Mazu Fortune Stick No. 98 · Da Chu Hexagram
榮華富貴爵巍峨，忠孝之人感太和，不遇風波無患難，元亨利貞福來多。 Glory, wealth and honor; your rank stands high. The loyal and devoted move the great harmony. No storms to meet, no troubles to face: great, smooth, fitting and firm, and blessings in plenty.
The poem
榮華富貴爵巍峨
Glory, wealth and honor; your rank stands high.
忠孝之人感太和
The loyal and devoted move the great harmony.
不遇風波無患難
No storms to meet, no troubles to face:
元亨利貞福來多
great, smooth, fitting and firm, and blessings in plenty.
| Lot | Hexagram |
|---|---|
| No. 98 第九十八首 | Da Chu 大畜 (Great Taming) |
Text notes: line 4: the base text reads 元亨貞利福來多.
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Reminders by topic (written by us)
| Topic | Reminder |
|---|---|
| Career & exams | Family goodwill plus your own effort makes exams and promotions go smoothly 祖上積善加上自身努力，考試升遷都順 |
| Business | Trade succeeds and profits double 經商有成，利潤翻倍 |
| 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 click with each other and life together is harmonious 兩人投緣，生活和諧 |
| Travel | A smooth journey that brings rewards 一路順風，去了會有收穫 |
| Household | A lively home with happy occasions all around 家中熱鬧，處處有喜事 |
| Seeking wealth | Money luck is strong; honest effort is rewarded 財氣旺，正當努力就有回報 |
| Luck of the times | Good luck keeps coming; remember to honor your parents and do good 好運接連而來，記得孝親行善 |
| Lost items | Look with care and it will be easy to find 用心去找，很容易就找到 |
| Farming & livestock | An abundant harvest and plenty of livestock 作物豐收，家畜繁多 |
| Lawsuits | Be honest and decent, and matters will mostly end well 忠厚做人，事情多半能圓滿 |
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
Wealth, glory and high rank. People who are loyal and devoted move heaven itself; no storms, no troubles, and plenty of blessings.
Background: "Great, smooth, fitting and firm" are the four virtues of the first hexagram in the Book of Changes.
Reminder: Loyalty and devotion are the foundation; blessings follow.
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.
Previous: No. 97; next: No. 99.
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. 98: questions
What does Mazu fortune stick No. 98 say?
「榮華富貴爵巍峨，忠孝之人感太和，不遇風波無患難，元亨利貞福來多」 In English: Glory, wealth and honor; your rank stands high. The loyal and devoted move the great harmony. No storms to meet, no troubles to face: great, smooth, fitting and firm, and blessings in plenty. It is paired with the Da Chu hexagram.
What does Mazu fortune stick No. 98 mean?
Wealth, glory and high rank. People who are loyal and devoted move heaven itself; no storms, no troubles, and plenty of blessings. Reminder: Loyalty and devotion are the foundation; blessings follow.