Chinese fortune poems, one page each
The 60 Jiazi Fortune Poems
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 23: Jiang Taigong Fishes by the Wei River
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 23 is the Dingyou poem of the 60-year cycle, and its story is “Jiang Taigong Fishes by the Wei River”. In plain words: If you can't see the far shore, don't rush across. Not yet doesn't mean never; as long as you hold the line, the chance is still there.
Original Chinese
What it says about…
- Overall luck
- A slow start, so be patient. Some say things ease around the sixth lunar month.
- Love
- Love warms slowly. If you can't let go of an ex, first remember why you parted.
- Business
- If business is slow, take care of what you have. It may pick up around midyear.
- Work
- Wait where you are and use the time to sharpen your skills.
- Buying a home
- This place may be damp or dark. Visit again on a rainy day.
- Health
- Watch and wait. No need to rush into surgery; talk it over first. And get enough sleep.
- Exams
- A tough round. Keep studying at your own pace. It's never too late.
- Legal disputes
- It will take time and wear you down. Try to settle.
- Family
- Ordinary, and it can't be rushed. Sort things out one by one and look after each other.
The story behind it
Jiang Taigong Fishes by the Wei River
Video
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Questions people ask
Is Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 23 a good fortune?
This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: If you can't see the far shore, don't rush across. Not yet doesn't mean never; as long as you hold the line, the chance is still there. The choice is yours.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 23 say about love?
Love warms slowly. If you can't let go of an ex, first remember why you parted.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 23 say in English?
You long to cross the river, but the water stretches far. / Your road is not yet open, your luck not yet through. / The fishing line is always in your hand, / but I fear the fish and the water have yet to meet.