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The 100 Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poems

Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 44: Wang Mang Seizes the Han Throne; Zhang Liang's Hammer at Bolang

Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 44 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “Wang Mang Seizes the Han Throne; Zhang Liang's Hammer at Bolang”. In plain words: You're a lucky person at heart, so don't lose heart over one mistake. Stay sincere and keep your promises, and your blessings will come back.

戊丁Fair Fortune
Of all people, you are among the most blessed;but missteps and mistakes have worn you down.Hold fast to your vow and keep your word to heaven,and wealth and honor will gather around you.

Original Chinese

汝是人中最吉人誤為誤作損精神堅牢一念酬香願富貴榮華萃汝身

The story behind it

Wang Mang Seizes the Han Throne; Zhang Liang's Hammer at Bolang

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Questions people ask

Is Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 44 a good fortune?

It is rated Fair Fortune. You're a lucky person at heart, so don't lose heart over one mistake. Stay sincere and keep your promises, and your blessings will come back. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 44 say in English?

Of all people, you are among the most blessed; / but missteps and mistakes have worn you down. / Hold fast to your vow and keep your word to heaven, / and wealth and honor will gather around you.

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