Yue Lao Fortune Poems - Eighty-seventh Fortune Stick - Interpreting


Eighty-seventh Fortune Stick

Inferior

Just like the phoenix leaving Qin Tower,

The clouds gather at Mount Wu.

Reading the Fortune Stick Poem

The phoenix leaving Qin Tower signifies the departure of a beloved. The clouds gathering at Mount Wu also indicate separation. This suggests that the relationship is not meant to be. Do not lose heart; seek another suitable match.

Interpreting the Poem

This stick uses imagery to express the sorrow of parting in love. It describes a beautiful phoenix leaving the Qin Tower and the clouds gathering at Mount Wu, symbolizing lovers' separation. The references to Qin Tower and Mount Wu add cultural depth, indicating pure and beautiful emotions. Thus, even in parting, cherish the present beauty and keep the feelings pure, making the subsequent memories more precious.