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Yue Lao Love Poem No. 86: From "Far, Far Away, the Herdboy Star," one of the Nineteen Old Poems (Han dynasty)
Yue Lao Love Poem No. 86 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “From "Far, Far Away, the Herdboy Star," one of the Nineteen Old Poems (Han dynasty)”. In plain words: What you can see, you can't always reach, and what you can't reach may still be meant for you. Wait a little longer.
Original Chinese
The story behind it
From "Far, Far Away, the Herdboy Star," one of the Nineteen Old Poems (Han dynasty)
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Questions people ask
Is Yue Lao Love Poem No. 86 a good fortune?
It is rated Fair Fortune. What you can see, you can't always reach, and what you can't reach may still be meant for you. Wait a little longer. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.
What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 86 say about love?
What you can see, you can't always reach, and what you can't reach may still be meant for you. Wait a little longer.
What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 86 say in English?
The River of Heaven is clear and shallow; / how far apart can the two of them be? / Only one brimming stream lies between them; / their eyes meet, and no word can pass.