Mazu Fortune Stick No. 83 · Ji Ji Hexagram
萬里橋頭送客行，一番辛苦不須論，憑將三寸蘇張舌，唾手功成獨讓君。 At Wanli Bridge you see a traveler off; the hardship behind needs no retelling. With the silver tongues of Su Qin and Zhang Yi, success falls easily into your hands alone.
The poem
萬里橋頭送客行
At Wanli Bridge you see a traveler off;
一番辛苦不須論
the hardship behind needs no retelling.
憑將三寸蘇張舌
With the silver tongues of Su Qin and Zhang Yi,
唾手功成獨讓君
success falls easily into your hands alone.
| Lot | Hexagram |
|---|---|
| No. 83 第八十三首 | Ji Ji 既濟 (After Completion) |
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Reminders by topic (written by us)
| Topic | Reminder |
|---|---|
| Career & exams | Your hard road will pay off; explaining your ideas clearly is key 一路辛苦會有回報，把想法說清楚是關鍵 |
| Business | Sincere communication is what closes the deal 靠誠懇的溝通談成生意 |
| 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 | Someone may act as go-between; a good match is in sight 有人居中說合，好姻緣可期 |
| Travel | The early part is tiring, but the journey gets smoother 起初奔波勞累，後段會越走越順 |
| Household | Speak kindly to one another; diligence makes up for shortcomings 家人之間多說好話，勤快能補不足 |
| Seeking wealth | Go after it actively; do not wait for chances to come knocking 要勤快爭取，別等機會自己上門 |
| Luck of the times | Money luck is open, but it still takes your own care 財運已開，仍要靠自己用心 |
| Lost items | Walk your original route again and check toward the northeast 照原路走一遍，留意東北方向 |
| Farming & livestock | Crops are ripening and the harvest is satisfying 作物成熟，收穫令人滿意 |
| Lawsuits | State your reasons clearly; talking works better than confronting 把理由講清楚，溝通比對抗有用 |
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
You see a traveler off; the struggle behind you needs no description. With a gift for persuasion, success comes easily.
Background: Su Qin and Zhang Yi were Warring States diplomats famous for talking kings into alliances.
Reminder: Use your communication skills and things will go well.
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.
Beyond the poem: your own chart
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Mazu fortune stick No. 83: questions
What does Mazu fortune stick No. 83 say?
「萬里橋頭送客行，一番辛苦不須論，憑將三寸蘇張舌，唾手功成獨讓君」 In English: At Wanli Bridge you see a traveler off; the hardship behind needs no retelling. With the silver tongues of Su Qin and Zhang Yi, success falls easily into your hands alone. It is paired with the Ji Ji hexagram.
What does Mazu fortune stick No. 83 mean?
You see a traveler off; the struggle behind you needs no description. With a gift for persuasion, success comes easily. Reminder: Use your communication skills and things will go well.