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Mazu's Fortune Poems

Mazu Fortune Poem No. 73: An old friend sends me a letter,

Mazu Fortune Poem No. 73 is paired with the Tong Ren · Fellowship hexagram. In plain words: Go ahead and accept an old friend's invitation. Watch your step on the way, take care in tricky places, and you'll be safe.

Tong Ren · Fellowship
An old friend sends me a letter,asking me to go far away and trade silk together.If you come to a dragon's pool, take care.Your safety rests on the Buddha's helping hand.

Original Chinese

故人寄我一封書約去他鄉共販絲若遇龍潭須謹慎平安全仗佛扶持

What it says about…

Love
You two are a great match, and a trip far away together would be lovely. Single? If a friend wants to introduce someone, go.
Career
Someone who understands you is there to help.
Money
Things go your way, and money flows well.
Health
The gods are looking after you, but still see the doctor when you need to.
Family
Spring fills the house, and everyone gets along.

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Questions people ask

Is Mazu Fortune Poem No. 73 a good fortune?

This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: Go ahead and accept an old friend's invitation. Watch your step on the way, take care in tricky places, and you'll be safe. The choice is yours.

What does Mazu Fortune Poem No. 73 say about love?

You two are a great match, and a trip far away together would be lovely. Single? If a friend wants to introduce someone, go.

What does Mazu Fortune Poem No. 73 say in English?

An old friend sends me a letter, / asking me to go far away and trade silk together. / If you come to a dragon's pool, take care. / Your safety rests on the Buddha's helping hand.

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