Stick #39
Bo Yi and Shu Qi Yield the Throne
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The noble brothers refused Zhou's grain with disdain,
Choosing instead wild ferns to ease their hunger's pain.
Their act of yielding crowns through ages will be told,
Yet pity them - starved heroes on Mount Shouyang cold.
夷齊不忍食周粟
兄弟心甘採蕨餐
讓國名應垂萬古
可憐餓倒首陽山
Interpretation
This sign tells of Bo Yi and Shu Qi who renounced their royal claims and lived as hermits on Shouyang Mountain, eating wild ferns until starving. Though their virtuous deed earned eternal fame, their tragic end warns that even good intentions may bring hardship. The diviner should cultivate patience - initial difficulties may precede later ease. While generally auspicious, this sign carries hidden risks requiring cautious action in all matters.
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