No. 64

Misfortune

安居且慮危

情深主別離

風飄波浪急

鴛鴦各自飛

In English

  • Even living in peace, think of danger
  • deep feelings bring a parting
  • wind whirls and the waves rush high
  • the mandarin ducks fly off apart
Meaning
A warning to remember danger even in a peaceful life gives way to wind, high waves, and a pair of mandarin ducks flying off in different directions. Calm moments seem the right time to look after the people closest to you.
What to do today
Settle on when you will next meet or talk with someone dear to you.
A word from the capybara
On windy days, huddling close with the whole herd feels right.

What 'Misfortune' means (glossary)

The explanations added by each temple differ. The poems and fortunes follow an Edo-period printed edition.

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