Yue Lao Fortune Poems - First Fortune Stick - Interpreting


First Fortune Stick

Extremely Auspicious

The ospreys sing “Guan-guan,”

On the sandbars in the river,

A graceful and fair lady,

A fine match for the gentleman.

Reading the Fortune Stick Poem

Birds chirp on branches in spring, on the sandbars of the river. A flock of ospreys awakens from winter and sings. Their melodious song is like a young lady's call for a mate. This scene reflects common human experiences. Men should marry when of age, and women should wed when grown. Many gentlemen seek a fine lady, and a lady will eventually find her suitable match. With a good match, one’s path will be bright, harmonious, and they will grow old together.

Note: Spring birds pursuing mates, men and women marrying, united by Yue Lao.

Interpreting the Poem

This stick describes a graceful lady meeting and falling in love with a handsome man, suggesting that successful love requires mutual attraction and pursuit. This story comes from the "Guan Ju" chapter of the "Book of Songs," used to describe beautiful love and marriage. This fortune stick indicates that a beautiful match will lead to successful love. It also reminds people to respect each other and maintain sincerity in love to achieve true happiness.