Lot 23 of 100
You wish to climb the cassia of the moon palace
The poem
欲攀仙桂蟾宮去豈慮天門不放開謀望一般音信好高人自送嶺頭來
In English
You wish to climb the cassia of the moon palace,so why worry the heavenly gate will not open?Your hopes bring news that is all good,and a person of standing delivers it from the mountain ridge.
What it says
'Plucking cassia from the moon palace' was an old way of describing passing the imperial exams. The poem tells the ambitious not to fear a closed gate, for good news may be brought by a person of standing. Keep your aim, and be ready to accept guidance humbly.
A thought to take with you
Keep moving toward your goal, and stay open to the advice of those with experience.