Sixty Jiazi Oracle No. 8: Yi-Mao (乙卯)
Lot 8 of the sixty, numbered Yi-Mao. Below are the original Chinese poem, our English translation, a plain reading, and a note on the imagery it draws on.
The poem
禾稻看看結成完
此事必定兩相全
回到家中寬心坐
妻兒鼓腹樂團圓
The rice in the field is ripening to the full;
This matter will surely turn out well for both.
Go home and sit at ease,
Your family fed and happy, all together.
The Chinese is the original: four lines of seven characters. The English is our own translation, aiming for the sense and a little of the rhythm.
| Lot | Stem-branch | Nayin | Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 8 | Yi-Mao 乙卯 | Great Stream Water | Water: favors winter and the north |
Chinese text from the Jieqian Ge version; wording varies a little between temples. The attribute is worked out from the Nayin element of the lot’s stem-branch pair and matches what traditional printed slips say.
What it means
The harvest is nearly in, and both sides come out well. Go home and wait with an easy mind; the whole family is together and happy.
Tip: The result is in sight. Wait calmly.
About the imagery: The original says wife and children "drum on full bellies" (鼓腹), an ancient image of plain contentment in a peaceful, well-fed year.
This is a plain reading of the words. How it applies to your own question is best asked at the temple where you drew it.
How to draw a lot and read it
- Light incense and tell the deity your name, date of birth and address, then state clearly the one question you want to ask.
- Ask permission by casting the moon blocks (筊, jiaobei), two crescent-shaped wooden pieces. One flat side up and one round side up is a "holy answer" (聖筊): yes, go ahead. Then shake the bamboo cylinder until one stick falls out.
- Cast the blocks again to confirm this is your stick. Many temples ask for three holy answers in a row; if you do not get them, draw again.
- Take the poem with the same number, read it as a whole, and hold it up against your question. If it is unclear, the temple’s volunteers can explain it.
Ask about one thing at a time. The more specific the question, the easier the poem is to apply.
Common misunderstandings
A poor-sounding poem means it will definitely fail.
Most poems are reminders and directions, and the same poem means different things for different questions. Understanding the advice and adjusting what you do matters more than whether it sounds lucky.
You can keep drawing until you get a better one.
By custom you draw once per question. If you are still unsure, ask the temple to explain the poem, or come back and ask again after some time.
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A straight word: the poem is faith; the meaning is our plain reading
The Chinese text follows the version compiled by the Jieqian Ge ("Oracle Reading Pavilion") site, checked word by word against other sources; temples differ slightly in wording. The English verse, meaning and tip on each page are our own plain reading of the words, not the temple’s official interpretation. For a real reading, ask the temple where you drew the lot. A poem can offer direction and comfort, but for legal, medical or money problems, please see a professional. Everything on this site is for reference and entertainment.
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Oracle No. 8: common questions
What is the poem for Sixty Jiazi Oracle No. 8 (Yi-Mao)?
In Chinese: "禾稻看看結成完，此事必定兩相全，回到家中寬心坐，妻兒鼓腹樂團圓". In English: The rice in the field is ripening to the full; / This matter will surely turn out well for both. / Go home and sit at ease, / Your family fed and happy, all together.
What does oracle No. 8 mean?
The harvest is nearly in, and both sides come out well. Go home and wait with an easy mind; the whole family is together and happy. Tip: The result is in sight. Wait calmly.