Bamboo Flashcards
The 36 Bambos represent Axis of of the Earth 4 suites of 9 bamboos. BAMBOO = tranquility, refinement and inner happiness. Family relationships and health rather than material gains. Slow but steady progress. Favourable to travel.
1 bamboo Peacock
This tile indicates success, often through a change in direction. However, do not allow this success to encourage your own pride and vanity.
However it also warns that success sometimes turns to arrogance, which can lead to loss of everything that has been gained. The Peacock tile also suggests a change in your life path is forthcoming.
success pride, vanity beauty a lady in her prime A change of direction in life. the lady may be admiring her own reflection, or she may herself be reflecting on her own mortality.
2 bamboo Duck
This tile indicates an enduring partnership, devotion and fidelity.
The Duck tile symbolizes a long lasting relationship with the strength to overcome all obstacles. It suggests fidelity and trustworthiness as well. Regardless of the type of partnership in question, the 2 Bamboo tile indicates a strong, healthy relationship.
An enduring partnership. Excellent romantic prospects Firm business partnership. The significance of the Duck will be enhanced if the cards East (representing the querent) and West (the partner) also appear.
3 bamboo Toad
Issues involving sickness and medicine are indicated by this tile. This tile also indicates recovery from sickness. Be careful of over-extending yourself or over-ambition.
The Toad tile indicates some troubling moments along your life’s path, but these aches will heal.
Long life - The unattainable - Medicine and healing. Both sickness and cure, when positively aspected it usually represents recovery from illness In a bad position over-ambition.
4 bamboo Carp
Peace and contentment lead to a long life. Longevity is indicated.
Inner-peace, tranquility, and freedom from the pressures of everyday life. Contentment will be realized. The Carp’s vibrant colors suggest a rich life. This may mean the coming of material and/or spiritual wealth.
Tranquillity and inner calm which leads to a long life. Wealth and refinement. Peace and contentment Freedom from anxiety. Recovery from ill health, and long life. Peace of mind compromise and coming to terms Associated with Water (6 Bamboo) it signifies wisdom, a long journey or continuing correspondence.
5 bamboo Lotus
This tile indicates a new life, a new vision, or a spiritual awakening. It may indicate a new baby. There is a need to begin life anew after troubles.
The Lotus Flower tile represents birth or rebirth. On a spiritual level it may indicate you are about to reach new heights in your understanding of your place in the cosmos. Physically it may suggest a child is coming, or a new project is about to emerge. The Lotus Flower tile also speaks of regeneration, and may indicate a time of recovery from hardship—a new beginning.
New birth. Spiritual awakening Birth of a child. A recent uplifting experience or, at the other extreme, endured some severe loss, financially or otherwise A new direction which life can now take. ‘What may appear to be a calamity often gives rise to fortune.’ Coming to terms with a situation. The opening flower may hint at the passing of grief.
6 bamboo Water
Travel, especially short journeys, and correspondence (letters, emails etc).
The Water tile denotes a need for communication. A trip may be necessary to communicate properly. You may be called upon to present proof of ownership or that an event actually took place.
Communication. Correspondence or travel Short journeys, regular commuting, But if the Water card is repeated in different sectors of the spread (for example in the North and South sectors) it suggests the crossing of water. Water with West, a visitor from a foreign country. Concerning travel, correspondence or documentation, see adjoining cards for factors are having an influence on the situation.
7 bamboo Tortoise
Success comes through gradual progess and through the process of learning. There may be issues of illegitimacy. A length of time is necessary for success to grow.
The Tortoise tile suggests impatience with the time certain aspects are taking to play themselves out. It is likely any open issues you may have will need extra attention and patience to resolve properly. The Tortoise also symbolizes long life.
Dissatisfaction with the time taken for matters to be resolved. longevity experience wisdom ‘knowledge’. North, Winter and water Very fortunate if found in the North sector of the board, with the North card, or combined with Water (6 Bamboo).
8 bamboo Mushroom
A surprise or an unexpected event will come into your life. Issues of virtue may be highlighted.
The Mushroom tile represents eternal life and oddity. It gets these attributes from the fact that mushrooms in nature always seem to regenerate and often popup where they are unexpected. The notion of oddity is derived from the mushroom seemingly having the nature of a plant, but lacking leaves. The Mushroom tile foretells the coming of unexpected events that will have a lasting impact on you.
Something out of the ordinary course of events. Something remarkable, or curious, which causes people to wonder. An unexpected turn of events, or someone’s behaviour suddenly becoming completely out of character. A highly individual personality who is not afraid of being unconventional, perhaps making a bold decision to break with tradition Some future occurrence, as yet unknown
9 bamboo Willow
Diplomacy and tact are necessary right now. Strength is found through resilience and flexibility.
The Willow Tree tile represents adaptability and survival in the face of harsh conditions. The Willow bends before the bitter winter winds, but does not break. The Willow tile suggests compromise. You must be willing to give some to get some.
Strength through flexibility. Diplomacy is the keynote. Comply with the wishes of the stronger Set-backs are only temporary, after which one is able to return, now revitalised. healing powers mourning soothing the troubled heart.
