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Mazu's Fortune Poems

Mazu Fortune Poem No. 98: Honor, riches, and a lofty rank.

Mazu Fortune Poem No. 98 is paired with the Da Chu · Great Taming hexagram. In plain words: People who are loyal and caring move heaven and earth. No storms, no hard times, and the blessings keep coming.

Da Chu · Great Taming
Honor, riches, and a lofty rank.The loyal and devoted move heaven's harmony.No storms to meet, and no trouble to bear.Great success, steady and true, and blessings in plenty.

Original Chinese

榮華富貴爵巍峨忠孝之人感太和不遇風波無患難元亨貞利福來多

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Questions people ask

Is Mazu Fortune Poem No. 98 a good fortune?

This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: People who are loyal and caring move heaven and earth. No storms, no hard times, and the blessings keep coming. The choice is yours.

What does Mazu Fortune Poem No. 98 say in English?

Honor, riches, and a lofty rank. / The loyal and devoted move heaven's harmony. / No storms to meet, and no trouble to bear. / Great success, steady and true, and blessings in plenty.

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