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The 60 Jiazi Fortune Poems

Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 48: Wang Zhaojun Leaves for the Northern Steppe

Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 48 is the Xinhai poem of the 60-year cycle, and its story is “Wang Zhaojun Leaves for the Northern Steppe”. In plain words: Before you move ahead, check whether someone is stirring things up behind you. The road isn't open yet, so take care of yourself.

Xinhai
In the unseen world, things are not yet in tune.Clouds veil the moon, and its light is dim.Your heart longs to set out on the road,but I fear your luck has not yet opened.

Original Chinese

陰世作事未和同雲遮月色正朦朧心中意欲前途去只恐命內運未通

What it says about…

Overall luck
Things are stuck, and someone may be meddling. Put important things in writing. It loosens after the sixth lunar month.
Love
You may feel tired and dragged along. If one person always gives, talk it over. If it truly can't go on, that's okay.
Business
If you haven't invested, wait. Check partners, contracts and where the money goes. Cut costs and keep cash.
Work
Stay where you are unless the new offer is much better.
Buying a home
Buy only if you won't need a heavy loan. Otherwise, wait.
Health
Some issues are hard to notice on your own. Regular checkups clear the clouds.
Exams
The timing isn't right yet. Missing this one doesn't mean you'll miss the next.
Legal disputes
Both sides get hurt, and money spent may not come back. A settlement may serve you better.
Family
Keep an eye on family money and secret investments. Talk about money openly.

The story behind it

Wang Zhaojun Leaves for the Northern Steppe

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Questions people ask

Is Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 48 a good fortune?

This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: Before you move ahead, check whether someone is stirring things up behind you. The road isn't open yet, so take care of yourself. The choice is yours.

What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 48 say about love?

You may feel tired and dragged along. If one person always gives, talk it over. If it truly can't go on, that's okay.

What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 48 say in English?

In the unseen world, things are not yet in tune. / Clouds veil the moon, and its light is dim. / Your heart longs to set out on the road, / but I fear your luck has not yet opened.

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