Fortune Poem - Fortune Text

The 'Sixty Jiazi Sticks' is a traditional Chinese divination method, using a cycle of sixty Jiazi (years): Jiazi, Yichou, Bingyin, ..., Renzi, Guichou. Each Jiazi corresponds to a poem stick. People draw a poem stick randomly when seeking good fortune or solving problems to predict future luck and fate. The Sixty Jiazi Sticks have a long history and are still widely practiced in Chinese communities today.

In Taiwanese folk belief, every year on the Qixi Festival, the Seven Star Goddess creates a list of unmarried adult men and women and presents it to the heavenly court. The Old Man Under the Moon receives the list and, based on personality, virtues, interests, and conditions, writes a matchmaking list. He then ties the feet of suitable men and women with a red thread, pairing them into couples.

The Guanyin One Hundred Sticks, also known as Guanyin Spiritual Sticks, is a commonly used divination method in Buddhism. Each stick is accompanied by scriptures and poems, guiding people in seeking spiritual comfort and direction. The poems are simple and wise, regarded by many as a reflection of Buddhist wisdom, leading people towards a better life.

The Guanyin Twenty-Eight Sticks are a common divination tool among Buddhists, representing the compassion and wisdom of Guanyin Bodhisattva. Through these poem sticks, one can understand Buddhist principles, resolve issues, and receive guidance and protection from Guanyin Bodhisattva. The poems are beautifully concise and profound, with an inspirational and evocative quality.

'The One Hundred Sticks of Lord Guan' is a highly popular divination book in folk beliefs, regarded as a sacred text for ensuring safety, seeking protection, and providing direction. Each stick contains rich philosophy and wisdom, offering valuable insights for life's choices and directions.