Guanyin Sign No. 52 — 太白醉捞明月 (Taibai Scoops the Moon)

中签亥宫

The Poem

水中捉月费功夫。费尽功夫却又无。莫说闲言并乱语。枉劳心力强身孤。

The Meaning

此卦贪求费力之象。凡事守旧待时也。

The allusion:太白醉捞明月 — the poem borrows this episode; read your question against how the story's figure fared.

In English

Theme: Chasing an illusion leaves wet hands.

Advice: A beautiful desire may be a reflection, not substance. Enjoy the vision, but verify the reality before investing.

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