Zhuge Oracle Lesson 131

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Zhuge Oracle Lesson 131 “In shallow water, waves arise”: Bad luck is upon you; even careful speech stirs trouble, so speak little—or not at all.

From the complete 384-lesson Zhuge Shen Shu (Zhuge Oracle) system.

Oracle Text

In shallow water, waves arise;
on level ground, the brambles grow;
your words breed feud and parting—
and still you fear some groundless blame.

Bad luck is upon you; even careful speech stirs trouble, so speak little—or not at all.