Chinese fortune poems, one page each
The 60 Jiazi Fortune Poems
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 17: Pang Juan Falls on the Road at Maling
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 17 is the Bingshen poem of the 60-year cycle, and its story is “Pang Juan Falls on the Road at Maling”. In plain words: Leave old grudges where they are and don't add to them. When you guard against trouble, start close to home.
Original Chinese
What it says about…
- Overall luck
- A time to hold steady. When you feel sure you'll win, stop and check again. Things may shift around the third or fourth lunar month.
- Love
- If it's new, take your time. If it's long-term, stop bringing up old fights.
- Business
- Someone may stir up trouble. Keep your books, contracts and messages in order, and protect what you have.
- Work
- Switching jobs doesn't look good either way. Settle into your seat for now.
- Buying a home
- Wait a while. You can let this one go.
- Health
- Handle what's urgent first. See a doctor early if something feels off.
- Exams
- It may not happen on the first try. Treat it as a warm-up and fix your weak subjects.
- Legal disputes
- A settlement may serve you better. Mediation is a good route.
- Family
- Think three times before deciding. A peaceful home makes everything easier.
The story behind it
Pang Juan Falls on the Road at Maling
Video
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Questions people ask
Is Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 17 a good fortune?
This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: Leave old grudges where they are and don't add to them. When you guard against trouble, start close to home. The choice is yours.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 17 say about love?
If it's new, take your time. If it's long-term, stop bringing up old fights.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 17 say in English?
Old grudges pile up, layer on layer, unchanged. / Yet trouble will not reach your home. / Guard what matters most, and do some good. / Where dragon meets snake, there will be harmony.