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Papa - General Reading - 14 July 1996

My father, aged 93, was now terminally ill.  After a series of mini strokes, he had a stroke which had left him paralysed on his left side.  He was feeble and bed-ridden in a care home.  He was not expected to last very long and I anticipated that this would be the last time I would see him alive.  It was a distressing time for the whole family.  Death is inevitable and often comes as a blessing.  This was my last chance to relate in a meaningful way to him but could not work out what I could do to make things easier for both of us
 

CENTRE

0:   NORTH

  1. Cold - Be prepared against loss

  2. Authority (papa?); close relationship; long separation

  3. Exercise assumed authority justly and firmly

EAST – Self  - How others see you

1:         Centre

Person – outspoken rather than diplomatic.  First consideration being given to oneself – need to act with power and authority

3:         9B  - Willow

Willow in spring.  Joy and success after a stagnant period

Yourself

2:         60  - Peach

Gaiety; social engagements; new friends; feminine intuition

 

SOUTH – recent past and near future

4:        80 - Tiger over Fisherman
 Father's - regeneration - recovery after long illness - patience of fisherman needed.

5:        South
 Happiness and good fortune

6:        5W - House

Matters concerning home are favourable; family quarrels but no danger from these.

 

WEST – problems and challenges

7:        30 - Phoenix

Wrong priorities; could be seen as meddlesome.

9:        4O  – Jade

Hard work, like polishing jade

8:        10  - Pearl
 Precious things are at risk.  Further expenditure necessary but no excessive loss.

 

NORTH – long term (possibly problem zone as well)

10:       10  - Pearl
 Words are like pearls; do not heed flatterers.

11:       East
Will be involved in an incident which would have lasting importance; Even the worst problems can be solved; In the depths of winter, a few warming rays of sunlight are eagerly awaited.

12:       5B - Lotus
 People usually have rich, untapped vents of resources which can now be called upon.  Although the situation may not be what is immediately wanted, out of the morass will emerge something of greater value.  Recognition of your gifts and abilities - rewards from authority (father in this case?)

The outcome
Largely true.  Was a great help in coping with a difficult problem as described elsewhere.

This was the second time that the Mah Jongg had given sound advice for my father.  It had guided us previously in 1991.

 

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© Mahes Visvalingam, 18 Jun 2007
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