Tuesday, March 5, 2013

► Chinese Lore for Chinese-Hawaiians - 12: Burning Ear

The Saturday Star Bulletin. Honolulu, T.H., February 16, 1957 - Tales about Hawaii, Clarice B. Taylor

     A burning, hot ear is a certain prognostication of events to come, according to the Chinese Almanac.

     It doesn't matter which ear is burning, the omen is the same. The variations in the omen depend upon the hour of the day the burning occurs.


     The omens are as follows.


     First hour (11 p.m. to 1 a.m.) - Monks or priests are calling on business.


     Second hour (1 to 3 a.m.) - an auspicious or happy event is about to occur.


     Third hour (3 to 5 am.) - You will attend a big gathering, probably a dinner party.


     Forth hour (5  to 7 a.m.) - You will meet someone from a distance who will be bringing you good news.


     Fifth hour (7 to 9 am.) - A good omen - money is coming your way.


     Sixth hour (9 to 11 a.m.) - A bad omen - you will be losing money or something important.


     Seventh hour (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) - You will take part in a joyful event, probably a dinner party.


     Eighth hour (1 p.m. to 3 p.m.) - Guests are coming to ask a favor of you.


     Ninth hour (3 p.m. to 5 p.m.) - You will experience a joyful event, probably dinner with fine wine.



TENTH HOUR

     Tenth hour (5 to 7 p.m.) - Someone is coming to discuss a marriage proposal.

     Eleventh hour (7  to 9 p.m.) - You will take part in an argument and a lawsuit.

     Twelfth hour (9 to 11 p.m.) - You are committed to a lawsuit and a court trial.

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