Stick #13
Average孟浩然尋梅
Meng Haoran Searching for Plum Blossoms
On the Southern Hill, plum flowers begin to bloom, Sipping the goblet of wine with crystal petals flown.
Early arrives the traveller on donkey's back, with page ahead presenting a scene of glamour of spring.
Asking about: Career
The Story Behind This Stick
Meng Haoran was an eighth-century Tang Dynasty poet who chose a different path than most ambitious scholars of his time. While his contemporaries fought tooth and nail for government positions through the imperial examination system, Meng preferred wandering mountains and writing poetry about nature. He lived as a hermit in the Lumen Mountains, content with simple pleasures like watching plum blossoms bloom in winter.
The story behind this stick captures him on one of his famous flower-hunting expeditions, riding his donkey through the hills with a young servant, wine cup in hand, celebrating the first signs of spring. His approach to life was unhurried and authentic. He became famous not through political maneuvering but by staying true to his artistic vision.
Though he never achieved high office, his poems outlasted the careers of countless bureaucrats.
Your career situation mirrors Meng Haoran's journey — you're at a point where patience and authenticity matter more than aggressive ambition. The plum blossoms blooming early suggest opportunities are emerging, but they require a different approach than what everyone else is doing. Think about it: while others might be networking frantically or chasing the obvious promotions, your breakthrough could come from focusing on what genuinely interests you.
That project you've been developing on the side? The skills you've been quietly building? They might be your version of poetry.
The traveler arriving early with his servant represents being prepared when others aren't looking. You don't need to make grand gestures right now. Small, consistent actions will compound.
The wine cup mixing with flower petals suggests finding joy in the work itself, not just the payoff. This is an 'average' grade because progress will be steady rather than spectacular. No sudden windfalls, but no major setbacks either.
Your career growth happens through depth, not speed. The key is recognizing that unconventional timing often works better than following everyone else's schedule.
What To Do Next
Focus on one skill or project that genuinely excites you, even if it seems peripheral to your main job. Schedule regular time for this development work — treat it like Meng Haoran's mountain walks, essential rather than optional. Watch for small opportunities others might overlook because they seem too early or unconventional.
Document your unique approaches and insights; they'll become valuable later. Avoid rushing into high-profile initiatives right now. Instead, build relationships through shared interests rather than transactional networking.
Success comes to those who bloom on their own schedule, not everyone else's.
What you feel reading this is already part of the answer.
Next comes specific guidance — when to act, how to move, what to watch for.
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FAQ
- Is Stick #13 (Average) good or bad?
- "Average" is a middle-tier fortune. It suggests your situation has room for growth but requires attention and direction. The real value is in the specific guidance — fortune sticks are tools for self-reflection, not prediction.
- How accurate is Wong Tai Sin Stick #13 for career?
- Fortune sticks work as a mirror for self-reflection rather than prediction. If the interpretation resonates with you, that's the stick doing its job — revealing what you already sense but haven't articulated.
- Can I draw fortune sticks for the same question again?
- Traditionally, you should ask about the same matter only once. Drawing repeatedly often means you're seeking the answer you want rather than the guidance you need. To explore different angles, try a different life topic for the same stick number.