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Siam Si stick 18: The ebbing tide

You drew stick 18 of 28, level Middle. 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 18 of 28

The ebbing tide

Middle

Neither good nor bad: the reading invites patience and steadiness.

The verse

The sea draws far away,the boat rests on the sand;the tide will always turn,its return is close at hand.

General meaning

A passing low. A middle reading: what moves away will return if you know how to wait for its time.

Reading by area

  • Business is quieter; use the time to train and prepare for the upturn.

  • Income dips for now; trim the extras while you wait.

  • Distance or silence; give space without cutting the bond.

  • Low energy: rest, water and patience. If tiredness lasts, see a professional.

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

  • Wait for the right moment to go; postponed plans will happen later.

  • The matter stalls; use this time to complete your file.

The stick's advice

Mend the boat at low tide: it will be ready when the water returns.

By custom

A middle slip invites steadiness. If you wish, shake a second time, or keep the reading as advice to be patient.

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 18

    The sea draws far away,

    the boat rests on the sand;

    the tide will always turn,

    its return is close at hand.

  2. General meaning

    A passing low. A middle reading: what moves away will return if you know how to wait for its time.

    Neither good nor bad: the reading invites patience and steadiness.

  3. Reading by area

    Work: Business is quieter; use the time to train and prepare for the upturn.

    Money: Income dips for now; trim the extras while you wait.

    Love: Distance or silence; give space without cutting the bond.

    Health: Low energy: rest, water and patience. If tiredness lasts, see a professional.

    Travel: Wait for the right moment to go; postponed plans will happen later.

    Legal: The matter stalls; use this time to complete your file.

  4. Advice and custom

    Mend the boat at low tide: it will be ready when the water returns.

    A middle slip invites steadiness. If you wish, shake a second time, or keep the reading as advice to be patient.

    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 18 good?
Stick 18, "The ebbing tide", is rated Middle. A passing low. A middle reading: what moves away will return if you know how to wait for its time.
What does stick 18 say about love?
Distance or silence; give space without cutting the bond.
What does stick 18 say about work and money?
Business is quieter; use the time to train and prepare for the upturn. Income dips for now; trim the extras while you wait.
What should I do after drawing stick 18?
Mend the boat at low tide: it will be ready when the water returns. A middle slip invites steadiness. If you wish, shake a second time, or keep the reading as advice to be patient.
Is stick 18 here the same as stick 18 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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