Title: Worship the Jade Emperor and Seek Guidance Through Fortune Sticks | A Guide to Fortune Drawing and Interpretation at Longjing Tiangong Temple
When facing an important decision in life, have you ever wished for a quiet moment to reflect and seek guidance?
Located in Longjing District, Taichung, Sanyang Yufu Tiangong—also known as Longjing Tiangong Temple—is dedicated to the Jade Emperor. Beyond its majestic halls and striking giant dragon incense sticks, the temple is also known for its tradition of drawing fortune sticks and interpreting fortune poems.
The temple was founded in 1969 in the Shejiao area of Dadu and relocated to its present site in Longjing in 1979. Over the years, devotees have come here to worship the Jade Emperor, express their gratitude, and seek guidance through fortune poems.
Longjing Tiangong Temple has its own distinctive collection of fortune poems. According to the Taichung City Government, the collection contains sixty poems written by the temple’s first resident spiritual leader, Tseng Wen-chi, through what the temple describes as inspiration from the Jade Emperor. Known within the temple as “divine fortune poems,” they form an important part of its religious tradition.
If you would like to draw a fortune stick, first take a moment to clarify the question you wish to ask. Respectfully explain your situation to the Jade Emperor, then follow the temple’s instructions to draw a stick, cast divination blocks for confirmation, and collect the corresponding fortune poem. First-time visitors can ask temple staff to explain the procedure.
After receiving your poem, the next important step is interpretation.
Fortune poems often contain symbolism and figurative language. Understanding their meaning involves considering both the words of the poem and the question you originally asked.
Sanyang Yufu Tiangong has previously announced an on-site fortune interpretation service, where visitors can ask an interpreter about the meaning of their poem. Because this temple’s poems differ from commonly used collections, it is best to consult the temple directly rather than use an explanation for a poem with the same number from another temple.
When seeking an interpretation, bring your fortune poem and clearly explain your original question and present circumstances. This helps keep the conversation focused and relevant.
You may also use the interpretation as a prompt for reflection—a way to organize your thoughts, consider your circumstances, and turn your hopes into practical steps in everyday life.
If you are visiting specifically for fortune interpretation, please contact the temple beforehand to confirm service hours and staff availability. Previous temple notices have also advised visitors to call ahead to avoid an unnecessary trip if the interpreter is unexpectedly unavailable.
During your visit, take time to appreciate the temple’s three signature features: its monumental Jade Emperor statue, its giant Tiangong incense burner, and its impressive red dragon incense sticks decorated with golden dragons. Together, the architecture and fortune-poem tradition offer a glimpse into the temple’s distinctive religious character.
Sanyang Yufu Tiangong is located at No. 50, Lane 112, Section 2, Zhushi Road, Longjing District, Taichung City. The temple’s telephone number is +886-4-2635-2690.
You can also search Google Maps for “Longjing Tiangong Temple” or “Sanyang Yufu Tiangong” for directions.
Come with gratitude, take time to reflect, and discover the meaning behind the fortune poems. Visit Longjing Tiangong Temple to worship the Jade Emperor, learn about fortune drawing and interpretation, and offer your wishes for peace and well-being for yourself and your family.
Fortune interpretation hours are subject to the temple’s latest announcements. Please call ahead to confirm availability.
Venerable Master Hsing Yun:
“With the Buddha’s teachings, there is always a way.”
The Diamond Sutra:
“All conditioned phenomena
Are like dreams, illusions, bubbles, and shadows,
Like dew and a flash of lightning.
Contemplate them in this way.”
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