Wong Tai Sin Sign 55吳隱之除官歸隱Wu Yinzhi Returns to Privacy
This stick asks you to examine where you might be cutting moral corners, even with good intentions.
A governor of Kwangtung accepted a small gift from his people, Which served as a token of thanks for his just administration.
But suddenly a storm arose while on board a departing ship.
He prayed and forsook the gift in exchange for a joyous trip.
Seven Short Readings
- CareerWu Yinzhi accepted the incense because refusing would have insulted the people who gave it.READ
- WealthSteady income holds firm. The real test is what side money you accept without asking why.READ
- LoveIn relationships, this sign speaks to the delicate balance between giving and receiving.READ
- HealthYour health situation mirrors Wu Yinzhi's dilemma — you might be accepting things that seem beneficial but could actually be creating problems.READ
- StudyWu Yinzhi accepted one small gift after years of clean governance, and the storm rose almost immediately.READ
- FamilyWu Yinzhi's story sits awkwardly in family questions because the gift he refuses is offered with love, not as a bribe.READ
- The whole situationThis stick asks you to examine where you might be cutting moral corners, even with good intentions.READ
Wu Yinzhi Returns to Privacy
Wu Yinzhi was a Jin Dynasty governor known for his unshakeable integrity. Posted to Guangdong province, he famously refused bribes and lived so simply that his own family remained poor back home.
The poem references a specific moment: when local people gave him a farewell gift of aromatic wood, he initially accepted it as genuine gratitude for his fair rule. But when his ship hit rough weather, Wu interpreted this as heaven's displeasure with his compromise.
He threw the gift overboard, and the storm calmed. This story became legendary in Chinese culture as the ultimate example of choosing principle over profit.
Wu's willingness to literally throw away valuable gifts to maintain his moral standing made him a symbol of incorruptible leadership.
Traditional Notes
These topic-by-topic notes preserve an older reading format. Use them as cultural context while you consider the situation in front of you.
Read the traditional notes
- Geomancy
- a propitious land is not easy to obtain.
- Lost property
- difficult to recover lost items.
- Personal well-being
- advisable to maintain cleanliness and peace.
- Future prospect
- good times are something to be desired.
- Traveling
- favourable for the kind-hearted.
Traditional categories translated into English for cultural reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Wong Tai Sin Sign 55 mean?
This sign is graded Average. This stick asks you to examine where you might be cutting moral corners, even with good intentions.
What does Sign 55 say about love?
In relationships, this sign speaks to the delicate balance between giving and receiving. Read the full answer
Is Wong Tai Sin Sign 55 good or bad?
Sign 55 is graded Average. This is the middle grade. The situation is mixed, so timing and practical choices carry more weight.
What does Sign 55 say about career?
Wu Yinzhi accepted the incense because refusing would have insulted the people who gave it. Read the full answer
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