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Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy

Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 49: Wang Xiang Seeks Carp for His Mother; Crown Prince Dan Honors Jing Ke

Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 49 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “Wang Xiang Seeks Carp for His Mother; Crown Prince Dan Honors Jing Ke”. In plain words: Things are still like thin ice, not steady yet. Don't force them. Calm your heart and wait, and when things shift, it'll all become clear.

Fair Fortune
Every plan right now is like thin, melting ice.Why grasp so hard and wear yourself thin?Better to calm your heart and sit somewhere quiet.Wait for things to change, and the doubt will lift.

Original Chinese

營圖萬事若冰澌何必慳貪苦所為只好靜心閑處坐待他興變復奚疑

The story behind it

Wang Xiang Seeks Carp for His Mother; Crown Prince Dan Honors Jing Ke

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Questions people ask

Is Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 49 a good fortune?

It is rated Fair Fortune. Things are still like thin ice, not steady yet. Don't force them. Calm your heart and wait, and when things shift, it'll all become clear. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 49 say in English?

Every plan right now is like thin, melting ice. / Why grasp so hard and wear yourself thin? / Better to calm your heart and sit somewhere quiet. / Wait for things to change, and the doubt will lift.

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