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Seasonal Order:
This drawn stick is good for spring, prosperous for summer, average
for autumn and winter.
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Saying
of Interpretation:
Retreating is desirable, while advancing is not advisable.
Be satisfied with the present conditions; do not ascend to a higher
branch.
Resting in silent places free one from any troubles, while
not seeking fame and wealth is beneficial to one’s disposition.
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Saying
of Judgment:
The house adheres to past practice and god of the year is average;
there is luck in making big money; contest in lawsuit ends in
peaceful settlement; pregnancy gives birth to male; handling of
other people is creditable, lost persons are able to be found; good
fortune is wished for in sickness, Fengshui is as before, and
marriage is in the waiting.
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Saying
of the Legend:
A story from Fengshenbang (List of enshrined gods),
with his palm holding a pagoda, the heavenly King Li Jing
assisted the Jiang Ziya to defeat the last ruler of the Shang
Dynasty, reputedly a tyrant King. After that, Jiang Ziya established
the Zhou Dynasty. He set up a list of enshrined Gods and held a God
enshrining ceremony, in order to pacify the souls of generals and
soldiers killed in the battles. Since that, rivers became clear and
the sea was calm and at peace with the world.
Emperor Zhou Wu wanted to bestow noble and give rewards, as
well as bestowing lands to founding fathers who had rendered
outstanding service to the Kingdom. But Li Jing requested to be
allowed to return to the mountains to practice Taoism to live
quietly and attempting nothing. The life of not seeking fame and
gain of wealth. Later, "his mortal body became sage" and
was enlisted into the class of celestial beings.
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