Tuesday, March 5, 2013

► Chinese Lore for Chinese-Hawaiians - 10: Chinese Grandpa Talk Like Oracle

Honolulu Star Bulletin. Thursday, February 14, 1957 - Tales about Hawaii, Clarice B. Taylor 

     Did your Chinese Grandpa sometimes talk like an oracle and predict an event which unaccountably came true?

     If he did, Grandpa knew the omens for twitching of the eyelid, ringing of the ear, burning ear and for blushing which are contained in that wonderful book, The Chinese Almanac.

     The omens printed in the 1957 Almanac are the same as those in Grandpa's day.

     The important thing is to know the hour the twitching of the eyed or burning of the ear occurred.

     Perhaps you would like to test Grandpa's omens. If so, cut out the following.

     First hour (11 p.m. to 1 a.m.): Left eyelid - You have a benefactor. Right eyelid-You have an invitation coming.

     Second hour (1 to 3 a.m.): Left eyelid - Something is troubling your mind. Right eyelid - Someone is thinking of you.

      Third hour (3 to 5 a.m.): Left eyelid - A caller from afar is coming. Right eyelid - A joyful event is about to make place.

     Fourth hour (5 to 7 a.m.): Left eyelid - A distinguished guest is coming. Right eyelid - All is well.

     Fifth hour (7 to 9 a.m.): Left eyelid - A guest from afar is coming. Right eyelid - Some damage is about to occur.

     Sixth hour (9 to 11 a.m.): Left eyelid - You will receive an invitation to dinner. Right eyelid - Something bad is going to happen.

SEVENTH HOUR

     Seventh hour (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.): Left eyelid - You will attend a dinner party. Right eyelid - Something bad is coming your way.


     Eighth hour (1 to 3 p.m.): Left eyelid - Something auspicious is coming your way. Right eyelid - You will experience a small joy.

     Nineth hour (3 to 5 p.m.): Left eyelid - Guard against losing some money. Right eyelid - A woman is thinking about you.

     Tenth hour (5 to 7 p.m.): Left eyelid - Guest are arriving. Right eyelid - Guests from afar are arriving.

     Eleventh hour (7 to 9 p.m.): Left eyelid - Guests are arriving. Right eyelid - You will [will] attend a social gathering.

     Twelfth hour (9 to 11 p.m.): Left eyelid - Guests are arriving. Right eyelid - You will be involved in a court dispute.

Next: Ear Ringing

[will] : duplicate original to this text

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