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Siam Si stick 20: The rolling stone

You drew stick 20 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 20 of 28

The rolling stone

Caution

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

The verse

A stone tumbles down the slopeand drags others in its fall;step aside from its path,that fight is won by none at all.

General meaning

A stick of caution: a risk of conflict spiralling. By tradition, stepping aside is wiser than facing it head-on.

Reading by area

  • Avoid arguments and gossip; do not get drawn into other people's conflicts.

  • Do not stand guarantor or advance money in a tense deal.

  • Reproaches pile up fast; stop the discussion before it rolls downhill.

  • Watch out for falls and sudden movements, at sport or on stairs. See a professional if you are in pain.

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

  • Drive carefully, especially in the mountains; do not drive tired.

  • The traditional reading advises against conflict right now; look for a mediator.

The stick's advice

Step aside: letting the stone pass is not a defeat.

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 20

    A stone tumbles down the slope

    and drags others in its fall;

    step aside from its path,

    that fight is won by none at all.

  2. General meaning

    A stick of caution: a risk of conflict spiralling. By tradition, stepping aside is wiser than facing it head-on.

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

  3. Reading by area

    Work: Avoid arguments and gossip; do not get drawn into other people's conflicts.

    Money: Do not stand guarantor or advance money in a tense deal.

    Love: Reproaches pile up fast; stop the discussion before it rolls downhill.

    Health: Watch out for falls and sudden movements, at sport or on stairs. See a professional if you are in pain.

    Travel: Drive carefully, especially in the mountains; do not drive tired.

    Legal: The traditional reading advises against conflict right now; look for a mediator.

  4. Advice and custom

    Step aside: letting the stone pass is not a defeat.

    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 20 good?
Stick 20, "The rolling stone", is rated Caution. A stick of caution: a risk of conflict spiralling. By tradition, stepping aside is wiser than facing it head-on.
What does stick 20 say about love?
Reproaches pile up fast; stop the discussion before it rolls downhill.
What does stick 20 say about work and money?
Avoid arguments and gossip; do not get drawn into other people's conflicts. Do not stand guarantor or advance money in a tense deal.
What should I do after drawing stick 20?
Step aside: letting the stone pass is not a defeat. 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 20 here the same as stick 20 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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