Chinese fortune poems, one page each
The 60 Jiazi Fortune Poems
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 11: The Great Roc Troubles the Song Dynasty
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 11 is the Yiyou poem of the 60-year cycle, and its story is “The Great Roc Troubles the Song Dynasty”. In plain words: However noisy things get, keep your heart steady. Light comes slowly, not all at once, and things ease after the New Year.
Original Chinese
What it says about…
- Overall luck
- When the world gets noisy, steady your heart first. If drawn near the lunar year's end, things ease after New Year.
- Love
- Take your time. Don't jump to conclusions over rumors; talk calmly once you know the facts.
- Business
- Watch a while longer before investing. Once you feel sure, come back and ask again.
- Work
- When the office is chaotic, do your own part well and share the credit.
- Buying a home
- Look again in the first or second lunar month. If you love a place, ask the gods once more.
- Health
- Talk surgery through with your doctor. Recovery takes time, but you'll get better.
- Exams
- Nerves are the biggest risk. Take three deep breaths before you walk in.
- Legal disputes
- Results get clearer after New Year. Both sides need to talk in good faith.
- Family
- Think for three seconds before you speak. Does it really need to be said?
The story behind it
The Great Roc Troubles the Song Dynasty
Video
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Questions people ask
Is Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 11 a good fortune?
This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: However noisy things get, keep your heart steady. Light comes slowly, not all at once, and things ease after the New Year. The choice is yours.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 11 say about love?
Take your time. Don't jump to conclusions over rumors; talk calmly once you know the facts.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 11 say in English?
The sacred rooster crows, and slowly all grows clear. / In every matter, wait through the Rat, the Ox, the Tiger. / The clouds part, and the moon lights the whole world. / And you, my friend, will soon see peace.