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Yue Lao Love Poem No. 35: From the Book of Songs, "Motherwort in the Valley"

Yue Lao Love Poem No. 35 is rated Bad Fortune, and its story is “From the Book of Songs, "Motherwort in the Valley"”. In plain words: Some things in love need a clear look. Look clearly at the person beside you, and at how you yourself are doing right now.

Bad Fortune
The one she found was not kind to her.

Original Chinese

遇人之不淑矣

The story behind it

From the Book of Songs, "Motherwort in the Valley"

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Questions people ask

Is Yue Lao Love Poem No. 35 a good fortune?

It is rated Bad Fortune. Some things in love need a clear look. Look clearly at the person beside you, and at how you yourself are doing right now. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 35 say about love?

Some things in love need a clear look. Look clearly at the person beside you, and at how you yourself are doing right now.

What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 35 say in English?

The one she found was not kind to her.

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