Chinese fortune poems, one page each
The 100 Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poems
Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 29: Sima Guang Sighs Over Hard Times; Wang Xiaoxian Returns the Concubine and Gives Gold
Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 29 is rated Great Fortune, and its story is “Sima Guang Sighs Over Hard Times; Wang Xiaoxian Returns the Concubine and Gives Gold”. In plain words: The good you have now was built with help from those before us. Now it's our turn to do our part, and what was lost can come back.
Original Chinese
What it says about…
- Love
- Marriage will happen. Keeping your days clear and honest together is like saving up for your home.
- Career
- A lost position, a missed chance, or a broken connection may come back. Just don't rush it.
- Money
- Something you used to do well and then stopped? It may be worth another look.
- Health
- See a doctor if you feel unwell. Rest and recover slowly, and things will settle.
- Family
- All goes as you wish. Someone away will come home, and there's happy news in the family.
The story behind it
Sima Guang Sighs Over Hard Times; Wang Xiaoxian Returns the Concubine and Gives Gold
Video
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Questions people ask
Is Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 29 a good fortune?
It is rated Great Fortune. The good you have now was built with help from those before us. Now it's our turn to do our part, and what was lost can come back. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.
What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 29 say about love?
Marriage will happen. Keeping your days clear and honest together is like saving up for your home.
What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 29 say in English?
Your ancestors stored up kindness for many years; / the spring runs deep, and the blessing flows on. / If you keep tending yourself without tiring, / heaven will return your old green felt to you.