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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.

 
Winter

Northern Course

 
Wan 4

Western Course

Wan 2

Your Current State

Plum Blossom

Eastern Course

 
West Wind

Southern Course

 
 

Your Current State

Wan 2

Wan 2
Sword

The Sword tile indicates a decision must be made before attainment of your goals can be reached.

Northern Course

Winter

Winter
The Scholar

The Scholar represents gain through intellectual pursuits. The Scholar's mind is sharp and find solutions to the most difficult problems.

Eastern Course

Plum Blossom

Plum Blossom
Innocence

The Plum tile reflects renewal and viewing your world with fresh viewpoints. It is an inherently "happy" tile. The Plum tile also suggests inexperience - a trait you must not allow to make you an easy target.

Southern 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.

Western Course

Wan 4

Wan 4
Lute

The Lute tile indicates a need for relaxation—a break from the stress of your everyday life. For people nearing the end of their career it may suggest that the time for them to retire has come.