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Yue Lao Love Poem No. 87: Draws on two old love stories: Nongyu and Xiao Shi, who flew away from their tower in Qin on phoenixes, and the goddess of Wu Mountain

Yue Lao Love Poem No. 87 is rated Bad Fortune, and its story is “Draws on two old love stories: Nongyu and Xiao Shi, who flew away from their tower in Qin on phoenixes, and the goddess of Wu Mountain”. In plain words: The beautiful days you had are gone, and you don't need to keep looking back. Gather yourself, and live the days ahead well.

Bad Fortune
Just like the phoenix gone from the tower of Qin,or clouds drawn back from Wu Mountain.

Original Chinese

便如鳳去秦樓雲斂巫山

The story behind it

Draws on two old love stories: Nongyu and Xiao Shi, who flew away from their tower in Qin on phoenixes, and the goddess of Wu Mountain

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Questions people ask

Is Yue Lao Love Poem No. 87 a good fortune?

It is rated Bad Fortune. The beautiful days you had are gone, and you don't need to keep looking back. Gather yourself, and live the days ahead well. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 87 say about love?

The beautiful days you had are gone, and you don't need to keep looking back. Gather yourself, and live the days ahead well.

What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 87 say in English?

Just like the phoenix gone from the tower of Qin, / or clouds drawn back from Wu Mountain.

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