GUANYIN ORACLE LOT 55
King Wu of Zhou Takes the Throne
Peace, harmony, and contentment. Matters can match the heart.
ORACLE VERSE
Translated verse
A worthy father passes to his son, and the son to the grandson.
Food and clothing are abundant, relying on Heaven.
Parents in the hall are joyful.
Eat when hungry, drink when thirsty, sleep when tired.
Original Chinese verse
父贤传子子传孙，衣食丰隆只靠天； 堂上椿萱人快乐，饥饭渴饮困时眠。
ALLUSION
Story allusion
King Wu of Zhou overthrew King Zhou of Shang. After the Shang troops turned against their ruler and the old dynasty fell, King Wu took the throne. He distributed wealth, released prisoners, honored worthy ministers, reduced militarism, and restored order, creating an image of peaceful rule after conquest.
Poem meaning
This lot shows bamboo joined to draw a spring. Plans and hopes are greatly auspicious.
Original reading
Bamboo joins the spring, and the flow does not stop. A noble person's plans bring nothing but delight.
READING
Overall reading
The matter continues through a good tradition and inherited blessing.
Parents are peaceful, food and clothing are sufficient, and family support is strong.
BY QUESTION
Question-based reading
General Matters
The family has a good tradition, warm resources, and ancestral virtue. Continue that virtue and what you seek can be fulfilled.
Love and Marriage
Once news is shared, good matches can appear. If already dating, respect family elders and handle matters quietly. Small quarrels should not be magnified.
Work, Job Search, and Business
Career and work prosper by following good family or ancestral principles.
Exams, Competition, and Promotion
Effort is supported by others. Promotion benefits from ancestral virtue and good connections.
Investment and Money
Wealth is already strong. Use part of it for public good and charity.
Business Trade
Broad human connections and good relationships support business.
Property
A lively, desirable location attracts buyers. The transaction is not a problem.
Health
Regular living and a broad heart prevent many illnesses.
Change and Transfer
Change is allowed, but do not fall into greed. Ask whether the move is fitting.
Pregnancy and Children
The wish follows your intention; a son or daughter may come as hoped.
Legal Matters
Family background, relationships, and noble help can assist in litigation.
Finding People or Things
Send people to help search. The lost item can finally be recovered.
Travel and Going Abroad
Distant study or development succeeds by following good tradition, and you can return safely.
FAQ
FAQ
What does Lot 55 King Wu of Zhou Takes the Throne mean?
This is a Middle lot in Chou Palace. The verse gives the image, and the overall reading brings it back to the matter itself: The matter continues through a good tradition and inherited blessing. Parents are peaceful, food and clothing are sufficient, and family support is strong.
Should I read only the blessing level of Lot 55?
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 lacks peace yet is greatly auspicious. Self should fulfill vows and is greatly auspicious. Wealth is profitable. Deals succeed.
Which part should I read for a concrete question?
Start with “General Matters.” The family has a good tradition, warm resources, and ancestral virtue. Continue that virtue and what you seek can be fulfilled
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