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The 60 Jiazi Fortune Poems

Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 47: Song Wenju Tops the Exam, and Yuzhen Sets Out

Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 47 is the Xinyou poem of the 60-year cycle, and its story is “Song Wenju Tops the Exam, and Yuzhen Sets Out”. In plain words: When trouble comes, look at what you have; what you need is often already with you. Most of it comes from people, and it will pass.

Xinyou
Why go searching for signs from the gods?What helps you is already within you.For now, wait for the middle of the month,and trouble will slip away into calm.

Original Chinese

君爾何須問聖跡自己身中皆有益于今且看月中旬凶事脫出化清吉

What it says about…

Overall luck
You may hit some trouble, mostly from people. If someone stirs things up on both sides, just let it pass.
Love
Outside voices may get between you. Set rumors aside and ask each other directly.
Business
If you're just starting, someone may cause trouble around midyear. Keep contracts and books in order; it can be sorted out.
Work
Watch out for troublemakers. If someone hands you a role that doesn't fit, it's okay to say no.
Buying a home
Watch for unclear ownership or difficult neighbors. Check first, and move on if it isn't clear.
Health
There may be small issues, but there's a way through. Take it step by step with regular checkups.
Exams
Good chances. Double-check your application and exam ticket.
Legal disputes
There may be trouble. Try to settle, and ask yourself what you really want.
Family
Trouble at home is mostly about people. You don't have to settle who's right at once. Eat together and talk slowly.

The story behind it

Song Wenju Tops the Exam, and Yuzhen Sets Out

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Questions people ask

Is Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 47 a good fortune?

This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: When trouble comes, look at what you have; what you need is often already with you. Most of it comes from people, and it will pass. The choice is yours.

What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 47 say about love?

Outside voices may get between you. Set rumors aside and ask each other directly.

What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 47 say in English?

Why go searching for signs from the gods? / What helps you is already within you. / For now, wait for the middle of the month, / and trouble will slip away into calm.

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