Chinese fortune poems, one page each
The 60 Jiazi Fortune Poems
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 33: Hai Rui's Mission to Annam
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 33 is the Jisi poem of the 60-year cycle, and its story is “Hai Rui's Mission to Annam”. In plain words: The time isn't right yet, and not seeing clearly doesn't mean you're lost. Hold your rudder steady and put your heart into home and your inner life.
Original Chinese
What it says about…
- Overall luck
- You're heading the right way, but it's not time yet. Listen to people close to you and think before you move.
- Love
- Put in the care. Say more kind words, and hold back the sharp ones.
- Business
- If you haven't started, wait. If you have, adjust as you go, and start by cutting waste.
- Work
- No need to jump. Do your job well and ask around first.
- Buying a home
- Check the layout, light and plumbing one by one. A small home is fine.
- Health
- Take care of your stomach and gut, and keep up checkups.
- Exams
- Push a bit harder and prepare step by step.
- Legal disputes
- Decide whether to settle, push or step back. Sometimes a sincere apology works better than a lawsuit.
- Family
- Listen to your family, and be softer at home.
The story behind it
Hai Rui's Mission to Annam
Video
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Questions people ask
Is Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 33 a good fortune?
This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: The time isn't right yet, and not seeing clearly doesn't mean you're lost. Hold your rudder steady and put your heart into home and your inner life. The choice is yours.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 33 say about love?
Put in the care. Say more kind words, and hold back the sharp ones.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 33 say in English?
You long to cross the river, wide and misty. / Hold the rudder steady, and no wind will strike. / Tend your home with care, and do some good. / Soon you'll see the fish and water meet.