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Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy

Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 71: Zhuo Wenjun Goes to Sima Xiangru; Diaochan Follows Minister Wang Yun's Plan

Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 71 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “Zhuo Wenjun Goes to Sima Xiangru; Diaochan Follows Minister Wang Yun's Plan”. In plain words: There are two paths in front of you. Don't rush to pick one. Get clear on what you really want, and you'll land somewhere safe in the end.

Fair Fortune
Who knew a beloved one would meet a bully?That year, a woman took a second husband.It was one bow loosing two arrows,and riding dragon and horse, she reached a peaceful home.

Original Chinese

誰知愛寵遇強徒女子當年嫁二夫自是一弓施兩箭騎龍跨馬上安居

The story behind it

Zhuo Wenjun Goes to Sima Xiangru; Diaochan Follows Minister Wang Yun's Plan

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Questions people ask

Is Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 71 a good fortune?

It is rated Fair Fortune. There are two paths in front of you. Don't rush to pick one. Get clear on what you really want, and you'll land somewhere safe in the end. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 71 say in English?

Who knew a beloved one would meet a bully? / That year, a woman took a second husband. / It was one bow loosing two arrows, / and riding dragon and horse, she reached a peaceful home.

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