Xingge
Gansan Daishi's Kannon oracle (100 poems)
No. 30
Grade
The immortal crane stands on a high branch;
guard against harm from hidden arrows.
By the well, a hard blade is sharp;
within the house, be even more careful.
Traditional grade: middling
Modern reading
The poem pictures a crane on a high branch, beautiful and conspicuous, and warns of arrows from the shadows. There is a sharp blade by the well, and the home also needs attention. The higher you stand, the stronger the wind. If you have been doing well lately, envy or gossip may follow. Keep a lower profile, secure important documents and passwords, and check the safety details at home.
How should I read the poem I drew?
Recall the question you held when you drew, then look for where the poem's image matches it. The poem speaks to timing and attitude, not a fixed outcome; treat it as a prompt, and the decision stays yours.
Oracle poems are part of folk religious practice; this is a modern reading for reflection.