{"id":7246,"date":"2025-06-09T16:40:29","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T08:40:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goldenballboy.wp-mak.ing\/?post_type=fortune-sticks&p=7246"},"modified":"2025-06-09T16:42:29","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T08:42:29","slug":"fs34","status":"publish","type":"fortune-sticks","link":"https:\/\/goldenballboy.wp-mak.ing\/en\/post\/fortune-sticks\/fs34\/","title":{"rendered":"The Thirty-Fourth"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Thirty-fourth: [Li, Heaven, Great Strength; Emperor Taizong of Tang Appears in the Underworld]<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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The underworld obstructs the road, long and distant.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A step away, yet a thousand miles distant.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Don't say the underworld has no retribution,<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The case of the divine blemishes has not yet been resolved.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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  • Love: You have achievements, but lack benevolence and humility. Be cautious.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Family fortune: It has become prosperous and wealthy, but there is also a sense of emptiness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Pregnancy: Mother and child in danger, not a cause for joy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Children: The children are arrogant and look down on others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Turnover: Do not borrow repeatedly; this is counterproductive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Purchasing and selling: Success and great profit can be achieved, but be careful afterward, or you may face misfortune.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Disease: Especially unfavorable for those who are usually healthy but fall ill suddenly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Lost item: Most are lost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Lawsuit: It's best to settle. Don't be stubborn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Business: Will proceed smoothly. Do not be too forceful.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Academics: You have good grades, but don't be too arrogant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Hexagram interpretation:<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    The \"Da\" in \"Da Zhuang\" represents Yang; \"Zhuang\" means strong or powerful. Da Zhuang refers to Yang being particularly strong. This hexagram is the complete opposite of the \"Dun\" hexagram: the four strong Yang lines below approach the two Yin lines above. It signifies an unstoppable momentum. On one hand, the Qian hexagram (lower trigram) represents Heaven; the Zhen hexagram represents Thunder. This means thunder roaring in the sky, possessing immense power. Furthermore, the Qian hexagram represents utmost rigidity and strength; the Zhen hexagram represents \"movement.\" This means utmost rigidity and strength, moving forcefully. This is the meaning of Da Zhuang. Hence, the name \"Da Zhuang Hexagram.\"<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    \"\u7b2c\u4e09\u5341\u56db\u9996\u6b63\u9762\uff08\u5927\u58ef\uff09\"<\/div>\n\n\n\n
    Front of the fortune slip<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    \"\u7b2c\u4e09\u5341\u56db\u9996\u80cc\u9762\uff08\u5927\u58ef\uff09\"<\/div>\n\n\n\n
    Back of the fortune slip<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    \u91d1<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    \u74b0<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    \u8a9e<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    \u9304<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    If one's heart is not open, even if Heaven itself intervenes, it will be of no use.
    When the heart is open, there is no need for gods.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Interpretation of fortune stick person<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty, reigning during the Zhenguan era. He launched the Xuanwu Gate Incident, killing his brothers Crown Prince Li Jiancheng and Prince of Qi Li Yuanji, and was subsequently made crown prince. Shortly after, Emperor Gaozu of Tang, Li Yuan, was forced to abdicate, and Li Shimin ascended the throne. After becoming emperor, Li Shimin actively listened to the opinions of his officials and governed the empire through civil administration, becoming one of the most famous statesmen and wise rulers in Chinese history.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Annotation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    The netherworld obstructs the road, which is long: the yin and yang realms are separated, and the path between the two realms is very long. Close at hand, it is hazy, and ten thousand miles away: the boundary between the yin and yang realms seems to be only that foot of hazy area, but this area is as far as ten thousand miles. Do not say that the underworld does not dispense retribution: do not say that the underworld does not handle retribution. The records of sins and the cases of gods who investigate the good and evil deeds of mortals have not been erased.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Vernacular<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, was groggy all day, and his illness could not improve. He seemed to be wandering between the Yin and Yang realms. It's not that the underworld doesn't care about earthly retribution for evil deeds; even the gods who investigate the good and evil of mortals record everything clearly and have never erased it.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Fortune telling by lot<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    The King of Hell, Qin Guang, for the Jing River Dragon King (Li Jiancheng, Li Yuanji), and two lawsuits, requested a confrontation with Li Shimin, forcing Li Shimin to appear in the underworld. Therefore, drawing this lot indicates a possible offense against the spiritual realm. Different professions are like separate mountains, and different realms are like separate seas. It is best not to engage in work related to fields you do not understand. For going out and relocating: unfavorable. For fortune or career path: unfavorable for the elderly in their later years. For one's life fate: seek divine help. For illness: acute illness, clash - good. Chronic illness, clash - death. For seeking wealth: difficult. Proverb: \"Forced wealth ultimately brings disaster, and devious schemes for property will surely bring enemies.\" In summary, this lot indicates that when you are in a dilemma, do not be upset. As long as you can endure and overcome difficulties, a bright future awaits you.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Divination Meaning<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    This hexagram, named \"Da Zhuang,\" signifies great strength and reveals that when things are in a state of great prosperity, one should adhere to righteousness, maintain humility and balance, and avoid arrogance or rash actions due to strength. It symbolizes thunder in the sky, an imposing momentum, and swift, active movement. This is because impulsivity is the greatest of all taboos in dealing with people and matters. This hexagram indicates an overly irrational and impulsive tendency, making mistakes likely. Specifically, it suggests the possibility of bloodshed, being beaten, or injured. Obtaining this hexagram indicates that it is auspicious to think thrice about all matters. This hexagram has four active yang lines at the bottom and two passive yin lines at the top. The yang lines growing represent movement, akin to a person in their prime. Therefore, it is called Da Zhuang. However, thunder is loud and the sky is bright, which can also be extended to represent a just and upright image. Thus, if one is in the military or engages in sports, occupations that are masculine, they can achieve the powerful momentum of four growing yang lines as represented by Da Zhuang.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"featured_media":7247,"menu_order":34,"template":"","class_list":["post-7246","fortune-sticks","type-fortune-sticks","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"blocksy_meta":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/goldenballboy.wp-mak.ing\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/fortune-sticks\/7246","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/goldenballboy.wp-mak.ing\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/fortune-sticks"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/goldenballboy.wp-mak.ing\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/fortune-sticks"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goldenballboy.wp-mak.ing\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7247"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/goldenballboy.wp-mak.ing\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7246"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}