What does the "bad luck" on a fortune slip mean? What should you do if you draw it?

What does the fortune "Kyou" mean?

Generally, it is said that the order of fortunes on omikuji slips is "Daikichi," "Kichi," "Chuuki," "Shokichi," "Suekichi," "Kyou," and "Daikyo." However, the order of fortunes is not officially determined, and depending on the shrine, temple, or region, the order of "Kichi" and "Chuuki" may be reversed.

However, the ranking of "Kyou" is lower than the various "Kichi" (good fortune). You will not be able to completely shake off the bad image, and if you get "Kyou" on your fortune slip, you will be depressed.

However, the meaning of the "Kyou" fortune is not so bad. When you get the "Kyou" fortune, it means that your luck at that moment is at its lowest, the worst. In other words, it means that your luck will not fall any further, but rather will rise.

When you think about it this way, getting an ``unlucky'' fortune seems like a lucky thing.

What are the chances of getting a bad fortune on a fortune slip?

What are the chances of getting such an unlucky fortune in a fortune slip?

According to one theory, the probability of getting a bad fortune is roughly 10% to 20%.

However, this is merely speculation. Shrines and temples are free to set the ratio of types of fortune slips, so some have around a 30% chance of getting a "bad fortune slip."

What should you do after getting an "unlucky" fortune?

Even if you get a bad fortune on your fortune slip, it doesn't change what you should do. What's important is what's written on the fortune slip, rather than the outcome of your fortune.

Please read it carefully and use it to help you in your daily life and actions.

Should you tie up your "unlucky" fortune slip at a shrine?

Whether it's a "good luck" or "bad luck" fortune, there is no rule that you have to tie the fortune slip. You can tie it or take it home - it's up to you.

When you leave a shrine or temple with it tied up, be sure to leave it in the designated place. Follow any instructions. If you take it home, keep it in a safe place for one year. It's also a good idea to look over the instructions from time to time.

If you are worried about bad luck,

"The 'Kyou' fortune is not a bad thing. Rather, it is a sign that good things may happen in the future." Even if you are told this, there are still times when you can't help but be concerned.

If that happens, go back another day and try to draw your fortune again. It is not bad manners to do so, and there is no limit to the number of times you can draw a fortune at the same shrine or temple.

However, if you get an "unlucky" fortune slip, don't throw it away; accept it as a lesson and tie it up.

Major temples and shrines along the Nankai Line where you can draw fortunes

Finally, we will introduce the main temples and shrines along the Nankai Line where you can draw fortune slips.

Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine

This is the head shrine of Sumiyoshi Shrine, which has about 2,300 branches nationwide. It is known as "Sumiyossan" in Osaka, and has been loved for a long time. It is also famous nationwide, with more than 2.3 million visitors at the beginning of the year.

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・Business hours: 9:00-17:00 (amulet gift shop)

・TEL: 06-6672-0753

Address: 2-9-89 Sumiyoshi, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Access: 3 minutes on foot from Sumiyoshi-Taisha Station on the Nankai Main Line

About 5 minutes walk from Sumiyoshi-Higashi Station on the Nankai Koya Line

A short walk from the Sumiyoshi Torii-mae tram stop on the Hankai Tram Line

Imamiya Ebisu Shrine

This shrine enshrines Ebisu, the god of prosperity in business. The Toka Ebisu festival, held every year for three days from January 9th to 11th, is a very lively event, attracting approximately one million worshippers every year.

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・Business hours: 9:00-17:00

・TEL: 06-6643-0150

Address: 1-6-10 Ebisu Nishi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Access: 2 minutes on foot from Imamiya-Ebisu Station on the Nankai Koya Line

Mount Kongo Katsuragi Shrine

This shrine is located near the summit of Mount Kongo, which runs across the border between Osaka and Nara prefectures. Currently, 38 Kuzuki shrines, the guardian deities of Mount Kongo, are enshrined here. Mount Kongo has long been considered a sacred mountain where Shinto and Buddhism have been fused and harmonized.

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・TEL: 0721-74-0005

Address: 1009-2 Chihaya, Chihayaakasaka Village, Minamikawachi District, Osaka Prefecture

Access: Take the bus from Kawachinagano Station on the Nankai Koya Line to Kongo Tozanguchi bus stop, then walk for about 70 minutes

If you learn from this bad luck and improve yourself, your luck may improve!

This time, we explained about the "Kyou" fortune. If you get a "Kyou" fortune, you may feel depressed or worried, but what is written on the fortune is important. If you take it as a warning and improve your lifestyle and behavior, your luck may steadily improve.

There are many historic shrines and temples along the Nankai Line, and each one has its own unique fortune slips. If you visit, be sure to try your luck.