Wong Tai Sin Oracle No. 51
King Cheng Cutting the Paulownia to Enfeoff His Brother
King Cheng of Zhou, while in the palace, cut a paulownia leaf into the shape of a jade tablet and jokingly said to his younger brother, 'I shall enfeoff you as a feudal lord.
Draw My Wong Tai Sin OracleWong Tai Sin Oracle No. 51
King Cheng Cutting the Paulownia to Enfeoff His Brother
AverageCutting the paulownia was but child's play,
Yet the promise to enfeoff his brother was unwavering.
How did a jest turn into a real affair?
Because words spoken without jest are thus.
Original text
Original Chinese verse
剪桐虽是作儿嬉
封弟成圭语不移
何以伪为成实事
言因无戏故如斯
ALLUSION
Allusion
King Cheng of Zhou, while in the palace, personally cut a paulownia leaf into the shape of a jade tablet and jokingly said to his younger brother, 'I shall enfeoff you as a feudal lord.' When the Duke of Zhou entered to offer congratulations, King Cheng said, 'It was merely a jest.' The Duke of Zhou replied, 'A ruler should not make frivolous statements.' Consequently, his younger brother, Tang Shu, was enfeoffed in Tang. Later, Tang Shu's son changed the name of the state from Tang to Jin.
Discussing this lot, it is considered quite ordinary and unremarkable. All matters will proceed without obstruction or hindrance. Those who obtain this lot should be careful with their words and actions, not treating matters as child's play, lest a jest turn into reality, and regret becomes difficult to reverse.
King Cheng of the Western Zhou Dynasty was young when his father passed away, and state affairs were managed by his uncle, the Duke of Zhou. One day, while playing with his younger brother Tang Shu, King Cheng cut a paulownia leaf into the shape of a jade tablet and jokingly proposed to enfeoff his brother as a feudal lord. When the Duke of Zhou learned of this, he admonished, 'A ruler should not make frivolous statements.' Later, when the Duke of Zhou returned the throne to King Cheng, the king indeed kept his promise and granted land to Tang Shu. This lot advises people to uphold integrity and that among siblings, there should be fraternal love and respect.
INTERPRETATION
Reading the sign
Original text
Marriage: Not favorable. Wealth: Not substantial.
Plans and aspirations: Must be considered carefully.
Household: Peaceful. Silkworms: No damage.
Illness: Can be cured. Pregnancy: No hindrance.
Travelers returning: May be delayed.
Asking about pregnancy: No harm to the fetus.
Asking about Feng Shui: An average situation is also acceptable.
Asking about lost items: Searching may prove difficult.
Asking about oneself: No gain, no harm.
Asking about weather: Some beauty, some lack thereof.
Asking about travel: Mistakes may bring unexpected benefits.
Plain-language signals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Wong Tai Sin Sign 51, “King Cheng Cutting the Paulownia to Enfeoff His Brother,” mean?＋
Start with the interpretation: King Cheng of Zhou, while in the palace, cut a paulownia leaf into the shape of a jade tablet and jokingly said to his younger brother, 'I shall enfeoff you as a feudal lord. 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: King Cheng of Zhou, while in the palace, personally cut a paulownia leaf into the shape of a jade tablet and jokingly said to his younger brother, 'I shall enfeoff you as a feudal lord.
Is Wong Tai Sin Sign 51 a lucky sign?＋
Its formal level is “Average.” That gives you a starting point, but the practical reading is still about King Cheng of Zhou, while in the palace, cut a paulownia leaf into the shape of a jade tablet and jokingly said to his younger brother, 'I shall enfeoff you as a feudal lord. 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 51 suggest for planning and career?＋
In the plain-language signals for this sign, planning is “No schemes to hope for, do not indulge in wishful thinking.” and career is “Career aspirations are not fulfilled as desired..” 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 51 say about wealth, business, and timing?＋
For money and execution, the sign reads wealth as “No great 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 51 suggest for relationships and marriage?＋
For relationship questions, the sign gives marriage as “Marriage will not come to fruition.” and household or relationship atmosphere as “Family is safe, no need to worry..” 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 51?＋
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.