Chinese fortune poems, one page each
The 60 Jiazi Fortune Poems
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 10: Li Gange Prays for a Child at Mount Wudang
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 10 is the Yiwei poem of the 60-year cycle, and its story is “Li Gange Prays for a Child at Mount Wudang”. In plain words: This year, pause and hold steady. Half has withered, but half is still alive, so put your energy there.
Original Chinese
What it says about…
- Overall luck
- Hold steady this year. Pause investments, partnerships and loans. Heeding the warning saves you trouble.
- Love
- Big steps like marriage can wait. For singles, fewer chances doesn't mean none.
- Business
- Don't expand this year. Keep cash on hand and get through it steadily.
- Work
- Wait until next year to switch jobs. Save and learn quietly in the meantime.
- Buying a home
- Let this one go. A better home is out there.
- Health
- Slow down. Get regular checkups and see a doctor early.
- Exams
- It may not happen at once this year. There's always more than one road.
- Legal disputes
- Wait this year. Keep your evidence and let the anger cool.
- Family
- Talk with your family before any big money decision.
The story behind it
Li Gange Prays for a Child at Mount Wudang
Video
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Questions people ask
Is Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 10 a good fortune?
This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: This year, pause and hold steady. Half has withered, but half is still alive, so put your energy there. The choice is yours.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 10 say about love?
Big steps like marriage can wait. For singles, fewer chances doesn't mean none.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 10 say in English?
The flowers bloom and bear fruit, yet half have withered. / A pity, this year seems to slip away. / Little by little, the sun sinks behind the western hills. / Better not to press on down the road for now.