Lot 21 (Upper) from the Guanyin Oracle (观音灵签) draws on the allusion "Zu Ti Hears the Cock and Practices" — Zu Ti rose at the cock's crow to practice his swordsmanship, and through diligent effort became a famous general.
Lot 21
UpperPoem
The golden cock crows; dawn is near
All things renew; spring's spirit is strong
Seize the moment and strive forward
Achievement and recognition come in this lifetime
Zǔ Tì Wén Jī Qǐ Wǔ
Historical Allusion
Zu Ti Hears the Cock and Practices
Zu Ti rose at the cock's crow to practice his swordsmanship, and through diligent effort became a famous general.
General Guidance
A good lot. Opportunity arrives — seize it, strive forward, and recognition is close at hand.
General Guidance
Career
Don't miss the opportunity; be proactive.
Love
Relationship progresses well; express yourself at the right time.
Health
Energized spirit and good health.
Wealth
Financial luck growing; grasp it actively.
Travel
Auspicious travel; try new things.
Litigation
Respond actively; you can win.
- Tradition
- Guanyin 100 Oracle (观音灵签 / 观音一百签) — a traditional divination practice at Guanyin temples across East Asia, drawing on classical Chinese allusions (典故) as reflective mirrors.
- Source
- Follows the widely circulated 100-lot text commonly printed at Chinese and Taiwanese Guanyin temples. No single canonical edition exists; minor wording variations occur across temple printings.
- Translation
- Chinese preserves traditional phrasing. English renderings are Cihang's adaptations for bilingual devotional reading, not scholarly translations.
- Note
- Reflection, not prediction. The oracle invites contemplation of the lot's historical allusion as a mirror for your present circumstances; it does not claim divinatory certainty.
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