Chinese fortune poems, one page each
The 60 Jiazi Fortune Poems
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 58: Liu Bang and the White Snake
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 58 is the Guiwei poem of the 60-year cycle, and its story is “Liu Bang and the White Snake”. In plain words: Wanting to grow is good. Ease your heart and change a little at a time. People will say a lot; just listen.
Original Chinese
What it says about…
- Overall luck
- A harder time; luck hasn't opened yet. Look again around the sixth lunar month. Meanwhile, do what you love.
- Love
- Let it grow slowly and take others' opinions lightly. Couples, bicker less and guess less.
- Business
- Luck isn't open yet. Hold off on big investments and look after what you have.
- Work
- Stay put. A new job may not grow much, but if you're out of work, take it and keep looking.
- Buying a home
- No rush; compare. If you drew this in the twelfth lunar month, ask again after New Year.
- Health
- See a doctor when unwell, and keep up regular checkups.
- Exams
- You may fall just short this time. Try again; you'll know it better.
- Legal disputes
- Not favorable. Pushing on costs money and time. Letting go frees you too.
- Family
- Be understanding; someone has to let things slide. Money is tight, so check again in six months.
The story behind it
Liu Bang and the White Snake
Video
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Questions people ask
Is Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 58 a good fortune?
This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: Wanting to grow is good. Ease your heart and change a little at a time. People will say a lot; just listen. The choice is yours.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 58 say about love?
Let it grow slowly and take others' opinions lightly. Couples, bicker less and guess less.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 58 say in English?
The snake longs to become a dragon, / but I fear its luck has not yet opened. / In all things, ease your heart and change slowly. / Though many words are spoken, don't follow them.