Chinese fortune poems, one page each
The 100 Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poems
Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 57: Watching the Immortals Play Chess Till the Axe Handle Rots; The Four Elders Secure the Crown Prince
Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 57 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “Watching the Immortals Play Chess Till the Axe Handle Rots; The Four Elders Secure the Crown Prince”. In plain words: When too much is going on, don't take in too many opinions. Make your own call, and think one step further while things are noisy.
Original Chinese
The story behind it
Watching the Immortals Play Chess Till the Axe Handle Rots; The Four Elders Secure the Crown Prince
Video
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Questions people ask
Is Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 57 a good fortune?
It is rated Fair Fortune. When too much is going on, don't take in too many opinions. Make your own call, and think one step further while things are noisy. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.
What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 57 say in English?
Troubles spring up, and your worries run long; / don't follow others; make up your own mind. / Remember this one move from the immortals: / in the middle of the noise, think once more.