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Siam Si stick 13: The lotus in full bloom

You drew stick 13 of 28, level Very 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 13 of 28

The lotus in full bloom

Very favourable

In the traditional reading, one of the most encouraging sticks in the set.

The verse

A thousand petals greet the day,the scent fills all the pond;the pure heart takes its shareof what the season holds beyond.

General meaning

Blossoming and recognition. In the traditional reading, one of the most favourable sticks in the set for those who act with good intent.

Reading by area

  • Recognition, promotion or passing an exam are possible; stay humble and prepared.

  • A serene time; sharing and making merit suit this fortunate period.

  • Sincere, mutual love; a fine sign for a commitment.

  • Good vitality; nurture it with calm, meditation or walking. Ask a professional about any doubt.

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

  • Pilgrimages and trips to temples are especially favoured.

  • The truth tends to come out; act honestly all the way.

The stick's advice

Offer a flower at the temple or a smile to a stranger: blossoming is meant to be shared.

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 13

    A thousand petals greet the day,

    the scent fills all the pond;

    the pure heart takes its share

    of what the season holds beyond.

  2. General meaning

    Blossoming and recognition. In the traditional reading, one of the most favourable sticks in the set for those who act with good intent.

    In the traditional reading, one of the most encouraging sticks in the set.

  3. Reading by area

    Work: Recognition, promotion or passing an exam are possible; stay humble and prepared.

    Money: A serene time; sharing and making merit suit this fortunate period.

    Love: Sincere, mutual love; a fine sign for a commitment.

    Health: Good vitality; nurture it with calm, meditation or walking. Ask a professional about any doubt.

    Travel: Pilgrimages and trips to temples are especially favoured.

    Legal: The truth tends to come out; act honestly all the way.

  4. Advice and custom

    Offer a flower at the temple or a smile to a stranger: blossoming is meant to be shared.

    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 13 good?
Stick 13, "The lotus in full bloom", is rated Very favourable. Blossoming and recognition. In the traditional reading, one of the most favourable sticks in the set for those who act with good intent.
What does stick 13 say about love?
Sincere, mutual love; a fine sign for a commitment.
What does stick 13 say about work and money?
Recognition, promotion or passing an exam are possible; stay humble and prepared. A serene time; sharing and making merit suit this fortunate period.
What should I do after drawing stick 13?
Offer a flower at the temple or a smile to a stranger: blossoming is meant to be shared. 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 13 here the same as stick 13 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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