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Middle Lot · 中籤
Lot No. 23
第二十三籤

Gao Huaide Wins a Bride懷德招親

Middle Lot中籤Traditional grade.
The Oracle Poem · 籤詩
欲扳仙桂入蟾宮普開天門不任君忽遇一般音信好人人皆笑嶺頂花

You wish to climb the cassia to the palace of the moon,
but the gate of heaven does not open at your will.
Suddenly good news arrives,
and everyone smiles at the flower on the summit.

English rendering: our editorial version.

Meaning

High aims meet resistance at first, then unexpected good news. Helpful people appear.

Traditional text

詩意:此卦手扳仙桂之象。凡事必有貴人也。

解曰:商賈利益。行戴有(無)危。病安訟遂。盡可施為。

另本 Variant:欲攀仙桂蟾宮去,豈慮天門不放開,謀望一般音信好,高人自送嶺頭來。

懷德招親
The Story Behind the Lot · 典故

Gao Huaide Wins a Bride

Gao Huaide supported Zhao Kuangyin at the Chenqiao mutiny that founded the Song. In gratitude the emperor gave him his sister in marriage, and Gao rose to great honour.

Guidance by topic
♡Love & Relationships

Coolness at first, then a matchmaker or elder helps. Wait for good news.

◇Career & Study

A move or promotion through someone's recommendation. Ask a senior for help.

◈Wealth & Business

This lot invites care with money: deals go well, especially through well-informed contacts. Treat money moves as personal judgement, not a prediction.

✚Health & Wellbeing

Fine; a good practitioner resolves small issues.

⌂Home & Family

Small troubles at home turn out all right. Kindness and good deeds steady the house.

➶Travel & Those Away

The traveller faces risks but returns safely.

◎Lost Items

Hard to find without a pointer. Ask someone who was there.

⚖Disputes & Legal Matters

This lot invites patience with disputes: your position is weak without an intermediary. Look for mediation early. A qualified adviser beats any oracle for binding matters.