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Siam Si stick 23: Two streams meet

You drew stick 23 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 23 of 28

Two streams meet

Favourable

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

The verse

Two streams born on two slopesmeet down in the vale;together they become a riverno rock can make them fail.

General meaning

Union and alliance. By tradition, a good sign for anything done in pairs or as a group.

Reading by area

  • Partnerships and teamwork are favoured; define roles clearly.

  • A joint project or shared savings are well favoured, with a written agreement.

  • A lovely sign for a union or for bringing two families together.

  • Exercising with someone helps you stick to it; ask a professional about any concern.

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

  • A pleasant trip as a group or a couple.

  • An agreement between the parties is possible; favour conciliation.

The stick's advice

Reach out to someone whose path crosses yours.

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 23

    Two streams born on two slopes

    meet down in the vale;

    together they become a river

    no rock can make them fail.

  2. General meaning

    Union and alliance. By tradition, a good sign for anything done in pairs or as a group.

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

  3. Reading by area

    Work: Partnerships and teamwork are favoured; define roles clearly.

    Money: A joint project or shared savings are well favoured, with a written agreement.

    Love: A lovely sign for a union or for bringing two families together.

    Health: Exercising with someone helps you stick to it; ask a professional about any concern.

    Travel: A pleasant trip as a group or a couple.

    Legal: An agreement between the parties is possible; favour conciliation.

  4. Advice and custom

    Reach out to someone whose path crosses yours.

    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 23 good?
Stick 23, "Two streams meet", is rated Favourable. Union and alliance. By tradition, a good sign for anything done in pairs or as a group.
What does stick 23 say about love?
A lovely sign for a union or for bringing two families together.
What does stick 23 say about work and money?
Partnerships and teamwork are favoured; define roles clearly. A joint project or shared savings are well favoured, with a written agreement.
What should I do after drawing stick 23?
Reach out to someone whose path crosses yours. 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 23 here the same as stick 23 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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