Chinese fortune poems, one page each
The 60 Jiazi Fortune Poems
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 19: Su Qin Comes Home Empty-Handed
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 19 is the Dingchou poem of the 60-year cycle, and its story is “Su Qin Comes Home Empty-Handed”. In plain words: Lower your sights a little and go back to the road you know best. It's fine if you can't see yet; when the clouds clear, the way shows.
Original Chinese
What it says about…
- Overall luck
- A smooth sign. Be content, and set aside quick-money plans.
- Love
- Go back to how you were at the start. Singles may find someone in familiar circles.
- Business
- Stick to what you know best. Hold off on new fields and build your skills.
- Work
- If your ideas keep getting turned down, don't doubt yourself. Polish your strengths and try again.
- Buying a home
- Stay where you are. If you must move, revisit places you've already seen.
- Health
- Go back to a doctor who already knows you.
- Exams
- A harder one. Mastering the basics beats chasing new methods.
- Lost items
- Retrace your steps to look for it.
- Legal disputes
- Make peace. Expecting too much can leave you empty-handed.
- Family
- Do what worked when home was peaceful, and expect a little less of each other.
The story behind it
Su Qin Comes Home Empty-Handed
Video
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Questions people ask
Is Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 19 a good fortune?
This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: Lower your sights a little and go back to the road you know best. It's fine if you can't see yet; when the clouds clear, the way shows. The choice is yours.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 19 say about love?
Go back to how you were at the start. Singles may find someone in familiar circles.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 19 say in English?
Wealth and rank are set by heaven's hand. / Aim too high, and you will miss your time. / Turn back for now, and walk the old road home. / The clouds will part, and the moon will show the way.