Chinese fortune poems, one page each
The 60 Jiazi Fortune Poems
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 32: Wang Jian and the Five Thunders Formation
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 32 is the Jimao poem of the 60-year cycle, and its story is “Wang Jian and the Five Thunders Formation”. In plain words: When things are good, protect the gold you have and don't get greedy. Facing a strong rival, hold your ground first, and mind both ends, since one thing pulls on another.
Original Chinese
What it says about…
- Overall luck
- When times are good, protect what you have. If you feel like plain iron right now, your chance will still come.
- Love
- Slow down. For long-term couples, what you have is the gold; meet halfway and take care of it.
- Business
- Hold off on new ventures. If you've been at it a while, adjust as you go. Skip investments you don't understand.
- Work
- Being moved or overlooked hurts. If you want to leave, line up the next job first.
- Buying a home
- Wait a while. Look at more places and compare.
- Health
- Surgery may give you a scare, but it should turn out fine. It may take two steps or follow-ups, so ask your doctor everything.
- Exams
- A harder round. Treat it as a warm-up.
- Legal disputes
- One thing may lead to another. Try to settle, keep evidence, and take it step by step.
- Family
- When money is tight, earn a bit more and spend a bit less. Take 'sure-win' tips with a grain of salt.
The story behind it
Wang Jian and the Five Thunders Formation
Video
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Questions people ask
Is Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 32 a good fortune?
This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: When things are good, protect the gold you have and don't get greedy. Facing a strong rival, hold your ground first, and mind both ends, since one thing pulls on another. The choice is yours.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 32 say about love?
Slow down. For long-term couples, what you have is the gold; meet halfway and take care of it.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 32 say in English?
Dragon and tiger meet before your gate. / This matter is surely tied to another. / Gold may suddenly turn to iron. / What use are offerings, or asking the immortals?