Sign 44: Wang Xizhi Exchanged Calligraphy for Geese

Wang Xizhi was obsessed with geese. Hearing that a Taoist priest on Mount Yin kept fine geese, he went to see them. The priest said, "If you write the 'Dao De Jing' for me, I will give you the whole flock." Wang wrote it gladly and took the geese home in a cage. His calligraphy penetrated wood three-tenths of an inch. Later generations revered him as the Sage of Calligraphy. Emperor Taizong of Tang loved his "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion" so much that he ordered it buried with him in the Zhaoling Mausoleum.

This upper sign indicates that refined hobbies lead to success. In career, develop your expertise to gain recognition. In love, shared interests make a good match. Financially, skills bring wealth. Wang Xizhi's art lies in naturalness; advise you to cultivate true character.