Chinese fortune poems, one page each
Mazu's Fortune Poems
Mazu Fortune Poem No. 80: I know well the debts from a life before.
Mazu Fortune Poem No. 80 is paired with the Dun · Retreat hexagram. In plain words: When something slips out of your hands, don't rush to be angry. It may be on its way back to you in another form.
Original Chinese
What it says about…
- Love
- Pick one small promise you made and keep it. If you owe a thank-you or a sorry, say it.
- Career
- Work that seems to go nowhere isn't wasted.
- Money
- Hold on to what you have. Leave expanding for later.
- Health
- If you don't feel well, see a doctor.
- Family
- When home feels quiet, be the one who calls.
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Questions people ask
Is Mazu Fortune Poem No. 80 a good fortune?
This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: When something slips out of your hands, don't rush to be angry. It may be on its way back to you in another form. The choice is yours.
What does Mazu Fortune Poem No. 80 say about love?
Pick one small promise you made and keep it. If you owe a thank-you or a sorry, say it.
What does Mazu Fortune Poem No. 80 say in English?
I know well the debts from a life before. / Today is the right time to repay them. / Don't rush to anger or regret. / The old man who lost his horse wasn't so unlucky.