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Mazu's Fortune Poems

Mazu Fortune Poem No. 100: Stick one hundred is the hardest one to draw.

Mazu Fortune Poem No. 100 is paired with the Gen · Mountain hexagram. In plain words: When your luck is at its fullest, learn to hold it steady. Stay humble with a full cup, and you'll stand out among many.

Gen · Mountain
Stick one hundred is the hardest one to draw.Its air is lofty, unlike any other.Learn to stay humble while your cup is full,and you'll stand tall above ten thousand people.

Original Chinese

此籤一百最難逢氣象巍巍是不同識得謙冲持滿意萬人頭上逞英雄

What it says about…

Love
Growing old together, slowly. Things are steady right now, so treasure it.
Career
Great things often come late. It will happen, maybe a little later.
Money
Money will come in. You don't have to fill the jar all at once. Save some, and keep some for the people around you.
Health
You'll find a good doctor. Take your medicine and rest as told, then add your plans back slowly once you're well.

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Questions people ask

Is Mazu Fortune Poem No. 100 a good fortune?

This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: When your luck is at its fullest, learn to hold it steady. Stay humble with a full cup, and you'll stand out among many. The choice is yours.

What does Mazu Fortune Poem No. 100 say about love?

Growing old together, slowly. Things are steady right now, so treasure it.

What does Mazu Fortune Poem No. 100 say in English?

Stick one hundred is the hardest one to draw. / Its air is lofty, unlike any other. / Learn to stay humble while your cup is full, / and you'll stand tall above ten thousand people.

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