GUANYIN ORACLE LOT 97
Six Expeditions from Qishan
Like dream, illusion, bubble, and shadow.
ORACLE VERSE
Translated verse
Lighting a candle in the wind leaves only loose shadows.
Dimly it spreads like flowers in a mirror.
Again and again children try to gather it up.
How could they know it is only an illusory floating branch?
Original Chinese verse
当风点烛空疏影，恍惚铺成镜里花； 累被儿竟求牧拾，怎知只是幻浮槎。
ALLUSION
Story allusion
Zhuge Liang repeatedly led expeditions from Qishan against Wei but did not succeed. During the sixth campaign he wrote the Later Memorial and finally died at Wuzhang Plain. The tale points to timing and destiny, and to all efforts becoming empty in the end.
Poem meaning
This lot shows lighting a candle in the wind. Empty reputation is unfavorable.
Original reading
Wealth and honor are in Heaven. Poverty is destiny. There is no use forcing plans; all was set before.
READING
Overall reading
Moonlight and candle shadows seem like jade or flowers in a mirror.
Children try to gather them, but there is nothing to collect. It is only illusion.
BY QUESTION
Question-based reading
General Matters
The plan is like a dream and cannot be taken. Good fortune comes from past good deeds; if fortune feels lacking, stop evil, keep discipline, and do good. Repent to reduce bad destiny before it appears.
Love and Marriage
A lover may seem present for a moment, but the matter often fades without result. Repeated pursuit can remain dreamlike.
Work, Job Search, and Business
Work remains ordinary and tiring, with little prospect. Business profit is dim because of destiny.
Exams, Competition, and Promotion
Even if the outlook briefly seems good, the result often falls empty at the scene.
Investment and Money
Investments may look promising but fail to earn in reality.
Business Trade
Business that seems about to arrive can suddenly retreat for no clear reason.
Property
Property may look promising yet fail to bring profit.
Health
Treatment may seem effective at first and later fail. Strong repentance can reduce suffering.
Change and Transfer
Change may seem helpful for a time but often proves useless.
Pregnancy and Children
Children depend on destiny; if the destiny exists, they come, and if not, it is set by Heaven.
Legal Matters
Legal fortune tends toward loss or confinement.
Finding People or Things
Lost items do not return, reflecting past causes around taking what belonged to others.
Travel and Going Abroad
The plan may look good but often ends without result.
FAQ
FAQ
What does Lot 97 Six Expeditions from Qishan 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: Moonlight and candle shadows seem like jade or flowers in a mirror. Children try to gather them, but there is nothing to collect.
Should I read only the blessing level of Lot 97?
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 should pray for blessing. Self should be cautious. Wealth can be gained. Deals require care. Marriage is average. Pregnancy has fright.
Which part should I read for a concrete question?
Start with “General Matters.” The plan is like a dream and cannot be taken. Good fortune comes from past good deeds; if fortune feels lacking, stop evil, keep discipline, and do good
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