Xingge
Gansan Daishi's Kannon oracle (100 poems)
No. 81
Grade
When paths agree, you should join forces;
at first, the worries will only grow.
The wealth you seek will flourish;
with further change, you will find balance.
Traditional grade: middling
Modern reading
The poem says that when your paths align you should work together, though worries multiply at first. The wealth you seek grows, and with some adjustment you reach balance. This is about the early friction of collaboration. Things are messy at the start, but it is worth persisting if the direction is right. Be clear about who does what and how rewards are shared. When you disagree, adjust instead of avoiding the talk.
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.