GUANYIN ORACLE LOT 50
Tao Zhu Returns to the Five Lakes
A smooth sail goes straight to the destination.
ORACLE VERSE
Translated verse
Across the five lakes and four seas, you may go as you wish.
Raise the sail high and steer freely.
If you gain a following wind, you arrive at once.
The boat full of treasures brings layers of joy.
Original Chinese verse
五湖四海任君行，高挂帆蓬自在撑； 若得顺风随即至，满船宝贝喜层层。
ALLUSION
Story allusion
Tao Zhu Gong was Fan Li of the Spring and Autumn period. He helped King Goujian of Yue recover from defeat and later destroy Wu. Knowing Goujian could share hardship but not ease, Fan Li resigned after success, sailed away on the lakes, and became wealthy as a merchant under the name Tao Zhu Gong. The story praises timely withdrawal, free travel, and disciplined prosperity.
Poem meaning
This lot shows sailing with a favorable wind. All matters go smoothly and are greatly auspicious.
Original reading
Free and at ease, no great force is needed. Wealth and rank come layer upon layer, and all is pleasing.
READING
Overall reading
This suggests developing in many places and keeping the helm well while conditions follow your wish.
A lucky following wind helps the matter reach its goal.
BY QUESTION
Question-based reading
General Matters
Develop broadly, but keep good principles. Smooth times make people careless, so discipline is needed if the beauty is to last.
Love and Marriage
A destined connection comes naturally, even across distance. If pursuing or preparing marriage, respect the other person and avoid acting willfully. Reconciliation depends on courtesy and care.
Work, Job Search, and Business
Search widely for work and manage it honestly. In business, firm principles plus a favorable wind bring a full boat of profit.
Exams, Competition, and Promotion
You may try broadly and use your ability freely. Promotion is helped further by noble assistance.
Investment and Money
Spread risk, keep rules for entry and exit, and the harvest can be pleasing.
Business Trade
Operate across places, keep a reliable method, and the good timing brings profit.
Property
Advertise widely. With this favorable wind, a transaction can close and bring gain.
Health
Look at the whole cause of illness. With a good doctor arriving, recovery can be expected.
Change and Transfer
The sail is already smooth. There is no need to change course; stay on the present route.
Pregnancy and Children
To seek a son, do good, build virtue, and treat people generously.
Legal Matters
Litigation brings loss. Avoid suing, and avoid being sued if possible.
Finding People or Things
Search widely and do not forget the west. The lost item can return.
Travel and Going Abroad
The outlook for distant travel is bright. Keep discipline and your prospects become clear.
FAQ
FAQ
What does Lot 50 Tao Zhu Returns to the Five Lakes mean?
This is a Middle lot in Hai Palace. The verse gives the image, and the overall reading brings it back to the matter itself: This suggests developing in many places and keeping the helm well while conditions follow your wish.
Should I read only the blessing level of Lot 50?
No. The level gives the broad weather, but the useful detail is in the translated verse, original reading, practical signals, and question-based sections. The practical signal begins: Home is favorable. Self is auspicious while awaiting fortune. Wealth favors the west. Deals should be delayed. Marriage does not fit.
Which part should I read for a concrete question?
Start with “General Matters.” Develop broadly, but keep good principles. Smooth times make people careless, so discipline is needed if the beauty is to last
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