Oracle of Guanyin, No. 21 [Li Dan's Dragon and Phoenix Match]
Version One of the Oracle Poem
The union of Yin and Yang is all by Heaven; a woman marrying a man is no accident. Just see the dragon and snake moving, and the dream of bear and boar brings reunion.
Version Two of the Oracle Poem
The union of Yin and Yang is all by Heaven; a woman marrying a man is joyous and natural. When one sees the dragon and snake meeting, the dream of bear and boar brings happiness and reunion.
【Fate】 Highly Auspicious 【Palace】 Chen Palace
【Oracle Words】 This hexagram represents the union of Yin and Yang, which is very auspicious for all matters.
【Explanation】 Wishes come true, marriage leads to the birth of a son, wealth increases, and it is also beneficial for farming and animal husbandry.
【Divine Insight】 This oracle indicates that the family is safe, oneself benefits, wealth is obtained, transactions are successful, marriage is harmonious, a son is born, farming and livestock flourish, travelers arrive, lost people are found, lawsuits have reason, relocation is prosperous, lost things are recovered, illness finds a good remedy, and graves are highly auspicious.
【Interpretation】 The harmony between Yin and Yang follows the natural law of cause and effect, which is unchangeable. Is the marriage between a man and a woman merely a coincidence? Observe the time when the dragon and snake meet, and what is the good omen? The dream of bears and boars is a very auspicious sign. All endeavors will be successful, marriage leads to the birth of a son, wealth accumulates, and farming is also auspicious. This oracle symbolizes the union of Yin and Yang, which is very auspicious for all matters. It is an oracle of harmony and great fortune. If you encounter this, it is a highly auspicious period. Matters gradually progress, but do not rush for quick results, nor should there be any intention to deceive others. What has been formed now is not easily achieved. In the good times, one should further improve and reflect, accumulating goodness. In simple terms, your current efforts will be fulfilled, marriage leads to the birth of a son, wealth accumulates, and farming is more prosperous. This oracle has the meaning of "investigating thoroughly," encouraging the person to maintain a strong sense of curiosity. Know that although many things may seem complicated, after careful understanding, one will find that they are not as difficult as imagined. By investigating the root cause, carefully observing and deeply exploring, one can see the subtleties and absorb them into one's own way of life and dealing with people. Only the wisdom gained through personal experience and reflection is truly one's own.
【Classic Story】 Li Dan was the son of Emperor Gaozong Li Zhi of the Tang Dynasty, who later became Emperor Ruzong. After Wu Zetian ascended the throne as the first female emperor, Li Dan was demoted to a commoner. During this time, he met the folk girl Hu Fengjiao. According to folklore, both of them had half of a square seal taken from their umbilical cords. After a "seal contest," they proved they could unite and married. There are still ruins of Hu Fengjiao's tomb on Yingwu Island in Wuhan, Hubei Province today. The Chu Opera "Seal Contest" tells this story.
【Detailed Explanation】
Qingliang Yue's Interpretation
Regarding All Matters
This oracle implies that matters requiring integration have predestined outcomes. In the years or months of the Dragon and Snake, these matters will move forward, meet, balance, and coordinate.
This oracle represents a state of balance and harmony between Yin and Yang. Yin and Yang are just two labels representing the two sides of people, things, places, or objects. It means that the two opposing sides will enter a harmonious state in the future.
Love and Marriage
If asking about when love will come
Meeting is not accidental; marriage is predestined. Meeting among flowers, or before paulownia blossoms.
If asking whether the person you like can be approached, or if the current relationship can develop further or lead to marriage
If encountering the years or months of the Dragon and Snake, meeting is the marriage, and it is also your beloved.
If love or marriage faces separation or difficulties, asking about recovery or reconciliation
To recover the broken feelings, look at the months of Chen and Si. Show more affection and loyalty, and the good relationship will last forever.
Work, Job Hunting, Entrepreneurship, and Career
If asking about job hunting
A job is coming soon; the third and fourth months of the lunar calendar are the best time to find a suitable job.
If asking about work, entrepreneurship, or career prospects
Initially, people and affairs were not compatible, but now they start to improve and become smoother.
Exams, Competitions, and Promotion Campaigns
Your time is coming, and all competitions will proceed smoothly. You can freely display your abilities and achieve success.
Investment and Finance
The time for profit and loss, wins and losses, rises and falls has arrived. It is expected that the third and fourth months of the lunar calendar will be the turning point. Whether to buy or sell depends on your own judgment.
Business and Commerce
If asking about business, the harmony of Yin and Yang also represents a balanced profit and loss, so this is something you should pay attention to.
Real Estate Transactions
The balance of Yin and Yang also represents that buyers and sellers can meet and thus complete the transaction.
Health and Illness
Long-term illness meets a good prescription, and health can improve. In the future, more care is needed, and a broad mind brings peace of body.
Change and Transformation
The third and fourth months of the lunar calendar are a good opportunity for change.
Seeking Pregnancy and Children
When Yin and Yang meet, pregnancy becomes smooth. In the months and days of the Dragon and Snake, one union can result in the birth of a son.
This oracle also represents that if one wants a son, they will have a son; if one wants a daughter, they will have a daughter.
Lawsuits and Litigation
Justice will prevail, and reconciliation is even better. Leaving behind kindness and friendship, the future will be smooth.
Searching for People or Things
Lost items can be found.
Traveling Abroad
Developing abroad can meet opportunities that match you.
Story of the Oracle Poem One
◇ Li Dan's Dragon and Phoenix Match
Li Dan was Emperor Ruzong of the Tang Dynasty. After Wu Zetian ascended the throne, the emperor was demoted to a commoner, wandering in the countryside, where he coincidentally met Hu Fengjiao and married her. According to folklore, both of them had half of a square seal taken from their umbilical cords. After a "seal contest," they proved they could unite and married.
(The dragon refers to the emperor, and the phoenix refers to Hu Fengjiao. It symbolizes that marriage is predestined by Heaven.)
Story of the Oracle Poem Two
◇ Shao Kangjie Determines Yin and Yang
Shao Yong, styled Yaofu, was also known as Anle Xiansheng (Master of Joy) and Baiyuan Xiansheng (Master of the Hundred Sources). He was posthumously honored as Kangjie, and later generations called him Shao Kangjie, one of the Five Sages of the Northern Song Dynasty and a Neo-Confucian scholar.
It is said that one day, Shao Kangjie entered a plum blossom garden to admire the flowers when he accidentally saw two sparrows quarreling on a branch. Later, he saw the two sparrows suddenly fight over a branch and fall to the ground. Shao Kangjie noticed this phenomenon and felt it strange. He then used his divination skills to determine that since there was no specific reason for the sparrows' quarrel, it must indicate some event. He told the gardener, "Tomorrow, a neighbor's daughter will come to pick plum blossoms. Please do not scold her, for fear that the girl might be frightened and fall from the plum tree, possibly injuring her foot." As it turned out, the prediction came true. Later scholars believed that this case was special because it could predict events unrelated to the oracle topic, which was unmatched by other methods of divination. Thus, this method was named "Meihua Yishu" (Plum Blossom Divination).
Case Studies by Masters:
Case One:
Oracle of Guanyin, No. 21, seeking help from a sage to interpret the oracle.
There were problems in the relationship, so I went to the temple to draw an oracle of Guanyin.
No. 21, the upper oracle, Chen Palace, ancient figure: Li Dan's Dragon and Phoenix Match.
The union of Yin and Yang is all by Heaven; a woman marrying a man is joyous and natural;
When one sees the dragon and snake meeting, the dream of bear and boar brings happy reunion.
Please masters and sages interpret the oracle and give some guidance. Thank you! How should I overcome the current difficulties?
Is "the meeting of dragon and snake" the so-called condition?
What does it mean?
Thank you.
Oracle Interpretation: Conflicts will be resolved, and everything will return to its former state. However, this oracle seems not to explain how to resolve your relationship issues, but rather states that you are a perfect match made by Heaven. The background story is the meeting of the dragon (Li Dan) and the phoenix (Hu Fengjiao), and the words "dragon and snake" in the oracle text may actually refer to the "dragon" and "phoenix" in "Li Dan's Dragon and Phoenix Match." Therefore, when you meet and unite, the problem will be resolved. How to resolve it requires practical action, objective observation, and deep understanding of the core of the issue, sincere communication, mutual understanding, and the problem will naturally dissipate.
Case Two:
I asked whether I should choose one person or give up both.
Oracle of Guanyin, No. 21: Li Dan's Dragon and Phoenix Match (Upper Oracle).
Oracle of Guanyin, No. 21: Fate and Palace Position
【Upper Oracle, Chen Palace】The union of Yin and Yang is all by Heaven; a woman marrying a man is joyous and natural; when one sees the dragon and snake meeting, the dream of bear and boar brings happy reunion.
Oracle of Guanyin, No. 21: Poem
This hexagram represents the union of Yin and Yang, which is very auspicious for all matters.
Oracle of Guanyin, No. 21: Explanation
Wishes come true, marriage leads to the birth of a son, wealth increases, and it is also beneficial for farming and animal husbandry.
Oracle of Guanyin, No. 21: Divine Insight
Family safety, personal benefit, wealth obtained, transactions successful.
Marriage harmonious, son born, traveler arrives, farming and livestock flourish.
Animals thrive, lost people found, lawsuit has reason, relocation is prosperous.
Lost items found, illness finds a good remedy, graves are highly auspicious.
Oracle of Guanyin, No. 21: Classic Story
Li Dan's Dragon and Phoenix Match. Li Dan was Emperor Ruzong. After Wu Zetian ascended the throne, the emperor was demoted to a commoner, wandering in the countryside, where he coincidentally met Hu Fengjiao and married her. According to folklore, both of them had half of a square seal taken from their umbilical cords. After a "seal contest," they proved they could unite. The dragon refers to the emperor, symbolizing that marriage is predestined by Heaven.
Oracle Interpretation: A love oracle: I tell you who to choose. Choose someone who can share both happiness and hardship with you. Physical appearance and family conditions are not important. Most importantly, their character should be good. Follow nature, as this oracle suggests that marriage is predestined by Heaven. Since you have the chance to choose, choose carefully, and do not hurt the other person.
Case Three:
Recently, I had problems in my relationship and just broke up. Has our luck ended? Can we get back together? What should I do?
No. 21, Upper Oracle, Chen Palace, ancient figure: Li Dan's Dragon and Phoenix Match
The union of Yin and Yang is all by Heaven; a woman marrying a man is joyous and natural;
When one sees the dragon and snake meeting, the dream of bear and boar brings happy reunion.
Please masters and sages interpret the oracle and give some guidance. Thank you! How should I overcome the current difficulties?
Is "the meeting of dragon and snake" the so-called condition?
What does it mean? Thank you.
Masters' Oracle Interpretation: This oracle means that you will have a good love match, one that is equal and full of affection (the meaning of the dragon and snake meeting). However, your love match is by fate, so do not force anything. The dream will come true one day, and you will wait for the wedding day.
Here is a poem for you:
Love is predestined, not forced,
The Red Ribbon of the Moon God is already tied.
If your heart is in harmony,
Then the new swallows will build their nests on the beams.
