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The Four Courses MahJong Reading

The Four Courses reading presents possible paths for the querent to take to reach a more complete state of being. While all paths may offer a degree of fulfillment, usually one will be more fruitful than the others. The trick of course, is to pick the one that will bring most beneficial results.

Scroll down to learn the influence of each Mahjong Tile.

 
Bamboo

Northern Course

 
Circles 2

Western Course

Bamboo 5

Your Current State

Green Dragon

Eastern Course

 
Bamboo 1

Southern Course

 
 

Your Current State

Bamboo 5

Bamboo 5
Lotus Flower

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.

Northern Course

Bamboo

Bamboo
Scholarship

The Bamboo tile indicates an adaptable, useful spirit. The Bamboo tile is also associated with scholarly pursuits.

Eastern Course

Green Dragon

Green Dragon
Commence

The Green Dragon tile suggests the time has come for you to begin a new project, or take your life in a new direction.

Southern Course

Bamboo 1

Bamboo 1
Peacock

This is the first tile of the first suit in a Mahjong set. Overall, it represents success. 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.

Western Course

Circles 2

Circles 2
Pine Tree

The Pine Tree tile represents strength and resolve. It often refers to a powerful, determined man. While powerful, this person is not violent, but very skilled in attaining his goals through diplomacy.