Chinese fortune poems, one page each
The 60 Jiazi Fortune Poems
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 6: Lu Xun Wanders into the Stone Maze
Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 6 is the Jiaxu poem of the 60-year cycle, and its story is “Lu Xun Wanders into the Stone Maze”. In plain words: It's a rainy season, and things won't come together easily, but it will pass. Don't rush when you're winning; think first, then set out.
Original Chinese
What it says about…
- Overall luck
- When things go well, slow down. Look twice and ask one more person before deciding.
- Love
- If it sounds too sweet, watch a while longer. Love may be farther away; if you're apart, call often.
- Business
- Your position may shift. If you're stuck, look further out, but scout before you change course.
- Work
- If you were just praised, mind the details, and keep your résumé up to date.
- Buying a home
- Watch for leaks. Visit after heavy rain and check walls, ceilings and windows.
- Health
- Take care when seasons change. If something won't get better, get a second opinion.
- Exams
- You may study away from home. It may not be your first choice, but it's a door you can walk through.
- Legal disputes
- Peace first. If you must go ahead, get professional advice.
- Family
- If home keeps arguing, call a truce. Eat together and finish the talk calmly.
The story behind it
Lu Xun Wanders into the Stone Maze
Video
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Questions people ask
Is Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 6 a good fortune?
This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: It's a rainy season, and things won't come together easily, but it will pass. Don't rush when you're winning; think first, then set out. The choice is yours.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 6 say about love?
If it sounds too sweet, watch a while longer. Love may be farther away; if you're apart, call often.
What does Jiazi Fortune Poem No. 6 say in English?
Wind and cloud gather, and the rain pours down. / The hard weather of the season leaves its hurt. / This matter, in your stars, is hard to bring together. / And one foot steps out toward a distant land.