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Original Explanation
If you made a promise to the gods, you must be determined and fulfill the promise. With such powerful mindset, you can expect to hear some great news in the near future!
Something regarded as useless in the past will be priceless.
Updated Explanation
Misunderstandings caused by the media's lies, rumors, and assumptions may create great conflicts that lead to crises of things supposedly benevolent or blissful due to the public's doubts. At such moment, the best solution is to confront the public and the media with your own arguments and proofs in order to clarify everything and save your image.
Hexagram
The Meaning of the Original Hexagram
節 Jie
This hexagram emphasizes the value of moderate frugality and preserving. Without preservation in mind, there will be wastes and unnecessary costs. However, if one lives overly frugally, there will only be pain to own self. Stick to the principle of moderate frugality in order to stay perfectly balanced.
Highlight：learn to control your own desires yet keep moderate frugality in mind.
The Meaning of the Updated Hexagram
革 Ghe
A lake sits above burning fire. This is the visual representation of this hexagram. If water outpowers the fire, the fire gets extinguished. However, with balanced power on each side, water and fire can never blend together, requiring certain manipulations and drastic changes, as Ghe (革) means “revolution” . With such sign, one has to seize every opportunity and make necessary changes, from the fundamentals instead of the simple, superficial ones in order to adapt to a new lifestyle.
Highlight：your fate is at a crossroad, required of drastic changes. Hold on to every chance to do so in order to flip your life around for total improvements.
Picture Explanation
Red Hat: in the ancient times, during the times of celebration or Chinese New Year, the children wear such hats, displaying the atmosphere of happiness and joy. When government officials wear such hats or when two wear these hats to get married, the red hats symbolize auspice.
Implications
1.No matter what difficulty comes ahead, as long as you have solid faith in yourself, there will be success following.
2.When in danger, do not panic but use your common sense and creativity. There will always be new chances for those thinking extremely thoroughly.
3.Be loyal and honest. Ignore whether or not you will succeed. Bear these two principles and just follow the right path so you may, too, have the power of a god and join the gods to help people.
4.When met with misunderstandings, learn to communicate with true sincerity so you may resolve the conflicts.
Matsu’s Words
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Highlights
Seize All Opportunities
1.Autumn is the time of benefits.
2.Winter is good as well. However, from January to March, there might be slight misfortune.
3.There will be better luck afterwards but not right now.
4.When picking a proper time or date, you may ask the gods and elders for a decision because they will give you the right advices.
5.Anything will get better after hard efforts despite the hardships in the beginning. Experiences can be the key to success.
Details and Actions
1.West is the direction of benefits.
2.Do not go to the East. Besides the East, the other directions can be put into consideration.
3.When picking a proper place or direction, you may ask the gods and elders for a decision because they will give you the right advices 。
4.With the permissions from the gods and the elders, you can be as bold as you'd like.
5.Do not go to the farms or watersides. Stay away from the East.
Work with People
1.Those that are bright, loyal, and sincere to the gods can always achieve their goals if they also truly know the value of giving back. 2.Those that can work with others smoothly as a team can achieve greatness.
3.Those that can resolve conflicts through efficient and calm communication to let the truth be told can succeed.
4.Those that consistently practice the principle of moderate frugality can succeed.
5.Those that do not fear changes and bear strong minds can survive even the worst hardships.
Own Your Fate
1.Keep your promises to the gods and the elders. If you don't, recall your exact words and fulfill your promises in order to solve the problems that are bothering you right now. Loyalty and sincerity are the key to all achievements.
2.Solid loyalty, absolute integrity, and tenacious honesty are the best methods for acquiring good fortune and success.
3.Learn the principles of moderate frugality and seamless teamwork.
4.Properly let the truths be told when you are met with tremendously derogatory misunderstandings to keep your name clean.
5.Learn to communicate smoothly and calmly when attempting to resolve conflicts. Sincerity is extremely crucial.
6.When dealing with partnership, teamwork, loyalty, and harmony will serve you right. Without any of the three factors, you are bound to create chaos.
Applications
Future: hard work can lead to future improvements despite the relatively unsatisfactory beginning.
Wealth: find a clear direction and work as hard as possible so there will be profits at the end.
Job Search: find a clear goal and work as hard as you can to receive great news.
Exam: be kind to others so you can acquire the gods' blessings.
Education: persist in correcting your mistakes and shortcomings.
Career: persist, endure, and be consistent.
Business: persist, endure and be consistent.
Employing: there will be setbacks. However, persistence in the qualities you look for will help you succeed eventually.
Farming: bear a truly strong willpower so there will be satisfactory harvest eventually.
Marriage: do not force it. Ask the gods for guidance.
Relationship: despite the setbacks, this marriage is with someone destined. The best solution is learning to persist and cherish each other.
Network: treat each other sincerely and communicate sincerely to sort all misunderstandings.
Lawsuits: it will eventually be settled nicely with the gods' blessings.
Family: persist and be consistent so the family lives smoothly.
Pregnancy: the boy and girl are all noble. With blessings, they can make the ancestors proud.
Not pregnant yet：stay persistent and consistent. With the gods' help, you will eventually have a child.
House: you may buy the house.
Immigration: consider slowly and thoroughly until you have a clear idea.
Traveling: stay where you are yet do not give up the chances.
Grave: be kind. With the gods' blessings, there will eventually be an ideal spot.
Health: ask the gods for guidance and be consistent.
Illness: be kind to others and persist.
Lost items: persist your faith, do not give up, and you will eventually find the lost item.
Lost Individual: do not give up. Start looking for him/her immediately. Also, you may pray to the gods for help.
Asking About Others: moderate frugality, true sincerity in all partnerships, and know the value of giving back to those you are indebted to.
Asking About Things: despite the hardships, your persistence can eventually allow you to live smoothly.
Direction: with a clear decision, all four directions are good. The East is the direction that is more likely to contain setbacks.
Time: do everything gradually so the end can be better. Always have you own clear ideas.
Changing Name: after changing name, you must be determined in changing yourself so that the situation can be greatly improved.
Last Reminders
1.If you have made promises to the gods, then you have to visit the temple and thank the gods for their guidance. If you have done so, you need not worry about your future, which will definitely be improved.
2.Always bear moderate frugality, absolute loyalty, and solid honesty in order to truly make a change.
3.When in hardships or met with misunderstandings, you must create the opportunities for smooth and efficient communications in order to solve all of the problems at once.
4.Those that are not married yet should leave it to destiny. Those that are in a relationship should be patient, loyal, honest, and consistent. Those that are married should cherish and respect each other. Do not ever give up. The best solution may be praying to the gods for help.
5.In regards of physical health, those that are sincere to the gods can see great improvements by praying to the gods for help; elders of the same situation may take a bit longer to fully recover but can eventually be well again.
6.Those that hope to seek success outside would be better off staying where they are right now.
7.Keep your promises to the gods. Fulfill your wishes by carrying out solid actions. If not, reflect on your own mistakes and further correct yourself. You must ask the gods for guidance if you keep failing to do so.
8.The red hat from the picture explanation implies that persistence and consistent effort can let you live a whole year with joy and auspice.
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籤詩解說：施勝台 顧問
Translated by Max Chiang (江孟樺)
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