Chinese fortune poems, one page each
Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy
Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 30: The Great Chessboard Gathering; King Huai of Chu Walks into Qin's Wu Pass
Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 30 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “The Great Chessboard Gathering; King Huai of Chu Walks into Qin's Wu Pass”. In plain words: Hold off on asking others for help for now. Watch for traps you can't see, and with a little care, you'll get through safely.
Original Chinese
The story behind it
The Great Chessboard Gathering; King Huai of Chu Walks into Qin's Wu Pass
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Questions people ask
Is Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 30 a good fortune?
It is rated Fair Fortune. Hold off on asking others for help for now. Watch for traps you can't see, and with a little care, you'll get through safely. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.
What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 30 say in English?
I urge you, don't go asking others for help. / Like a crane in flight, you may meet a hidden arrow. / Go out for firewood, and a snake lies in the grass. / Beware of a cruel hand you cannot see.