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Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy

Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 27: Liu Ji Advises His Lord; Li Bi, the Chancellor in Plain Clothes

Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 27 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “Liu Ji Advises His Lord; Li Bi, the Chancellor in Plain Clothes”. In plain words: Overthinking can freeze you in place. When the time comes, help will arrive. Build a solid base first, and you can settle in with peace of mind.

Fair Fortune
Each plan, each move, each chance that comes,you doubt what's ahead, fear what's behind, and dare not act.When the time is right, help will come on its own,and behind walls of silver and iron you'll live in peace.

Original Chinese

一謀一用一番機慮後疑前不敢為時至自然逢貴助銀牆鐵壁好安居

The story behind it

Liu Ji Advises His Lord; Li Bi, the Chancellor in Plain Clothes

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Questions people ask

Is Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 27 a good fortune?

It is rated Fair Fortune. Overthinking can freeze you in place. When the time comes, help will arrive. Build a solid base first, and you can settle in with peace of mind. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 27 say in English?

Each plan, each move, each chance that comes, / you doubt what's ahead, fear what's behind, and dare not act. / When the time is right, help will come on its own, / and behind walls of silver and iron you'll live in 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