Mazu Fortune Poem No. 99: Suddenly magpies chatter loudly under the eaves.

Mazu Fortune Poem No. 99 is paired with the Meng · Youthful Folly hexagram. In plain words: The magpies are chattering under the eaves, and good news is on its way. A promotion, someone coming home from far away, and things going smoothly.

Meng · Youthful Folly

Suddenly magpies chatter loudly under the eaves.Good news is coming to your door.A promotion, and a traveler coming home.Everything goes smoothly; no need to say more.

Original Chinese

簷前忽聽鵲聲喧知有佳音到汝門官職遷陞行客至百凡順遂不須論

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Questions people ask

Is Mazu Fortune Poem No. 99 a good fortune?

This set is not ranked from good to bad here. What matters is the reminder: The magpies are chattering under the eaves, and good news is on its way. A promotion, someone coming home from far away, and things going smoothly. The choice is yours.

What does Mazu Fortune Poem No. 99 say in English?

Suddenly magpies chatter loudly under the eaves. / Good news is coming to your door. / A promotion, and a traveler coming home. / Everything goes smoothly; no need to say more.

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