Chinese fortune poems, one page each
Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy
Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 94: Boya Visits His Friend; Wang Jungong Hides from the World East of the Wall
Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 94 is rated Bad Fortune, and its story is “Boya Visits His Friend; Wang Jungong Hides from the World East of the Wall”. In plain words: Save your words for people who understand you. Let gossip that isn't yours drift past. Staying calm actually works out better.
Original Chinese
What it says about…
- Love
- Slower is better. After that first impression, listen to them a little longer.
- Career
- If people gossip or nitpick, you don't need to argue. Just walk away.
- Money
- For money, wait for the right time.
- Health
- Run yourself at seventy percent, not a hundred. See a doctor if you feel unwell.
- Family
- Be a little more careful when you go out.
The story behind it
Boya Visits His Friend; Wang Jungong Hides from the World East of the Wall
Video
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Questions people ask
Is Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 94 a good fortune?
It is rated Bad Fortune. Save your words for people who understand you. Let gossip that isn't yours drift past. Staying calm actually works out better. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.
What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 94 say about love?
Slower is better. After that first impression, listen to them a little longer.
What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 94 say in English?
Tell the petty from the noble, the wise from the foolish. / When things go wrong, right and wrong get tangled. / Play your zither only when a true listener is near; / better to stay calm and still, and come out ahead.