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Original Explanation
A fierce tiger will only be bullied by dogs when it leaves the mountains and fall to the plains. Current situation is no longer comparable to the past.
Nothing in this world is truly predictable. And fate is always changing its face. So, no matter how clear and secure you may feel right now, there will still be times of uncertainty and setbacks.
Updated Explanation
All rivers, no matter how their directions may change, have their deep, original geographical features that are rather obvious and ultimately flow into the ocean. One should learn the way of the ocean, humble, deep, tolerant, and accepting.
Hexagram
The Meaning of the Original Hexagram
小過 Hsiao Guo
This hexagram literally means minor mistakes. Do stay on the right track, minor mistakes are allowed because those mistakes can turn into life lessons and further accumulate one's wisdom. However, major mistakes cannot be forgiven. And this hexagram also suggests that one stay practical instead of pursing the ambitions that are rather unachievable.
Highlight：稍minor mistakes are allowed, but major ones are unforgivable. Stay practical.
The Meaning of the Updated Hexagram
大畜 Da Chu
Be tolerant, practice true skills, be kind, avoid staying in hometown, look for truly good leader in other places, and be satiable in life. If you are a leader, you should value the significance of harmony and be less meticulous in order to be accepted by the followers who are truly capable, honest, and wise. Doing so, greatness can be achieved.
Highlight：be tolerant, practice true skills, be kind, and be satiable in life. As a leader, you should cherish your followers.
Picture Explanation
Iron Fork/Seven-Star Blade: when in use, both weapons can cause great damage and bring tremendous disasters. However, these two weapons are also the weapons of justice and punishment towards the evil, further implying that one should not rush but be composed to sustain safety and wellness.
Implications
1.Guard the right morals, be courageous, and confront the wrong around you.
2.In misfortune, even the bravest one can be met with setups and hardships. However, the truly brave can leave all dangers behind and achieve the best self.
3.Without tenacity and an honorable heart, one, despite being brave in the beginning, is doomed to fail.
Matsu’s Words
When one does not overly rely on others' helps, their interactions can be maintained well. And when one is in great fortune, he/she must act more maturely.
Highlights
Seize All Opportunities
1.The current time is less favorable than the past. Be patient and don't rush.
2.From January to September, misfortune stays still. After October, your luck improves.
3.Summer is the time to work hard in order to acquire benefits.
4.When down, one must be patient and tenacious. Do not give on anything, especially your life, which can be bright in the future.
5.When in luck, be humble. Arrogance only brings failure.
Details and Actions
1.Choose the higher grounds to live. For instance, the higher floors of a building or the mountains.
2The South is of wellness. Avoid the East and the West.
3.Stay away from rivers, or any body of water.
4.Do not leave the places of wellness and benefits.
5.Do not stay in your hometown if it is impoverished.
6.Do not stay at the places of war and chaos.
Work with People
1.Be like and work with those that can learn lessons from minor mistakes.
2.Be like and work with those that are humble, satiable, and able to leave their hometowns.
3.Look for suitable candidates and value harmony. Do not be meticulous of others' minor mistakes.
4.Be like and work with those that value filial piety and justice, especially those that can overcome the difficulties of their surroundings.
5.The arrogant are doomed to fail greatly.
6.Be like and work with those that are patient and conservative.
7.Be like and work with those that are humble, rational and calm.
Own Your Fate
1.When in misfortune or being setup, you must reflect on your own mistakes more frequently and build your own skills to practically confront and overcome all challenges ahead.
2.Your fate from January to September are not good. It improves after October.
3.When in dilemma, stay conservative and be patient. If you carry out actions for justice and honor, go forwards as strongly as you want to protect the true values of yours. To do so, you must build your own strength from daily life.
4.Be patient. Leave the places of war and chaos.
Applications
Future: from January to September, you will have to deal with serious problems.
Wealth: the time isn't right, always stay cautious and conservative.
Job Search: the time isn't right. Practice your skills more.
Exam: the results are hard to tell even with your hard work.
Education: find the reasons behind your failures or disappointments.
Career: be patient and preventing setups.
Business: the time isn't right. There will be certain damages.
Employing: do not be arrogant. Find those that can reflect on themselves to learn some lessons and accumulate their wisdom.
Farming: the time isn't right. Stay obeserving.
Marriage: do not force it.
Relationship: do not rush but be patient.
Network: there will be some trying to set you up. Be tolerant and avoid seeking help as much as possible.
Lawsuits: it is highly complicated. There is a high chance of being jailed.
Family: do not be impulsive. Solve problems, especially those involving people, patiently and cautiously.
Pregnancy：there will be a son. However, there is a chance of losing him while pregnant. You should be kind in order to avoid such tragedy.
Not pregnant yet：the time isn't right. Do not force it. Be benevolent first.
House: the time isn't right. Look for other options.
Immigration: the time isn't right.
Traveling: the time isn't right.
Grave: find a new spot as soon as possible.
Health: do not be bothered by the conflicts in the past. Learn to be kind immediately.
Illness: be kind now in order to improve your karma.
Lost items: leave it to chance.
Lost Individual: wait till September.
Asking About Others: learn to be humble enough to reflect on own mistakes. Choose those that are both humble and patient.
Asking About Things: wait till the situation mellows down.
Direction: go towards the South and the thriving places. Avoid places near water.
Time: wait till the end of September, and summer is the season of benefits.
Changing Name: the time isn't right.
Last Reminders
1.Others may try and set you up. When in difficulty or dilemma, the situation may stay stagnant for a while.
2.If something requires that you endure for a while, just stay still and conservative to avoid dangers.
3.In regards of physical health, the ones that have been ill for a while may be in a dilemma, whether or not the medical procedures should continue. It could be good to stop and observe for a bit.
4.The lost item or individual may not be found again. Leave it to chance.
5.Those that are not married yet should not for marriage. Those that are in a relationship should be tolerant and avoid forcing any progress in mind. Those that are married should not rush but wait for a better moment.
6.Major problems must be dealt with patience and harmony. Minor problems are not to be feared at all.
7.Problems involving housing are related to the geographical features. If you do not want to keep enduring, you must ask others for help.
8.In regards of lawsuits, harmony is the only possible solution.
9.Be conservative and patience.
10. When one does not overly rely on others' helps, their interactions can be maintained well. And when one is in great fortune, he/she must act more maturely.
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籤詩解說：施勝台 顧問
Translated by Max Chiang (江孟樺)
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