Mazu Fortune Stick No. 56 · Kun Hexagram
種得藍田玉一雙，鳳凰相感為翱翔，貴人真有非常遇，代代兒孫保吉昌。 In Lantian you planted and grew a pair of jades; phoenix and mate answer each other in flight. You will truly meet an extraordinary patron, and generations of descendants will flourish.
The poem
種得藍田玉一雙
In Lantian you planted and grew a pair of jades;
鳳凰相感為翱翔
phoenix and mate answer each other in flight.
貴人真有非常遇
You will truly meet an extraordinary patron,
代代兒孫保吉昌
and generations of descendants will flourish.
| Lot | Hexagram |
|---|---|
| No. 56 第五十六首 | Kun 坤 (The Receptive) |
Text notes: line 1: the base text reads 種竹藍田璧一雙.
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Reminders by topic (written by us)
| Topic | Reminder |
|---|---|
| Career & exams | Someone who values you is appearing, make the most of this meeting 有賞識你的人出現，好好把握這份際遇 |
| Business | Your goods suit the market, and careful work will pay off 貨品對路，用心經營會有好回報 |
| 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 are well matched, a pair worth cherishing 彼此相投，是值得好好珍惜的一對 |
| Travel | Going out may bring rare people and openings your way 外出容易遇到難得的人與機會 |
| Household | Happy news comes home, and young and old are all well 家裡喜事臨門，長輩晚輩都安好 |
| Seeking wealth | Money is comfortable, so keep a share for the future 手頭寬裕，記得留一份給將來 |
| Luck of the times | Step by step you are walking into good times 一步步走進好光景 |
| Lost items | Put in a bit more effort searching and you may get it back 多花點功夫查找，有機會找回來 |
| Farming & livestock | The harvest is steady and enough, peace of mind without wanting more 收成平穩夠用，不求多也安心 |
| Lawsuits | State the facts plainly and view the outcome calmly 照實陳述，以平常心看待結果 |
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
A pair of fine jades grows in Lantian and phoenixes fly together. You will meet an exceptional patron, and your descendants will prosper.
Background: In legend, Yang Yong of Lantian planted stones that grew into jade and won him a bride; it became an image for a destined marriage.
Reminder: A good marriage or a good partnership is worth tending with care.
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.
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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. 56: questions
What does Mazu fortune stick No. 56 say?
「種得藍田玉一雙，鳳凰相感為翱翔，貴人真有非常遇，代代兒孫保吉昌」 In English: In Lantian you planted and grew a pair of jades; phoenix and mate answer each other in flight. You will truly meet an extraordinary patron, and generations of descendants will flourish. It is paired with the Kun hexagram.
What does Mazu fortune stick No. 56 mean?
A pair of fine jades grows in Lantian and phoenixes fly together. You will meet an exceptional patron, and your descendants will prosper. Reminder: A good marriage or a good partnership is worth tending with care.