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Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy

Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 26: Zhong Kui Attains the Way; Huan Wen Receives Yin Hao's Letter

Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 26 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “Zhong Kui Attains the Way; Huan Wen Receives Yin Hao's Letter”. In plain words: Set aside news that sounds too good, since most of it is empty. Save your energy for what you really have in hand.

Fair Fortune
Word passed up and down is mostly empty.A letter arrives from the edge of the sky.It promises me honor and a good name,but wait to the end, and there is nothing there.

Original Chinese

上下傳來事總虛天邊接得一封書書中許我功名事直待終時亦是無

What it says about…

Love
Watch how much your partner does, not just how much they promise.
Career
You're safe. Set the nice-sounding news aside and hold on to what you have.
Money
Money may get stuck for a bit. No rush.
Health
See a doctor if you feel unwell. I'll pray for your peace and safety too.
Family
That message you never answered? Send one line today. You don't need the perfect words.

The story behind it

Zhong Kui Attains the Way; Huan Wen Receives Yin Hao's Letter

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Questions people ask

Is Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 26 a good fortune?

It is rated Fair Fortune. Set aside news that sounds too good, since most of it is empty. Save your energy for what you really have in hand. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 26 say about love?

Watch how much your partner does, not just how much they promise.

What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 26 say in English?

Word passed up and down is mostly empty. / A letter arrives from the edge of the sky. / It promises me honor and a good name, / but wait to the end, and there is nothing there.

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