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Siam Si stick 27: The great sheltering bodhi tree

You drew stick 27 of 28, level Very 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 27 of 28

The great sheltering bodhi tree

Very favourable

In the traditional reading, one of the most encouraging sticks in the set.

The verse

Beneath the temple's bodhi treemonks and travellers find rest;who gives shade to othersis sheltered and is blessed.

General meaning

Protection and kindness. By tradition, one of the most favourable sticks in the set for those who support the people around them.

Reading by area

  • A well-placed supporter or mentor backs you; listen to their advice.

  • A protected situation; measured generosity builds trust.

  • A protective, lasting relationship; take care of each other.

  • Temple calm, meditation and rest do you good; keep your check-ups with a professional.

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

  • Journeys to sacred places or with family are very well favoured.

  • You can count on reliable support; stay honest and patient.

The stick's advice

Be someone's shade today: a favour, a gift, a listening ear.

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 27

    Beneath the temple's bodhi tree

    monks and travellers find rest;

    who gives shade to others

    is sheltered and is blessed.

  2. General meaning

    Protection and kindness. By tradition, one of the most favourable sticks in the set for those who support the people around them.

    In the traditional reading, one of the most encouraging sticks in the set.

  3. Reading by area

    Work: A well-placed supporter or mentor backs you; listen to their advice.

    Money: A protected situation; measured generosity builds trust.

    Love: A protective, lasting relationship; take care of each other.

    Health: Temple calm, meditation and rest do you good; keep your check-ups with a professional.

    Travel: Journeys to sacred places or with family are very well favoured.

    Legal: You can count on reliable support; stay honest and patient.

  4. Advice and custom

    Be someone's shade today: a favour, a gift, a listening ear.

    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 27 good?
Stick 27, "The great sheltering bodhi tree", is rated Very favourable. Protection and kindness. By tradition, one of the most favourable sticks in the set for those who support the people around them.
What does stick 27 say about love?
A protective, lasting relationship; take care of each other.
What does stick 27 say about work and money?
A well-placed supporter or mentor backs you; listen to their advice. A protected situation; measured generosity builds trust.
What should I do after drawing stick 27?
Be someone's shade today: a favour, a gift, a listening ear. 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 27 here the same as stick 27 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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