Chinese fortune poems, one page each
Mazu's Fortune Poems
Mazu Fortune Poem No. 34: What is set in a life is set, without error.
Mazu Fortune Poem No. 34 is paired with the Kun · Earth hexagram. In plain words: The poem says some things are set, but it leaves a door open. Let go of what you're holding so tightly, and you'll find more kindness than you expected.
Original Chinese
What it says about…
- Love
- Say less out loud, and care for each other quietly, the way that rain does.
- Career
- Don't aim for a big promotion yet. Keep the work in your hands steady.
- Money
- Plain and steady. No need to push.
- Health
- Take good care of yourself. A tired heart counts as feeling unwell, too.
- Family
- Doing one small thing for your family is a way of making blessings.
Video
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Questions people ask
Is Mazu Fortune Poem No. 34 a good fortune?
This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: The poem says some things are set, but it leaves a door open. Let go of what you're holding so tightly, and you'll find more kindness than you expected. The choice is yours.
What does Mazu Fortune Poem No. 34 say about love?
Say less out loud, and care for each other quietly, the way that rain does.
What does Mazu Fortune Poem No. 34 say in English?
What is set in a life is set, without error. / You bow your head to fate; what else is there? / But rest a while within the quiet temple gates, / and grace will fall like rain and dew, beyond counting.