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 temple website reads 萬花萬莾各爭開.
Readings by topic
| Topic | Reading |
|---|---|
| Career & exams | A lucky star shines on your career; promotion flows 紫微高照 祿運亨通 |
| Business | Plenty of capital; good on every side 財源充足 左右咸宜 |
| Pregnancy | Many sons, many blessings, prosperity for generations 多男多福 十世其昌 |
| Marriage | Hearts tied as one; a hundred years together 帶結同心 百年和合 |
| Travel | Toward the east you meet a great patron 甲乙方向 有大貴人 |
| Household | Steady peace at home; a very lucky new spring 常亨寧安 新春大吉 |
| Seeking wealth | A kindred spirit appears; great good fortune 知心相逢 大有吉利 |
| Luck of the times | Gold and treasure pour in 金寶大進 珠玉俱到 |
| Lost items | Lose a little, gain more; what was lost comes back 小往大來 失而復得 |
| Farming & livestock | Every harvest in; livestock multiplying 萬寶告成 六畜繁衍 |
| Lawsuits | Good news arrives; the dispute is settled 喜報佳音 獲得訟解 |
Readings follow the Grand Matsu Temple website; the English is our translation. The temple's list also has an "illness" reading; we leave it out. 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, hexagram names and topic readings follow the Grand Matsu Temple of Tainan, checked line by line against three other sources; we only corrected obvious copying errors, and every page shows the temple's original wording wherever we changed it. The English translations and the plain-English meanings are our own reading of the words, not the temple's 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.