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The 100 Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poems

Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 26: Shao Yong Speaks to Heaven

Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 26 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “Shao Yong Speaks to Heaven”. In plain words: A poor harvest doesn't mean the field is bad, or that you are. The rain is coming, so just wait a few more days.

丙己Fair Fortune
Good years and lean years are heaven's to decide;it's just that this year the dry spell runs long.I promise you, within three days,heavy rain will soak your fields through.

Original Chinese

年來豐歉皆天數祇是今年旱較多與子定期三日內田疇霑足雨滂沱

What it says about…

Love
Things feel a bit cool and dry. Make time for one real talk, and the rain will come.
Career
Things feel stuck lately because the timing isn't right yet. It has nothing to do with how good you are.
Money
You're earning a bit less for now, and it'll come back when the time is right. No need to bet bigger to chase it.
Health
Things will slowly settle. Go to your follow-ups and take your medicine on time.
Family
Someone far from home will come back safely. Keep a quiet corner at home for yourself.

The story behind it

Shao Yong Speaks to Heaven

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Questions people ask

Is Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 26 a good fortune?

It is rated Fair Fortune. A poor harvest doesn't mean the field is bad, or that you are. The rain is coming, so just wait a few more days. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 26 say about love?

Things feel a bit cool and dry. Make time for one real talk, and the rain will come.

What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 26 say in English?

Good years and lean years are heaven's to decide; / it's just that this year the dry spell runs long. / I promise you, within three days, / heavy rain will soak your fields through.

Different temples may use slightly different versions.

A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

Chinese poem font: Wang Han-zong Li Shu (GPL v2), with a few added glyphs