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The 60 Jiazi Fortune Poems

Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 24: Yang Wenguang's Campaign in the South

Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 24 is the Dinghai poem of the 60-year cycle, and its story is “Yang Wenguang's Campaign in the South”. In plain words: Some troubles may knock, but they can all be solved, and good things brighten slowly like the moon. When the clouds pile up, get help sweeping them away.

Dinghai
The moon rises, and its light fills the four seas.Your road and your rank will come to peace.Sweep the drifting clouds away, and all is well.No harm will come near you or your door.

Original Chinese

月出光輝四海明前途祿位見太平浮雲掃盡終無事可保禍患不臨身

What it says about…

Overall luck
Things may come up this year, but they can be solved. If trouble starts early, it eases after the eighth lunar month.
Love
There may be some bickering. When you're stuck, ask a friend you both trust to listen.
Business
Business may be slow. Hold off on big investments, keep cash on hand, and think it through with partners.
Work
If you lead a team, it's tiring now. Share the work and ask for support.
Buying a home
Not this one. It may cause disagreements at home. Set it aside.
Health
Small problems will pass. Rest when you're tired, and bring family along for any surgery.
Exams
It takes more work. Find a good teacher or study buddies.
Legal disputes
It may get complicated. With a capable, caring lawyer, you have a chance.
Family
Help will come. Whoever runs the home should see who's sincere, and decide things as a family.

The story behind it

Yang Wenguang's Campaign in the South

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Questions people ask

Is Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 24 a good fortune?

This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: Some troubles may knock, but they can all be solved, and good things brighten slowly like the moon. When the clouds pile up, get help sweeping them away. The choice is yours.

What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 24 say about love?

There may be some bickering. When you're stuck, ask a friend you both trust to listen.

What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 24 say in English?

The moon rises, and its light fills the four seas. / Your road and your rank will come to peace. / Sweep the drifting clouds away, and all is well. / No harm will come near you or your door.

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