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水上行者主大吉 水上立者主凶事 水流洋洋有新婚 水上火出主大吉
自在水中大吉利 自落水中不出凶 饮水不休得大财 流水绕身有狱讼
大水澄清大吉祥 人家有水见子亡 江海涨漫大吉昌 河水砂石益文章
火烧日月大人助 火烧河水长命吉 火烧山野大显达 火烧自是主兴旺
火焰炎炎主发财 火从地生疾病至 执火乘行官位至 大火烧天主国安
身在火中贵人扶 火烟黑色主疾病 把火行路不通达 把火烧井主病至
赶贼入市不出凶 强贼入宅主家破 与贼同行大吉利 己身做喊所求得
Interpretation
Translation:
Traveling on water foretells great good fortune. Standing on water foretells misfortune. Flowing water foretells a new marriage. Fire on water foretells great good fortune.
Being in water foretells great good fortune. Falling into water and not coming out foretells misfortune. Drinking water continuously foretells obtaining great wealth. Flowing water around the body foretells legal disputes.
Clear water in large quantities foretells great good fortune. Having water in the house foretells the death of a son. Rivers and seas swelling foretells great prosperity. River water and sand and stones foretell improvement in writing.
Fire burning the sun and moon foretells assistance from influential people. Fire burning river water foretells a long life and good fortune. Fire burning in the mountains and fields foretells great success. Fire burning by itself foretells prosperity.
Flames blazing foretell making a fortune. Fire arising from the ground foretells illness. Holding fire while traveling foretells obtaining an official position. A large fire burning the sky foretells the peace and security of the nation.
Being in the fire with the support of noble people. Black fire smoke foretells illness. Holding fire while walking foretells obstructions. Holding fire to burn a well foretells illness.
Driving thieves into the market will not result in misfortune. Strong thieves entering the house foretells the destruction of the home. Traveling with thieves foretells great good fortune. Shouting oneself foretells obtaining what one seeks.
Cultural Explanation:
This passage reflects traditional Chinese beliefs about the symbolism of water and fire as omens for one’s future. The cultural context of these beliefs includes:
- Water and Travel: Traveling on water was seen as a positive omen, symbolizing smooth journeys and good fortune, while standing on water was considered ominous.
- Water and Marriage: Flowing water was associated with new beginnings, such as a new marriage, reflecting the belief in water as a symbol of life and renewal.
- Water and Wealth: Being in water or drinking water continuously was believed to foretell obtaining wealth, possibly due to water’s role in nourishing the land and supporting life.
- Water and Legal Disputes: Flowing water around the body was seen as a sign of potential legal disputes, indicating that the fluid nature of water could symbolize the complexities of legal matters.
- Fire and Assistance: Fire burning the sun and moon was seen as a sign of receiving help from influential people, possibly due to the brightness and power associated with celestial bodies.
- Fire and Longevity: Fire burning river water was believed to foretell a long life, reflecting the purifying and transformative properties of fire.
- Fire and Success: Fire burning in the mountains and fields was seen as a sign of great success, possibly because fire can clear old growth to make way for new opportunities.
- Fire and Prosperity: Fire burning by itself was a sign of prosperity, indicating the belief in fire’s ability to bring light and warmth, symbolizing a bright and thriving future.
- Fire and Obstruction: Holding fire while walking was seen as a sign of obstructions, possibly due to the potential dangers and difficulties associated with fire.
- Thieves and Good Fortune: Interestingly, driving thieves into the market or traveling with thieves was considered auspicious, which might reflect the belief in the potential for redemption or the unexpected positive outcomes from dealing with negative forces.
These beliefs were part of a broader system of omens and signs that people in ancient China observed to predict and interpret their future, emphasizing the cultural importance placed on understanding and navigating one’s destiny through the symbolism of natural elements like water and fire.
Refs:
Uncovering the Mystery of Dreams: Eastern Theory
Uncovering the Mystery of Dreams: A Modern Interpretation of Ancient Oriental Art