Chinese fortune poems, one page each
The 60 Jiazi Fortune Poems
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 54: Wang Yueying Misses Her Date at Xiangguo Temple
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 54 is the Renxu poem of the 60-year cycle, and its story is “Wang Yueying Misses Her Date at Xiangguo Temple”. In plain words: Stay clear-headed even when you're happy. When you're stuck, try another way; the way out is often on the side you haven't looked at.
Original Chinese
What it says about…
- Overall luck
- Think twice this year. Mistakes come most easily when you're too happy.
- Love
- A harder time, with missed chances. Keep track of plans. If you're stood up, treat yourself to a nice meal.
- Business
- Watch out for working alone. In a partnership, agree on who does what and write it down.
- Work
- Your effort may not be fairly rewarded. If a promised raise never comes, keep a record of what you've done.
- Buying a home
- Wait. Look at more places and take your time.
- Health
- If treatment isn't working, try another approach or a second opinion. Go easy on drinking.
- Exams
- Set alarms for registration, exam times and your exam ticket.
- Legal disputes
- Hard to win. Ask professionals about other routes like mediation, and check what your family can afford first.
- Family
- Money is tight, so try a new way of managing it. If you argue often, try a new way of talking.
The story behind it
Wang Yueying Misses Her Date at Xiangguo Temple
Video
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Questions people ask
Is Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 54 a good fortune?
This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: Stay clear-headed even when you're happy. When you're stuck, try another way; the way out is often on the side you haven't looked at. The choice is yours.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 54 say about love?
A harder time, with missed chances. Keep track of plans. If you're stood up, treat yourself to a nice meal.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 54 say in English?
A lone lamp burns quietly through the deep night. / Keep a clear head, and all things will come to be. / If good fruit grows in the unseen places, / your fine incense will reach the gods.