His lucky star has been shining lately, his career is sailing smoothly.
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history
First attested in the Qing-dynasty novel 儿女英雄传 (Tales of Filial Heroes and Heroines, ch. 39). 福星 ('Star of Blessing') is one of the trio 福禄寿, the auspicious deities of fortune, prosperity, and longevity.
culture
Common Spring Festival blessing, often paired with 万事如意 (everything as you wish). Also the title of the 1985 Hong Kong action-comedy film 福星高照 starring Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung.
