"Pua̍h-pue" (divination with moon blocks) originated from the ancient Chinese practice of divination through the “I Ching“. It is a form of oracle used to communicate with deities and seek guidance for the future. Typically, two wooden or bamboo blocks, called "pue" or "moon blocks," are used. After being thrown, the way they land—either flat side up ("yin") or rounded side up ("yang")—is observed to interpret the deity's will. There are three possible outcomes: "sèng-pue" , with one flat and one rounded side up, indicating divine approval; "îm-pue" , with both flat sides up, indicating disapproval; and "tiàu-pue" , with both rounded sides up, often interpreted as the deity laughing and suggesting the question be asked again.

From my personal experience, there were times when performing "Pua̍h-pue" was not out of personal volition but rather due to a certain compulsion and constraint from traditional rituals. During the process, I reflected on the uncertainty and contradictions in the oracle's messages. In the face of the unknown, are the answers given by "Pua̍h-pue" a manifestation of the divine will, or are they merely an expression of people's inner desires connected through religious experience?