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Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy

Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 16: Ye Mengxiong Goes to Court; Emperor Shenzong of Ming Wishes Hai Rui Were Still Here

Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 16 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “Ye Mengxiong Goes to Court; Emperor Shenzong of Ming Wishes Hai Rui Were Still Here”. In plain words: You can let go of what's making you frown. The clouds are about to clear. Jade in the mud is still jade, and someone will pick you up.

Fair Fortune
Let your knitted brows relax for now.Close at hand, the clouds part and the sun comes through.You're like a piece of jade lying in the mud;a skilled hand will lift you clean out of the dust.

Original Chinese

攢眉思慮暫時開咫尺雲開見日來宛似汙泥中片玉良工一舉出塵埃

What it says about…

Love
The old notes say it will work out. When your partner frowns, reach over and smooth that frown away.
Career
The clouds will clear, just slowly. If you drew this in autumn or winter, it's especially good.
Money
For money and partnerships, the old notes say it will work out.
Health
Be a little kinder to yourself. See a doctor if you feel unwell, and lie down when you're tired.
Family
Home has been a bit unsettled lately. It will calm down slowly.

The story behind it

Ye Mengxiong Goes to Court; Emperor Shenzong of Ming Wishes Hai Rui Were Still Here

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Questions people ask

Is Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 16 a good fortune?

It is rated Fair Fortune. You can let go of what's making you frown. The clouds are about to clear. Jade in the mud is still jade, and someone will pick you up. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 16 say about love?

The old notes say it will work out. When your partner frowns, reach over and smooth that frown away.

What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 16 say in English?

Let your knitted brows relax for now. / Close at hand, the clouds part and the sun comes through. / You're like a piece of jade lying in the mud; / a skilled hand will lift you clean out of the dust.

Different temples may use slightly different versions.

A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

Chinese poem font: Wang Han-zong Li Shu (GPL v2), with a few added glyphs