Chinese fortune poems, one page each
Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy
Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 83: Li Yuan Takes the Throne; Ma Zhou Comes to the Capital and Stays at an Inn
Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 83 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “Li Yuan Takes the Throne; Ma Zhou Comes to the Capital and Stays at an Inn”. In plain words: The moon is only half there, and things aren't finished yet. When the fifteenth night comes, it will be full and bright.
Original Chinese
The story behind it
Li Yuan Takes the Throne; Ma Zhou Comes to the Capital and Stays at an Inn
Video
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Questions people ask
Is Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 83 a good fortune?
It is rated Fair Fortune. The moon is only half there, and things aren't finished yet. When the fifteenth night comes, it will be full and bright. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.
What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 83 say in English?
Like the moon on the third, fourth, or fifth night, / half there, half missing, not yet whole. / Wait for the fine night of the fifteenth, / and clear light will fall everywhere, round and full.