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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.

 
West Wind

Northern Course

 
Summer

Western Course

Circles 7

Your Current State

Bamboo 5

Eastern Course

 
Green Dragon

Southern Course

 
 

Your Current State

Circles 7

Circles 7
Insect

The Insect tile indicates short-term gain through a short flurry of hectic work. It is important to realize that the gains the Insect tile offers are not lasting, or of long-term importance. At best they are a stopgap until more substantial goals come along.

Northern Course

West Wind

West Wind
Metal

The West Wind tile represents an obstacle that must be faced before you can make progress towards your goals. This obstacle may be anything from a person to needing to find work.

Eastern Course

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.

Southern 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.

Western Course

Summer

Summer
The Woodcutter

The Woodcutter employs three of the 5 elements central to Chinese philosophy: Fire, Wood and Metal. He is ambitious and full of drive and energy. He represents gain and success through dedicated work.