Mazu Fortune Stick No. 77 · Lü Hexagram
欲知此去真消息，說汝聽時莫膽寒，過得雪山千萬疊，別開生面與君看。 You want the truth about the road ahead; when I tell you, do not lose your nerve. Cross a thousand ranges of snowy peaks, and a whole new view will open before you.
The poem
欲知此去真消息
You want the truth about the road ahead;
說汝聽時莫膽寒
when I tell you, do not lose your nerve.
過得雪山千萬疊
Cross a thousand ranges of snowy peaks,
別開生面與君看
and a whole new view will open before you.
| Lot | Hexagram |
|---|---|
| No. 77 第七十七首 | Lü 履 (Treading) |
Text notes: line 3: the base text reads 遇得雪山千萬疊.
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Reminders by topic (written by us)
| Topic | Reminder |
|---|---|
| Career & exams | Keep up the hard study; results appear once you clear the hurdle 苦讀的日子還要撐，翻過難關就見成果 |
| Business | The start is tough, but steady steps lead to better days 起頭辛苦，步步踏實會漸入佳境 |
| 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 | The timing is not settled yet, so hold off on talk of marriage 時機未穩，先別急著談論婚嫁 |
| Travel | Venturing out may open up a whole new scene 出門闖一闖，反而有新局面 |
| Household | Understand each other's struggles and family bonds grow closer 家人多體諒彼此的難處，關係會更緊密 |
| Seeking wealth | Put in the effort and let it come; do not force quick income 隨緣用心，不必強求一時的進帳 |
| Luck of the times | Many barriers lie ahead; push through and the road turns 眼前關卡重重，咬牙過去就會轉彎 |
| Lost items | It may be close by; look again from a different angle 可能就在附近，換個角度再仔細看 |
| Farming & livestock | Early harvests are smaller; put in more effort in the second half of the year 上半年收成較少，下半年再加把勁 |
| Lawsuits | Follow what is reasonable and let things become clear in time 照道理走，靜待事情自然明朗 |
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
Here is the truth about what lies ahead; do not be alarmed. Once you cross those endless snowy mountains, a new world opens up.
Reminder: Many obstacles ahead; get through them and a new chapter begins.
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. 77: questions
What does Mazu fortune stick No. 77 say?
「欲知此去真消息，說汝聽時莫膽寒，過得雪山千萬疊，別開生面與君看」 In English: You want the truth about the road ahead; when I tell you, do not lose your nerve. Cross a thousand ranges of snowy peaks, and a whole new view will open before you. It is paired with the Lü hexagram.
What does Mazu fortune stick No. 77 mean?
Here is the truth about what lies ahead; do not be alarmed. Once you cross those endless snowy mountains, a new world opens up. Reminder: Many obstacles ahead; get through them and a new chapter begins.