Wong Tai Sin No. 89 Fortune Stick
Wu Jizi Hanging the Sword
Wu Jizi carried the Fish Intestine Sword and traveled among the states.
Wong Tai Sin No. 89 Fortune Stick
Wu Jizi Hanging the Sword
Far from home, he traveled wearing the fish-intestine sword;
who knew Lord Xu desired it.
Upon returning, willing to gift it in reply,
he hung it on the tree to express lasting sentiment.
Wong Tai Sin No. 89 Fortune Stick
Wu Jizi Hanging the Sword
Far from home, he traveled wearing the fish-intestine sword;
who knew Lord Xu desired it.
Upon returning, willing to gift it in reply,
he hung it on the tree to express lasting sentiment.
ALLUSION
Allusion

The lot text says that Wu Jizi, the youngest son of the King of Wu, carried the Fish Intestine Sword while traveling among the states. Passing through Xu, he met his friend Lord Xu, who greatly admired the sword. Jizi promised to gift it after his journey. When he later returned, Lord Xu had already died. Jizi left the sword before the tomb in mourning, showing lasting affection and integrity. This is a lower lot; those who draw it should proceed with extra caution. If asking about oneself, the year is not favorable. Guard against losses in both relationships and resources. For this year, avoid visiting the sick or attending funerals when possible.
Those who draw this lot should act cautiously in all matters and must not act carelessly. If the lot concerns personal fortune, it is better to avoid places of illness or mourning so as not to invite further burden. Making sincere offerings and cultivating calm conduct is favorable.
INTERPRETATION
Reading the sign
Original text
Illness is inauspicious; pregnancy carries risk.
Travel does not return, marriage should not be discussed.
Household is ordinary, each fulfills their duty.
Plans and aspirations, not suitable to do.
Livestock and silkworms, little income.
When wealth is pursued by force, one becomes poorer.
Regarding feng shui, this place is not advisable.
Regarding lost items, searching wastes effort.
Regarding oneself, fortune is extremely stagnant and difficult.
Regarding weather, hard work without gain.
Regarding travel, lasting righteousness but not lasting wealth.
Plain-language signals
- Feng Shui
- This place harms family and wealth.
- Lost Items
- Searching will be in vain.
- Self
- Luck is stagnant and extremely difficult.
- Heaven's Timing
- Toil yields no benefit.
- Travel
- Value righteousness over wealth.
- Planning Affairs
- Plans will not succeed.
- Wealth Luck
- Wealth is external; cannot be forced. Greed leads to poverty.
- Children
- Take care of health.
- Academic Studies
- Grades are declining; must put in more effort.
- Career
- Career faces obstacles.
- Marriage Fate
- Marital changes may occur.
- Household
- Family is not very peaceful; do more good deeds to accumulate blessings.
- Illness
- Serious illness is hard to cure.
FAQ
FAQ
What does Wong Tai Sin Sign 89, “Wu Jizi Hanging the Sword,” mean?
Start with the interpretation: Wu Jizi carried the Fish Intestine Sword and traveled among the states. Passing through the state of Xu, Lord Xu admired this sword deeply. The allusion matters too, because this sign should be understood through the people, circumstances, and timing behind the poem, not only as a lucky or unlucky label. The story context also points to this: The lot text says that Wu Jizi, the youngest son of the King of Wu, carried the Fish Intestine Sword while traveling among the states.
Is Wong Tai Sin Sign 89 a lucky sign?
Its formal level is “Very Bad.” That gives you a starting point, but the practical reading is still about Wu Jizi carried the Fish Intestine Sword and traveled among the states. Passing through the state of Xu, Lord Xu admired this sword deeply. In other words, this sign is more useful as a grounded reading of your current question than as a vague lucky-or-unlucky label.
What does Wong Tai Sin Sign 89 suggest for planning and career?
In the plain-language signals for this sign, planning is “Plans will not succeed.” and career is “Career faces obstacles..” If your question is about a project, a role change, work momentum, or professional direction, these two lines are more useful than only asking whether the sign is good or bad.
What does Wong Tai Sin Sign 89 say about wealth, business, and timing?
For money and execution, the sign reads wealth as “Wealth is external; cannot be forced. Greed leads to poverty.” and business or dealings as “read it inside your deal or timing question.” If you are asking about revenue, cooperation, negotiation, signing, or whether the timing is right, these signals are the clearest plain-language reading on the page.
What does Wong Tai Sin Sign 89 suggest for relationships and marriage?
For relationship questions, the sign gives marriage as “Marital changes may occur.” and household or relationship atmosphere as “Family is not very peaceful; do more good deeds to accumulate blessings..” If you are weighing a bond, a commitment, or the direction of a relationship, these two signals are the best place to start your reading.
What should I do after reading Wong Tai Sin Sign 89?
Read the poem, the allusion, and the plain-language fortune signals as one whole answer to the same question. First decide what you are really asking, then use this sign to judge where to move, where to wait, and where to leave room. If you want to keep going, continue the same question inside Cantian AI for a fuller reading flow.
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