Chinese fortune poems, one page each
The 100 Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poems
Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 5: Lü Mengzheng Waits Out Hard Times
Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 5 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “Lü Mengzheng Waits Out Hard Times”. In plain words: A quiet, cold season doesn't mean something is wrong with you. When the weather warms up, everything comes back to life.
Original Chinese
What it says about…
- Love
- Look carefully before you marry. Whoever stays by you through the cold days is the one who'll see you through winter.
- Career
- Things rise and fall in their own time. Pushing harder won't always move them, so don't blame yourself when you're stuck.
- Money
- More money goes out than usual. Hold on to large sums, and leave them alone if you can.
- Health
- This can be treated. See the doctor you need to see, and take your medicine on time.
- Family
- From morning to night, you won't go short of food or clothes.
The story behind it
Lü Mengzheng Waits Out Hard Times
Video
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Questions people ask
Is Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 5 a good fortune?
It is rated Fair Fortune. A quiet, cold season doesn't mean something is wrong with you. When the weather warms up, everything comes back to life. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.
What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 5 say about love?
Look carefully before you marry. Whoever stays by you through the cold days is the one who'll see you through winter.
What does Thunder-and-Rain Fortune Poem No. 5 say in English?
Three things hold you back, and you can't move freely; / your gate is quiet, cold as autumn. / But when the days of the Ox and the Rat arrive, / all things turn to spring. No need to worry.