Chinese Fortune Stick Reading of the Day 08-20-08
~ Stick # 53 ~
The prince's court housed three thousand guests,
Nobody could say which was the greatest.
One of them complained of being ignored,
Claiming his worth was above all others.
TRADITIONAL INTERPRETATIONYou should contemplate carefully the ramifications of any plan you attempt at the moment, as well as heeding the advice of others. If traveling, you are likely to experience many inconveniences and delays. Relationships will probably be happy and contented, and there is little chance of accident or illness within your family. You, however, should take care to keep healthy.
REFLECTIONNo detail is too small, no concern too minor, to ignore at present. If you try to do things on too grandiose a scale, you may by accident ignore those of true worth while leaving yourself open to attack by the pompous and the ignorant. Take care in all you do. Focus on quality, not quantity. Listen, watch, be available, and you may be able to undertake great things without losing either yourself or others.
~ Stick # 22 ~
The drunken poet wrote of wine and love.
His Emperor, Ming, loved verse and song.
When they were introduced, they found
Mutual friendship in the balm of poetry.
TRADITIONAL INTERPRETATIONThis is an excellent fortune, predicting great opportunities for you, both personally and professionally. Soon you will have the chance to form a new friendship, providing you with the emotional support you may be missing currently. Problems, especially legal ones, will resolve themselves naturally if you do not create more troubles for yourself. Your social and financial position may soon improve, and your family and close friends may also prosper as a result of your newfound wealth.
REFLECTIONThis delightful image - of the laid-back drunken Taoist poet and the hard-working Confucian Emperor finding solace in each other's company -has a simple message: do not reject or turn away from those who at first glance seem totally different from you. It may just be that you are both what the other needs. Take time to find out. Do not judge too hastily.