Chinese fortune poems, one page each
The 60 Jiazi Fortune Poems
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 18: Shao Liang and His Son Meet Huang Yuniang
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 18 is the Bingxu poem of the 60-year cycle, and its story is “Shao Liang and His Son Meet Huang Yuniang”. In plain words: You don't have to carry this alone. Ask someone to help talk it through; help will come, and the road opens up.
Original Chinese
What it says about…
- Overall luck
- A good sign. With sincere help, things go much smoother. Chances look best around the fifth lunar month.
- Love
- Good overall, and small misunderstandings are easy to clear. Say what you want.
- Business
- Find helpers. A hand up makes profit much easier.
- Work
- When stuck, talk to your manager or a trusted coworker. Asking doesn't mean you're not capable.
- Buying a home
- You can buy. Talk with family first, then have a professional check the contract and price.
- Health
- Your doctor is your helper. Write your questions down and ask them one by one.
- Exams
- Ask teachers and classmates when you don't understand. No need to feel shy.
- Legal disputes
- Get an experienced professional, or ask someone respected to mediate.
- Family
- Fairly steady. Someone will smooth things over, so remember to thank them.
The story behind it
Shao Liang and His Son Meet Huang Yuniang
Video
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Questions people ask
Is Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 18 a good fortune?
This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: You don't have to carry this alone. Ask someone to help talk it through; help will come, and the road opens up. The choice is yours.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 18 say about love?
Good overall, and small misunderstandings are easy to clear. Say what you want.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 18 say in English?
If you ask what lies behind this matter, / see how rank and fine horses guard the road ahead. / Find a helper, and you will gain much. / In harmony, both sides will be made clear.