Mazu Fortune Poem No. 16: The sacred banner turns suddenly to the east.

Mazu Fortune Poem No. 16 is paired with the Guan · Contemplation hexagram. In plain words: Things are turning in your favor, and good news will come at an easy pace. When you feel looked after, remember to say thanks and give back.

Guan · Contemplation

The sacred banner turns suddenly to the east.Good things will come, and come at an easy pace.When heaven shelters you, think of giving back.One stick of heartfelt incense reaches the throne above.

Original Chinese

君着靈旗忽轉東定知好事與從容神天庇佑須思報一炷心香帝座通

Video

A video for this poem is on the way. Meanwhile, visit The Sleepy Immortal on YouTube.

Subscribe on YouTube

Questions people ask

Is Mazu Fortune Poem No. 16 a good fortune?

This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: Things are turning in your favor, and good news will come at an easy pace. When you feel looked after, remember to say thanks and give back. The choice is yours.

What does Mazu Fortune Poem No. 16 say in English?

The sacred banner turns suddenly to the east. / Good things will come, and come at an easy pace. / When heaven shelters you, think of giving back. / One stick of heartfelt incense reaches the throne above.

Draw a fortune poem See every poem in this set Choose another set