Mazu Fortune Stick No. 5 · Xiao Guo Hexagram
却喜東風一夜催，萬花萬卉各爭開，黃金台上逢知己，酌酒看花意氣恢。 How good: the east wind blew all night, and a thousand flowers burst open side by side. On the Golden Terrace you meet one who knows your worth; pour the wine, watch the blossoms, spirits high.
The poem
却喜東風一夜催
How good: the east wind blew all night,
萬花萬卉各爭開
and a thousand flowers burst open side by side.
黃金台上逢知己
On the Golden Terrace you meet one who knows your worth;
酌酒看花意氣恢
pour the wine, watch the blossoms, spirits high.
| Lot | Hexagram |
|---|---|
| No. 5 第五首 | Xiao Guo 小過 (Small Excess) |
Text notes: line 2: the base text reads 萬花萬莾各爭開.
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Reminders by topic (written by us)
| Topic | Reminder |
|---|---|
| Career & exams | Someone sees your talent, so show yourself with confidence 有人看見你的才華，大方展現自己 |
| Business | Connections bring openings, so nurture your relationships 人脈帶來機會，好好經營往來關係 |
| Pregnancy | For pregnancy and childbirth, please follow your doctor's advice and prenatal checkups 懷孕生產請遵從醫師與產檢 |
| Marriage | You meet someone who understands you, and warmth grows naturally 遇到懂你的人，感情自然升溫 |
| Travel | On the road you may meet someone who values you 出門有機會結識賞識你的人 |
| Household | Home is lively, like spring flowers blooming together 家中氣氛熱鬧，像春花一起盛開 |
| Seeking wealth | A friend may open a door to money, so remember to be grateful 朋友牽線帶來財路，記得心存感謝 |
| Luck of the times | The east wind is rising, and it is your time to shine 東風吹起，正是你發揮的時候 |
| Lost items | It may well come back, so hold off on buying a new one 東西可望回來，先別急著買新的 |
| Farming & livestock | Everything is flourishing, so keep crops and livestock well tended 百花齊放般繁盛，作物與牲畜都照顧周到 |
| Lawsuits | News is turning better, and things can likely be talked through 消息轉好，可望把話說開 |
These short reminders are written by us from the poem and its hexagram; they are not the readings printed on the temple's slip, so for a real reading go by the temple where you drew the lot. The temple's list also has an "illness" topic, which we leave out, and the pregnancy topic is always a reminder to follow your doctor. If you feel unwell, please see a doctor.
What it means
The east wind opens every flower overnight. You meet someone who truly values you, and there is wine, blossoms and high spirits.
Background: The Golden Terrace was built by King Zhao of Yan to welcome talented men; it stands for being recognized by someone who values you.
Reminder: When someone important recognizes you, step up and show what you can do.
This is a plain reading of the words. How it applies to your own question is best settled with the interpreter at the temple where you drew it.
How to draw a lot
- Light incense and tell Mazu your name, birth date and address, then state clearly the one matter you are asking about.
- Cast the moon blocks (jiaobei, two crescent-shaped wooden blocks) to ask whether you may draw. One face up and one face down means yes; then pull one stick from the cylinder.
- Cast the blocks again to confirm that this is your stick. Many temples ask for three yeses in a row; if not, put it back and draw again.
- Collect the poem with the matching number. Read the whole poem, then find the topic below that fits your question. If it is unclear, ask the temple's interpreter.
Ask about one thing at a time; the more specific the question, the easier the poem is to apply.
Common misunderstandings
A gloomy poem means the matter is doomed.
Most poems are reminders and directions. The same poem means different things for different questions, so look at the topic that matches yours.
You can keep drawing on the same question until you get a good poem.
By custom you ask once per matter. If you are still unsure, ask the temple's interpreter, or wait a while and ask again.
A straight word: fortune poems are a matter of faith, and the meanings here are ours
The Chinese text and hexagram names follow a widely circulated edition, checked line by line against three other versions; we only corrected obvious copying errors, and every page shows the base text's original wording wherever we changed it. The topic reminders, English translations and plain-English meanings are our own reading of the words and the hexagram, not the temple's readings or official interpretation. For a real reading, ask at 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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Mazu fortune stick No. 5: questions
What does Mazu fortune stick No. 5 say?
「却喜東風一夜催，萬花萬卉各爭開，黃金台上逢知己，酌酒看花意氣恢」 In English: How good: the east wind blew all night, and a thousand flowers burst open side by side. On the Golden Terrace you meet one who knows your worth; pour the wine, watch the blossoms, spirits high. It is paired with the Xiao Guo hexagram.
What does Mazu fortune stick No. 5 mean?
The east wind opens every flower overnight. You meet someone who truly values you, and there is wine, blossoms and high spirits. Reminder: When someone important recognizes you, step up and show what you can do.