What does Zhang Zhenren mean by fortune telling?

The Three Sages of Fortune-telling refer to the three Taoist masters, namely Zhang Tianshi, Zhong Liquan and South China Real People. In Taoism, they are regarded as masters who can communicate with heaven and earth, master fate and practice methods. They are regarded as the authority of fortune-telling in Chinese folk beliefs and are usually called "Three Emperors and Five Emperors".

In ancient China, fortune-telling culture was very popular, and it became a custom to believe in the three sages of fortune-telling. They are thought to be able to understand the true meaning of life in the universe and master the commandments of fate, thus helping people solve difficulties and puzzles. Many people go to important nodes, such as birth, marriage, business opening and so on. And I will ask the three fortune-tellers to help me go more smoothly on the road of life.

The three sages of fortune-telling play an important role in folk beliefs, and they have inherited many fortune-telling skills and experiences. Due to the strong Taoist culture, the three sages of fortune-telling also come down in one continuous line in China Taoism and become an indispensable part of China folk culture. Nowadays, although there are many scientific fortune-telling methods in modern society, the three sages of fortune-telling are still relied on by the people and become the spiritual sustenance of people's beliefs.