Xingge
Gansan Daishi's Kannon oracle (100 poems)
No. 72
Grade
Within the home, guard against heavy trouble;
flowers and fruit appear on separate branches.
Only after the harsh frost has passed
will things begin to go well.
Traditional grade: blessing
Modern reading
The poem warns of serious trouble at home, with flowers and fruit growing on separate branches. Only after the hard frost passes do things start to go well. Though graded good fortune, the first half asks you to look after your household. When family members disagree, aim for peace rather than winning. Once the chill passes, sit down together and discuss the big decisions.
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.