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The 100 Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poems

Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 84: Xu Jia Wrongs Fan Ju; Miao Tong Shuts the Door and Blames Himself

Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 84 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “Xu Jia Wrongs Fan Ju; Miao Tong Shuts the Door and Blames Himself”. In plain words: When things are messy, take a moment to think a step ahead. Don't listen to gossip, do what's right, and stay steady.

壬丁Fair Fortune
The threads of this matter tangle even more;in the thick of it, think one move ahead.Don't listen closely to gossiping tongues;do what is right, and keep your heart firm.

Original Chinese

箇中事緒更粉然當局須知一著先長舌婦人休酷聽力行禮義要心堅

The story behind it

Xu Jia Wrongs Fan Ju; Miao Tong Shuts the Door and Blames Himself

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Questions people ask

Is Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 84 a good fortune?

It is rated Fair Fortune. When things are messy, take a moment to think a step ahead. Don't listen to gossip, do what's right, and stay steady. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 84 say in English?

The threads of this matter tangle even more; / in the thick of it, think one move ahead. / Don't listen closely to gossiping tongues; / do what is right, and keep your heart firm.

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