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The 100 Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poems

Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 85: Lady Meng Jiang Searches for Her Husband

Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 85 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “Lady Meng Jiang Searches for Her Husband”. In plain words: Hold on to what you already have, and don't rush to trade a little for more. That way, the road home won't keep getting longer.

壬戊Fair Fortune
All spring long, the wind and rain keep falling;the traveler is a thousand miles from home.You think you're clever, trading less for more;so why does the road home feel so empty?

Original Chinese

一春風雨正瀟瀟千里行人去路遙移寡就多君得計如何歸路轉無聊

What it says about…

Love
Things you want to settle can wait. There's no need to decide right away.
Health
Your body is tired and may recover slowly, so see a doctor when you need to. Take extra care when you travel or drive.

The story behind it

Lady Meng Jiang Searches for Her Husband

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Questions people ask

Is Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 85 a good fortune?

It is rated Fair Fortune. Hold on to what you already have, and don't rush to trade a little for more. That way, the road home won't keep getting longer. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 85 say about love?

Things you want to settle can wait. There's no need to decide right away.

What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 85 say in English?

All spring long, the wind and rain keep falling; / the traveler is a thousand miles from home. / You think you're clever, trading less for more; / so why does the road home feel so empty?

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