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自身白衣人所谋 梳头洗面百忧去 身拜尊长大吉昌 身上汗出主凶恶
身病虫出得重职 身上虫行病患安 绳索系身长命吉 枷索临身病欲来
身或肥瘦皆为凶 面对官者主大吉 露体无衣吉大利 妇人披头有私情
头白主长命大吉 头生两角有争竞 头秃发落皆凶事 面生疮黑主子凶
头须自落忧子孙 头须再生主长命 沐浴迁官疾病除 洗手洗足旧患除
照镜明吉暗者凶 破镜照人主分散 手足浓血出大吉 屎尿污人大吉亨
露头披发阴人谋 披头盖面官讼至 剪剃头发家内凶 眉与发齐禄位至
齿自落者父母凶 齿落更生子孙兴
Interpretation
Translation
Dressed in white, one’s plans are pure; combing and washing the face dispels all worries. Bowing to elders brings great fortune. Sweating on the body foretells evil. Illness with insects emerging signifies a high position; insects crawling on the body indicate recovery from illness. Being bound with ropes promises a long life and good fortune; shackles approaching the body foretell illness. Whether one is fat or thin, it is considered ominous. Facing an official is a sign of great fortune. Being naked in public is auspicious and brings great profit. A woman with disheveled hair suggests secret affairs. White hair on the head foretells a long life and great fortune. Growing two horns on the head indicates disputes. Baldness and hair loss are signs of misfortune. Sores on the face, if black, foretell misfortune for the children. Falling hair and beard worry about descendants; growing hair and beard again foretell a long life. Bathing leads to promotion and the cure of diseases. Washing hands and feet removes old ailments. Looking into a mirror clearly is auspicious; a dark reflection is ominous. A broken mirror signifies separation. Blood from the hands and feet is a sign of great fortune. Being soiled with feces and urine is very auspicious. Exposing the head and disheveled hair suggests secret plots by others. Covering the head and face with hair foretells legal disputes. Cutting and shaving hair at home is a sign of misfortune within the family. Eyebrows and hair of equal length foretell a position of wealth and honor. Teeth falling out on their own foretell misfortune for the parents. Regrowing teeth after falling signifies prosperity for the descendants.
Cultural Explanation
This passage reflects traditional Chinese beliefs about the body and personal hygiene as omens for one’s future. It is a collection of proverbs or sayings that associate physical conditions and actions with predictions of good or bad fortune. The text is rich in symbolism, where each element carries a specific meaning associated with prosperity, health, social status, and family matters.
For example, being dressed in white is often associated with purity and innocence, while bathing and washing are seen as acts that cleanse not only the body but also one’s karma and bring about positive changes. Conversely, sweating is often considered a sign of impending danger or misfortune. The text also touches on the cultural significance of hair and teeth, where their condition or changes can be interpreted as omens for one’s family and social standing.
This kind of folk wisdom was an integral part of traditional Chinese culture, where people believed that observing and interpreting these signs could provide guidance for their actions and decisions. Even though these beliefs may not be taken literally today, they offer a fascinating glimpse into the cultural practices and mindset of ancient China.
Refs:
Uncovering the Mystery of Dreams: Eastern Theory
Uncovering the Mystery of Dreams: A Modern Interpretation of Ancient Oriental Art