Chinese fortune poems, one page each
The 60 Jiazi Fortune Poems
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 49: Liu Bei Visits the Thatched Cottage Three Times
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 49 is the Renzi poem of the 60-year cycle, and its story is “Liu Bei Visits the Thatched Cottage Three Times”. In plain words: Listen to advice, but make your own call. If nothing is moving yet, be patient.
Original Chinese
What it says about…
- Overall luck
- The first half of the year is harder; things ease after the sixth or seventh lunar month. Take others' opinions lightly.
- Love
- Look for sincerity. If you're unsure, watch quietly. If you've asked the same question many times, let it rest.
- Business
- Not a big-money sign. Keep your money if you haven't started; if you have, wait until midyear to reassess.
- Work
- Find a new job before leaving. If an offer sounds too sweet, check that it's real.
- Buying a home
- No bad news. Visit the place you like several times: by day, at night and in the rain.
- Health
- Some things take a few visits to understand. Not better yet doesn't mean it won't be.
- Exams
- You may not pass the first time, and a second or third try still counts.
- Legal disputes
- It will drag on longer than you think. Try to settle.
- Family
- Say a little less and listen a little more. If money keeps slipping away, look at the books.
The story behind it
Liu Bei Visits the Thatched Cottage Three Times
Video
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Questions people ask
Is Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 49 a good fortune?
This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: Listen to advice, but make your own call. If nothing is moving yet, be patient. The choice is yours.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 49 say about love?
Look for sincerity. If you're unsure, watch quietly. If you've asked the same question many times, let it rest.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 49 say in English?
Though many words are spoken, don't follow them. / Where wind and cloud are still, the dragon has yet to move. / Out of the dark, clear news will come at last. / Why keep asking again and again?