Wong Tai Sin Oracle No. 50
Wu Yuan Presents a Sword to the Fisherman
In ancient times, Wu Zixu was a man of Chu.
Draw My Wong Tai Sin OracleWong Tai Sin Oracle No. 50
Wu Yuan Presents a Sword to the Fisherman
Above AverageRemembering Wu Zixu in those bygone days, fleeing in secret,
fortunate to meet a fisherman when struggling to cross the river.
He wished to present his precious sword as a token of gratitude,
but the righteous friend politely declined.
Original text
Original Chinese verse
记得当年伍子胥
潜奔难渡幸逢渔
欲将宝剑相持赠
大义交朋却也辞
ALLUSION
Allusion
In ancient times, Wu Zixu was a man of Chu. The King of Chu pursued and tried to kill him. Fleeing danger, he reached the riverbank. A fishing boat saved him and ferried him across the river. Wu Zixu offered his own sword to the fisherman, but the fisherman declined. This befriending with great righteousness is why he refused the sword.
Those who draw this lot should not have greed in all matters. For things beneficial to others, whether people know or do not know, whether they repay or do not repay, if one has the strength, one should do it. One can uphold righteousness but not seek wealth. Judging by the lot, all matters are smooth and without hindrance. This is a lot where misfortune contains good fortune.
This lot is also known as: Wu Zixu Exits the Pass
INTERPRETATION
Reading the sign
Original text
Fame and profit: do not greedily scheme for them
Planned endeavors: do not force them
Illness: seek a doctor, and there will be no worry
Silkworms and livestock: carefully tend to them
Ask about the traveler: a long wait is required
The household cultivates blessings: prosperity follows for descendants
Ask about marriage: proceed with careful consideration
Ask about feng shui: smooth and without hindrance
Ask about lost items: searching may yield results
Ask about oneself: doing good brings peace
Ask about the weather: plainness also has its flavor
Ask about travel: abstaining from greed allows one to go
Plain-language signals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Wong Tai Sin Sign 50, “Wu Yuan Presents a Sword to the Fisherman,” mean?＋
Start with the interpretation: In ancient times, Wu Zixu was a man of Chu. The King of Chu pursued and tried to kill him. Fleeing danger, he reached the riverbank. 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: In ancient times, Wu Zixu was a man of Chu. The King of Chu pursued and tried to kill him. Fleeing danger, he reached the riverbank.
Is Wong Tai Sin Sign 50 a lucky sign?＋
Its formal level is “Above Average.” That gives you a starting point, but the practical reading is still about In ancient times, Wu Zixu was a man of Chu. The King of Chu pursued and tried to kill him. Fleeing danger, he reached the riverbank. 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 50 suggest for planning and career?＋
In the plain-language signals for this sign, planning is “Do not force things, nor should you covet fame, fortune, or wealth” and career is “Promotion and salary increases are not for everyone; cannot be forced.” 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 50 say about wealth, business, and timing?＋
For money and execution, the sign reads wealth as “Do not be greedy; there is no financial luck” 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 50 suggest for relationships and marriage?＋
For relationship questions, the sign gives marriage as “A compatible spouse will appear before your eyes” and household or relationship atmosphere as “The household is blessed with good fortune; everyone is healthy and safe.” 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 50?＋
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.