24th Cim – Dinghai – of the Earth Element favoring the whole year – Every direction is blessed

The moon shines and the four oceans are illuminated,

The future looks bright and positions are beckoning,

The clouding fogs are retreating and troubles are over,

So one need not worry about calamities or disgrace.

Intepretation:

The saying goes that “a decade of preparation would not be known, but its glorious fruits will spread far and wide”. A bright future is like a shining moon, illuminating the four oceans. Everyone will look up to it, and their troubled past will be banished like the clouding fogs. One can look forward to a harmonious future and not worry about troubles or calamities. This is a poem illustrating success after a period of hardship. Those trying times have finally come to an end and victory now shines upon you. No one would be able to achieve current successes without past trials.

Recipients of this cim should know that heaven rewards those who have endeavored. There are no free blessings in this world.

Those pleading for academic success, so long as one is well prepared, then it would not be difficult to receive just rewards. One need not fear for the lack of position, only the possibility of incapability in performance for the task. There will be no need to rush around.

For inquiries on moving or traveling, know that it is neither favored nor calamitous, and that there are no fortunes to be made.

For pleas of wealth, know that it will be answered, but one cannot hope for great returns. Opportunities must be sought and seized.

For pleas of marital matters, know that it will be difficult and arduous, but the parents on both sides will eventually come to an agreement to bless the union of two lovers.

For ailments, have no fear of one’s life.

For pregnancy inquiries, a girl will be born, followed by a boy.

For pleas of legal matters, a settement will be most favored.

General affairs will have uneasy harmony achieved through expending some wealth and effort. Undertakings will be successful while the moon shines. Family affairs will see great improvements and unity. Family fortunes are at peace. Marital affairs will see a successful union. Pleas for children will be favored. Pregnancies will result in a boy (or a girl followed by a boy). Pleas for wealth will be seldom answered. Pleas for academic success will be answered, honoring one’s ancestors, though reverses are also possible. The Age Lords are in harmony. Ailments will be affected by a dark shadow; it is advisable to seek divine help. Travelers will see little fortune initially, though returns would be received later on. Business undertakings will see no fortune. Visitors will arrive while the moon shines. Shipping will see only a small fortune, and is neither favored nor calamitous. Moving will be favored if postponed. Lost items can be recovered while the moon shines, and will be gone once the moon wanes. Pleas for rain will be answered on the Day of Wei. Legal affairs will be risky, but the results will be favorable with the help of a blessed person. Farm animals can be collected and sold. The crops will strike even. Construction should be slowed down and delayed for a better day. Burials and resting places will be greatly prosperous later on. Fishermen will see no great fortune as it is affected by a dark shadow. Fisheries should look out for floods, giving only small returns. Hatcheries will see small returns followed by greater fortunes. The monthly commands will not be as expected. Lost persons may return eventually. Letters from afar will arrive quickly bearing good news.

The Ancients say: Qin Shubao saves Li Yuan; Meng Liang and Jiao Zan saves Yang Zongbao.