Chinese fortune poems, one page each
The 60 Jiazi Fortune Poems
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 55: Zhu Maichen Carries Firewood
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 55 is the Guichou poem of the 60-year cycle, and its story is “Zhu Maichen Carries Firewood”. In plain words: If the time hasn't come, set it aside and don't force it. Keep building your skills little by little, and eat well and sleep well.
Original Chinese
What it says about…
- Overall luck
- A slow-luck sign. Good things come, just slowly. A turn may come around the sixth lunar month.
- Love
- Take it slow. Couples, say what's on your mind. If it's new, spend more time together.
- Business
- It warms up slowly. If you're just starting, wait. A small skill of yours may open a door.
- Work
- At your current job, time is on your side. If you're moving, compare a few places.
- Buying a home
- No rush. Look around, compare and wait for the right time.
- Health
- Heal slowly. If you're caring for family, take turns resting.
- Exams
- If you don't pass, prepare again. Nothing you've studied is wasted.
- Legal disputes
- It will drag. Keep evidence and be patient; things will shift at some point.
- Family
- Money is tight at first but will improve. Most fights are words said in anger, so both step back.
The story behind it
Zhu Maichen Carries Firewood
Video
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Questions people ask
Is Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 55 a good fortune?
This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: If the time hasn't come, set it aside and don't force it. Keep building your skills little by little, and eat well and sleep well. The choice is yours.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 55 say about love?
Take it slow. Couples, say what's on your mind. If it's new, spend more time together.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 55 say in English?
Know that talk of going forward or back is empty for now. / Things look dim and are not yet whole. / The pearls and jade lie hidden, still unchanged. / Wishing alone will get you nowhere.