Chinese fortune poems, one page each
The 60 Jiazi Fortune Poems
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 3: Shen Wanshan's Buried Treasure and the Zhengde Emperor
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 3 is the Jiachen poem of the 60-year cycle, and its story is “Shen Wanshan's Buried Treasure and the Zhengde Emperor”. In plain words: Keep your heart steady and don't compete; you'll have enough and some to spare. Your pearl will come, and time picks when.
Original Chinese
What it says about…
- Overall luck
- A good sign. Don't compete or hold grudges, and know when enough is enough.
- Money
- You'll have enough. If someone promises a tenfold return, talk to your family first.
- Love
- Good, though someone else may be interested too. Talk gently when unsure. Single? Take care of yourself, and your pearl will come.
- Business
- Good, with some competition. With partners, keep a low profile and clear books. On your own, go for it.
- Work
- Steady work keeps your job safe. No need to grab the credit.
- Buying a home
- Someone may want the same place, so check your budget. If you've already bought, it gets better over time.
- Health
- Fairly steady. If surgery is planned, ask your doctor about recovery, step by step.
- Exams
- A sign of passing. Even if you're not first, coming home safe is good.
- Legal disputes
- Find out who you're dealing with, keep your evidence, and talk first if you can.
- Family
- Don't compare who earns more or talks louder. When no one fights, there's plenty.
The story behind it
Shen Wanshan's Buried Treasure and the Zhengde Emperor
Video
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Questions people ask
Is Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 3 a good fortune?
This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: Keep your heart steady and don't compete; you'll have enough and some to spare. Your pearl will come, and time picks when. The choice is yours.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 3 say about love?
Good, though someone else may be interested too. Talk gently when unsure. Single? Take care of yourself, and your pearl will come.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 3 say in English?
Hold your heart steady; let it not drift. / Heaven has set aside your food and clothing, with plenty to spare. / Harmony upon harmony brings joy again and again. / When the hour comes, the bright pearl will find you.