Chinese fortune poems, one page each
The 100 Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poems
Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 42: Dong Yong Sells Himself into Service; Ban Chao Throws Down His Brush to Join the Army
Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 42 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “Dong Yong Sells Himself into Service; Ban Chao Throws Down His Brush to Join the Army”. In plain words: Something you thought would go well went sideways. Make a new plan instead of repeating the old one, and you'll get what you're after.
Original Chinese
The story behind it
Dong Yong Sells Himself into Service; Ban Chao Throws Down His Brush to Join the Army
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Questions people ask
Is Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 42 a good fortune?
It is rated Fair Fortune. Something you thought would go well went sideways. Make a new plan instead of repeating the old one, and you'll get what you're after. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.
What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 42 say in English?
I once promised your affairs would go smoothly; / who knew your own ways would lead you astray? / Just change your plans and don't repeat the old, / and what you seek will suit your heart.