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Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy

Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 75: Wu Yuan Slips Through the Zhao Pass by Night; Wu Zixu Finds a Boatman Midstream

Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 75 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “Wu Yuan Slips Through the Zhao Pass by Night; Wu Zixu Finds a Boatman Midstream”. In plain words: Right now it feels like carrying a tiger over a mountain, and your heart is pounding. Don't be afraid. Someone skilled will step in and help you through safely.

Fair Fortune
It's like carrying a tiger past the mountain.You tremble and shake, chilled to the bone with fear.Luckily, at the foot of the hill, you meet a skilled hand,and only then can you keep yourself safe.

Original Chinese

宛如抱虎過山前戰戰兢兢膽碎寒幸得山前逢妙手方能保得一身安

The story behind it

Wu Yuan Slips Through the Zhao Pass by Night; Wu Zixu Finds a Boatman Midstream

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Questions people ask

Is Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 75 a good fortune?

It is rated Fair Fortune. Right now it feels like carrying a tiger over a mountain, and your heart is pounding. Don't be afraid. Someone skilled will step in and help you through safely. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 75 say in English?

It's like carrying a tiger past the mountain. / You tremble and shake, chilled to the bone with fear. / Luckily, at the foot of the hill, you meet a skilled hand, / and only then can you keep yourself safe.

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