Guanyin Fortune Stick 57 (Middle Lot)
"Hear right, hear wrong, let it pass like wind by the ear..." So opens lot 57 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
聞是聞非風過耳
好衣好祿日當空
君須記取他年事
汝意還同我意同
In English (our translation):
Hear right, hear wrong, let it pass like wind by the ear;
good clothes, good rank, like the sun in the sky so clear.
Keep in mind what happens in the years that are to come:
your wish and mine are one and the same, the whole sum.
| Lot | Grade | Palace | Story |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 57 | Middle lot | Chou palace (丑宮) | Dong Zhong Seeks His Mother (董仲尋親) |
The story: Dong Zhong was the son of the filial Dong Yong and the heavenly maiden who returned to heaven; he searched for his immortal mother.
The other version
Guanyin lots circulate in two common wordings. For this lot the other version reads 「說是說非風過耳，好衣好祿自然豐，君莫記取當年事，汝意還如我意同」. 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 | 此卦孩兒見母之象。諸事貴人大吉也。 | The image of a child finding its mother. Noble helpers and great good fortune. |
| Jieyue | 所用謀望。皆大歡喜。從公用力。如子逢娘。 | What you plan and hope for brings joy all round. Put your strength into public service, like a child meeting its mother. |
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 | 不安 | Unsettled |
| Yourself | 平平 | Average |
| Money | 順 | Smooth |
| Deals and trade | 成 | Will succeed |
| Marriage | 合 | A match |
| Pregnancy | 女 | A girl |
| Someone away from home | 阻 | Blocked |
| Crops and silkworms | 就 | Crops come through |
| Livestock | 損 | Losses |
| Finding someone | 難 | Difficult |
| Lawsuits | 宜和 | Better to settle |
| Moving | 守舊 | Keep to the old |
| Lost items | 空 | Gone |
| Family graves | 吉 | 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
Treat gossip as wind in your ears. Food and rank will be plentiful, like the sun overhead, and hearts are in tune.
A tip: Ignore idle talk and focus on your own work.
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 56. Next lot: Lot 58.
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 57: common questions
Is Guanyin fortune stick 57 a good or bad lot?
It is a middle lot, Chou palace (丑宮), and its story is "Dong Zhong Seeks His Mother."
What does the poem of Guanyin lot 57 say?
In Chinese: 「聞是聞非風過耳，好衣好祿日當空，君須記取他年事，汝意還同我意同」. In our English: Hear right, hear wrong, let it pass like wind by the ear; good clothes, good rank, like the sun in the sky so clear. Keep in mind what happens in the years that are to come: your wish and mine are one and the same, the whole sum.
What does Guanyin lot 57 mean?
Treat gossip as wind in your ears. Food and rank will be plentiful, like the sun overhead, and hearts are in tune. A tip: Ignore idle talk and focus on your own work.