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镜明者吉暗者凶 拾得镜者招好妻 将镜自照远信至 镜照他人妻妾凶
得他人镜有贵子 他人弄己镜妻凶 镜破主夫妇离别 金钗动有远行事
金钿成双增爱妾 钗钏相敲妻别凶 金钗耀主生贵子 花钗妻妾有奸妄
银钗夫妻主相殴 花压妻妾生外心 人与梳蓖得美妾 牙木梳旧事尽去
见蓖子贵子提携 得蓖子者美女至 刷牙者病患不生 行胭脂粉主生女
见脂粉主大财利 得粉扑妻生桥女 手帕者主口舌事 得外线者百事就
Interpretation
Translation
A bright mirror foretells good fortune; a dark one foretells misfortune. Finding a mirror foretells attracting a good spouse. Using a mirror to self-reflect foretells receiving news from afar. Using a mirror to reflect others’ wives and concubines foretells misfortune. Acquiring someone else’s mirror foretells having a noble child. Others playing with one’s mirror foretells misfortune for the wife. A broken mirror foretells separation between husband and wife. The movement of a gold hairpin foretells distant travel. Golden hair ornaments in pairs increase affection for concubines. Clinking hairpins foretell separation for the wife. A shining gold hairpin foretells the birth of a noble child. A flowery hairpin foretells infidelity among wives and concubines. A silver hairpin foretells conflict between husband and wife. A flower pressing on a wife or concubine foretells an affair of the heart. Receiving a comb foretells gaining a beautiful concubine. An old wooden comb foretells the end of old matters. Seeing a comb foretells a noble child’s support. Acquiring a comb foretells the arrival of a beautiful woman. Brushing teeth foretells the absence of illness. Applying rouge and powder foretells the birth of a daughter. Seeing rouge and powder foretells great financial profit. Acquiring a powder puff foretells the wife will give birth to a daughter. A handkerchief foretells disputes. Acquiring foreign threads foretells success in all matters.
Cultural Explanation
This passage reflects traditional Chinese beliefs about the symbolism of mirrors and personal grooming items as omens for one’s future. It is a collection of sayings that associate these items with predictions of good or bad fortune, often related to relationships, health, and wealth.
- Mirrors: Mirrors are seen as reflective tools that can reveal truths about the future. A bright mirror symbolizes clarity and good fortune, while a dark or broken one can indicate misfortune or separation.
- Hair Ornaments: Hairpins and other ornaments are associated with the status and well-being of a woman. Their material and condition can foretell various outcomes in her relationships and family life.
- Combs: Combs are seen as symbols of beauty and order. Receiving or finding a comb can foretell the arrival of a beautiful woman or the resolution of old matters.
- Personal Care: Activities such as brushing teeth and applying makeup are associated with health and prosperity. They can foretell the absence of illness or the birth of a child.
- Textiles and Accessories: Items like handkerchiefs and threads are believed to carry meanings related to disputes and the success of endeavors.
These beliefs and practices were deeply ingrained in ancient Chinese society, where personal grooming items and accessories were closely watched for signs of one’s destiny. They offer a unique perspective on the cultural values and expectations of the time, highlighting the importance of personal appearance and the interconnectedness of daily life with broader fortunes.
Refs:
Uncovering the Mystery of Dreams: Eastern Theory
Uncovering the Mystery of Dreams: A Modern Interpretation of Ancient Oriental Art