Eastern Divination

Hexagram #55

fēng

Abundance

Upper ☰

Zhen (Thunder)

wood · Arousing

Lower ☷

Li (Fire)

fire · Clinging

📜The Judgment

Abundance has success. The king attains abundance. Be not sad. Be like the sun at midday.

🏔The Image

Both thunder and lightning come. The superior person decides lawsuits and carries out punishments.

The Lines
Yang

First (Bottom)

When a person meets the ruler destined for them, though they are equals, there is no blame. If one goes forward, there is recognition.

Yin

Second

The curtain is of such fullness that the polestars can be seen at noon. Through going one meets with mistrust. If one rouses through truth, good fortune comes.

Yang

Third

The underbrush is of such abundance that the small stars can be seen at noon. One breaks one's right arm. No blame.

Yang

Fourth

The curtain is of such fullness that the polestars can be seen at noon. Meeting the suitable lord. Good fortune.

Yin

Fifth

Lines are coming. Blessing and fame draw near. Good fortune.

Yin

Sixth (Top)

One's house is in a state of abundance. One screens off the family. One peers through the gate and no longer perceives anyone. For three years one sees nothing. Misfortune.