Dou Yanshan Accumulates Merit
Auspicious
The poem
Original: 巍峨宝塔不寻常 / 八面玲珑尽放光 / 劝君立志勤顶礼 / 作善苍天降福祥
The story
Dou Yujun of Yanshan was middle-aged and childless. One night he dreamed his dead father rebuked him and told him to leave off evil and do good. He reformed completely, founded free schools and relieved the poor. Five sons were born to him afterwards, and every one of them passed the examinations and rose high, as the Three Character Classic records.
What it means
The image is merit becoming visible, and the sign is greatly favourable. The tower is remarkable and shines from every face; set your intention, bow sincerely, and heaven sends down blessing on those who do good. The good fortune here is not accidental, since the light shows because the character behind it has been built. Everyone can see these blessings, and there is no need to hurry about, for they were settled beforehand. Only keep doing good and keep the reverence steady.
By area of life
Wealth
Honest income prevails and ventures go smoothly. Taken by proper means, the supply simply does not run out on you.
Love
A harmonious match is indicated. A person of solid character naturally attracts a partner of equally solid character in return.
Work
Sincere reverence and steady self-cultivation make the work go well, and the business then prospers of its own accord too.
Health
Sincere devotion and generous action bring quiet assistance, and the condition then comes gradually under control from that point onward.
Travel
Ask for protection before setting out on a long journey and the whole road can be both safe and smooth.
Advice
A tower is built one course at a time, and so is the light it gives.