Chinese fortune poems, one page each
The 60 Jiazi Fortune Poems
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 56: Wu Zetian Takes the Throne
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 56 is the Guimao poem of the 60-year cycle, and its story is “Wu Zetian Takes the Throne”. In plain words: When things are hard, rest both body and heart. No great harm is coming; once it's behind you, stop looking back.
Original Chinese
What it says about…
- Overall luck
- A harder road, but it should improve in the second half of the year. Look after your health first. Good sleep is a blessing.
- Love
- It may feel tiring. If a relationship keeps wearing you out, pause and think. Staying or leaving is your choice.
- Business
- If you're just starting, wait. If you're in it, hold on until after the sixth or seventh lunar month. If you're exhausted, closing to rest is also a choice.
- Work
- If your current job drew this and the new one drew a fair stick, you can move on. If it's the other way around, stay.
- Buying a home
- Don't buy yet. Look and ask around; no rush.
- Health
- Write down your symptoms and bring them to your doctor. Take treatment step by step, and if you're caring for family, save some strength for yourself.
- Exams
- A hard round. Take care of your health first, then push.
- Legal disputes
- It will drag and cost a lot. If you haven't filed yet, try talking first.
- Family
- If an old issue won't let go, whoever leads the home can play a little dumb. Let the past stay in the past.
The story behind it
Wu Zetian Takes the Throne
Video
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Questions people ask
Is Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 56 a good fortune?
This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: When things are hard, rest both body and heart. No great harm is coming; once it's behind you, stop looking back. The choice is yours.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 56 say about love?
It may feel tiring. If a relationship keeps wearing you out, pause and think. Staying or leaving is your choice.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 56 say in English?
When illness brings you toil and a weary heart, / in the end, no great harm will come. / Once it's behind you, there's no need to look back. / The worries in your heart will slowly wear away.