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Yue Lao Love Poem No. 83: From the book of Mencius

Yue Lao Love Poem No. 83 is rated Bad Fortune, and its story is “From the book of Mencius”. In plain words: Let this rest for a while. It's not that you aren't good enough; the timing or the person isn't right, so take care of yourself first.

Bad Fortune
Let us set that aside for now.

Original Chinese

姑捨是

The story behind it

From the book of Mencius

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Questions people ask

Is Yue Lao Love Poem No. 83 a good fortune?

It is rated Bad Fortune. Let this rest for a while. It's not that you aren't good enough; the timing or the person isn't right, so take care of yourself first. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 83 say about love?

Let this rest for a while. It's not that you aren't good enough; the timing or the person isn't right, so take care of yourself first.

What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 83 say in English?

Let us set that aside for now.

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