At the moment the first lot is drawn; The dragon and the tiger meet in bond. Once soaring up high in joy; You will roam in Heaven whatever be your choice.

Career meets with success. Wealth comes in plenty. Domestic animals all fare well. Family thrives. Illness recovers with speed. Efforts are rewarded. Pregnancy leads to birth of a son. Marriage will be successful. Visitors come and go without obstruction. Anything planned will turn out well.

灵签求得第一枝 龙虎风云际会时 一旦凌霄扬自乐 任君来往赴瑶池

龙虎得风云会合。则龙飞到天上。扬扬快乐。即瑶池仙家之地方。亦可到矣。此荣华发达之象。真第一上签也。

靈籤求得第一枝 龍虎風雲際會時 一旦凌霄揚自樂 任君來往赴瑤池

龍虎得風雲會合。則龍飛到天上。揚揚快樂。即瑤池仙家之地方。亦可到矣。此榮華發達之象。真第一上籤也。

Withered woods turn green again in spring. Luxuriant leaves and fragrant blossoms come with butterflies. Along with the Peach, Fairyland flowers mingle in purple and red, A fishing boat having lost its way finally reaches land.

Wealth is in view. Sickness soon recovers. Domestic farming may bring in reward. Marriage is but a matter of time. Family members are all well. Relatives away from home will return. Raising of cattle and animals proceeds as desired. One Child after another will be born. Happiness and honour will come your way.

枮木逢春尽发新 花香叶茂蝶来频 桃源竞斗千红紫 一片渔舟误入津

枯木逢春天而发生。花香叶茂。蝴蝶频来。桃源乃仙家地方。其桃花开得千红万紫。有一渔艇撑入此水游玩。此繁荣快活之景象也。求得此签者。必有意外奇逢。极其快活。但可以无心得之。不可着意求之耳。此签有吉而无凶。

枮木逢春盡發新 花香葉茂蝶來頻 桃源競鬭千紅紫 一片漁舟誤入津

枯木逢春天而發生。花香葉茂。蝴蝶頻來。桃源乃仙家地方。其桃花開得千紅萬紫。有一漁艇撑入此水遊玩。此繁榮快活之景象也。求得此籤者。必有意外奇逢。極其快活。但可以無心得之。不可着意求之耳。此籤有吉而無兇。

Beautiful are the trees on Buffalo Mount; Only no hatches are there to cut them down. Oh, no wood can ever be made into a good raft, Since there's no rule to guide the maker's craft.

Pursuit of fame and material gains should be led by reason. Crave not unduly of success in business and marriage. Sickness must be treated with care to avoid disaster. Good deeds will help your household. Travellers will not yet return. Pregnancy bring worries. Cherish no vain hope in all plans and desires.

牛山之木皆常美 独惜斧工尽伐他 大器大材无足用 矩规不准怎为槎

牛山之木常美。执斧头之工人。尽斩伐之。虽有大材料。亦无足用。因此木不合规矩。难以为艇也。求得此签者。一切嗜好。均要节戒。勿使小人攻伐其短处。则要循规蹈矩。今耵行不善。不依规矩。终归无用。真可惜矣。此吉中有凶之签。要防小人侵害。

牛山之木皆常美 獨惜斧工盡伐他 大器大材無足用 矩規不準怎為槎

牛山之木常美。執斧頭之工人。盡斬伐之。雖有大材料。亦無足用。因此木不合規矩。難以為艇也。求得此籤者。一切嗜好。均要節戒。勿使小人攻伐其短處。則要循規蹈矩。今耵行不善。不依規矩。終歸無用。真可惜矣。此吉中有凶之籤。要防小人侵害。

Under the eaves mother swallow teaches the young, they murmur, they whisper, till noon is down. They fly high, they flow low, they come and go, through the smoke of green weeping willow.

Family is safe but profits are slim. Marriage can be considered. Travellers away from home will sonn return. The sick should be carefully look after. There are happy signs of pregnancy. Rising of domestic animals is favourable. Any plans or wishes must follow prevailing trends.

调雏紫燕在檐前 对语呢喃近午天 或往或来低复起 有时剪破绿杨烟

燕教燕子学讲话。在檐口对语。往来飞舞。亦一乐也。但往而复来。低而复起。则似有起跌无完景象。然平稳无碍。凡事亦不用忧心也。但要防是非口舌。

調雛紫燕在簷前 對語呢喃近午天 或往或來低復起 有時剪破綠楊煙

燕教燕子學講話。在簷口對語。往來飛舞。亦一樂也。但往而復來。低而復起。則似有起跌無完景象。然平穩無碍。凡事亦不用憂心也。但要防是非口舌。

A strong gale howled in eastern courtyard last night, Sweeping down blossoms of every kind. Thanks to those who have pity for flowers, rising early they replant them so they will survive.

Stop pursuing for fame and material gain. Family is out of luck. Travellers will be delayed. Pregnancy will meet with risks. The sick must select treatment with care. Trips to other places will be impeded. Marriage is uncertain. Profit from business will be low. Be cautious in all plans and desires.

东园昨夜狂风急 万紫千红亦尽倾 幸有惜花人起早 培回根本复栽生

狂风太急。吹得万花倾侧。此惊险之象也。幸有惜花者。培回根本。而花复生。此有贵人扶助之象。此签险中有救。但自己要立即修善。有以感动人心。人方救我。而化凶为吉也。看有幸字。不易得此人也。此凶中有吉之象。要防小人侵害。是非口舌。

東園昨夜狂風急 萬紫千紅亦盡傾 幸有惜花人起早 培回根本復栽生

狂風太急。吹得萬花傾側。此驚險之象也。幸有惜花者。培回根本。而花復生。此有貴人扶助之象。此籤險中有救。但自己要立即修善。有以感動人心。人方救我。而化凶為吉也。看有幸字。不易得此人也。此凶中有吉之象。要防小人侵害。是非口舌。

A bosom friend snails home alone from afar; With music and wine we welcome him alas. How nice it is to chat with him. Recalling the sweet old days gone by!

Business dealing shall reap profit. Attainment of farm is assured. Visitors will arrive. Family prospers. Recovery from sickness takes no time. Profitable returns from investments. All domestic animals are in good form. Marriage will be successful. Pregnancy leads to birth of a good son. All plans will follow on a smooth course.

一片孤帆万里回 管弦呕哑且停杯 如云胜友谈风月 畅叙幽情极乐哉

万里回家。吹箫弹琴饮酒。多朋友来谈风说月。心欢快乐之极。求得此签者。百事发吉。

一片孤帆萬里回 管弦嘔啞且停杯 如雲勝友談風月 暢叙幽情極樂哉

萬里回家。吹簫彈琴飲酒。多朋友來談風說月。心歡快樂之極。求得此籤者。百事發吉。

Wild swans fly south when autumn nears; Red leaves in courtyard fall and disappear. Maple trees turn fiery along the fishing shore, with laundry sounds of winter clothes piercing the ear.

Family has to be on the alert. Marriage is not suitable. Financial prospects are only fair. Business deals will incur some loss. The sick and the pregnant need prayers to stay well. Travellers will meet with obstacles. Few plans and desires are favourable.

秋来征雁向南归 红叶纷纷满院飞 砧捣城头声切耳 江枫如火在渔矶

秋将冷。雁南飞。红叶凋谢。人洗寒衣。此秋天冷落之景。虽无防碍之处。亦无快活之气也。求得此签者。凡事当谨慎预防。则平安矣。

秋來征雁向南歸 紅葉紛紛滿院飛 砧搗城頭聲切耳 江楓如火在漁磯

秋將冷。雁南飛。紅葉凋謝。人洗寒衣。此秋天冷落之景。雖無防碍之處。亦無快活之氣也。求得此籤者。凡事當謹慎預防。則平安矣。

Turtledove deprives the magpie of her nest; neither party is happy, the host nor the guest. When cypresses are curled up by vines, Guess what is said within these lines.

The family is out of luck. Travellers are unlikely to return. Care is necessary in illness and pregnancy. Anything planned or wished for can hardly be achieved. Rising of cattle and silkworm is not promising. Crave no undue wealth. No harmony in marriage.

鸣鸠争夺鹊巢居 宾主参差意不舒 满岭乔松萝茑附 且猜诗语是何如

宜在社王下作福祭朱雀鹊有巢。而为鸠所争夺。两家不舒畅。山有松。而被藤萝周身牵缠。此被人欺凌。依附于人之象。求得此签。凡事要隐忍。勿强争。恐有事非拖累难解脱。要依附人。此签凶多吉少。防小人口舌。

鳴鳩爭奪鵲巢居 賓主參差意不舒 滿嶺喬松蘿蔦附 且猜詩語是何如

宜在社王下作福祭朱雀鵲有巢。而為鳩所爭奪。兩家不舒暢。山有松。而被藤蘿週身牽纏。此被人欺凌。依附於人之象。求得此籤。凡事要隱忍。勿強爭。恐有事非拖累難解脫。要依附人。此籤凶多吉少。防小人口舌。

From the jade harp a new melody arises; Mattresses and cushions are refreshed by moonlight and breezes. Guests gathered here to appreciate the beauty of chrysanthemum; Here we sing, here we dance, here we rejoice in happy "cheers".

The family enjoys peace and safety. Those away from home will soon return. Sickness will soon be cured. The pregnant will give birth to a son. Raising silkworm and domestic animals will be profitable. Wealth will come to hand as desired. Anything planned will be achieved. Marriage will be successful.

瑶琴一曲奏新腔 明月清风枕簟凉 咸集嘉宾同赏菊 或歌或舞或飞觞

明月清风。枕席凉爽。多朋友来赏菊。弹琴唱歌饮酒。此心欢快活之景象。求得此签。万事发吉。

瑤琴一曲奏新腔 明月清風枕簟涼 咸集嘉賓同賞菊 或歌或舞或飛觴

明月清風。枕席涼爽。多朋友來賞菊。彈琴唱歌飲酒。此心歡快活之景象。求得此籤。萬事發吉。

Above hangs the full moon, crystal as a mirror; Floating clouds like mountains conceal its glamour. When shall thy light shine for me again? Pray lend me a gust of roving wind?

Marriage cannot be contracted. The sick must select proper treatment. Household meets no luck. Travellers will be delayed on the way home. Wealth is not in hand, so be patient. The pregnant will give birth to a girl. Silk industry and raising cattle need careful attention. One must be cautious in seeking for gain.

一轮月镜挂空中 偶被浮云障叠重 玉匣何时光气吐 谁人借我一狂风

月镜挂天中。偶被浮云重重遮盖。此暂时轻轻遭劫之象。要人借我以风。吹散浮云。而现下未知何人可借。是未能得贵人扶助也。求得此签者。当隐忍待时。不可妄动。防避小人口舌。不久则有贵人扶助。消此小劫也。此吉中微有凶之签也。

一輪月鏡掛空中 偶被浮雲障叠重 玉匣何時光氣吐 誰人借我一狂風

月鏡掛天中。偶被浮雲重重遮蓋。此暫時輕輕遭劫之象。要人借我以風。吹散浮雲。而現下未知何人可借。是未能得貴人扶助也。求得此籤者。當隱忍待時。不可妄動。防避小人口舌。不久則有貴人扶助。消此小劫也。此吉中微有凶之籤也。

Like a green curtain of smoke the weeping willow sweeps, The day being long, three times one rises and sleeps; One after the other, purple swallows flutter by, Amidst breezes and dancing trees, how pleasant to the eye!

All domestic animals are in good form. Family thrives and prospers. Wealth is in hand. The sick will soon recover. A son will be born to the pregnant. Fame is inevitable. Plans will all come true. Visitors will arrive. Marriage will be successful. Business dealings will accrue good return. Happiness sees no bound.

杨柳垂堤锁绿烟 日长三起又三眠 往来紫燕纷飞舞 袅娜迎风倩我怜

柳垂岸上。有吋垂低。有吋起高。有燕子往来飞舞。迎风摇动。此甚觉得意之景象也。求得此签。事事发吉。但要防小人。

楊柳垂隄鎖綠烟 日長三起又三眠 往來紫燕紛飛舞 嬝娜迎風倩我憐

柳垂岸上。有吋垂低。有吋起高。有燕子往來飛舞。迎風搖動。此甚覺得意之景象也。求得此籤。事事發吉。但要防小人。

Stretching over the boundless sea, visions are but dreams, Like pillars supporting the Heaven, built in paradise they seem; Being swept up suddenly by a dusking wind, Changed now and then into green smoke sliding in.

The life of the sick will meet with risks. Loss of money is unavoidable. Business is unrewarding. Nothing tangible results from plans or efforts. Marriage will not be contracted. It is not opportune to make a name. Travellers will not yet reach their destination. The pregnant may experience some risks. Family prosperity is something far away.

蜃楼海市幻无边 万丈擎空接上天 或被狂风忽吹散 有时仍聚结青烟

海中蜃蛤。吐气如楼。高接到天。一有风来。便吹散矣。虽散而复聚。亦如烟之浮。不能长久也。此一片虚浮景象。眼前虽好。实无归结。求得此签者。当行善以为根本。则坚稳长久。事事不被人吹散矣。此签凶多吉少。要防小人口舌。

蜃樓海市幻無邊 萬丈擎空接上天 或被狂風忽吹散 有時仍聚結青烟

海中蜃蛤。吐氣如樓。高接到天。一有風來。便吹散矣。雖散而復聚。亦如烟之浮。不能長久也。此一片虛浮景象。眼前雖好。實無歸結。求得此籤者。當行善以為根本。則堅穩長久。事事不被人吹散矣。此籤凶多吉少。要防小人口舌。

On the Southern Hill, plum flowers begin to bloom, Sipping the goblet of wine with crystal petals flown. Early arrives the traveller on donkey's back, with page ahead presenting a scene of glamour of spring.

Family's well-being is but fair. Fortune can hardly be accessible. Business and work present no worry. Sickness takes time to heal. Message will be received from abroad. Be cautious in business right at the start. It is difficult to become famous. Marriage is unfavourable. The pregnant will be blessed with a son.

岭南初放一枝梅 片片晶萤入酒杯 却遇骑驴人早至 儿童背负占春魁

岭南梅开最早。将花入酒杯。饮之甚香。遇有骑驴马者。寄此梅花于人。百花未开。而此花独占先开。亦令人心悦也。求得此签者。遇有贵人带引。则事事为意矣。此签半吉半凶。此签虽无大碍之句。而似有被人占以先手之象。则逢吉变凶。解签要细想。

嶺南初放一枝梅 片片晶螢入酒杯 却遇騎驢人早至 兒童背負占春魁

嶺南梅開最早。將花入酒杯。飲之甚香。遇有騎驢馬者。寄此梅花於人。百花未開。而此花獨占先開。亦令人心悅也。求得此籤者。遇有貴人帶引。則事事為意矣。此籤半吉半凶。此籤雖無大碍之句。而似有被人占以先手之象。則逢吉變凶。解籤要細想。

A hermit adores the bamboo around a thatched hut, Enchanting himself by listening to dazzling rain flood. Just lying beside the apricots whenever drunk, He hates to be wakened up by nightingale twitters snug.

Lust not for fame and wealth. Travel will be deterred. Recovery from sickness will be gradual. The pregnant will give birth to a daughter. Marginal profits can be obtained from business. Few offers of marriage are acceptable. Family's well-being is just as usual. Conditions may be improved by practising virtues.

为爱幽闲多种竹 买春赏雨在茅屋 醉时卧倒杏花边 怕听莺儿惊梦熟

多种竹树。买酒赏雨。醉卧杏花之边。此安乐之景。怕有莺儿惊梦。此惊慌之象。人能于安乐中防有小人口舌。常存一点善心。亦无碍也。读一个怕字。务要谨慎则吉。

為愛幽閒多種竹 買春賞雨在茅屋 醉時臥倒杏花邊 怕聽鶯兒驚夢熟

多種竹樹。買酒賞雨。醉卧杏花之邊。此安樂之景。怕有鶯兒驚夢。此驚慌之象。人能於安樂中防有小人口舌。常存一點善心。亦無碍也。讀一個怕字。務要謹慎則吉。

Riding on a raft and floating is midstream, He travels far and wide to the glistening moon. Songs of angels from Heaven may stop for a while. Yet wine and poetry never cease to make you smile.

Recovery from sickness will be speedy. Silk-raising will prove successful. Travellers will now be returning. Time is favourable for contracting marriage. A son will be born to the pregnant. Bright prospects are for the family. Most plans and aspirations will be blessed. Fame and wealth will come your way as desired. Breeding domestic animals will be successful.

仙槎一叶泛中流 月殿蟾宫任尔游 盈耳霓裳声暂歇 酒诗吟饮几时休

仙家之船。小如一叶。任你往游月殿。听得仙家唱歌之声满耳。又饮酒吟诗而不歇。此极快活之景象也。此签百事发吉。

仙槎一葉泛中流 月殿蟾宮任爾游 盈耳霓裳聲暫歇 酒詩吟飲幾時休

仙家之船。小如一葉。任你往遊月殿。聽得仙家唱歌之聲滿耳。又飲酒吟詩而不歇。此極快活之景象也。此籤百事發吉。

Far from the horizon fly back crows at sunset, over the ridges a shepherd on a calf comes back. Sounds of flute music off and on are heard; How joyful are the tunes long and short jerk!

Fame and material gains will be attained in old age. Marriage can be contracted. The pregnant will have no risk. Travellers are due to return. Business will bring due rewards at later stages. Sickness will stay out. Plans and desires will be realized.

天边鸦背夕阳回 陇外儿童跨犊来 羗笛频吹声切耳 短长腔调乐何哉

日落冈时候。天边之鸦雀归巢。塱上看牛童。又骑牛归家。吹得竹笛之声满耳。此童子亦快乐矣。此签有快乐之意。则凡事亦平稳无碍。不用忧心也。

天邊鴉背夕陽回 隴外兒童跨犢來 羗笛頻吹聲切耳 短長腔調樂何哉

日落岡時候。天邊之鴉雀歸巢。塱上看牛童。又騎牛歸家。吹得竹笛之聲滿耳。此童子亦快樂矣。此籤有快樂之意。則凡事亦平穩無碍。不用憂心也。

In the autumn brook are reeds full of morning dew. Bathed in moonlight, courtyard steps are crystal clear. Tinkling horse-bells echo in refreshing breeze; Loudly follows the repeating sound of morning bell.

Fame can be attained. Not much wealth is lying in wait. It is time to get married. Sickness will not cause harm. Business and farming are steady. Conditions of the family are as usual. Traveling will be smooth-going. The pregnant needs to pray for divine help. Be cautious in all undertakings.

秋水兼葭白露盈 盈庭月色浸阶清 清风吹动马铃响 响接晨钟不断声

秋天多露。月色满阶。风吹马铃。响接钟声。此景象无甚可欢喜。亦无防碍之处。凡事亦平稳而已。论签则有吉而无凶。

秋水兼葭白露盈 盈庭月色浸階清 清風吹動馬鈴響 響接晨鐘不斷聲

秋天多露。月色滿階。風吹馬鈴。響接鐘聲。此景象無甚可歡喜。亦無防碍之處。凡事亦平穩而已。論籤則有吉而無凶。

With blood and tears the enenkoo weeps, Full of grievance and full of sorrow deep. Being a stranger in a strange place, He awakened from his dreams with homesick memories.

Business and farming will both suffer loss. Pregnancy will encounter risk. Marriages will be difficult to obtain. Mishaps will befall upon the family. Travellers are far away and will not yet return. The sick needs prayers and offerings to gods. Few plans or aspirations will be successful.

杜鹃啼血泪悲声 声怨霜寒梦乍惊 惊动异乡为异客 客心更触故园情

杜鹃雀啼到出血。其声又悲。惊醒人家之梦。触动思念家乡之情。此一种闷愁气象。求得此签者。凶多吉少。凡事要留心谨慎。且要修善。方能化凶为吉也。宜防小人口舌。

杜鵑啼血淚悲聲 聲怨霜寒夢乍驚 驚動異鄉為異客 客心更觸故園情

杜鵑雀啼到出血。其聲又悲。驚醒人家之夢。觸動思念家鄉之情。此一種悶愁氣象。求得此籤者。凶多吉少。凡事要留心謹慎。且要修善。方能化凶為吉也。宜防小人口舌。

The lot of "Chain" belongs to the sun, do not push yourself too hard top the front. Wait till the God's Message is firm in your hand, Fortune puts in, good luck will not bend.

A daughter will be born to pregnant. Prayers may help the sick. Fame and gain will be attained at a late stage. Business and marriage must be handled with care. Travellers will be late but will return. Make no rash plan or harbour false hope. Good deeds will make up for the lack of luck in family.

干卦三连号太阳 潜龙勿用第一章 其中爻象能参透 百福骈臻大吉昌

干卦纯阳无阴。能想透第一章之句。语隐藏其刚强之气。而不用。则百吉百福至而大吉昌矣。凡事要隐忍退避。静以待时。有善气而无恶气。方能受褔而吉昌也。若太刚强则不吉。

乾卦三連號太陽 潛龍勿用第一章 其中爻象能參透 百福駢臻大吉昌

乾卦純陽無陰。能想透第一章之句。語隱藏其剛強之氣。而不用。則百吉百福至而大吉昌矣。凡事要隱忍退避。靜以待時。有善氣而無惡氣。方能受褔而吉昌也。若太剛強則不吉。

Flowers in heaven bear very uncommon name, Things on earth, too are never a moment the same. One's future is destined in the Book of Justice, Which by no means mixes up praise with blame.

Let Destiny take care of fame and gain. Sickness requires careful treatment. Marriage cannot be decided. Restraint and care are essential for family safety. Good deeds may help pregnancy and business. Travellers wish to return but the time is uncertain. Plans and wishes may be realized through kind deeds.

天上仙花难问种 人间尘事几多更 前程已注公私簿 罚赏分明浊与清

天上仙花。难得其种。人间世事。甚多变迁。凡人日中所用工程。菩萨逐一登记在部。善而清者有赏。恶而浊者有罚。分得明明白白。求得此签者。急宜改过迁善。以待赏。切勿作恶以自误。凡事要安份。不必妄求也。

天上仙花難問種 人間塵事幾多更 前程已注公私簿 罰賞分明濁與清

天上仙花。難得其種。人間世事。甚多變遷。凡人日中所用工程。菩薩逐一登記在部。善而清者有賞。惡而濁者有罰。分得明明白白。求得此籤者。急宜改過遷善。以待賞。切勿作惡以自誤。凡事要安份。不必妄求也。

High in the sky clouds are tinted brocade red, on the doorway peach and apricot blossoms compete, Behold and judge who will win in such a splendid scene? With wine and leisure. Let's see who is the beauty queen.

Make no hase in acquiring fame and wealth. Travellers will soon return. The sick will gradually recover. Marriage needs to be formally contracted. The pregnant has nothing to worry. Business and farming require careful attention. Hasty plans will result in failure. Practising kid deeds is advised.

天外红霞如抹锦 槛边桃杏斗新妆 盈眸烂熳谁居首 美酒频斟且酌量

霞红似锦。桃花杏花又斗红。不知谁为第一。饮杯酒然后酌量。此签语意。凡事要从容淡定。不可心急。恐忙中有错也。论签则有吉无凶。

天外紅霞如抹錦 檻邊桃杏鬭新粧 盈眸爛熳誰居首 美酒頻斟且酌量

霞紅似錦。桃花杏花又鬥紅。不知誰為第一。飲杯酒然後酌量。此籤語意。凡事要從容淡定。不可心急。恐忙中有錯也。論籤則有吉無凶。

Far, far apart, my love and I, So sad, so distant as the land from the sky. Would someone bring my heart to her? It aches no much as tears go by.

Ill luck awaits expectant mothers. The sick needs careful choice of treatment. Fortune goes against the family. Travellers will be delayed. Business and farming are futile efforts. Neither fame nor wealth can be attained. Marriage is not advisable. Plans should be withheld till right time. Pray for divine assistance in all matters.

秋水伊人各一方 天南地北恨偏长 相思诗问凭谁寄 不尽凄凉几断肠

天南地北。各居一方。书信又无人寄。思念到肝肠都断。此凄凉景象。求得此签者。要修善以感动人心。则凡事有贵人。可以寄托。免至凄凉也。此签凶多吉少。

秋水伊人各一方 天南地北恨偏長 相思詩問憑誰寄 不盡淒涼幾斷腸

天南地北。各居一方。書信又無人寄。思念到肝腸都斷。此淒涼景象。求得此籤者。要修善以感動人心。則凡事有貴人。可以寄託。免至淒涼也。此籤凶多吉少。

Endless illusion is the dream for wealth and fame; Years of prosperity are nothing but a false game. The fruit of success is hardly ripe to reap; One will mourn lost glory after waking up from sleep.

Fame and riches are but illusions. Marriage will be unsuccessful. Pregnancy is deceitful. Family's fortune is but normal. Travellers are far away from home. Small profits come from business. Sickness will take some time to cure. Plans or aspirations lead to failure and sorrow. Only kind deeds will bring honour and glory.

邯郸一梦幻无边 数载身荣是熟眠 换却锦衣归故里 睡醒还记在心田

梦中得富贵。着锦绣衣服。醒后仍记在心。此乃虚假情形。虽无防碍。亦无可取也。

邯鄲一夢幻無邊 數載身榮是熟眠 換却錦衣歸故里 睡醒還記在心田

夢中得富貴。着錦綉衣服。醒後仍記在心。此乃虛假情形。雖無防碍。亦無可取也。

Poetry, wine, music and chess are meant to entertain; Yet they bring no joy without the company of friends. Is it not a potty to have no audience for your song? Is it not sad to sing and drink with nobody along?

Don’t covet after riches and status. The pregnant should be prepared for trouble. Marriage is not to be sought. Travellers will have obstacles on the way. Sickness has no sign of recovery. Plans and aspirations may cause anxieties. Business and farming will bring worry. Advice for family is to cultivate virtues.

诗酒琴棋可解愁 座中无客乐难休 或弹或唱谁知美 吟饮须多亦是忧

诗酒琴棋。可以解人愁闷。而无人家未讲话。独自己弹琴唱歌。无人知我之好处。为此冷淡。虽多饮亦是忧也。求得此签者。自己虽处顺境。而未免有忧愁。急宜广结缘。务使善与人同。则应求多而无忧愁矣。此签凶多吉少。

詩酒琴棋可解愁 座中無客樂難休 或彈或唱誰知美 吟飲須多亦是憂

詩酒琴棋。可以解人愁悶。而無人家未講話。獨自己彈琴唱歌。無人知我之好處。為此冷淡。雖多飲亦是憂也。求得此籤者。自己雖處順境。而未免有憂愁。急宜廣結緣。務使善與人同。則應求多而無憂愁矣。此籤凶多吉少。

Surrounding hills embrace the central mount; Like courtiers linking up to greet the Crown. Respectfully and solemnly they stand in parallel rows. What rapture is to play the role as a host.

Success in quest of farm and riches is assured. Treatment for the sick will prove effective. Travellers will return. Family will prosper and flourish. A son will be born. It is opportune time to get married. Both farming and business will have repeated success. Wishes will be fulfilled.

群山扰扰朝中岳 有似为臣列鹄班 拱立两行齐整肃 自居此地岂无欢

天下之山。以中岳为至高。四山朝拱。齐齐整整。如人臣拱手。排班而立。居此地者。有为君之使臣。一呼即应。真欢喜矣。求得此签者。必事事为意。无不快活也。

群山擾擾朝中嶽 有似為臣列鵠班 拱立兩行齊整肅 自居此地豈無歡

天下之山。以中岳為至高。四山朝拱。齊齊整整。如人臣拱手。排班而立。居此地者。有為君之使臣。一呼即應。真歡喜矣。求得此籤者。必事事為意。無不快活也。

Shadows of flowers linger on the doorstep. High up in the sky shines the mirror moon. Suddenly comes the mournful cry of a distant crane; It urges the wanderer to hurry back home.

Business and farming will bring some gain. Activities should stop when ominous signs appear. Success in any plan depends on right time. Practise good deeds at an early stage. A slow start will result in misfortune. The well-being of the family and the sick depends on doing good. Travellers will soon return. The pregnant will have risks.

花影迟迟侵砌上 遥知月镜挂长空 忽闻鹤泪声凄切 早买归舟返里中

花影侵于花基之上。知系月镜挂在空中。忽闻鹤声啼得悲切。即要买艇回家。此签大意。言人当知机。一闻不吉消息。如闻鹤声之凄切。要及早回头。归于善路。为行家之买艇回家也。此签于吉中有凶。逢凶亦可化吉。知趋避则无防碍也。宜防小人是非口舌。

花影遲遲侵砌上 遙知月鏡掛長空 忽聞鶴淚聲淒切 早買歸舟返里中

花影侵於花基之上。知係月鏡掛在空中。忽聞鶴聲啼得悲切。即要買艇回家。此籤大意。言人當知機。一聞不吉消息。如聞鶴聲之淒切。要及早回頭。歸於善路。為行家之買艇回家也。此籤於吉中有凶。逢凶亦可化吉。知趨避則無防碍也。宜防小人是非口舌。

Brightly under the sun butterflies air they wings; Yet aunts in courtyards are found in array. They scatter, they assemble; they advance and they retreat, So neatly set and so beautifully displayed are they.

A modest amount of wealth can be attained. Family’s fortune is but normal. Marriage can be contracted. Pregnancy and farming will suffer no loss. Sickness will be cured. Return of travelers will be delayed. Plans should be made at the right time. Wait for appropriate to advance or withdraw.

天晴粉蝶翻衣晒 又看庭前蚁阵排 队伍整齐趋或退 时开时合思何佳

天晴则蝶晒其翼。将雨则蚁出为摆阵。或进或退。时开时合。在蚁子亦甚得意矣。人与物同。各得其意。便是快活。此签亦平稳无防碍也。

天晴粉蝶翻衣曬 又看庭前蟻陣排 隊伍整齊趨或退 時開時合思何佳

天晴則蝶晒其翼。將雨則蟻出為擺陣。或進或退。時開時合。在蟻子亦甚得意矣。人與物同。各得其意。便是快活。此籤亦平穩無防碍也。

Under moonlight anchors at the River my lonely boat; The Song of your Pi Pa moves me to tears. II know not how to send home my longing heart; White as snow turns the hair by my ears.

Fame and honour are not to be expected. Wealth is difficult to gain. Travellers will not yet return Family is in a state of hardship. No beautiful bride will be found for marriage. The pregnant will give birth to a daughter. Sickness takes a long time to cure. Profits from business will be small. Nothing can be achieved in any undertaking.

船泊浔阳月夜天 琵琶一曲动人怜 相思两地凭谁寄 白雪催人上鬂巅

古人白司马。在江上听琵琶。此非快活之景象。两地相思。无人寄信。白发又催人老。此更冷淡。求得此签者。虽无大碍。实无欢喜之处。凡事亦凶多吉少矣。

船泊潯陽月夜天 琵琶一曲動人憐 相思兩地憑誰寄 白雪催人上鬂巔

古人白司馬。在江上聽琵琶。此非快活之景象。兩地相思。無人寄信。白髮又催人老。此更冷淡。求得此籤者。雖無大碍。實無歡喜之處。凡事亦凶多吉少矣。

Perches on my dish, chrysanthemum by my side, I enjoy the cooling evening with real good wine. The tide is rising, the boat is moving; My heart is joyous; my spirit is high.

Fame and riches can be attained. Marriage will be successful. Travellers will return. The pregnant is sure of having a male child. Both business and farming will bring good return. Sickness will not hurt. Plans or hopes will be realized as desired.

鲈鱼作脍菊花黄 美酒盈樽近晚凉 泛棹正当潮上侯 这般佳景乐无央

好鱼生。好菊花。好酒。好天时。好潮水。在水面快活之景。件件俱全。其乐无穷尽头矣。求得此签者。凡事平稳。无碍亦安乐也。

鱸魚作膾菊花黃 美酒盈樽近晚涼 泛棹正當潮上侯 這般佳景樂無央

好魚生。好菊花。好酒。好天時。好潮水。在水面快活之景。件件俱全。其樂無窮盡頭矣。求得此籤者。凡事平穩。無碍亦安樂也。

So charming is she that cities fall in her name. Other beauties in the court are never mentioned again. Yet Fate ordered that she on the Mount hang herself, Leaving the Emperor grief that would never wane.

Disaster will befall upon the family. Wealth is difficult to attain. Those Traveling will not return. The sick will not recover. Business and farming will be unprofitable. Marriage cannot be contracted. The pregnant will face threats Plans will be unsuccessful. Obstacles are lying ahead. Pray more often for god’s help.

倾国倾城媚百生 六宫粉黛尽无名 马嵬山下魂飞去 至今明皇长恨情

唐明皇专爱杨贵妃。六宫美女。尽不钟意。及安禄山乱。出兵征之。行到马嵬山。军士变心。要斩杨贵妃方行。是杨贵妃死于马嵬山下。而魂飞去也。至今明皇日日长恨之。此签有凶无吉。求得此签者。凡事要慬慎。防小人口舌。且必改过修善。乃能消此劫气也。

傾國傾城媚百生 六宮粉黛盡無名 馬嵬山下魂飛去 至今明皇長恨情

唐明皇專愛楊貴妃。六宮美女。盡不鍾意。及安祿山亂。出兵征之。行到馬嵬山。軍士變心。要斬楊貴妃方行。是楊貴妃死於馬嵬山下。而魂飛去也。至今明皇日日長恨之。此籤有凶無吉。求得此籤者。凡事要慬慎。防小人口舌。且必改過修善。乃能消此劫氣也。

On the top of the fishing boat howls a gale with rain; By the river peach blossoms fall in chain. Startles from his dream, the fisherman wakes up, With the oars in his hand, he finds himself lost.

Wealth will be lost. The pregnant will experience risks. Ill omens overshadow the family. The sick will not fully cure. Profits from business dealings are small. Travellers are still far away. Marriage cannot be contracted. Do not execute any plans in haste.

狂风骤雨打船蓬 溪畔桃花尽落红 惊醒渔翁春梦熟 持篙撑去失西东

狂风急雨。打落桃花。此雨打落船篷。惊醒渔翁。此有惊险之象。持竹篙撑船。不知西东。此彷徨昏迷之象。求得此签者。恐有惊险之事。此时手忙脚乱。甚难做作。急宜修善。则遇事有贵人指引。免至迷罔而不知东西。此签凶多吉少。要防小人口舌。

狂風驟雨打船蓬 溪畔桃花盡落紅 驚醒漁翁春夢熟 持篙撐去失西東

狂風急雨。打落桃花。此雨打落船篷。驚醒漁翁。此有驚險之象。持竹篙撐船。不知西東。此徬徨昏迷之象。求得此籤者。恐有驚險之事。此時手忙腳亂。甚難做作。急宜修善。則遇事有貴人指引。免至迷罔而不知東西。此籤凶多吉少。要防小人口舌。

For nineteen years he suffered in the Northern Land. His war flag fell sadly onto the dusty sand. His heart was heavy, his meals were but snow. It was his flock that cheered him through his woe.

Quest for health will not be rewarding. Fame is not to be attained. Travellers will return late. Family is out of luck. Plans cannot be put into effect. Cautiousness is necessary in business dealings. Pregnant needs prayer to god. Good deals will alleviate pain in sickness.

十九年前海上辛 节旄雕败逐沙尘 餐毛嚼雪谁怜我 惟有羊儿作伴群

古人姓苏名武。受困于老番地方。在海上看羊十九年。以毛毡包雪食之。无人可怜。惟有羊仔伴之。天寒无饭食。此凄凉辛苦之景象。求得此签者。必要立心忠直。隐恶受苦。则凡事有神助。化凶为吉。为苏武之忠。随后终得归汉为官也。就签而论。凡事极其艰辛。

十九年前海上辛 節旄彫敗逐沙塵 餐毛嚼雪誰憐我 惟有羊兒作伴群

古人姓蘇名武。受困於老番地方。在海上看羊十九年。以毛毡包雪食之。無人可憐。惟有羊仔伴之。天寒無飯食。此淒涼辛苦之景象。求得此籤者。必要立心忠直。隱惡受苦。則凡事有神助。化凶為吉。為蘇武之忠。隨後終得歸漢為官也。就籤而論。凡事極其艱辛。

Despite his wit and ingenious scheme, The traitor’s tricks never worked in this scene. He’s the man who claimed from heaven the easterly wind, And turned wood into horses that worked as keen.

Family’s condition is but normal. Wealth is difficult to come by. Cautiousness is necessary in business and raising cattle. The sick and the pregnant should pray for god’s protection. No ideal bride for marriage. Travellers’ home-coming will be delayed. Plans are unlikely to be realized.

曹操虽有深谋计 智慧难暪诸葛侯 试看东风都可借 更能流马木成牛

曹操虽有奸计。而不能暪得孔明。试看孔明能借东风。以烧曹兵。又造木牛运粮。以养军士。则曹操奸谋。终不可用矣。求得此签者。切不可有奸谋害人之心。人可暪。天不可暪。回心修善。可以化凶为吉。不必学曹操之计也。就此签而论。凡事不利。要防小人。

曹操雖有深謀計 智慧難暪諸葛侯 試看東風都可借 更能流馬木成牛

曹操雖有奸計。而不能瞞得孔明。試看孔明能借東風。以燒曹兵。又造木牛運糧。以養軍士。則曹操奸謀。終不可用矣。求得此籤者。切不可有奸謀害人之心。人可瞞。天不可瞞。回心修善。可以化凶為吉。不必學曹操之計也。就此籤而論。凡事不利。要防小人。

Though abandoned to the fields of the Mountain, He never fails in his love for his unjust parents. Even wild elephants turned to him and became tame, For his heart’s so kind that nobody could blame.

Good deeds will bring prosperity to the family. Sickness takes time to heal. Good dead will bring wealth and success in business. Benevolence will help pregnancy and marriage. Trips are favourable if carefully planned.

木蘭從軍