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The 60 Jiazi Fortune Poems

Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 15: Liang Hao Becomes Top Scholar at Last

Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 15 is the Bingchen poem of the 60-year cycle, and its story is “Liang Hao Becomes Top Scholar at Last”. In plain words: Good luck is on its way, just slowly, and late luck is still luck. If you want an answer right now, sleep on it first.

Bingchen
The old man of eighty was Jiang Taigong after all.In the evening of his life, he met King Wen.Don't press with urgent questions under the moon.Hold steady, and wait for your luck to open.

Original Chinese

八十原來是太公看看晚景遇文王月下緊事休相問勸君且守待運通

What it says about…

Overall luck
An ordinary, slow year. Smooth enough, but the big break hasn't come yet.
Love
Take it slow and get to know each other. Couples, remember to look up from your busy days.
Business
Big profits are unlikely this year. Look after what you have and keep clear books.
Work
No rush to switch. If an offer comes, draw one stick for each job and compare.
Buying a home
Fine for living in. Not ideal for running a business.
Health
If surgery is suggested, you don't have to decide at once. Ask one or two more doctors.
Exams
Success will come, just slowly. It's fine to take it more than once.
Legal disputes
It may drag on. Try to settle if you can.
Family
Getting by is enough. Save in good years; in slow years, health and safety matter most.

The story behind it

Liang Hao Becomes Top Scholar at Last

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Questions people ask

Is Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 15 a good fortune?

This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: Good luck is on its way, just slowly, and late luck is still luck. If you want an answer right now, sleep on it first. The choice is yours.

What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 15 say about love?

Take it slow and get to know each other. Couples, remember to look up from your busy days.

What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 15 say in English?

The old man of eighty was Jiang Taigong after all. / In the evening of his life, he met King Wen. / Don't press with urgent questions under the moon. / Hold steady, and wait for your luck to open.

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