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Yue Lao Love Poem No. 92: From Cao Cao's "Short Song" (late Han dynasty)

Yue Lao Love Poem No. 92 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “From Cao Cao's "Short Song" (late Han dynasty)”. In plain words: The one you love is as bright as the moon and just as hard to reach. Go slowly, and turn your longing into strength to keep going.

Fair Fortune
Clear and bright as the moon above,when will it ever be in my hands?

Original Chinese

明明如月何時可掇

The story behind it

From Cao Cao's "Short Song" (late Han dynasty)

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Questions people ask

Is Yue Lao Love Poem No. 92 a good fortune?

It is rated Fair Fortune. The one you love is as bright as the moon and just as hard to reach. Go slowly, and turn your longing into strength to keep going. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 92 say about love?

The one you love is as bright as the moon and just as hard to reach. Go slowly, and turn your longing into strength to keep going.

What does Yue Lao Love Poem No. 92 say in English?

Clear and bright as the moon above, / when will it ever be in my hands?

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