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各色经书大富贵 五色纸者大益财 吞五色纸诗书进 几上有书禄位至
读书文写字大吉 有人教书大富贵 见读书者主聪明 观人读书生贵子
得历日者中黄甲 封书信者主通达 手弄笔砚主远信 人与墨者文章进
人将已笔文章退 他人起笔主财进 君王队伍有异名 得大赦者宅舍凶
就人卜易主疾病 受人纸钱主大吉 公座移动主迁官 受职上官财物来
佩印公爵主大吉 佩印执笏主移居 佩印信者名准出 印绶改迁生贵子
棋子主添丁进口 打球者主得虚名 兵马入城福禄至 率众破贼所求得
见军兵败主凶事 已射人必主远行 人射已有行人至 持弓夭者主大吉
挽弓弦断主凶恶 人送弓弩得人力 弩弦难上兄弟散 弓弩相斗生争论
戈铖有光禄们至 披甲杖剑得高官
Interpretation
Translation:
Possession of various scriptures foretells great wealth and honor. Five-colored paper greatly benefits wealth. Swallowing five-colored paper signifies advancement in poetry and literature. Having books on the table foretells the arrival of a position of wealth.
Reading and writing are very auspicious. Teaching others to read and write foretells great wealth and honor. Seeing someone reading foretells intelligence. Watching someone read foretells the birth of a noble child.
Obtaining a calendar foretells success in the imperial examinations. Sealing letters foretells smooth communication. Playing with a brush and inkstone foretells news from afar. Receiving ink foretells progress in literary work.
Others using one’s brush foretells a decline in literary work. Others starting to write foretells an increase in wealth. The presence of a royal procession foretells a distinguished reputation. Receiving a general amnesty foretells misfortune at home.
Consulting others for divination foretells illness. Receiving paper money foretells great good fortune. Moving an official seat foretells an official transfer. Accepting a position foretells wealth from superiors.
Wearing a seal foretells great good fortune for a duke or high official. Wearing a seal and holding a tablet foretells moving house. Wearing a seal foretells a confirmed reputation. Changing seal cords foretells the birth of a noble child.
Chess pieces foretell the addition of family members. Playing ball games foretells gaining a false reputation. Troops and horses entering the city foretell the arrival of fortune and honor. Leading a crowd to defeat bandits foretells the achievement of one’s desires.
Seeing a defeated army foretells misfortune. Shooting someone foretells a distant journey. Being shot at foretells the arrival of a traveler. Holding a bow foretells great good fortune for a young person.
A broken bowstring foretells misfortune and evil. Receiving a bow or crossbow foretells gaining support. Difficulty in drawing a crossbow string foretells the separation of brothers. A dispute over bows and crossbows foretells arguments.
A spear or sword with a gleaming light foretells the arrival of a high-ranking official. Wearing armor and carrying a sword foretells obtaining a high position.
Cultural Explanation:
This passage reflects traditional Chinese beliefs about the symbolism of various scholarly and military activities as omens for one’s future. The cultural context of these beliefs includes:
- Scholarly Pursuits: Possessing scriptures and engaging in reading and writing were seen as signs of wealth and honor, reflecting the high value placed on education and literacy in ancient China.
- Literary Advancement: Swallowing five-colored paper and playing with writing instruments were believed to foretell literary progress, indicating the connection between physical actions and intellectual achievements.
- Communication and Travel: Sealing letters and receiving ink were signs of smooth communication and news from afar, highlighting the importance of correspondence in maintaining social and professional networks.
- Officialdom and Status: Wearing seals and holding tablets were signs of high official status, reflecting the role of symbols of office in denoting rank and authority.
- Military Symbols: The presence of troops and military equipment like bows, crossbows, and swords were seen as signs of military success and the potential for high-ranking positions, indicating the martial aspects of society and their impact on personal fortunes.
- Social Interactions: Consulting others for divination and receiving paper money were signs of different fortunes, reflecting the belief in the power of social interactions and rituals to influence one’s destiny.
Refs:
Uncovering the Mystery of Dreams: Eastern Theory
Uncovering the Mystery of Dreams: A Modern Interpretation of Ancient Oriental Art