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The 100 Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poems

Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 92: Liu Bang Governs the People of Han; Fu Bi Saves the Refugees

Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 92 is rated Great Misfortune, and its story is “Liu Bang Governs the People of Han; Fu Bi Saves the Refugees”. In plain words: Winter will pass, and the coldest day is the day things turn. Take care of your health first.

癸乙Great Misfortune
This year's grain is poorer than before;prices climb higher than in a hundred years.Hard luck spreads, and sickness goes around;only after midwinter will all be safe.

Original Chinese

今年禾穀不如前物價喧騰倍百年災數流行多疫癘一陽復後始安全

What it says about…

Love
It'll take a while, but it will work out. When times are hard, look after each other first.
Career
It's hard at first, but it'll be different later. If the old way doesn't work, try a new one.
Money
Things are tight for now. Wait a bit, and hold on to large sums.
Health
You may catch small bugs more often, but you'll be fine. Wash your hands when you get home, and see a doctor early if you feel unwell.

The story behind it

Liu Bang Governs the People of Han; Fu Bi Saves the Refugees

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Questions people ask

Is Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 92 a good fortune?

It is rated Great Misfortune. Winter will pass, and the coldest day is the day things turn. Take care of your health first. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 92 say about love?

It'll take a while, but it will work out. When times are hard, look after each other first.

What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 92 say in English?

This year's grain is poorer than before; / prices climb higher than in a hundred years. / Hard luck spreads, and sickness goes around; / only after midwinter will all be safe.

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