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The 100 Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poems

Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 67: Jiang's Last Words to His Sons; Su Qiong Sheds Tears

Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 67 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “Jiang's Last Words to His Sons; Su Qiong Sheds Tears”. In plain words: Heaven knows the moment a thought crosses your mind, so there's no need to keep doubting. Be good to your family, try a different approach, and home will run smoothly.

庚庚Fair Fortune
The moment a thought stirs, heaven already knows;why ask me to settle your doubts?Change your plans and care for your family,and your home will be at peace.

Original Chinese

纔發君心天已知何須問我決狐疑願子改圖從孝悌不愁家室不相宜

The story behind it

Jiang's Last Words to His Sons; Su Qiong Sheds Tears

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Questions people ask

Is Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 67 a good fortune?

It is rated Fair Fortune. Heaven knows the moment a thought crosses your mind, so there's no need to keep doubting. Be good to your family, try a different approach, and home will run smoothly. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 67 say in English?

The moment a thought stirs, heaven already knows; / why ask me to settle your doubts? / Change your plans and care for your family, / and your home will be at peace.

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