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The 100 Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poems

Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 30: Liu Yi Delivers the Letter

Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 30 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “Liu Yi Delivers the Letter”. In plain words: Do your part honestly and don't rush. Do the work in front of you well, and good news will find you in autumn.

丙癸Fair Fortune
Do your duty, hold to it, and don't fool your heart;good fortune will come and open the way.For now, set your seeking aside;in autumn, good news will surely come.

Original Chinese

奉公謹守莫欺心自有亨通吉利臨目下營求且休矣秋期與子定佳音

What it says about…

Love
There's a promise between you, and it will work out. When your partner is hurting, standing by them matters most.
Career
A good name takes time. Do the work in front of you well.
Money
The money is there, but don't do anything reckless.
Health
When it comes to your health, listen to your doctor.
Family
Keep your heart in the right place, and home will be peaceful and happy.

The story behind it

Liu Yi Delivers the Letter

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Questions people ask

Is Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 30 a good fortune?

It is rated Fair Fortune. Do your part honestly and don't rush. Do the work in front of you well, and good news will find you in autumn. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 30 say about love?

There's a promise between you, and it will work out. When your partner is hurting, standing by them matters most.

What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 30 say in English?

Do your duty, hold to it, and don't fool your heart; / good fortune will come and open the way. / For now, set your seeking aside; / in autumn, good news will surely come.

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