Guanyin Fortune Stick 43 (Upper Lot)
"Heaven and earth are joined in peace, and all things are made new..." So opens lot 43 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
天地交泰萬物新
自形自色自怡神
森羅萬象皆精彩
事事和諧得稱人
In English (our translation):
Heaven and earth are joined in peace, and all things are made new;
each takes its form and color, and each rejoices too.
The myriad things spread out in splendor, rich and bright;
in everything there's harmony, and people hold you right.
| Lot | Grade | Palace | Story |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 43 | Upper lot | Xu palace (戌宮) | The Pilgrim Attains the Dao (行者得道) |
The story: "The Pilgrim" (行者) is Sun Wukong, the Monkey King of "Journey to the West," who at the end of the journey is made a Buddha.
The other version
Guanyin lots circulate in two common wordings. For this lot the other version reads 「天地變通萬物全，自營自養自安然，生羅萬象皆精彩，事事如心謝聖賢」. The wording differs in places, but the sense stays close to the version above.
- In version two, 營 is also written 榮.
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 | 此卦大地交泰之象。凡事大吉無危也。 | The image of heaven and earth in harmony. Great good fortune without danger. |
| Jieyue | 天生萬物。謀望皆通。福德相助。瑞氣匆匆。 | Heaven gives life to all things; all plans get through. Blessing and virtue help you, and auspicious signs hurry in. |
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 | 吉 | Favorable |
| Yourself | 安 | Peaceful |
| Money | 有 | There is some |
| Deals and trade | 利 | Favorable |
| Marriage | 合 | A match |
| Pregnancy | 男 | A boy |
| Someone away from home | 有阻 | Obstacles |
| Crops and silkworms | 中平 | Middling |
| Livestock | 中平 | Middling |
| Finding someone | 見 | Will be found |
| Lawsuits | 勝 | You win |
| Moving | 利 | Favorable |
| Lost items | 東西 | Look east or west |
| Family graves | 東西吉 | East or west is favorable |
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
Heaven and earth in harmony, everything renewed. Things flourish everywhere, and everything falls into place.
A tip: In a time of great fortune, do not forget to share and to give thanks.
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 42. Next lot: Lot 44.
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 43: common questions
Is Guanyin fortune stick 43 a good or bad lot?
It is an upper lot, Xu palace (戌宮), and its story is "The Pilgrim Attains the Dao."
What does the poem of Guanyin lot 43 say?
In Chinese: 「天地交泰萬物新，自形自色自怡神，森羅萬象皆精彩，事事和諧得稱人」. In our English: Heaven and earth are joined in peace, and all things are made new; each takes its form and color, and each rejoices too. The myriad things spread out in splendor, rich and bright; in everything there's harmony, and people hold you right.
What does Guanyin lot 43 mean?
Heaven and earth in harmony, everything renewed. Things flourish everywhere, and everything falls into place. A tip: In a time of great fortune, do not forget to share and to give thanks.