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The 60 Jiazi Fortune Poems

Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 40: Guo Ziyi and His Wife Receive Birthday Wishes

Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 40 is the Gengwu poem of the 60-year cycle, and its story is “Guo Ziyi and His Wife Receive Birthday Wishes”. In plain words: Arguments happen, and you still share your life afterward. Sometimes playing a little dumb and letting it go keeps the peace at home.

Gengwu
A whole life of wealth, honor and rank.Your household will surely shine bright.In all of this, there will be no loss.Husband and wife, side by side, happy for a hundred years.

Original Chinese

平生富貴成祿位君爾門戶定光輝此中必定無損失夫妻百歲喜相隨

What it says about…

Overall luck
Very good. Most things go smoothly, and good luck comes knocking.
Love
Very good. Share the days you can. If you're apart, stay in touch often.
Business
Good. A trusted partner makes it steadier. Keep clear books and kind words.
Work
Either job is fine. Confirm the new one before leaving, and hand over your work properly.
Buying a home
You can buy. Check the light and layout, and meet the neighbors.
Health
Safe overall. Rest when you're tired.
Exams
Very good, with strong chances. Prepare at your own pace.
Legal disputes
Strong odds, but no need to push the other side into a corner.
Family
Very good. Small squabbles are small. Elders can play a little dumb now and then.

The story behind it

Guo Ziyi and His Wife Receive Birthday Wishes

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Questions people ask

Is Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 40 a good fortune?

This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: Arguments happen, and you still share your life afterward. Sometimes playing a little dumb and letting it go keeps the peace at home. The choice is yours.

What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 40 say about love?

Very good. Share the days you can. If you're apart, stay in touch often.

What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 40 say in English?

A whole life of wealth, honor and rank. / Your household will surely shine bright. / In all of this, there will be no loss. / Husband and wife, side by side, happy for a hundred years.

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