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Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy

Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 40: Wu Zetian Takes the Throne; Ma Yuan's Daughter Becomes Empress

Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 40 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “Wu Zetian Takes the Throne; Ma Yuan's Daughter Becomes Empress”. In plain words: The sun goes down and the moon comes out. You don't need to be loud to be strong. Your soft, quiet side is a blessing.

Fair Fortune
The red sun sinks west; the moon rabbit rises east.Yin grows as yang fades; each has its own shape.If a woman draws this poem,her blessings grow, and her heart is content.

Original Chinese

紅輪西墜兔東升陰長陽消是兩形若是女人占此卦增添福祿稱心情

What it says about…

Love
If you two are out of step, both of you slow down. No need to make the other one catch up.
Career
Pray for your own peace first. If you're misunderstood, patiently explain one more time.
Money
For money, wait for now. Deals can still go through.
Health
Do the checkups you need. Until the results come in, try not to scare yourself.
Family
There may be some gossip at home lately. Answer it softly and calmly.

The story behind it

Wu Zetian Takes the Throne; Ma Yuan's Daughter Becomes Empress

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Questions people ask

Is Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 40 a good fortune?

It is rated Fair Fortune. The sun goes down and the moon comes out. You don't need to be loud to be strong. Your soft, quiet side is a blessing. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 40 say about love?

If you two are out of step, both of you slow down. No need to make the other one catch up.

What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 40 say in English?

The red sun sinks west; the moon rabbit rises east. / Yin grows as yang fades; each has its own shape. / If a woman draws this poem, / her blessings grow, and her heart is content.

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