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The 100 Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poems

Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 86: Guan Zhong and Bao Shuya in Trade; Tao Zhu and Yi Dun Make Their Living

Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 86 is rated Great Fortune, and its story is “Guan Zhong and Bao Shuya in Trade; Tao Zhu and Yi Dun Make Their Living”. In plain words: Money is coming, a little at a time, as long as you keep an honest heart in business. Treat others as you'd want to be treated, and your future will be better than today.

壬己Great Fortune
A boat of goods draws buyers from all around;a little at a time, you grow rich.Always put yourself in others' shoes,and your tomorrows will be better than today.

Original Chinese

一舟行貨好招邀積少成多自富饒常把他人比自己管須日後勝今朝

What it says about…

Love
You two are a good match. Think a little more about the other person, and they'll do the same for you.
Career
Things are getting better now, and they'll keep improving. When it's going well, think about your next step.
Money
Money is coming. It's hard at first, then easier, so set some aside for your own peace of mind.
Health
You'll slowly get better. Even once you feel better, finish your medicine the way your doctor says.

The story behind it

Guan Zhong and Bao Shuya in Trade; Tao Zhu and Yi Dun Make Their Living

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Questions people ask

Is Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 86 a good fortune?

It is rated Great Fortune. Money is coming, a little at a time, as long as you keep an honest heart in business. Treat others as you'd want to be treated, and your future will be better than today. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 86 say about love?

You two are a good match. Think a little more about the other person, and they'll do the same for you.

What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 86 say in English?

A boat of goods draws buyers from all around; / a little at a time, you grow rich. / Always put yourself in others' shoes, / and your tomorrows will be better than today.

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