Guanyin Fortune Stick 25 (Middle Lot)
"How many layers of worry and danger have you passed?..." So opens lot 25 in our translation. Below are the Chinese original, the full English, the story behind the poem, the traditional counsel and what it means in plain English.
The poem
過了憂危第幾重
從今再歷永無凶
寬心自有寬心計
得遇高人護聖功
In English (our translation):
How many layers of worry and danger have you passed?
From now on, go through again: no harm will hold you fast.
A heart at ease will find its own plan for ease,
and a worthy helper will guard your holy work with peace.
| Lot | Grade | Palace | Story |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 25 | Middle lot | Si palace (巳宮) | The Quick Wits of Li Guang (李廣機智) |
The story: Li Guang, the Han "Flying General," was once captured by the Xiongnu. He played dead, then leapt onto an enemy horse and escaped.
The other version
Guanyin lots circulate in two common wordings. For this lot the other version reads 「過了憂危事幾重，從今再立永無空，寬心自有寬心計，得遇高人立大功」. The wording differs in places, but the sense stays close to the version above.
Shiyi and jieyue
The shiyi (詩意, "meaning of the poem") names the image in one line; the jieyue (解曰, "the reading") is a short four-character commentary.
| Item | Original | English |
|---|---|---|
| Shiyi | 此卦古井逢泉之象。凡事貴人成就也。 | The image of an old well meeting a spring. A noble helper brings things to completion. |
| Jieyue | 訟終有理。病得安全。出入求謀。古井逢泉。 | In lawsuits you are in the right in the end; illness finds safety. Going out and seeking: an old well meets a spring. |
Sacred counsel, item by item
The sacred counsel (聖意) gives a short verdict for each kind of question. Find the row that matches what you asked.
| Your question | Original | In English |
|---|---|---|
| Home and family | 平平 | Average |
| Yourself | 阻滯 | Held up |
| Money | 阻滯 | Held up |
| Deals and trade | 阻滯 | Held up |
| Marriage | 和合 | In harmony |
| Pregnancy | 有險 | Some risk |
| Someone away from home | 阻隔 | Cut off |
| Crops and silkworms | 不利 | Unfavorable |
| Livestock | 不利 | Unfavorable |
| Finding someone | 阻隔 | Cut off |
| Lawsuits | 有理 | You are in the right |
| Moving | 不合 | Not a match |
| Lost items | 難尋 | Hard to find |
| Family graves | 不安 | Unsettled |
The traditional counsel also has an "Illness" item, which we do not list. If you feel unwell, please see a doctor.
What it means in plain English
One layer of worry after another is behind you, and things become calm from here. Relax, and you will meet someone capable who helps you.
A tip: Once you are through the hard part, remember to thank the people who helped.
This is our reading of the words on the page. For how it applies to your own question, go by the temple where you drew the lot.
How to draw a Guanyin lot
- Light incense and tell Guanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion, your name, birth date and address, then state one question clearly.
- Ask permission by casting the two crescent-shaped moon blocks (筊, jiao). One flat side up and one round side up is a "yes." Then shake the bamboo cylinder until a single numbered stick falls out.
- Confirm the stick with the blocks. A common custom is to ask for three "yes" throws in a row; if you do not get them, draw again.
- Collect the poem slip with the same number. Read the whole poem first, then look up the counsel item that matches your question. If it is unclear, the temple staff can interpret it for you.
Ask about one thing at a time. The more specific the question, the easier the poem is to apply.
Common misunderstandings
A lower lot means the thing will certainly fail.
A lower lot is usually a signal to pause, hold what you have, or change your approach. The same poem can mean different things for different questions.
You can keep drawing on the same question until you get an upper lot.
By custom you ask once per question. If you still have doubts, ask the temple for an interpretation, or ask again after some time has passed.
Previous lot: Lot 24. Next lot: Lot 26.
A straight word: the lots are a matter of faith, and the plain meanings are ours
The original poems, shiyi, jieyue and counsel items follow the 100 Guanyin lots compiled by the Jieqian Ge (解籤閣) site, checked lot by lot against two other sources; temples differ slightly in wording and in grades. The English verse, the plain meanings and the tips are our own readings of the words on the page, not a temple's official interpretation. For a real reading, ask the temple where you drew the lot. For legal, medical or financial questions, see a professional, and if you feel unwell, see a doctor. Everything on this site is for reference and entertainment.
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Guanyin lot 25: common questions
Is Guanyin fortune stick 25 a good or bad lot?
It is a middle lot, Si palace (巳宮), and its story is "The Quick Wits of Li Guang."
What does the poem of Guanyin lot 25 say?
In Chinese: 「過了憂危第幾重，從今再歷永無凶，寬心自有寬心計，得遇高人護聖功」. In our English: How many layers of worry and danger have you passed? From now on, go through again: no harm will hold you fast. A heart at ease will find its own plan for ease, and a worthy helper will guard your holy work with peace.
What does Guanyin lot 25 mean?
One layer of worry after another is behind you, and things become calm from here. Relax, and you will meet someone capable who helps you. A tip: Once you are through the hard part, remember to thank the people who helped.