Gao Huaide Marries into the Palace
Neutral
The poem
Original: 欲扳仙桂入蟾宫 / 普开天门不任君 / 忽遇一般音信好 / 人人皆笑岭顶花
The story
Gao Huaide of Changshan supported Zhao Kuangyin at the Chenqiao mutiny that founded the Song, and was promoted to deputy commander of the palace guard. He then married the emperor's sister, the Princess of Yan, and was made imperial son-in-law. A founding minister who is also the emperor's brother-in-law need not worry about rank or income.
What it means
The image is grasping the cassia branch: there is always a patron. To reach the moon palace you must first take hold of the cassia. Once you have the key, why should the gate not open? The good news that suddenly arrives is that key. The lot tells you that success here does not depend on how hard you push but on whether you have found the decisive person and the decisive step. Find them and everyone shares the celebration; miss them and all your effort is shouting through a closed door.
By area of life
Wealth
Gain goes as you wish. Managing money takes skill and investing takes judgement; in trade, wide goodwill and solid credit are the root of profit.
Love
Marriage is obstructed, but with a patron at hand you will not lack a match. Treat each other with respect, and to reconcile, find the actual sticking point.
Work
With a real skill you will not lack an occupation. Seize the decisive person and the decisive step and the work shines.
Health
For a chronic illness, first find the root. The right method and the right practitioner will cure it; do not consult at random.
Travel
Abroad there is no reason for failure, since a patron will support you and your aim can be achieved. Take care of your safety on the road.
Advice
Find the cassia branch, the one person or the one step that matters, and the gate opens by itself.