Wong Tai Sin Oracle

Wong Tai Sin Sign 89吳季子掛劍Wu Jizi Hangs His Sword

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This stick reflects a time when your best intentions might not align with reality's timeline.

A traveller promised to give the Lord of Hai his precious sword.

One day he came back and intended to offer it to the Lord, Sadly he found the Lord had died during the long long wait; Hanging it on a tree by his tomb, he regretted for having been late.

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Wu Jizi Hangs His Sword

Wu Jizi was a nobleman from the Spring and Autumn period who valued honor above all else. While traveling through the state of Xu, he met Lord Xu Jun, who greatly admired Wu's precious sword. Though Wu didn't offer it then, he silently promised himself he would return and gift it to the lord. When Wu came back, he discovered Lord Xu had died. Despite no one knowing about his private promise, Wu hung the sword on a tree by the tomb anyway. This story became legendary in Chinese culture as the ultimate example of keeping faith even when circumstances change. It represents integrity that exists purely for its own sake, not for recognition or reward.

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