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Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy

Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 69: The Plum Blossoms Twice; Cheng Ying Hides the Orphan and Saves the House of Zhao

Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 69 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “The Plum Blossoms Twice; Cheng Ying Hides the Orphan and Saves the House of Zhao”. In plain words: Something that looks dried up isn't always broken. Like a plum tree in winter, it will bloom beautifully once spring comes.

Fair Fortune
Winter comes, and on the ridge stands one plum branch.Its leaves have fallen, but the bare twig will not break.It hears that spring is on its way,and once again it blooms the finest of all.

Original Chinese

冬來嶺上一枝梅葉落枯枝總不摧探得陽春消息近依然還我做花魁

What it says about…

Love
It will happen, just a little late. Take your time talking things over.
Career
Do a few more good deeds, and save up some good fortune for yourself.
Money
Be careful with money.
Health
It may turn out to be a false alarm. Get the checkups you need, and try not to scare yourself.
Family
Home is busier than usual lately, and it can be tiring. Take it slowly.

The story behind it

The Plum Blossoms Twice; Cheng Ying Hides the Orphan and Saves the House of Zhao

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Questions people ask

Is Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 69 a good fortune?

It is rated Fair Fortune. Something that looks dried up isn't always broken. Like a plum tree in winter, it will bloom beautifully once spring comes. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 69 say about love?

It will happen, just a little late. Take your time talking things over.

What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 69 say in English?

Winter comes, and on the ridge stands one plum branch. / Its leaves have fallen, but the bare twig will not break. / It hears that spring is on its way, / and once again it blooms the finest of all.

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