Yue Lao Fortune Poems - Sixty-third Fortune Stick - Interpreting


Sixty-third Fortune Stick

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A cuckoo cries blood at midnight,

Not believing the east wind will not return.

Reading the Fortune Stick Poem

The cuckoo, also called the blood bird in the south, cries blood at midnight, indicating longing. Someone far away from home misses you, believing you will return by the time the east wind blows, signaling spring.

Interpreting the Poem

The cuckoo cries blood at midnight, hoping the east wind will bring back its mate, but it has not arrived. This can be interpreted as longing and desire in love, continually expecting the return of a loved one despite difficulties. However, it also reminds people to choose carefully to avoid emotional harm.