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Golden Ring Fortune Slip

Chapter 26: Great Accumulation (Shan Tian Da Chu), Hai Rui Appointed as Official of Ears and Eyes

Loyally supports the imperial court.

I have not forgotten my concern for security.

The projection is perfunctory and a mere formality.

Exterminate the wicked and suppress evil, and pacify the distant lands.

  • Love: Although there are some obstacles, it is promising, but arrogance will break it.
  • Family Fortune: One must save in preparation for needs. By diligently acting with strength, one can prosper.
  • Pregnancy: will give birth to a noble child.
  • Children will uphold the family tradition with pride and find happiness.
  • Turnover: Kochen.
  • Trading: Further discussion is possible, with signs of significant profit.
  • Disease: But curable.
  • Lost item: Can be found every so often, by the northeastern waterside.
  • Lawsuit: Incomplete. There are signs of financial loss, but the dispute can be resolved.
  • Business: Unfavorable. Wait for a better time.
  • Academic: Passed the exam.
Hexagram interpretation:
The so-called "Great Accumulation" includes three meanings: accumulation, gathering, and nurturing. The upper trigram, Gen (艮), signifies stopping; the lower trigram, Qian (乾), signifies advancing. The combination of the two means wanting to advance yet stopping. This is the meaning of accumulation and stoppage. At the same time, it is the image of Heaven (Qian) residing within the mountain (Gen). Since Heaven is great and the mountain is small, it signifies using the small to restrain the large. Furthermore, Gen represents sincerity, and Qian represents strength. Combining these means that everyone accumulates. Considering the卦's form: the fifth line represents the ruler; the fourth line corresponds to the prime minister; and the bottom three yang lines represent the common people. Currently, the common people are strong and desire to rebel. However, the superiors, the ruler and the prime minister, work together with one heart to stop the foolish actions of the common people. This "stopping" is the meaning of "accumulation." Therefore, it is named the "Great Accumulation" hexagram.
第廿六首正面（大畜）
Front of the fortune slip
第廿六首背面（大畜）
Back of the fortune slip
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Leave no room for maneuver.
A benefactor can become an enemy.

Interpretation of fortune stick person

Hai Rui (1515-1587), courtesy name Ruxian, pseudonym Gangfeng, was a native of Qiongshan County, Qiongzhou Prefecture, Guangdong Province (present-day Haikou City, Hainan Province) during the Ming Dynasty. He served as the Right Censor-in-Chief of Nanjing, was posthumously honored as Grand Tutor of the Crown Prince, and given the posthumous title "Zhongjie."

Annotation

Loyal and dedicated to upholding the imperial order: appears earnestly loyal. Describes extreme loyalty. Establishing and correcting the laws and discipline of the feudal court with extreme loyalty. Concerns for national safety are never forgotten: In ancient times, millet was considered the chief of grains, hence emperors worshipped it as the god of grain. Never forgetting the safety and security of the nation. Shooting shadows and concealing sand is just going through the motions: Shooting shadows and concealing sand is a metaphor for harming someone in secret. Harming someone in secret and treating it as a trivial matter. Eradicating the wicked and evil to revitalize distant lands: Distant lands. Eradicating wicked and evil people to revitalize the nation.

Vernacular

Hai Rui faithfully corrected the laws and principles established by the feudal court, always mindful of the nation's safety. Framed by Yan Maoqing, Hai Rui was dismissed from office. Hai Rui exposed the corruption of Yan Song and his son, as well as Yan Maoqing, thereby revitalizing the Ming dynasty.

Fortune telling by lot

Hai Rui encountered an incompetent ruler twice in his life, and was accused of wrongdoing due to advocating for justice. Despite experiencing great hardships, he ultimately passed through them safely. He believes that those who see themselves as righteous and try to obstruct the unrighteous will cause trouble, and it is best to stir up as little trouble as possible. Although he received help from benefactors, avoiding imprisonment, he was not destined for great wealth or status. This suggests the need for foresight, keen observation, and the ability to guard against mistakes. Those who draw this divination must speak and act cautiously to avoid bringing disaster upon themselves. For those seeking fame, undertaking tasks, for overall fortune, traveling abroad, or for a traveler's return, the outcome will be initially unfavorable followed by good fortune. Preservation without loss. Benefit amidst damage. Petty people will encounter misfortune. Noble individuals will experience smooth prosperity.

Divination Meaning

This hexagram is named "Da Chu," meaning great accumulation and restraint. It reveals that a superior person should accumulate righteous strength and virtue, cultivate worthy individuals, and understand the principles of acting when appropriate and stopping when appropriate. "Chu" also symbolizes hoarding wealth and being stingy. This hexagram represents strength, sincerity, and brightness. However, to comprehend these principles and symbols, one must diligently cultivate their morality, and there will be new progress every day. The trigram of Gen (mountain) is above, representing houses and feng shui. If this hexagram is obtained with changing lines related to earth when discussing residences or feng shui, there may be unease in dwelling, suffering of body and mind, and events involving suppressed anger and resentment. The Gen trigram represents sincerity, and the Qian trigram represents strength, indicating the ability to be sincere and strong, toiling tirelessly, leading everyone to accumulate wealth.