The Sleepy Immortal

Chinese fortune poems, one page each

The Old Man under the Moon

Yue Lao Love Poem No. 55: From the Book of Songs, "I Walk Through the Fields"

Yue Lao Love Poem No. 55 is rated Good Fortune, and its story is “From the Book of Songs, "I Walk Through the Fields"”. In plain words: The old bond is behind you, and someone new is up ahead. Keep looking forward, and you'll meet someone who suits you better.

Good Fortune
The old marriage has slipped from your mind;now your eyes are on someone new.

Original Chinese

不思舊姻求爾新特

The story behind it

From the Book of Songs, "I Walk Through the Fields"

Video

A video for this poem is on the way. Meanwhile, visit The Sleepy Immortal on YouTube.

Subscribe on YouTube

Questions people ask

Is Yue Lao Love Poem No. 55 a good fortune?

It is rated Good Fortune. The old bond is behind you, and someone new is up ahead. Keep looking forward, and you'll meet someone who suits you better. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 55 say about love?

The old bond is behind you, and someone new is up ahead. Keep looking forward, and you'll meet someone who suits you better.

What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 55 say in English?

The old marriage has slipped from your mind; / now your eyes are on someone new.

Different temples may use slightly different versions.

A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

Chinese poem font: Wang Han-zong Li Shu (GPL v2), with a few added glyphs