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Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy

Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 29: Zhao Yun Rescues the Baby A Dou; Baili Xi Goes from Tending Cattle to Chancellor

Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 29 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “Zhao Yun Rescues the Baby A Dou; Baili Xi Goes from Tending Cattle to Chancellor”. In plain words: You're like a fine sword out of its case, and your talent won't stay buried. When someone offers to lift you up, accept it gladly and don't doubt yourself.

Fair Fortune
When the fine sword leaves its case, it flashes bright.Inside its case, no dust could dull it.A helper lifts it up with his own hands.Carry it with you, and have no doubt.

Original Chinese

寶劍光芒出匣時匣中應不被塵欺貴人親手提攜起儘可防身更勿疑

The story behind it

Zhao Yun Rescues the Baby A Dou; Baili Xi Goes from Tending Cattle to Chancellor

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Questions people ask

Is Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 29 a good fortune?

It is rated Fair Fortune. You're like a fine sword out of its case, and your talent won't stay buried. When someone offers to lift you up, accept it gladly and don't doubt yourself. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 29 say in English?

When the fine sword leaves its case, it flashes bright. / Inside its case, no dust could dull it. / A helper lifts it up with his own hands. / Carry it with you, and have no doubt.

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