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Siam Si stick 21: The waxing moon

You drew stick 21 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 21 of 28

The waxing moon

Favourable

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

The verse

Thin as a silver nail,the moon grows night by night;what humbly starts todaywill fill the sky with light.

General meaning

Gradual growth. In the traditional reading, what starts small is meant to grow.

Reading by area

  • A small start, such as an internship, a new client or a side business, can become important; take care of it.

  • Regular saving, however modest, is the best path this month.

  • A new relationship grows gently; do not rush the stages.

  • Progress comes in small doses: a few minutes of activity each day. Ask a professional for advice.

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

  • Tradition considers setting off while the moon is waxing auspicious.

  • Your position strengthens with time and evidence.

The stick's advice

Start small, but start tonight.

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 21

    Thin as a silver nail,

    the moon grows night by night;

    what humbly starts today

    will fill the sky with light.

  2. General meaning

    Gradual growth. In the traditional reading, what starts small is meant to grow.

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

  3. Reading by area

    Work: A small start, such as an internship, a new client or a side business, can become important; take care of it.

    Money: Regular saving, however modest, is the best path this month.

    Love: A new relationship grows gently; do not rush the stages.

    Health: Progress comes in small doses: a few minutes of activity each day. Ask a professional for advice.

    Travel: Tradition considers setting off while the moon is waxing auspicious.

    Legal: Your position strengthens with time and evidence.

  4. Advice and custom

    Start small, but start tonight.

    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 21 good?
Stick 21, "The waxing moon", is rated Favourable. Gradual growth. In the traditional reading, what starts small is meant to grow.
What does stick 21 say about love?
A new relationship grows gently; do not rush the stages.
What does stick 21 say about work and money?
A small start, such as an internship, a new client or a side business, can become important; take care of it. Regular saving, however modest, is the best path this month.
What should I do after drawing stick 21?
Start small, but start tonight. 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 21 here the same as stick 21 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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