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The 100 Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poems

Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 50: Su Dongpo Advises the People; Niu Hong Pays No Mind to the Ox That Was Shot

Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 50 is rated Good Fortune, and its story is “Su Dongpo Advises the People; Niu Hong Pays No Mind to the Ox That Was Shot”. In plain words: This year is better than last, but still handle things with care. A peaceful family brings more blessings, so don't take sides over gossip.

戊癸Good Fortune
People say this year is better than the last;still, take care with every step you take.A family at peace grows many blessings;don't lend your ear to whispered slander.

Original Chinese

人說今年勝去年也須步步要週旋一家和氣多生福萋菲讒言莫聽偏

The story behind it

Su Dongpo Advises the People; Niu Hong Pays No Mind to the Ox That Was Shot

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Questions people ask

Is Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 50 a good fortune?

It is rated Good Fortune. This year is better than last, but still handle things with care. A peaceful family brings more blessings, so don't take sides over gossip. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 50 say in English?

People say this year is better than the last; / still, take care with every step you take. / A family at peace grows many blessings; / don't lend your ear to whispered slander.

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