Stick #70
Average塞翁失馬
The Old Man Who Lost His Horse
Remember the old Shepherd who lost his horse.
How he rejoiced over what he had lost!
For something lost would mean something gained, Today's puzzle would be in future explained.
Asking about: Love
The Story Behind This Stick
This story comes from ancient China, about a wise old man living near the northern frontier. When his prized horse ran away, his neighbors offered sympathy. "How do you know this is bad luck?
" he replied calmly. Days later, the horse returned with a magnificent wild stallion. The neighbors congratulated him on his fortune.
"How do you know this is good luck?" he asked again. Soon after, his son broke his leg while training the new horse.
More sympathy poured in. The old man remained unmoved: "How do you know this is misfortune?" When war broke out, all young men were drafted except his son, who couldn't fight due to his injury.
The story teaches that apparent losses often become unexpected gains, and what seems like good fortune might lead to trouble. Life's events are interconnected in ways we can't immediately see.
In relationships, you're probably dealing with something that feels like a setback right now. Maybe someone rejected you, a relationship ended, or things aren't going as planned. Here's what this ancient wisdom suggests: what looks like romantic failure today might be clearing the path for something better.
That breakup that stings? It could be freeing you from the wrong person. The date that didn't call back?
Maybe they would have wasted your time anyway. Think of it this way — if you're desperately trying to force a connection that isn't flowing naturally, you might be blocking yourself from meeting someone who's actually right for you. This sign doesn't promise immediate romantic success, but it suggests your current disappointments are part of a larger pattern you can't see yet.
Sometimes the universe removes people from our lives to make room for the right ones. A friend of mine spent months heartbroken over a guy who ghosted her, only to meet her future husband at a coffee shop the following week. She later realized the ghost's rejection freed her schedule for that fateful coffee run.
Your love life might feel stuck or disappointing right now, but this could be the setup for something genuinely good.
What To Do Next
Stop chasing what isn't working. If someone's pulling away, let them go without drama or desperate attempts to win them back. Use this time to focus on yourself — not in a self-improvement-to-attract-someone way, but genuinely.
Take up that hobby you've been putting off. Reconnect with friends you've neglected. Stay open to unexpected encounters, but don't go hunting for them.
When the next opportunity presents itself, approach it with curiosity rather than desperation. Trust that your current romantic confusion will make sense later.
That romantic disappointment might be the best thing that never happened to you.
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 #70 (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 #70 for love?
- 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.