What is the fasting-based fortune-bringing theory that Nanboku Mizuno proudly claimed had "not a one-in-ten-thousand chance of error" and widely promoted as the "method for inviting good fortune"? The core of this theory, as the name suggests, lies in moderating one's intake of food.
The key points of this theory can be summarized into the following ten rules:
- Those who eat small portions, even if their facial features are unfavorable, will still lead a somewhat blessed life and will not die young. Especially in old age, they will experience good fortune.
- Those who consistently overeat, even if their facial features are favorable, will find it difficult to maintain that luck. They may experience clumsiness, suffer constant mental strain throughout their life, and face misfortune in their later years.
- Those who frequently overeat or indulge, even if they have favorable facial features, will find their fortune unstable. If they are poor, they will fall into further poverty, and if they are wealthy, they may see their household decline. If someone with unfavorable features overeats or indulges, they will fall to such a state that they won't even have a proper coffin after death.
- Those who always eat lavish meals beyond their means will experience bad fortune, even if their facial features are favorable. If they do not restrain their indulgence, their household will fall into ruin, and they will fail to rise in status. Those who are poor yet indulge in luxurious meals will never escape hardship, no matter how much they work, and will suffer throughout their life.
- Those who consistently eat humble meals below their standard of living, even if their features appear impoverished, will eventually accumulate wealth, enjoy a long life, and find comfort in their later years.
- Those with irregular meal times, even if their facial features are favorable, will face misfortune.
- Those who eat in moderation will not suffer from terminal illnesses or endure long periods of poor health.
- Lazy, cunning individuals who indulge in alcohol and meat without self-discipline will not succeed. To achieve success and prosperity, one must master their desired trade, strictly regulate their daily meals, abstain from indulgence until their great goals are achieved, and transform their work into something they enjoy. By doing so, success will naturally follow.
- A person's character is determined by their moderation in food and drink.
- Those who eat and drink excessively and become overweight will never achieve status or success in life.
In addition to fasting, by practicing daily mindfulness, one's fortune will flourish even further, leading to stronger, enduring luck. Let’s highlight some of the main practices:
Pray to the rising sun every morning. Wake up early and go to bed early. Working at night brings misfortune. Leading an overly luxurious life in terms of clothing or housing also invites misfortune.
While frugality is considered good, stinginess leads to bad luck.
