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Yue Lao Love Poem No. 26: From the Book of Songs, "Si Gan," a song for a new house

Yue Lao Love Poem No. 26 is rated Great Fortune, and its story is “From the Book of Songs, "Si Gan," a song for a new house”. In plain words: Joy comes to the home and blessings to the family, and the relationship is steady. Good news is on its way, so wait with an easy heart.

Great Fortune
Bears, both great and grizzled,are the good sign of a son.Snakes, both small and coiling,are the good sign of a daughter.

Original Chinese

維熊維羆男子之祥維虺維蛇女子之祥

The story behind it

From the Book of Songs, "Si Gan," a song for a new house

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Questions people ask

Is Yue Lao Love Poem No. 26 a good fortune?

It is rated Great Fortune. Joy comes to the home and blessings to the family, and the relationship is steady. Good news is on its way, so wait with an easy heart. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 26 say about love?

Joy comes to the home and blessings to the family, and the relationship is steady. Good news is on its way, so wait with an easy heart.

What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 26 say in English?

Bears, both great and grizzled, / are the good sign of a son. / Snakes, both small and coiling, / are the good sign of a daughter.

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