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Middle Lot · 中籤
Lot No. 55
第五十五籤

King Wu of Zhou Takes the Throne周武王登位

Middle Lot中籤Some temple editions record it as Upper.
The Oracle Poem · 籤詩
父賢傳子子傳孫衣食豐隆只靠天堂上椿萱人快樂饑飯渴飲困時眠

A wise father passes to his son, the son to his grandson;
food and clothing abundant, relying on heaven.
Parents in the hall are happy;
eat when hungry, drink when thirsty, rest when tired.

English rendering: our editorial version.

Meaning

Steady blessing, family continuity and simple contentment.

Traditional text

詩意:此卦接竹引泉之象。凡事謀望大吉也。

解曰:接竹引泉。流傳不絕。君子謀望。無不欣悅。

另本 Variant:相傳罔替子孫贊,衣祿豐盈富在天,金馬玉堂人快樂,飢時吃飯困時眠。

周武王登位
The Story Behind the Lot · 典故

King Wu of Zhou Takes the Throne

King Wu of Zhou overthrew the tyrant of Shang, released wise men from prison, honoured the dead, ended harsh punishments and set his warhorses free on the hillsides. The empire came to rest.

Guidance by topic
♡Love & Relationships

A stable, happy union with family blessing.

◇Career & Study

Steady promotion. Continue the system that works rather than overturning it.

◈Wealth & Business

This lot invites care with money: natural growth, with a pleasant surprise or two. Treat money moves as personal judgement, not a prediction.

✚Health & Wellbeing

This lot invites gentle attention to wellbeing: good, with the protection of those who came before. For anything lasting, see a qualified practitioner — this is reflection, not a diagnosis.

⌂Home & Family

Very good; a time to give thanks.

➶Travel & Those Away

Clear news of the traveller. Journeys are safe and pleasant.

◎Lost Items

It will be recovered, possibly returned by someone else.

⚖Disputes & Legal Matters

This lot invites patience with disputes: help comes from others, and the matter is easily settled. A qualified adviser beats any oracle for binding matters.