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Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy

Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 39: Lady Meng Jiang Searches for Her Husband; Cao Cao Sends Mi Heng to Huang Zu

Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 39 is rated Bad Fortune, and its story is “Lady Meng Jiang Searches for Her Husband; Cao Cao Sends Mi Heng to Huang Zu”. In plain words: Check the direction before you push. Don't force news from far away. A stone won't grind into a mirror, so try another way.

Bad Fortune
News from the edge of the sky is hard to come by.Don't push and press for what you privately want.If you try to grind a stone into a mirror,you'll wear yourself out, and all for nothing.

Original Chinese

天邊消息應難問切莫私心強望求若把石頭磨作鏡精神枉費一時休

What it says about…

Love
The old notes say it isn't a good match right now. Go easy on head-to-head fights for a while.
Career
Stay alert for a while. Check the direction before you push.
Money
Money is so-so, and partnerships may stall for a bit.
Health
The old notes say you'll be fine, but still see a doctor if you feel unwell.
Family
Home is safe. Look after your family first.

The story behind it

Lady Meng Jiang Searches for Her Husband; Cao Cao Sends Mi Heng to Huang Zu

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Questions people ask

Is Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 39 a good fortune?

It is rated Bad Fortune. Check the direction before you push. Don't force news from far away. A stone won't grind into a mirror, so try another way. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 39 say about love?

The old notes say it isn't a good match right now. Go easy on head-to-head fights for a while.

What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 39 say in English?

News from the edge of the sky is hard to come by. / Don't push and press for what you privately want. / If you try to grind a stone into a mirror, / you'll wear yourself out, and all for nothing.

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