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The 60 Jiazi Fortune Poems

Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 25: Liu Wenliang Says Goodbye to His Wife

Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 25 is the Wuzi poem of the 60-year cycle, and its story is “Liu Wenliang Says Goodbye to His Wife”. In plain words: Go easy on your heart; getting through is enough. Ask people and take action instead of asking the gods again, and things loosen once the turning point passes.

Wuzi
Whatever lies ahead, don't wear out your heart.Asking the gods again and again is in vain.Just wait until the days of rooster and dog have passed.No offerings needed; what could go wrong?

Original Chinese

總是前途莫心勞求神問聖枉是多但看雞犬日過後不須作福事如何

What it says about…

Overall luck
Don't overthink it. Getting through is enough, and you don't need to worry about what hasn't happened.
Love
There's a hint of distance. You may be apart for a while, but that doesn't mean it's over. Set a regular time to video chat.
Business
Opportunities may be in another city. Talk with your family before you go.
Travel
A move or long trip could work. Settle things at home first.
Work
Find the next job before you leave. Save your energy before changing tracks.
Buying a home
No rush on this one. Save for a down payment and look around.
Health
The poem says it plainly. Ask a doctor! Take your medicine and rest when you need to.
Exams
This round is tough. A disappointing result doesn't close the road.
Legal disputes
Make peace if you can. Mediation is a good place to start.
Family
Family may be spread out. 'Have you eaten?' can mean 'I miss you.' Let them know you're okay.

The story behind it

Liu Wenliang Says Goodbye to His Wife

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Questions people ask

Is Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 25 a good fortune?

This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: Go easy on your heart; getting through is enough. Ask people and take action instead of asking the gods again, and things loosen once the turning point passes. The choice is yours.

What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 25 say about love?

There's a hint of distance. You may be apart for a while, but that doesn't mean it's over. Set a regular time to video chat.

What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 25 say in English?

Whatever lies ahead, don't wear out your heart. / Asking the gods again and again is in vain. / Just wait until the days of rooster and dog have passed. / No offerings needed; what could go wrong?

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