The Honors Cards
Winds/Four Directions
The directional cards relate to the concepts traditionally-associated with the concepts and associations traditionally-linked with each direction.
East Wind-Matters having to do with the Self. There are new beginnings indicated by this symbol. The East Wind is associated with spring, the color green, the dragon constellation (5 Circle) and the element Wood.
South Wind-Good fortune, growth and progress are indicated. The South Wind is associated with summer, the color red, the phoenix constellation (3 Circles) and the element Fire.
West Wind-Matters having to do with your goals and objectives, or with your partner. The West Wind is associated with autumn, the color white, the tiger constellation (8 Circles) and the element Metal.
North Wind-You are facing difficulties, and lack what you need at the moment. You need to be patient. The North Wind is associated with winter, the color black, the tortoise constellation (7 bamboo) and the element Water.
Dragons
These three cards are always regarded as favorable in a reading. They are called ‘The Three Blessings’ and when all three turn up in a reading, it is considered especially-auspicious.
Red Dragon-Success, and the achievement of your ambitions. The arrow strikes the target.
Green Dragon-Proceed, start, or begin now. Go ahead and don’t delay. The arrow is about to be shot from the bow.
White Dragon-The mysterious unknown. Ghosts, whether haunting thoughts, memories, or actual ghosts, may be an issue now. Documents may be important for some reason. Originally a blank tile.
The Eight Guardians
The eight guardians, both the flowers and the occupations, represent the four seasons. The Guardian cards are augmentation cards; when any of these cards turn up in a reading, an additional card must be drawn for whatever position the Guardian card falls in. They lend a descriptive element to the additional card drawn. This is the suit of which there is only one set of it in Mah Jongg.
Flowers
Plum Blossom-Renewed vitality and new luck. Innocence and inexperience are an asset in this situation, not a liability. Associated with the East Wind and Spring.
Orchid-Aim for refinement, and the rare, and precious. Associated with the South Wind and Summer.
Chrysanthemum-Pleasure, social activities, leisure and entertainment to come. Associated with the West Wind and Autumn.
Bamboo-This heralds a time for research, planning, writing, learning, or scholarship. Associated with the North Wind and Winter.
Four Occupations
Spring (the Fisherman)-Strive for common sense, good management skills, and good working relationships in order to achieve success. Also associated with the East Wind, the color green, the element wood, and the Plum Blossom flower.
Summer (the Woodcutter)-Activity brings success. Only effort brings reward. Put your back into it. Also associated with the South Wind, the color red, the element fire and the Orchid flower.
Autumn (the Farmer)-Physical and arduous labor are needed in order to achieve success in this matter, but that hard labor will bring many rewards. Also associated with the West Wind, the color white, the element metal and the Chrysanthemum flower.
Winter (the Scholar)-You need to be cautious and conserve your resources right now. This is a time to turn your attention to paperwork, whether it is personal creative work or administrative matters. Also associated with the North Wind, the color black, the element water and the Bamboo flower.
The reason for the reverse direction is because it is the celestial compass. This is always reversed. I’ve had the Derek Walters deck for over a decade so it is nice to read someone else is using them to divine. Hope you are continuing to enjoy!