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Yue Lao Love Poem No. 65: From Tang Xianzu's play "The Peony Pavilion" (Ming dynasty), the scene "Startled by a Dream"

Yue Lao Love Poem No. 65 is rated Good Fortune, and its story is “From Tang Xianzu's play "The Peony Pavilion" (Ming dynasty), the scene "Startled by a Dream"”. In plain words: When you're on your own, be kind to yourself. When the flowers in your heart bloom, good love will be drawn to you.

Good Fortune
Alone in my quiet room, I feel for myself.

Original Chinese

在幽閨自憐

The story behind it

From Tang Xianzu's play "The Peony Pavilion" (Ming dynasty), the scene "Startled by a Dream"

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Questions people ask

Is Yue Lao Love Poem No. 65 a good fortune?

It is rated Good Fortune. When you're on your own, be kind to yourself. When the flowers in your heart bloom, good love will be drawn to you. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 65 say about love?

When you're on your own, be kind to yourself. When the flowers in your heart bloom, good love will be drawn to you.

What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 65 say in English?

Alone in my quiet room, I feel for myself.

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