Xingge
Gansan Daishi's Kannon oracle (100 poems)
No. 85
Grade
Why worry that your hopes come late?
In seeking a name, you gradually find peace.
The ladder to the clouds holds promise at last,
and the road home leads to the isles of the immortals.
Traditional grade: great blessing
Modern reading
The poem asks why you would worry that your wishes are late, since recognition is steadily settling in. The ladder to the clouds finally offers a way up, and the journey home leads to the paradise isles of legend. This is good news for anyone who has waited a long time. Your effort is being harvested, and the result may exceed your hopes. Finish the last stretch calmly, and set aside time for rest, travel or a reward.
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.