Fortune Telling Eye - Free Online Fortune Telling
Fortune Telling Eye
Life is merely a few short decades, and there are many things that seem to be predetermined by fate. Therefore, fortune-telling should only be taken as a reference since it lacks scientific basis and contains elements of superstition. However, Taiwanese people are quite fascinated by astrology. Turn on the TV randomly, and you'll see a plethora of astrologers, tarot card readers, and eight-character destiny analysts, countless in number. Even online, there are numerous websites for online fortune-telling, though most aren't free. According to unofficial statistics, Taiwan's fortune-telling market generates at least 5 billion NT dollars annually, so everyone wants a piece of this pie. Add to My Favorites
Especially with the current economic downturn, those who want their fortunes told are abundant like fish crossing a river. Whether it’s about work, love, or lottery tickets, all sorts of questions can be asked through divination. Fortune-telling has become like a guiding beacon leading one towards the Western Paradise. Especially for those famous fortune-tellers who charge exorbitantly, Taiwanese people flock to them, holding money and rushing to seek guidance from these masters. But whether paid or free, the accuracy doesn't differ much because it all comes down to human factors.
The Ancestor of Fortune-Tellers: Gui Guzi
When talking about fortune-tellers, you must know the earliest ancestor, Gui Guzi from the Warring States period. His real name was Wang Xu, self-styled Gui Guzi, and he is known as Wang Chan Laozu in folklore. The name "Gui Guzi" originates from his birthplace in Gui Gu Mountain in Henan County. Because "Gui Gu" sounds similar to "Ghost Valley," this legendary title was adopted (as of April 3, 2011).
Gui Guzi was proficient in military strategy, esoteric arts, martial arts, fortune-telling, and more, excelling in diplomatic tactics, political strategies, yin-yang philosophy, and street-smart predictions. This made Gui Guzi very famous during the Warring States period in Chinese history. His disciples included Su Qin, Zhang Yi, Sun Bin, and Pang Juan, all historically significant figures.
Gui Guzi's two important works are the "Fourteen Chapters of Gui Guzi" and "Seven Techniques of the Original Canon and Yin Fu." The former mainly discusses strategic planning and debating skills, with profound theories and ancient, exquisite text, akin to a comprehensive book on eloquence, often referred to as China's first deceit manual. The latter focuses on methods for nurturing spirit and vitality, freely teaching how to cultivate one's spirit, strengthen willpower, and use inner energy to handle external affairs, essentially a complete book on health preservation.
Eastern and Western Divination Arts
Magic tricks may vary in method but share clever nuances. Regardless of Eastern astrology or Western divination, fortune-telling can be considered a form of psychological self-consolation. Regardless of the theory used for divination, it's not about accuracy but rather satisfaction with the results. Thus, no form of divination should be discriminated against.
Humans tend to evade reality and often turn to astrology when feeling lost and helpless. However, most cannot accept the harshness of reality; they believe if the result is auspicious and reject it if ominous. Since there are countless fortune-tellers, some insist on calculating endlessly until they get an accurate prediction. Consequently, the most successful fortune-tellers usually have just two tricks up their sleeves: reading facial expressions and lying without conscience.
I personally feel that Eastern fortune-tellers resemble Western psychologists. Troubled individuals always hope someone can guide them and provide strategies to solve problems. Such personalities tend to be skeptical and need a neutral person to play the role of God. Moreover, such services shouldn’t be provided for free, which makes fortune-tellers a good channel. However, fortune-telling is a double-edged sword; excessive superstition can easily lead to exploitation or fraud.
Tarot Card Scams
One day, a scammer called: "Sir, your child is in our hands. We advise you to pay one million dollars to redeem your child; otherwise, your child will disappear."
The fortune-teller replied: "I am a fortune-teller. Just now, I calculated and found out that I will never marry in this life, so where did I get a child? Aren't you a scammer?"
The scammer said: "You are truly divine! Forgive me for not recognizing your greatness. Also, could you help calculate when I will get rich?"
The fortune-teller said: "I can't predict wealth, but I can calculate when you'll go to jail. Would you like to try?"
The scammer said: "Dark yin-yang!"
Seeing the joke above, it's quite ironic! When scammers meet fortune-tellers, it's half a pound each. In fact, Taiwan's fortune-tellers can be scarier than scammers. Statistics show that every year, approximately 30,000 people visit household registration offices to change their names. Fundamentally, it's due to some fortune-tellers making bold predictions, preying on people's psychology, saying that names carry ominous meanings and must be changed to avoid bloodshed.
Taiwanese fortune-tellers' scams are limitless. Surprisingly, even former President Chen Shui-bian once had his tarot cards read, and it was incredibly accurate—he drew the Death card, which moved him to tears. Later, the truth came out: the supposed UK-educated master, 27-year-old tarot reader Huang Qi, was exposed by netizens as actually named Huang Zhao Gang, who attended Zhishan Junior High School in Taipei a few years ago and wasn't even 18 yet. It's laughable that Chen Shui-bian received a death prophecy from a young novice using tarot cards.
Free Online Fortune-Telling Without Asking
Many unlucky people heavily rely on fortune-telling, making them easy targets for scams. After all, fortune-telling predicts the future, which hasn't happened yet, so it's hard to judge its authenticity. Before seeking a fortune-teller, one should carefully consider what significance fortune-telling holds for oneself, what one seeks, and one's plans for the future.
I believe the meaning of fortune-telling lies in verifying the future. When life presents difficult choices at crossroads, fortune-telling can offer a reference point. However, it cannot truly solve problems. After all, the person who tied the bell must also untie it. Problems are created by oneself and must be resolved by oneself. Astrology can enhance confidence and help make the right decisions for one's future.
I spent time creating this free online fortune-telling website because I'm interested in astrology and divination, and it provides a free platform for netizens. The site will gradually offer information on oracle interpretations, zodiac predictions, tarot cards, name studies, dream interpretations, Zi Wei Dou Shu, eight-character destinies, and more. Friends who love fortune-telling but don't want to spend money are welcome to frequently visit Fortune Telling Eye.
