autumn period, the renowned qin master Bo Ya was skilled at playing the qin. After his soulmate Zhong Ziqi died, Bo Ya felt that few in the world could understand his music, so he smashed his beloved qin to pieces.
Is Wong Tai Sin Sign 40 a lucky sign?＋
Its formal level is “Very Bad.” That gives you a starting point, but the practical reading is still about In ancient times, Bo Ya was skilled at playing the qin. Zhong Ziqi was skilled at listening. 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 40 suggest for planning and career?＋
In the plain-language signals for this sign, planning is “Don't be too hasty; it's better to maintain the status quo” and career is “Career faces obstacles.” 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 40 say about wealth, business, and timing?＋
For money and execution, the sign reads wealth as “No financial luck, don't indulge in wishful thinking” 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 40 suggest for relationships and marriage?＋
For relationship questions, the sign gives marriage as “Now is not a good time for marriage” and household or relationship atmosphere as “Doing good deeds can 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 40?＋
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.