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The 100 Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poems

Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 13: Jiang Taigong Goes Fishing

Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 13 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “Jiang Taigong Goes Fishing”. In plain words: Your luck hasn't opened up yet. Like Jiang Taigong fishing by the river, live these in-between days well, and your time will come.

乙丙Fair Fortune
Your stars have not yet opened the way;for now, go fish by the river like an old man.When the Jade Rabbit returns, you will rise,and stand as a hero above ten thousand.

Original Chinese

君今庚甲未亨通且向江頭作釣翁玉兔重生應發跡萬人頭上逞英雄

What it says about…

Love
No rush to settle things. With a partner, keep your usual pace. There's no need to hurry.
Career
The timing isn't right yet. Keep doing what you've been doing. It's not a time for big changes.
Money
Hold steady here too. Don't be greedy or jealous. If someone else makes money first, you don't have to jump in.
Health
You'll get better, just slowly. Follow your doctor and give your body more time.
Family
Someone far from home will come back.

The story behind it

Jiang Taigong Goes Fishing

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Questions people ask

Is Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 13 a good fortune?

It is rated Fair Fortune. Your luck hasn't opened up yet. Like Jiang Taigong fishing by the river, live these in-between days well, and your time will come. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 13 say about love?

No rush to settle things. With a partner, keep your usual pace. There's no need to hurry.

What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 13 say in English?

Your stars have not yet opened the way; / for now, go fish by the river like an old man. / When the Jade Rabbit returns, you will rise, / and stand as a hero above ten thousand.

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