Twenty-Sixth Fortune

An engraving depicts a military commander seated in a pavilion with attendants, overlooking a landscape.

The general has a strange reputation,
Advancing the troops for a thousand miles.
How could he know that when facing the enemy,
To fight for victory is but an empty name.

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For those who receive this fortune, you should advance your troops and go far. When facing an enemy, do not fight to win. You may desire the name only, but there will be no substance. You must be very careful. This fortune is bad at first, but good in the end.

Twenty-Seventh Fortune

An engraving depicts a scholar or monk seated in a room with a view of a mountain and moon.

Looking for a salary, you must cross heavy mountains,
Flowers turn red, and the face shows joy.
Gradually emerging from between the black clouds.

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For those who receive this fortune, there will be suffering for now. Later, there will be good outcomes. You must cross the mountains to seek your treasure. Like flowers blooming and turning red, the color of joy will appear on your face. Just as the moon emerges from between the black clouds to illuminate the world, your fortune will gradually open, and good things will happen.