Chinese fortune poems, one page each
The 100 Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poems
Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 2: Zhang Liang Wanders with Master Red Pine; Han Shizhong Rides a Donkey by West Lake
Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 2 is rated Good Fortune, and its story is “Zhang Liang Wanders with Master Red Pine; Han Shizhong Rides a Donkey by West Lake”. In plain words: The time is right and your luck is rising. Even a far road can be walked, as long as you look after your own heart.
Original Chinese
What it says about…
- Love
- After a quarrel, take one step back first. Single? Take your time. The right one will be there, right on time.
- Career
- The time has come. Like the moon slowly filling, things go smoothly one by one.
- Money
- Money comes in. It's also a good time to practice saying "that's enough." What you can carry and still sleep well with matters most.
- Health
- Look after your body and eat properly. Resting is how you sharpen the blade.
- Family
- Calm and smooth. If the older folks speak a bit bluntly, just smile.
The story behind it
Zhang Liang Wanders with Master Red Pine; Han Shizhong Rides a Donkey by West Lake
Video
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Questions people ask
Is Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 2 a good fortune?
It is rated Good Fortune. The time is right and your luck is rising. Even a far road can be walked, as long as you look after your own heart. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.
What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 2 say about love?
After a quarrel, take one step back first. Single? Take your time. The right one will be there, right on time.
What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 2 say in English?
Waxing and waning all follow heaven's time. / From now on, all you do will go well. / If you ask how to shrink the long road ahead, / it rests on how you tend the inch of your heart.