Lot 71
BalancedZhuo Wenjun Seeks Sima Xiangru
Who knew the azure dragon would rise to heaven's road,
Or that a woman once would marry twice?
It is one bow that carries two set arrows—
Take care before the dragon-horse is made to bear them both.
The Lot in Detail
Traditional image
The image is of one bow strung with two arrows. Divided commitments create tension; a second union or attempt may work, but only after the first situation is honestly resolved.
Traditional explanation
Do not force a way through layered difficulty
Circumstance has its appointed course
Release what must be opened
Guard the decision with particular care
Traditional guidance by topic
- Home
- A loss is likely
- Self
- Dispute is likely
- Wealth
- Physically demanding
- Trade
- Take careful precautions
- Marriage
- Reunion is possible
- Pregnancy
- Uncertain at first; substantial later
- Traveler
- Obstructed
- Silkworms
- A late return
- Livestock
- Some loss
- Finding someone
- Will be found
- Disputes
- A shortfall
- Relocation
- Change course
- Lost property
- —
- Illness
- Perform the traditional rite for protection
- Ancestral grave
- Change course
INTERPRETATIONRead the Signs · See the Way Forward
Bringing the classical oracle into conversation with your real circumstances, this reading first establishes the overall direction, then examines turning points and timing—so you can see your next move more clearly.