Divination and Guidance
Why does the black Horse in Chinese chess divination represent a heavenly mission and lessons?
English translation draft · Based on the Chinese article. This is not a word-for-word translation approved by Master Shengyuan.
When discussing a heavenly calling, the black Horse represents both a mission and lessons. This helps us understand a calling as something to do and learn, rather than an impressive identity to acquire.
I compare it to winter-holiday homework. Receiving assignments still requires completing them to earn results and learn. What use is holding the work without doing it? Likewise, a heavenly mission requires taking personal lessons seriously, rather than considering oneself accomplished merely for knowing a calling exists.
So do not immediately assume a calling means becoming a teacher providing public spiritual services. People’s lessons differ. First clarify what you should do, your abilities, and how you plan to help. Without understanding even these, learning comes first. Do not make a heavenly mission seem excessively extraordinary.