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Siam Si stick 16: The lone tree in the storm

You drew stick 16 of 28, level Caution. 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 16 of 28

The lone tree in the storm

Caution

A stick that advises slowing down and thinking before acting. It does not announce misfortune.

The verse

Alone upon the open plainthe tree bends in the gale;the reed that knows to bowsees fair weather without fail.

General meaning

A stick of caution: a testing time when rigidity breaks. Tradition advises flexibility and seeking support.

Reading by area

  • Tension with managers or colleagues; avoid head-on confrontation and get help.

  • Tighten the budget and skip any prestige spending for a while.

  • Do not stay alone with your worries; confide in someone, and give way on small things.

  • Stress weighs on you: ask for help, rest, and see a professional if you feel overwhelmed.

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

  • Avoid travelling alone or in bad weather; let loved ones know where you are going.

  • A difficult situation; legal advice and seeking a compromise are better options.

The stick's advice

Bend without breaking: asking for help is a strength, not a weakness.

By custom

A slip of caution is not taken home: at the temple it is left behind. You may shake a second time; and if you dislike the result, Buddhist tradition invites you to make merit (ทำบุญ) and act with more care, since in this belief deeds matter more than a slip of paper.

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 16

    Alone upon the open plain

    the tree bends in the gale;

    the reed that knows to bow

    sees fair weather without fail.

  2. General meaning

    A stick of caution: a testing time when rigidity breaks. Tradition advises flexibility and seeking support.

    A stick that advises slowing down and thinking before acting. It does not announce misfortune.

  3. Reading by area

    Work: Tension with managers or colleagues; avoid head-on confrontation and get help.

    Money: Tighten the budget and skip any prestige spending for a while.

    Love: Do not stay alone with your worries; confide in someone, and give way on small things.

    Health: Stress weighs on you: ask for help, rest, and see a professional if you feel overwhelmed.

    Travel: Avoid travelling alone or in bad weather; let loved ones know where you are going.

    Legal: A difficult situation; legal advice and seeking a compromise are better options.

  4. Advice and custom

    Bend without breaking: asking for help is a strength, not a weakness.

    A slip of caution is not taken home: at the temple it is left behind. You may shake a second time; and if you dislike the result, Buddhist tradition invites you to make merit (ทำบุญ) and act with more care, since in this belief deeds matter more than a slip of paper.

    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 16 good?
Stick 16, "The lone tree in the storm", is rated Caution. A stick of caution: a testing time when rigidity breaks. Tradition advises flexibility and seeking support.
What does stick 16 say about love?
Do not stay alone with your worries; confide in someone, and give way on small things.
What does stick 16 say about work and money?
Tension with managers or colleagues; avoid head-on confrontation and get help. Tighten the budget and skip any prestige spending for a while.
What should I do after drawing stick 16?
Bend without breaking: asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. A slip of caution is not taken home: at the temple it is left behind. You may shake a second time; and if you dislike the result, Buddhist tradition invites you to make merit (ทำบุญ) and act with more care, since in this belief deeds matter more than a slip of paper.
Is stick 16 here the same as stick 16 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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