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The 60 Jiazi Fortune Poems

Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 6: Lu Xun Wanders into the Stone Maze

Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 6 is the Jiaxu poem of the 60-year cycle, and its story is “Lu Xun Wanders into the Stone Maze”. In plain words: It's a rainy season, and things won't come together easily, but it will pass. Don't rush when you're winning; think first, then set out.

Jiaxu
Wind and cloud gather, and the rain pours down.The hard weather of the season leaves its hurt.This matter, in your stars, is hard to bring together.And one foot steps out toward a distant land.

Original Chinese

風雲致雨落洋洋天災時氣必有傷命內此事難和合更逢一足出外鄉

What it says about…

Overall luck
When things go well, slow down. Look twice and ask one more person before deciding.
Love
If it sounds too sweet, watch a while longer. Love may be farther away; if you're apart, call often.
Business
Your position may shift. If you're stuck, look further out, but scout before you change course.
Work
If you were just praised, mind the details, and keep your résumé up to date.
Buying a home
Watch for leaks. Visit after heavy rain and check walls, ceilings and windows.
Health
Take care when seasons change. If something won't get better, get a second opinion.
Exams
You may study away from home. It may not be your first choice, but it's a door you can walk through.
Legal disputes
Peace first. If you must go ahead, get professional advice.
Family
If home keeps arguing, call a truce. Eat together and finish the talk calmly.

The story behind it

Lu Xun Wanders into the Stone Maze

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Questions people ask

Is Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 6 a good fortune?

This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: It's a rainy season, and things won't come together easily, but it will pass. Don't rush when you're winning; think first, then set out. The choice is yours.

What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 6 say about love?

If it sounds too sweet, watch a while longer. Love may be farther away; if you're apart, call often.

What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 6 say in English?

Wind and cloud gather, and the rain pours down. / The hard weather of the season leaves its hurt. / This matter, in your stars, is hard to bring together. / And one foot steps out toward a distant land.

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