GUANYIN ORACLE LOT 74
Qin Is Defeated and Three Marshals Captured
Self-entrapment, difficulty advancing or retreating, and likely defeat.
ORACLE VERSE
Translated verse
Like a swan flying in, it enters a cage by itself.
It wants to turn and escape, but cannot get through.
North, south, east, and west are all hard to leave.
This lot truly fears endless regret.
Original Chinese verse
似鹄飞来自入笼，欲得番身却不通； 南北东西都难出，此卦诚恐恨无穹。
ALLUSION
Story allusion
In the Spring and Autumn period, Duke Mu of Qin ignored the warnings of an elder minister and sent troops against Zheng. Jin lured Qin into a dangerous valley, blocked the road ahead, attacked with fire and killing cries, and the Qin army trampled itself in chaos. Qin was defeated and three marshals were captured.
Poem meaning
This lot shows a swan throwing itself into a cage. In all matters, there is more emptiness than reality.
Original reading
Advancing is impossible, and retreating is difficult. Lower the head and go straight through; everything is inside this bind.
READING
Overall reading
This is walking into the net yourself. Escape is hard, obstacles are everywhere, and regret can be long.
BY QUESTION
Question-based reading
General Matters
Once you enter this matter, you may be trapped in a hard situation and regret it for life. If you can withdraw halfway, that is best. If not, reduce disaster early.
Love and Marriage
This love is a net of constraint and distress. Pursuit, marriage, or reconciliation is not advised. If already broken up, it may be freedom from bondage.
Work, Job Search, and Business
Beware market traps in job search. This business is difficult and may bring major loss.
Exams, Competition, and Promotion
The competition or promotion can trap you in lasting regret. Withdraw if possible.
Investment and Money
This investment may lock you in for a long time.
Business Trade
This business should not be done; it can bring repeated losses.
Property
Buying may cause lifelong regret, and selling may bring heavy loss.
Health
Treatments may pull the illness deeper and not help. The illness has danger, especially if karmic or contagious. Repentance can reduce suffering.
Change and Transfer
Changing from current trouble may only enter another cage.
Pregnancy and Children
Not becoming pregnant is safer. If pregnancy already exists, it may begin a nightmare of difficulty.
Legal Matters
The result is very unfavorable, with punishment and loss.
Finding People or Things
If something is lost, do not keep searching.
Travel and Going Abroad
Distant development is a trap. Canceling the trip prevents harm.
FAQ
FAQ
What does Lot 74 Qin Is Defeated and Three Marshals Captured mean?
This is a Lower lot in Si Palace. The verse gives the image, and the overall reading brings it back to the matter itself: This is walking into the net yourself. Escape is hard, obstacles are everywhere, and regret can be long.
Should I read only the blessing level of Lot 74?
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 unsettled. Self is trapped. Wealth has petty people. Deals lose and waste. Marriage has injury. Pregnancy has punishment and robbery.
Which part should I read for a concrete question?
Start with “General Matters.” Once you enter this matter, you may be trapped in a hard situation and regret it for life. If you can withdraw halfway, that is best
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