Chinese fortune poems, one page each
Mazu's Fortune Poems
Mazu Fortune Poem No. 85: Under a lonely star, it's best to rest.
Mazu Fortune Poem No. 85 is paired with the Jian · Obstruction hexagram. In plain words: When the road is hard and people drift apart, stop for a while. Gather your strength back, and take good care of yourself.
Original Chinese
What it says about…
- Love
- If you're both busy with your own lives, don't jump to conclusions. Pick a day for a good meal and a real talk.
- Career
- Stop scolding yourself for what you didn't get done. Every step from today counts.
- Money
- Look after your roots first, and hold off on expanding.
- Health
- If you feel unwell, see a doctor. If one opinion doesn't put you at ease, it's fine to ask another.
- Family
- When home is quiet, make the call yourself. The warmth can start with that one call.
Video
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Questions people ask
Is Mazu Fortune Poem No. 85 a good fortune?
This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: When the road is hard and people drift apart, stop for a while. Gather your strength back, and take good care of yourself. The choice is yours.
What does Mazu Fortune Poem No. 85 say about love?
If you're both busy with your own lives, don't jump to conclusions. Pick a day for a good meal and a real talk.
What does Mazu Fortune Poem No. 85 say in English?
Under a lonely star, it's best to rest. / The mandarin ducks drift apart down the stream. / Will a dry willow ever grow leaves again? / Wind and rain scatter things, simply as they will.