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Your Reversed Compass MahJong Reading

Each of the sets of tiles below have an influence on the issue represented by The Nucleus. To interpret this reading properly you must relate all the tile sets to The Nucleus.

Scroll down to learn the influence of each Mahjong Tile.

 

The Western Tiles

Bamboo 4
Green Dragon Bamboo 7
 

The Northern Tiles

Wan 3
North Wind Wan 2

 

The Nucleus

Circles 7

The Southern Tiles

Wan 8
Bamboo 1 Wan 6
 

The Eastern Tiles

Circles 1
Wan 4 Bamboo 5
 

The Nucleus represents the central issue the reading concerns. When interpreting your reading remember that the four sets of tiles surrounding The Nucleus relate to this issue in some way.

Circles 7

Circles 7
Symbol: Insect

The Insect tile indicates short-term gain through a short flurry of hectic work. It is important to realize that the gains the Insect tile offers are not lasting, or of long-term importance. At best they are a stopgap until more substantial goals come along.

The Western Tiles explore obstacles and solutions to strife caused by The Nucleus.

Bamboo 4

Bamboo 4
Symbol: Carp

The Carp tile indicates the attainment of inner-peace, tranquility, and freedom from the pressures of everyday life. Contentment will be realized. The Carp's vibrant colors suggest a rich life. This may mean the coming of material and/or spiritual wealth.

Green Dragon

Green Dragon
Symbol: Commence

The Green Dragon tile suggests the time has come for you to begin a new project, or take your life in a new direction.

Bamboo 7

Bamboo 7
Symbol: Tortoise

The Tortoise tile suggests impatience with the time certain aspects are taking to play themselves out. It is likely any open issues you may have will need extra attention and patience to resolve properly. The Tortoise also symbolizes long life.

The Southern Tiles represent current and near-future influences that are affecting The Nucleus.

Wan 8

Wan 8
Symbol: Knot

The Knot tile represents both bonding and severing. If the Sword tile (2 Wan) is in your reading then the time to sever ties with someone or something is at hand. Conversely if the Duck tile (2 Bamboo) is in your reading then there is bond that will strengthen. If both or neither appear in your reading, then you have a relationship of some kind that is of undecided value.

Bamboo 1

Bamboo 1
Symbol: Peacock

This is the first tile of the first suit in a Mahjong set. Overall, it represents success. However it also warns that success sometimes turns to arrogance, which can lead to loss of everything that has been gained. The Peacock tile also suggests a change in your life path is forthcoming.

Wan 6

Wan 6
Symbol: Fire

The Fire tile is a strong warning that something is wrong or out of balance. The Fire tile is a warning. Your resources are in jeopardy. These endangered resources may be financial or spiritual or physical. In fact, resources of all types may be in danger.

The Eastern Tiles are a composite of the factors in your personality that are influencing The Nucleus.

Circles 1

Circles 1
Symbol: Pearl

The Pearl tile denotes the attainment of wealth and a life of luxury. The task will be to balance your spiritual self with your physical self.

Wan 4

Wan 4
Symbol: Lute

The Lute tile indicates a need for relaxation—a break from the stress of your everyday life. For people nearing the end of their career it may suggest that the time for them to retire has come.

Bamboo 5

Bamboo 5
Symbol: Lotus Flower

The Lotus Flower tile represents birth or rebirth. On a spiritual level it may indicate you are about to reach new heights in your understanding of your place in the cosmos. Physically it may suggest a child is coming, or a new project is about to emerge. The Lotus Flower tile also speaks of regeneration, and may indicate a time of recovery from hardship - a new beginning.

The Northern Tiles indicate the outcome of the issue The Nucleus represents.

Wan 3

Wan 3
Symbol: Land

The Land tile suggests either a stable setting in which you are already thriving, or one that will exist in the near future. With stability your success and vision will grow.

North Wind

North Wind
Symbol: Water

The North Wind tile indicates there will be difficult moments ahead. These can be canceled out if the South Wind Tile is in your reading as well.

Wan 2

Wan 2
Symbol: Sword

The Sword tile indicates a decision must be made before attainment of your goals can be reached.