Guanyin Sign No. 50 — 陶朱归五湖 (Taozhu Retires to the Lakes)

上签亥宫

The Poem

五湖四海任君行。高挂帆篷自在撑。若得顺风随即至。满船宝贝喜层层。

The Meaning

此卦顺风得利之象。凡事营谋大吉也。

The allusion:陶朱归五湖 — the poem borrows this episode; read your question against how the story's figure fared.

In English

Theme: Wealth mastered, freedom chosen.

Advice: Prosperity is favorable, but wisdom lies in knowing when enough is enough. Secure gains, then secure peace.

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