Sign 53: Liu Bei's Marriage Alliance

After the Battle of Red Cliffs, Sun Quan used his sister as bait to lure Liu Bei to Eastern Wu as a hostage. Zhuge Liang gave Zhao Yun three strategies; Liu Bei went to Wu, and Zhou Yu's scheme backfired. Sun Quan's sister truly married Liu Bei, leading to the tale of "losing both wife and soldiers." This sign foretells winning through danger and turning enemies into allies.

This sign is auspicious; plans will succeed. In career, despite competition, conflict can turn into cooperation and win-win outcomes. In love, taking initiative yields good romance; married couples enjoy harmony. Finances bring unexpected gains, but one should know when to stop. The poem's "phoenix and crane harmonize" symbolizes a perfect ending.