Mazu
Poem - 32
詩 曰
龍虎相交在門前
此事必定兩相連
黃金忽然變成鐵
The translation is: "The dragon and tiger meet at the door."The dragon and the tiger met at the door, but their natures are different (they are incompatible).This matter is definitely interconnected.The outcome of the matter is certainly related to the struggle between the dragon and the tiger.Gold suddenly turned into iron.Originally, both the dragon and the tiger are divine beasts, but under their mutual struggle, it is as if gold has turned into iron, losing its original value.What use is it to ask the gods for blessings?The things have already lost their original value, and there is no need to ask for the will of the gods or to seek their help anymore.
The phrase "Dragon and tiger meeting" indicates a sense of mutual conflict. The matter in question regarding the divination must be related to this mutual struggle, as the discord has caused the originally desired outcome to lose its value (gold has turned into iron, becoming worthless). The root of the problem is something that the parties involved already know, so there is no need to trouble themselves by asking the deities.People often ask about relationships when seeking this fortune. The meaning of the fortune indicates that the personalities of the two individuals are incompatible, leading to a deterioration in the relationship. There are also inquiries about improving work relationships, which suggests that one needs to adjust their attitude towards dealing with others and not be overly assertive.
