Wong Tai Sin Sign 86陶侃母留名萬載Mother Tao's Eternal Legacy
Stick 86 sets Tao Kan's mother in front of you — the woman who cut off her hair.
Tao the famous courtier had once been very poor.
To entertain his quests his mother sold her hair.
This lady was highly praised for what she had done; The best of all mothers was the title she had won.
Seven Short Readings
- CareerDrawing this stick suggests your career breakthrough might come through unexpected support or sacrifice—either your own or from someone who believes in you.READ
- WealthSteady income holds, but spending for reassurance is quietly draining the treasury.READ
- LoveTao Kan's mother cut her hair and shredded the sleeping mats so unexpected guests could be fed properly.READ
- HealthYour health journey right now mirrors Tao Kan's mother's situation — you're dealing with limited resources but have the wisdom to make smart investments.READ
- StudyFor your studies, this sign points to a profound truth about learning: sometimes the greatest educational investments require sacrifice, and they often come from unexpected sources.READ
- FamilyYour family is being tested right now, and this stick suggests someone in your household — maybe you — is about to make meaningful sacrifices for everyone else's benefit.READ
- The whole situationStick 86 sets Tao Kan's mother in front of you — the woman who cut off her hair, the one thing she still owned that was hers, to feed strangers at the door.READ
Mother Tao's Eternal Legacy
This stick honors the mother of Tao Kan, a famous general and statesman during China's Jin Dynasty (4th century). When Tao Kan was young and struggling, his family was desperately poor.
One winter night, unexpected guests arrived at their humble home. They had no money for proper hospitality, no food to offer, no bedding for the visitors.
In a moment that became legendary, Tao's mother cut off her long, beautiful hair and sold it to buy wine, food, and blankets for their guests. In Chinese culture, a woman's hair represented her dignity and beauty — selling it was an act of profound sacrifice.
The guests turned out to be important officials who later helped launch Tao Kan's career. His mother's selfless act didn't just save face that night; it changed their family's destiny.
She became the archetypal example of a mother who sacrifices everything for her child's future, earning eternal praise in Chinese literature.
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
- everything will be smooth and steady.
- Lost property
- lost items may still be found.
- Personal well-being
- bitterness will be followed by sweet reward.
- Future prospect
- plain living has its delightful aspect.
- Traveling
- it is timely to go on trips.
Traditional categories translated into English for cultural reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Wong Tai Sin Sign 86 mean?
This sign is graded Moderately Good. Stick 86 sets Tao Kan's mother in front of you — the woman who cut off her hair.
What does Sign 86 say about love?
Tao Kan's mother cut her hair and shredded the sleeping mats so unexpected guests could be fed properly. Read the full answer
Is Wong Tai Sin Sign 86 good or bad?
Sign 86 is graded Moderately Good. This is the middle-positive grade. Progress is possible when you keep a steady pace.
What does Sign 86 say about career?
Drawing this stick suggests your career breakthrough might come through unexpected support or sacrifice—either your own or from someone who believes in you. Read the full answer
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