Ma Zu Oracle
Mother and Son Meet by the Well
Translated Reading
This Ma Zu sign belongs to the allusion “Mother and Son Meet by the Well”.
Read it for one concrete matter, especially travel, sea journeys, household peace, business, money, or marriage.
Use the topic table below for the practical judgment.
Source Text
Original Chinese Poem
一年作事急如飞，
君尔宽心莫迟疑。
贵人还在千里外，
音信月中渐渐知。
Allusions
Primary allusion: Mother and Son Meet by the Well.
Reading
This Ma Zu sign belongs to the allusion “Mother and Son Meet by the Well”.
Read it for one concrete matter, especially travel, sea journeys, household peace, business, money, or marriage.
Use the topic table below for the practical judgment.
Poem Notes
The oracle poem is kept in Chinese because its rhythm, word images, and allusions matter.
Use the topic judgments, allusion titles, and source notes together; one line alone should not be treated as the whole verdict.
Topics Asked
Overall
Favorable later; patience matters.
Travel
not favorable
Boat travel
Favorable and usable.
Sea work
Delayed timing; wait before pushing.
Money
Delayed timing; wait before pushing.
Business
Delayed timing; wait before pushing.
Marriage
ordinary
Household
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Health
Favorable later; patience matters.
Exams and rank
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Legal dispute
no need to fear
Lost item
when the moon is bright, it can be found
Missing person
Delayed timing; wait before pushing.
Distant news
Favorable and usable.
Pregnancy
Delayed timing; wait before pushing.
Children
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Family matters
Helpful support may appear.
Plans
Favorable later; patience matters.
Moving home
not suitable
Building
good
Grave site
Favorable and usable.
Farming
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Fish pond
Delayed timing; wait before pushing.
Fish fry
Favorable later; patience matters.
Livestock
Favorable and usable.
Monthly timing
There is money-loss risk; move carefully.
Praying for rain
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Visitor
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Year deity
Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.
Allusion Story
Allusion: Mother and Son Meet by the Well.
Read this story as a mirror for timing, risk, and how the matter may turn.
Use it together with the topic judgments above.
FAQ
FAQ
What should I read first in Ma Zu Sign 43?
This Ma Zu sign belongs to the allusion “Mother and Son Meet by the Well”. Read it for one concrete matter, especially travel, sea journeys, household peace, business, money, or marriage
Why does the opening line of the source poem matter?
The oracle poem is kept in Chinese because its rhythm, word images, and allusions matter. Use the topic judgments, allusion titles, and source notes together; one line alone should not be treated as the whole verdict
How does the allusion Mother and Son Meet by the Well relate to the sign?
Allusion: Mother and Son Meet by the Well. Read this story as a mirror for timing, risk, and how the matter may turn. Use it together with the topic judgments above
How does Ma Zu Sign 43 read for travel or boat travel?
Travel: not favorable
How does Ma Zu Sign 43 read for money, business, or household matters?
Money: Delayed timing; wait before pushing. Household: Read with caution and compare it with the source sign.