Eastern Dream Interpretation Theory (6):  Emperors, civil and military officials, summoning

Eastern Theory

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Original

帝王宣召有惊喜 后妃呼召饮有疾 太子召大喜吉利 天子赐坐有财吉
王侯并坐大吉利 来见贵人不得凶 与圣贤说诣大吉 使命入门大吉利
白衣召作使死亡 拜尊长者有吉庆 先祖考言求食吉 人云大好者即凶
人云死者得长命 人在外呼之主凶 我欲共汝去大凶 人云不用汝大吉
与恶人言有口舌 被杀害吉伏藏凶 身生羽翼飞大吉身逃走得脱病去
与人交易主有疾 贫穷共居主大吉 合伴同行凶事至 一切贵人皆吉利

Interpretation

Translation

A summons from the emperor brings pleasant surprises. A call from the empress or consorts for drinking foretells illness. A call from the crown prince is a great joy and auspicious. The emperor granting a seat foretells wealth and good fortune. Sitting together with kings and marquises is very auspicious. Meeting nobles does not bring misfortune. Speaking with sages is very auspicious. A mission entering the door is very auspicious. A call in white clothes foretells death. Bowing to elders brings joy and celebration. Ancestors asking for food is auspicious. People saying ‘very good’ foretells misfortune. People saying ‘death’ foretells a long life. Being called from outside foretells misfortune. Saying ‘I want to go with you’ foretells great misfortune. People saying ‘you are not needed’ is auspicious. Speaking with evil people brings quarrels. Being killed is auspicious for hiding and ominous for revealing. Growing wings and flying is very auspicious, escaping and getting rid of illness. Engaging in trade with others foretells illness. Living together in poverty is very auspicious. Traveling together brings misfortune. All nobles are auspicious.

Cultural Explanation

This passage is filled with traditional Chinese beliefs and superstitions about the significance of interactions with royalty and nobility, as well as various social situations. It reflects the cultural practice of interpreting these interactions as omens or signs that could predict future events, particularly related to one’s social status, health, and fortune.

  1. Imperial Summons: Being summoned by the emperor or other high-ranking officials is seen as a great honor and a sign of good fortune. This could be related to the potential for promotion, recognition, or wealth.
  2. Interactions with Nobility: Meeting or being called by nobles, such as kings, marquises, or the crown prince, is generally seen as auspicious. This could indicate favor, protection, or future opportunities.
  3. Negative Omens: Certain phrases or actions, such as being called in white clothes or hearing people say “very good,” are interpreted as negative omens, potentially indicating misfortune or death.
  4. Social Interactions: Living in poverty with others or engaging in trade is seen as a sign of potential illness or misfortune. However, living together in poverty is considered auspicious, possibly indicating mutual support and shared fortune.
  5. Escape and Flight: The imagery of growing wings and flying away is a powerful symbol of escape and freedom, foretelling the ability to overcome adversity and illness.

These beliefs and practices were deeply ingrained in ancient Chinese society, where the actions and words of those in power were closely watched and interpreted. They offer a unique perspective on the cultural values and expectations of the time, highlighting the importance of social status and the influence of the divine or supernatural in everyday life.

Refs:

Uncovering the Mystery of Dreams: Eastern Theory

Uncovering the Mystery of Dreams: A Modern Interpretation of Ancient Oriental Art