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Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy

Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 13: Luo Tong Is Made Commander; Lord Xinling Saves Zhao and Turns Down a Reward

Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 13 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “Luo Tong Is Made Commander; Lord Xinling Saves Zhao and Turns Down a Reward”. In plain words: You have good support and good conditions right now. Treasure them and use them well, and your good name will spread in time.

Fair Fortune
Born into a rich and noble house,everything around you shines with plenty.When you are given the golden fish pouch of office,your name will travel across the four seas.

Original Chinese

自小生身富貴家眼前萬事總奢華要君賜受金魚袋四海傳名足可誇

The story behind it

Luo Tong Is Made Commander; Lord Xinling Saves Zhao and Turns Down a Reward

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Questions people ask

Is Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 13 a good fortune?

It is rated Fair Fortune. You have good support and good conditions right now. Treasure them and use them well, and your good name will spread in time. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 13 say in English?

Born into a rich and noble house, / everything around you shines with plenty. / When you are given the golden fish pouch of office, / your name will travel across the four seas.

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