This easy-to-read four-card layout is one of the most useful of all the layouts. The first tile is the significator, and the last shows the outcome, provided that the advice given is followed. The advice is broken down into two tiles which can easily be compared and contrasted. Tile #2 suggests what to avoid, while #3 shows the path to take.
This layout can also be used to ask about the meaning of a tile from a previously executed layout that may have been unclear. In this usage, Tile #2 shows what it did not mean, while #3 clarifies the meaning.
DO This East Wind |
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It Deals with This Circles 1 |
Do NOT Do This Bamboo 7 |
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It Leads to This Bamboo 1 |
It Deals with This
The Pearl symbolises attainment luxury and wealth. It also warns of the need for humility. Do not allow things to go to your head or you may inadvertently squander your blessing and lose the respect of those around you.
The Tortoise symbolises the world or universe and its consciousness of the self. This may be a time when it is best to move slowly. Patience will be important. This is a symbol of slow and steady progress, prosperity, and longevity.
The East Wind tile represents you. Tiles adjacent to the East tile in a reading should be given added weight.
Green, spring, wood, dragon
The first tile of the mah-jong set represents success in general. At the same time the "peacock" also warns that success can lead to egotism and arrogance. A positive change in your life path is foretold.