GUANYIN ORACLE LOT 27
Liu Ji Advises His Lord
Lose and fight again, retreat and advance again. Stability comes after repeated attempts.
ORACLE VERSE
Translated verse
For every plan and every use, another document is weighed.
Thinking before and after, one dares not act.
When the time comes, a noble person gives support.
Then the wall stands firm as a mountain, and one can live in peace.
Original Chinese verse
一谋一用一番书，虑后思前不敢为； 时到贵人相助力，如山壁立可安居。
ALLUSION
Story allusion
Liu Ji, styled Bowen, was from Qingtian in the Ming dynasty. Skilled in classics, history, poetry, astronomy, and military strategy, he assisted Zhu Yuanzhang in unifying the realm. When Zhu planned to lead troops personally to relieve Anfeng, Liu Ji urgently advised against it and judged the move would fail. As he predicted, Zhu was trapped and escaped only with help from Xu Da and Chang Yuchun.
Poem meaning
This lot shows a good house with firm walls. Matters are stable and without danger.
Original reading
The old becomes new. A cold flower meets spring. Former blockage now becomes satisfying.
READING
Overall reading
You are hesitating over how to act, thinking again and again until you dare not move.
When a noble person gives advice, the matter finally becomes settled and stable.
BY QUESTION
Question-based reading
General Matters
You are uncertain about the next step. A noble person's advice helps settle the matter.
Love and Marriage
Even after repeated breakups, reunion is possible. With a matchmaker or helper, love can become stable. Current love can bear fruit, though there may be several separations and reunions before settling.
Work, Job Search, and Business
After many searches, a suitable job can finally be found. Career may rise and fall several times before producing good results.
Exams, Competition, and Promotion
Repeated failures can lead to later success if you keep trying. Promotion can be fixed with noble support.
Investment and Money
After repeated rise and fall, profit can finally be won.
Property
The deal process repeats, but eventually closes.
Health
Health rises and falls. Natural therapies without side effects are safer than harsh methods.
Change and Transfer
You want change but hesitate. With help, change can succeed and then become stable.
Pregnancy and Children
You want pregnancy but are afraid it will not work. If pregnant, a girl is indicated.
Legal Matters
Whether to sue brings hesitation. If you can avoid litigation, that is best. A helpful person gives a better answer.
Finding People or Things
Searching or not searching both bring hesitation. Finding it may cost a lot, so not searching may be easier.
Travel and Going Abroad
Distant travel has many turns and doubts. A noble helper can settle it.
FAQ
FAQ
What does Lot 27 Liu Ji Advises His Lord mean?
This is a Middle lot in Wu Palace. The verse gives the image, and the overall reading brings it back to the matter itself: You are hesitating over how to act, thinking again and again until you dare not move. When a noble person gives advice, the matter finally becomes settled and stable.
Should I read only the blessing level of Lot 27?
No. The level gives the broad weather, but the useful detail is in the translated verse, original reading, practical signals, and question-based sections. The practical signal begins: Home is peaceful. Self is favorable. Wealth is present. Deals are difficult. Marriage is blocked. Pregnancy points to a girl.
Which part should I read for a concrete question?
Start with “General Matters.” You are uncertain about the next step. A noble person's advice helps settle the matter
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