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Yue Lao Love Poem No. 82: From the Book of Rites, on the banners an army carries on the march

Yue Lao Love Poem No. 82 is rated Great Fortune, and its story is “From the Book of Rites, on the banners an army carries on the march”. In plain words: You're guarded on every side, so it's safe to move forward. The timing is good, and the people around you have your back.

Great Fortune
When you set out on the march,the Red Bird ahead, the Black Tortoise behind,the Azure Dragon left, the White Tiger right.

Original Chinese

行去耶前朱雀而後玄武左青龍而右白虎

The story behind it

From the Book of Rites, on the banners an army carries on the march

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Questions people ask

Is Yue Lao Love Poem No. 82 a good fortune?

It is rated Great Fortune. You're guarded on every side, so it's safe to move forward. The timing is good, and the people around you have your back. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 82 say about love?

You're guarded on every side, so it's safe to move forward. The timing is good, and the people around you have your back.

What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 82 say in English?

When you set out on the march, / the Red Bird ahead, the Black Tortoise behind, / the Azure Dragon left, the White Tiger right.

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