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Siam Si stick 10: The well-laden boat

You drew stick 10 of 28, level Favourable. Here is its verse, its meaning and its reading for each area of life.

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How it is done at the temple

The steps most often described in Thai guides. Each temple may have its own customs: follow the guidance on site.

  1. Pay respect before the sacred image, light incense if the temple offers it and make an offering within your means.
  2. Kneel, hold the cup with both hands and silently say your name, then one clear question.
  3. Tilt the cup slightly and shake it gently until a single stick falls; if two fall, put them back and start again.
  4. Read the number and take the matching slip, often kept in a cabinet of numbered drawers.
  5. In Chinese shrines, throw the red crescents to confirm the answer.
  6. Keep a favourable slip; leave an unfavourable one at the temple.

Stick 10 of 28

The well-laden boat

Favourable

An encouraging stick: things are moving the right way if you stay attentive.

The verse

The boat glides heavy and slow,filled with rice up to the brim;row gently, boatman, row,the harvest reaches port with him.

General meaning

Abundance that needs careful handling. In the traditional reading the fruit of your work arrives, as long as it is not wasted.

Reading by area

  • Results are here; time to deliver and make what you achieved count.

  • Income is possible; set part of it aside instead of reinvesting it all at once.

  • Concrete plans together, such as a home or family; move ahead without overloading the boat.

  • Watch for overeating in good times; simple food helps. See a professional if needed.

    This reading never replaces the advice of a doctor or health professional.

  • Business and trading trips are favoured; keep an eye on your luggage.

  • A material outcome is taking shape; a settlement with clear figures may be reasonable.

The stick's advice

Share part of the harvest: a gift to the temple or to someone in need, within your means.

By custom

A favourable slip is kept: many take it home and place it near the household altar. Give thanks by sharing your good fortune with a gift or a kind act.

Confirm with the crescents (ไม้ปวย)

In Chinese shrines, two red wooden half-moons are thrown to see whether the answer is confirmed.

Majority reading from Thai guides; some temples have their own customs.

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All 28 sticks

Read any stick in the set, with its level and image.

Sources for the format and customs: Thai academic research on the Siam Si of temples in Phetchaburi (sets of 28 slips); a Chulalongkorn University study of around fifty sites; Wongnai, Thairath and TrueID guides on how to draw and use the crescents. Verses and readings: original texts written for this site.

A cultural belief, best read as a moment of reflection. No promise of luck, gain or healing. For health, see a professional; for money or a dispute, a qualified adviser.

  1. The verse of stick 10

    The boat glides heavy and slow,

    filled with rice up to the brim;

    row gently, boatman, row,

    the harvest reaches port with him.

  2. General meaning

    Abundance that needs careful handling. In the traditional reading the fruit of your work arrives, as long as it is not wasted.

    An encouraging stick: things are moving the right way if you stay attentive.

  3. Reading by area

    Work: Results are here; time to deliver and make what you achieved count.

    Money: Income is possible; set part of it aside instead of reinvesting it all at once.

    Love: Concrete plans together, such as a home or family; move ahead without overloading the boat.

    Health: Watch for overeating in good times; simple food helps. See a professional if needed.

    Travel: Business and trading trips are favoured; keep an eye on your luggage.

    Legal: A material outcome is taking shape; a settlement with clear figures may be reasonable.

  4. Advice and custom

    Share part of the harvest: a gift to the temple or to someone in need, within your means.

    A favourable slip is kept: many take it home and place it near the household altar. Give thanks by sharing your good fortune with a gift or a kind act.

    A cultural belief, best read as a moment of reflection. No promise of luck, gain or healing. For health, see a professional; for money or a dispute, a qualified adviser.

These tools give general information. They do not replace the advice of a doctor or a qualified professional.

Frequently asked questions

Is Siam Si stick 10 good?
Stick 10, "The well-laden boat", is rated Favourable. Abundance that needs careful handling. In the traditional reading the fruit of your work arrives, as long as it is not wasted.
What does stick 10 say about love?
Concrete plans together, such as a home or family; move ahead without overloading the boat.
What does stick 10 say about work and money?
Results are here; time to deliver and make what you achieved count. Income is possible; set part of it aside instead of reinvesting it all at once.
What should I do after drawing stick 10?
Share part of the harvest: a gift to the temple or to someone in need, within your means. A favourable slip is kept: many take it home and place it near the household altar. Give thanks by sharing your good fortune with a gift or a kind act.
Is stick 10 here the same as stick 10 at my temple?
No. Every temple has its own set of slips; the 28 texts on this site were written for it. For a slip drawn at a temple, refer to the text you were given there.

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