Chinese fortune poems, one page each
The 60 Jiazi Fortune Poems
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 9: Emperor Taizu of Song Meets Huyan Zan
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 9 is the Yisi poem of the 60-year cycle, and its story is “Emperor Taizu of Song Meets Huyan Zan”. In plain words: Two strong forces meet on a narrow road, so don't push head-on. Stop looking back; once this passes, it's no longer yours to carry.
Original Chinese
What it says about…
- Overall luck
- Side troubles may pop up. A small loss for peace is a good deal. Work out the worst case first.
- Love
- New? Go slowly. If you give more, say when you're tired. Leave old fights in the past.
- Business
- Hold on to what you have. Write new ideas down for later.
- Work
- Sort out what's really yours to carry, and find the role that suits you.
- Buying a home
- If you can afford it, consider it, but count interest, repairs and empty months first.
- Health
- Cut extra strain. Before changing treatment, get a second opinion.
- Exams
- Results may surprise you. If you pass, you can still decide whether to go.
- Legal disputes
- Consider settling. Going all the way may not give you what you want.
- Family
- Don't dig up the past. Just talk about today.
The story behind it
Emperor Taizu of Song Meets Huyan Zan
Video
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Questions people ask
Is Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 9 a good fortune?
This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: Two strong forces meet on a narrow road, so don't push head-on. Stop looking back; once this passes, it's no longer yours to carry. The choice is yours.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 9 say about love?
New? Go slowly. If you give more, say when you're tired. Leave old fights in the past.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 9 say in English?
Dragon and tiger walk together in the deep hills. / Why do you keep looking back behind you? / Whatever love or grudge lies down this road, / one day it will have nothing to do with me.