29th Cim – Wushen – of the Earth Element favoring the whole year – Every direction is blessed

Alas it is not yet spring for the withered wood,

For spring still hides in the dark shadows,

Wait patiently for the retreat of wind and frost,

So that spring may arrive and bring life back.

Intepretation:

There is a famous western saying “winter has arrived, so spring is not far off”. Although it may be the coldest winter, but spring is arriving soon. Withered wood would again be turned into a verdant tree. But now spring is simply waiting its time. Do not rush or hurry yourself, just wait patiently for the winds and frost to retreat. Spring will come, and with it a world of life and brightness.

Recipients of this cim may be encountering difficulties in life, but there is no need to worry. This is only a chance to mold you into a stronger person. Once you have overcome the current difficulties, a wide and easy path will be laid out before you.

For pleas of wealth, returns are minor but can be attained.

For pleas of academic success, know that time is not yet ripe, and one needs to continue to work hard.

For pleas of marital matters, there is little chance of success, one must wait temporarily; the marriage may be first difficult to consummate, but such will make the union all but sweeter.

Both moving and traveling would not be fortunate.

For pleas of legal matters, a delay and a settlement is advised.

For ailments, be at ease.

Pregnancies will result in a boy, followed by a girl.

General affairs should wait for a better opportunity. Undertakings will be difficult to succeed. Family affairs will be at peace. Family fortune will see prosperity in the household, though fortune may be lacking. Marital affairs are neither favored nor calamitous. Pleas for children will not be favored. Pregnancies will have a firstborn boy followed by a girl. Pleas for wealth will see new businesses falter and old businesses striking even. Pleas for academic success will not be answered. The Age Lords are at peace. Ailments see a darkening of fortunes, once spring comes recovery will return; the elderly may face certain dangers. Travelers should put off their trips. Business undertakings should guard what remains and not pursue new projects. Visitors will arrive on the day of Wei (half-moon). Shipping will see no fortune. Moving will not be favored. Lost items can be sought after slowly (it is still present). Pleas for rain will not come for a period of time. Legal affairs will be delayed. Livestock should not be collected or sold. The crops will give only a half-harvest with little profit. Construction should wait for the coming spring. Burials and resting places will be prosperous after receiving favors of the Earth. Fishermen should follow the old routes, as new ones bring no fortune. Fisheries should return to the original fortunes, though prosperity is covered by a dark shadow. Hatcheries will be profitable in spring; summer would be a waste of time and opportunity. The monthly commands will not be as expected. Lost persons will wait for travelers. Letters from afar will arrive prompt.

The Ancients say: Guan Yu slays Cai Yang at Gucheng citadel.