33rd Cim – Jiyi – of the Wood Element favoring Spring - the East is favored

Those who wish to go to the Yangtze must cross its vast waters,

However, the boat sails have no wind to catch,

It is better to put your efforts at home before striking fortune,

And see if there is a chance for the fish to frequent the waters again.

Intepretation:

Those who wish to travel must cross the vast waters of the Yangtze River. But many of them will find that their sails have not caught any wind. It is better to stay put at home and one’s efforts there, for there might be a fortune there after all, meeting an opportunity like a fish meets water.

Recipients of this cim must know that staying put is better than traveling around. Travelers may face many obstacles and often fail to achieve their goals. Any trips should be put off. Various undertakings should adopt a defensive stance. People should take care of their actions and words and think of a way to safeguard what they have.

For pleas of wealth, know that it will eventually arrive but do not worry or rush into things.

For inquiries on moving, know that it is not favored; fortune is favoring an old business at home.

For pleas of academic success, a retry may be necessary for any hope.

For marriages, know that it will not be favored; those not in love yet is advised to seek another candidate. A mainlander came to find a relative in Taiwan in one occasion, and decided to return after a disappointing search. Someone recommended asking for a sign from Mazu’s Temple. The Cim was received, and it is revealed that there is a chance of reunion, but one must put effort into it. A reporter provided help in posting an ad, and eventually the reunion was successful.

Ailments will not be threatening.

Legal matters would be disastrous first, followed by fortune.

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

General affairs should not be rushed without preparations. Undertakings will succeed upon the second attempt. Family affairs will see absent members, but reunion will occur in the future. Family fortune will see prosperity in the household. Marital affairs will not be favored. Pleas for children should be put off until later. Pregnancies will have a firstborn boy followed by a girl. Pleas for wealth will be answered gradually. Pleas for academic success will be answered in latter attempts. The Age Lords are at peace. Ailments will be a delayed affair and a major drain of funds, but will not be threatening. Travelers need not worry. Business undertakings should calmly wait for a good opportunity. Visitors will come on the day of Chenwei (half-moon). Shipping must be wary of events on the day of Wei (half-moon). Moving will only provide fortune at a second attempt. Lost items must be sought after patiently. Pleas for rain will come after a delay. Legal affairs will stagnate followed by fortune. Livestock will provide minor prosperity. The crops will provide a harvest. Construction must keep steady and wait for a better date. Burials and resting places will provide minor Earthly fortunes. Fishermen will receive fortunes. Fisheries will gradually receive profits. Hatcheries will be favored. The monthly commands reveals unease. Lost persons can be found on the day of Wei (half-moon). Letters from afar will be delayed.

The Ancients say: Copper and silver for a paper boot