Chinese fortune poems, one page each
Mazu's Fortune Poems
Mazu Fortune Poem No. 64: Fighting for fame and grabbing for gain, what is it worth?
Mazu Fortune Poem No. 64 is paired with the Cui · Gathering hexagram. In plain words: What you grab isn't always yours, like flowers in a mirror you can't pick. The good heart you hold on to is the part that stays yours.
Original Chinese
What it says about…
- Love
- Stop looking at the flowers in other people's gardens. Turn and look at the one beside you.
- Career
- Do things the right way, and heaven will help you.
- Money
- Be honest with your customers, and business will pick up again.
- Health
- Ease your mind and take your medicine as the doctor says. You'll get better.
- Family
- Things were harder before. They'll go smoother from here.
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Questions people ask
Is Mazu Fortune Poem No. 64 a good fortune?
This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: What you grab isn't always yours, like flowers in a mirror you can't pick. The good heart you hold on to is the part that stays yours. The choice is yours.
What does Mazu Fortune Poem No. 64 say about love?
Stop looking at the flowers in other people's gardens. Turn and look at the one beside you.
What does Mazu Fortune Poem No. 64 say in English?
Fighting for fame and grabbing for gain, what is it worth? / Flowers in a mirror are never really there. / In this world, a loyal, kind heart is best. / Behind a quiet gate, there's peace, joy, and plenty.