GUANYIN ORACLE LOT 71
Wenjun Visits Sima Xiangru
Managing two sides at once.
ORACLE VERSE
Translated verse
Who knew the azure dragon would descend to the busy roads?
In those years, the woman married a second husband.
It is like one bow set with two arrows.
One fears the dragon-horse cannot live in peace.
Original Chinese verse
认知苍龙下九衢，女子当年嫁二夫； 自是一弓架两箭，欲恐龙马不安居。
ALLUSION
Story allusion
Zhuo Wenjun of Han was newly widowed and loved poetry. After hearing Sima Xiangru play the qin, she eloped with him at night. The couple lived in poverty in Chengdu and later ran a wine shop in Linqiong. Sima Xiangru was eventually appreciated by Emperor Wu and entered court service.
Poem meaning
This lot shows one bow holding two arrows. In all matters, reunion or a second joining can be auspicious.
Original reading
Layers of difficulty do not leave at once. The matter comes from Heaven's mandate. Open it from the middle and guard carefully.
READING
Overall reading
Something or someone that belonged to you may be taken by another, leaving you with more than one possible response.
You may later run between two places, two matters, or two people. The sign is about handling both sides.
BY QUESTION
Question-based reading
General Matters
A person or matter that was originally yours becomes involved with someone else. You may need to live between two places, two tasks, or two relationships. If you do not want this, prevent it early or choose another handling method.
Love and Marriage
There may be more than one romantic line. A new partner and an old partner can both appear, or a triangle may form. If already married, this warns of a double-partner pattern.
Work, Job Search, and Business
Work or business may require living between two places or developing two matters at once. Prepare for running back and forth.
Exams, Competition, and Promotion
Admission or promotion may come, but it can bring a two-place arrangement and extra travel.
Investment and Money
Money may be placed on two sides. It is tiring, but profit is possible.
Business Trade
Business can operate on two fronts if you can bear the labor.
Property
Two buyers may appear. Arrange timing carefully to avoid conflict.
Health
Multiple illnesses or troubles may surround you. Practice discipline, calm the heart, and remove distress.
Change and Transfer
You decide whether to change, but after changing you may become busy between two sides.
Pregnancy and Children
Pregnancy is possible, with a suggestion of caring for two at once.
Legal Matters
The lawsuit is unfavorable because you face pressure from both sides. Loss is likely.
Finding People or Things
The item may be seen, but two people may claim ownership.
Travel and Going Abroad
Distant development brings travel and labor. Arrange everything yourself with care.
FAQ
FAQ
What does Lot 71 Wenjun Visits Sima Xiangru mean?
This is a Middle lot in Chen Palace. The verse gives the image, and the overall reading brings it back to the matter itself: Something or someone that belonged to you may be taken by another, leaving you with more than one possible response.
Should I read only the blessing level of Lot 71?
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 has loss. Self has gossip. Wealth takes labor. Deals require caution. Marriage may join again. Pregnancy is empty first and real later.
Which part should I read for a concrete question?
Start with “General Matters.” A person or matter that was originally yours becomes involved with someone else. You may need to live between two places, two tasks, or two relationships
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