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The 100 Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poems

Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 15: Zhang Junrui Longs for Yingying

Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 15 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “Zhang Junrui Longs for Yingying”. In plain words: Being a good match on paper isn't what matters most. When the time is right and your hearts agree, a good match will come.

乙戊Fair Fortune
Two families stand as equals, gate to gate;if it isn't meant to be, don't weigh and measure.Wait for the spring wind to bring good news,then tune the zither in the orchid room.

Original Chinese

兩家門戶各相當不是姻緣莫較量直待春風好消息卻調琴瑟向蘭房

What it says about…

Love
Your hearts aren't in step yet. Wait a little, and let your hearts line up first.
Money
Recognition and money will come a bit later.
Health
Thinking too much wears you out too. Go to bed early.
Family
Little squabbles come easily at home. Adjust a little, and you'll get along.

The story behind it

Zhang Junrui Longs for Yingying

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Questions people ask

Is Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 15 a good fortune?

It is rated Fair Fortune. Being a good match on paper isn't what matters most. When the time is right and your hearts agree, a good match will come. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 15 say about love?

Your hearts aren't in step yet. Wait a little, and let your hearts line up first.

What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 15 say in English?

Two families stand as equals, gate to gate; / if it isn't meant to be, don't weigh and measure. / Wait for the spring wind to bring good news, / then tune the zither in the orchid room.

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