Chinese fortune poems, one page each
The 60 Jiazi Fortune Poems
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 30: Li Tong Gives Up His Gold Token to Save Lady Yue
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 30 is the Wuxu poem of the 60-year cycle, and its story is “Li Tong Gives Up His Gold Token to Save Lady Yue”. In plain words: Make the most of good times, and stop while you're ahead when things turn. Try a different approach and take it slow; it may take an extra round.
Original Chinese
What it says about…
- Overall luck
- Good first, then hold steady. Save while luck is good, and pause when something feels off.
- Love
- What you give may not come back equally. Be kind, but put yourself first on the list.
- Business
- Pull back a little this year; a modest profit is enough. If a deal looks too easy, ask why.
- Work
- Try a new way of working or talking first. Don't rush to a new company this time.
- Buying a home
- Don't buy yet. Keeping cash on hand is safer.
- Health
- Recovery may take longer. Extra follow-up visits are fine.
- Exams
- It takes more effort. Try a new study method or even a new path.
- Legal disputes
- You may lose money. Work out whether it's worth it first.
- Family
- There may be arguments over money. Change your tone, and let one person soften first.
The story behind it
Li Tong Gives Up His Gold Token to Save Lady Yue
Video
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Questions people ask
Is Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 30 a good fortune?
This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: Make the most of good times, and stop while you're ahead when things turn. Try a different approach and take it slow; it may take an extra round. The choice is yours.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 30 say about love?
What you give may not come back equally. Be kind, but put yourself first on the list.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 30 say in English?
Watch slowly: this month is calm and mild. / After that, take care; you may not climb high. / Change your colors as you go down the road. / Every task will take twice the toil.