Stick #11: A Future Like Brocade (Favorable)
春风得意马蹄疾，一日看尽长安花。前程锦绣凭君力，稳步青云路不赊。
Plain reading
This lot says you are in a fair wind — like spring pride and swift hooves. A brocade future depends on your effort; step steadily toward the blue clouds without delay. Put important matters first.
Interpretation
"A Future Like Brocade" is a favorable stick. Like Meng Jiao after passing the exam, riding through Chang'an in one day — the road runs smooth. "Steady steps on the cloud path" means constant effort brings a bright future without long wait.
Advice
Do the work before you to the highest level. When chance comes you can take it — do not slack after small success.
Drawn from Meng Jiao's "After Passing the Examination" — riding through the capital after long study — symbolizing bitter work rewarded and the road opening wide.