Snakes in the Long Grass
觀音靈籤第30签
The history behind Guan Yin lots →I urge you: do not beg from just anyone,
For a crane in flight may hide a secret arrow.
Gathering firewood, mind the snake within the grass,
Lest a venomed bite should bring you grief.
劝君切莫向他求
似鹤飞来暗箭投
若去采薪蛇在草
恐遭毒口也忧愁
Keep your mouth closed and stay out of other people's affairs. Anything done against your own conscience eventually brings harm back to you.
This is a lot of caution. It advises discernment about whom to rely on, restraint from meddling in affairs that are not yours, and a guarded tongue and clean conscience, since careless entanglements invite harm.
See this lot’s message for your life’s other aspects
Family life is peaceful and life is stable, but wealth requires waiting for the right opportunity. Business deals face delays, and a couple may not connect this time. Pregnancy calls for extra watchfulness, and travel has some rough patches. Farming and livestock may see losses, a missing person is hard to find, and lost items can't be traced. It's best not to pursue a lawsuit or move house right now. Recovery from illness is slow, though ancestral graves are well placed.
Discernment is not cynicism; it is kindness applied wisely. Before leaning on someone or wading into a dispute, pause to ask whether this is truly yours to carry, and whether the help on offer is trustworthy. Sometimes the most compassionate act, for yourself and others, is a quiet mouth and a careful step.
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Lot verses and their traditional meanings come from established Guan Yin lot (觀音靈籤) sources. The interpretation and reflection are written by Handful of Leaves. What you do with the verse is your decision, not the lot’s.
