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Your Reversed Compass MahJong Reading

Each of the sets of tiles below have an influence on the issue represented by The Nucleus. To interpret this reading properly you must relate all the tile sets to The Nucleus.

Scroll down to learn the influence of each Mahjong Tile.

 

The Western Tiles

East Wind
Circles 3 North Wind
 

The Northern Tiles

Spring
Winter Circles 7

 

The Nucleus

Chrysanthemum

The Southern Tiles

Bamboo 5
Wan 4 Wan 5
 

The Eastern Tiles

White Dragon
Wan 2 Bamboo 9
 

The Nucleus represents the central issue the reading concerns. When interpreting your reading remember that the four sets of tiles surrounding The Nucleus relate to this issue in some way.

Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum
Symbol: Pleasure

The Chrysanthemum tile indicates you will enjoy a happy time filled with social activities and leisurely moments untainted by the demands of everyday life.

The Western Tiles explore obstacles and solutions to strife caused by The Nucleus.

East Wind

East Wind
Symbol: Wood

Generally the East Wind tile represents the querent. The tiles nearest the East tile in a reading have added importance.

Circles 3

Circles 3
Symbol: Phoenix

The Phoenix tile indicates great happiness and joy. The Phoenix is said to be reborn out its ashes. Accordingly the Phoenix tile also denotes sure recovery from any setbacks encountered.

North Wind

North Wind
Symbol: Water

The North Wind tile indicates there will be difficult moments ahead. These can be canceled out if the South Wind Tile is in your reading as well.

The Southern Tiles represent current and near-future influences that are affecting The Nucleus.

Bamboo 5

Bamboo 5
Symbol: 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.

Wan 4

Wan 4
Symbol: 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.

Wan 5

Wan 5
Symbol: House

The House tile represents a building in which you spend much time. If your reading is positive it may well be that this building has the important function providing you with a stable environment in which you are comfortable. If the reading is negative it may represent a structure in which you are stressed and uncomfortable.

The Eastern Tiles are a composite of the factors in your personality that are influencing The Nucleus.

White Dragon

White Dragon
Symbol: The Unknown

The White Dragon tile denotes unknown factors in your reading. Exactly what these factors are is beyond our vision, but they will have an impact on your life.

Wan 2

Wan 2
Symbol: Sword

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

Bamboo 9

Bamboo 9
Symbol: Willow Tree

The Willow Tree tile represents adaptability and survival in the face of harsh conditions. The Willow bends before the bitter winter winds, but does not break. The Willow tile suggests compromise. You must be willing to give some to get some.

The Northern Tiles indicate the outcome of the issue The Nucleus represents.

Spring

Spring
Symbol: The Fisherman

The tile of The Fisherman suggests success can be attained through the application of common sense and careful management of your time and relationships. The Fisherman is thorough and patient. He knows that while his efforts will be rewarded as long as he does not give up.

Winter

Winter
Symbol: The Scholar

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

Circles 7

Circles 7
Symbol: 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.