Wong Tai Sin Sign 60太白和番Li Bai Makes Peace with the Barbarians
Li Bai's stick lands in your lap at a moment when something prestigious is being offered, expected, or assumed of you.
Poet Li Pak enjoyed himself so much in drinking wine.
The more drunk he was, his poem was more refined.
A high post was offered him by the Emperor; Yet fame and wealth, he would prefer to ignore.
Seven Short Readings
- CareerLi Bai with his wine cup, kicking off his boots in front of the emperor's eunuch, is the figure this stick holds up to you.READ
- WealthIncome flows in and out, treasury stays level. The real question isn't more — it's enough.READ
- LoveIn relationships, this sign suggests you're at a crossroads between what others expect and what truly fulfills you.READ
- HealthLi Bai's verse lands on your health question in a way that probably feels familiar.READ
- StudyYour learning journey mirrors Li Bai's choice between conformity and authenticity.READ
- FamilyLi Bai walks into the imperial court drunk, writes verse the Emperor cannot match, and then walks back out toward the river and the wine jar.READ
- The whole situationLi Bai's stick lands in your lap at a moment when something prestigious is being offered, expected, or assumed of you.READ
Li Bai Makes Peace with the Barbarians
Li Bai (also romanized as Li Pak) was China's most celebrated poet during the Tang Dynasty, around 750 CE. Think of him as the Chinese equivalent of Shakespeare, but with a legendary drinking problem and zero interest in playing politics.
The story goes that Emperor Xuanzong summoned Li Bai to the capital, offering him prestigious court positions. But Li Bai preferred wandering the countryside, getting spectacularly drunk, and writing immortal poetry by moonlight.
When imperial messengers came calling, he'd literally be too intoxicated to board the boat to court. This wasn't disrespect—it was a conscious choice.
Li Bai represents the archetypal free spirit who values artistic integrity and personal freedom over worldly success. His most famous poems were supposedly written while completely plastered, yet they remain masterpieces of Chinese literature a thousand years later.
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
- fair but not harmful.
- Lost property
- lost items can hardly be recovered.
- Personal well-being
- one should be content with a carefree life.
- Future prospect
- nothing to rejoice or to worry about.
- Traveling
- guard against greed in doing things.
Traditional categories translated into English for cultural reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Wong Tai Sin Sign 60 mean?
This sign is graded Average. Li Bai's stick lands in your lap at a moment when something prestigious is being offered, expected, or assumed of you.
What does Sign 60 say about love?
In relationships, this sign suggests you're at a crossroads between what others expect and what truly fulfills you. Read the full answer
Is Wong Tai Sin Sign 60 good or bad?
Sign 60 is graded Average. This is the middle grade. The situation is mixed, so timing and practical choices carry more weight.
What does Sign 60 say about career?
Li Bai with his wine cup, kicking off his boots in front of the emperor's eunuch, is the figure this stick holds up to you. Read the full answer
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