This means that luck and circumstances change over time. What is good today may be bad tomorrow, and vice versa. It's a reminder not to be arrogant in success or despair in failure, because things will eventually shift.
Feng shui (wind and water) is a traditional Chinese concept about the flow of energy and fortune. This saying extends that idea to life's ups and downs, reflecting a cyclical view of fate common in Chinese culture.
It promotes humility and resilience. By reminding people that fortune is cyclical, it encourages them to treat others well and to remain hopeful during hard times.
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