Explanation of the sixty-four hexagrams in the I Ching Bagua

Detailed explanation of the sixty-four hexagrams extended from the Book of Changes:

The first hexagram stem is the heaven (Qian hexagram) vigorous Zhongzhengshangshang hexagram

Xiang said: The trapped dragon gets the water and has good luck. He can't help but feel happy on his brows. All his plans and wishes will go as he wishes, and his fortune will gradually increase.

This hexagram is the same hexagram (lower stem and upper stem). It symbolizes heaven, Yulong (a gentleman of virtue and talent), and also symbolizes pure Yang and health, indicating prosperity and strength. The Qian hexagram is based on the principle of adaptability of all things, with "Yuan, Heng, Li, Zhen" as the hexagrams, indicating good luck and good luck, and teaching people to abide by the virtues of heaven.

The 2nd hexagram Kun is the ground (Kun hexagram) and extends supplely to the upper hexagram

Xiang said: The fat sheep lost their flock and entered the hills. When a hungry tiger encounters it, it will open its mouth and fill its intestines. The heart is happy, and the hexagram indicates great auspiciousness and prosperity.

This hexagram is the same hexagram (lower Kun and upper Kun) that overlaps each other and is negative. Symbolizing earth (opposite to Qian Gua), obeying heaven. Carrying all things, stretching endlessly. The hexagram Kun is symbolized by a female horse, which shows that she is able to give birth and raise all things in an authentic way, and she is also in accordance with the weather and has a docile temperament. It proves that "Kun" obeys "Qian" and "Qian" is followed by "lost first and then obtained", and only by following "Qian" can we grasp the correct direction, follow the right path and obtain good fortune.

The 3rd hexagram, Shuilei Tun (Tun hexagram), starts with difficulty, and the next hexagram

Xiang said: The wind blows and the threads are tangled, and the ends are missing. , rush to provoke unfreedom.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (lower earthquake and upper ridge). The earthquake is thunder, which means movement; the ridge is rain, which means danger. There were thunderstorms, dangers abound, and the environment was harsh. "Tun" originally refers to the land where plants sprout. The birth of all things is full of difficulties and obstacles, but if the time comes, everything will prosper.

The 4th hexagram Shanshui Meng (Meng hexagram) Enlightenment and Endeavor middle and lower hexagram

Xiang said: The line in the hexagram is like a small waste, a gentleman will not have good luck, and there will be trivial matters in marriage and partnership. , work must be hard work.

This hexagram is the overlapping hexagram of different hexagrams (lower ridge and upper gen). Gen is the image of a mountain, metaphorizing Zhi; kan is the image of water, metaphorizing danger. The shape of the hexagram means that there is danger at the bottom of the mountain, but you still don't stop moving forward, which is ignorance, so it is called Meng hexagram. But because he seizes the opportunity and takes actions that are appropriate to the time, he has the hexagram of enlightenment and understanding.

Hexagram 5: Water and Heaven Need (Need hexagram) Keep the middle and upper hexagram in waiting

Xiang said: The pearl has been buried deep in the earth for a long time, and it has no light or brightness until now. Suddenly a strong wind blows the earth Go, nature is revealed there again.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (the lower stem and the upper ridge). The lower hexagram is the stem, which means strong and strong; the upper hexagram is the ridge, which means a dangerous trap. When encountering danger, you should be prudent and do not act rashly. Watch the times and wait for changes, and you will be successful wherever you go.

Hexagram 6: Tianshui Litigation (Litigation Hexagram) Beware of Disputes and Discipline Litigation Middle and Lower Hexagrams

Xiang said: There are things in my heart that are difficult to do. It’s just two people fighting for a way, and it rains. It's about taking the lead, whoever is willing to let anyone take a step forward.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (lower ridge and upper stem). The same need hexagram is the opposite, and each other is a "comprehensive hexagram". The stems are strong and the ridges are dangerous. Strength and danger, health and danger, are opposed to each other, and disputes are bound to arise. Litigation is not a good thing, so be careful and avoid fear.

In hexagram 7, the water master (Shi hexagram) is in danger and follows the middle and upper hexagrams

Xiang said: The general has received the order to go on an expedition. He rides on a strong horse with a strong bow and walks through the poplars at a hundred paces. If the arrow hits the money, you will be happy.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (Xiakan and Shangkun). "Division" refers to the army. Kan represents water and represents danger; Kun represents earth and represents smoothness, which is a metaphor for soldiers and farmers. The use of soldiers is a last resort for sages in times of danger and danger, but it can resolve conflicts smoothly and without hindrance, because it is in compliance with the situation and has a good reputation, so it can turn disaster into good fortune.

Hexagram 8: Water and Land Bi (Bi hexagram) Integrity and Unity Shang Shang Hexagram

Xiang said: The boat is sailing with the wind and the sails are spread, and the sky is giving another wind, so you don’t have to work hard to get away. Do as you please and you will be prosperous.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (Xia Kun and Shang Kan). Kun is earth and Kan is water. Water is attached to the earth, and earth is connected to rivers and seas. They are interdependent and intimate. This hexagram is completely opposite to the teacher hexagram and is a comprehensive hexagram of each other. It expounds the principles of mutual support, magnanimity and selflessness, and sincere unity.

The 9th hexagram is the small animal in the wind (small animal hexagram) and is being raised to be entered into the next hexagram

Xiang said: The seedlings are all scorched when there is a drought, and the water is like clouds and heavy rain but does not water it. , the farmer looked up and let out a long sigh, it was because of the money that Mo Xingao came from.

This hexagram is a different hexagram (the lower stem and the upper sunda) are overlapping, the stem is the sky; the sunda is the wind. It means that the wind and rain are favorable and the grains are growing, so the hexagram is called small animal (storage). The power is limited and needs to be developed to a certain level before it can achieve much.

The 10th hexagram, Tianzelu (Lu hexagram), down-to-earth, middle and upper hexagram

Xiang said: The phoenix fell on Xiqi Mountain, went to sing a few times to bring out the sages, and King Wen descended from heaven to open the foundation. , eight hundred years of wealth and prosperity.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (the lower stem and the upper stem). The stem is the sky; (Bite) people.” Therefore, the result is auspicious. The ruler above and the people below each have their own place. When the softness meets the strongness, the path will be in danger. The meaning of performance is practice, and the meaning of hexagram is to move forward in a down-to-earth manner.

The 11th hexagram, Di Tian Tai (Tai hexagram), changes to the middle and upper hexagrams according to the time.

Xiang said: Entering the palace with a full stomach of learning, three yuan and the third successful chapter, from now on the interpretation Get rid of sorrow and boredom, and celebrate with a thunder.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (the lower stem and the upper kun). The stem is heaven and yang; On the contrary, it is bad. Everything and everything is in opposition and transformation. When it reaches its peak, it will decline. When it declines, it will turn into prosperity. Therefore, those who change in response to the times will be Tai (tong).

The 12th hexagram, whether heaven and earth are good or not (no hexagram), does not communicate with Zhongzhong hexagram

Xiang said: A tiger falls into a trap. It is easy to move forward but difficult to retreat. If your plans fail, you will have trouble. , the disease is implicated in tongue issues.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (lower Kun and upper stem). Its structure is opposite to that of Tai hexagram. It means that Yang Qi rises and Yin Qi falls. Heaven and earth are not connected, and all things are blocked. They are "comprehensive hexagrams" with each other, indicating that the best is the best but not the best, and the worst is the best, and they are cause and effect for each other.

The 13th hexagram of Tianhuo Tongren (Tongren hexagram) is the upper and lower hexagram and the same as the upper hexagram

Xiang said: There is something in my heart that makes me suspicious, and my hopes were unrealistic in the past. Fortunately, I met an enlightened person to guide me. All sorrow will disappear on its own.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (lower Li and upper Qian). Qian is heaven and the king; Li is fire, which is the subjects and people. The sky is above and the fire is below. The nature of fire rises and is the same as the sky. Up and down are harmonious. People who are in the same boat are in the same boat and have economic ties, harmonious interpersonal relationships, and harmony in the world.

The 14th hexagram, Huotian Dayou (Hexagram Dayou) follows the heaven and the time and ascends the hexagram

Xiang said: Cutting down trees and touching birds makes things difficult, right and wrong will disappear naturally, and marriage will It takes a lot of effort to work together, but if you get lost, you will not escape.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (lower stem and upper limb). The upper hexagram is Li, which is fire; the lower hexagram is Qian, which is heaven. Fire is in the sky, illuminating all things. All peoples obey, follow the heavens and follow the time, and achieve great success.

The 15th hexagram of Dishan Qian (Qian hexagram) is high inside and low outside With gold in hand, all your wishes will come true.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (Gen below and Kun above). Gen is the mountain and Kun is the earth. There are mountains on the ground. The ground is low and the mountains are high. This means that the inside is high but the outside is low. It is a metaphor for not being proud of one's achievements, not being proud of one's fame, and not being proud of one's high status. This is Qian.

The 16th hexagram Lei Diyu (Yu hexagram) follows the trend of the Zhongzhong hexagram

Xiang said: Taigong planted the apricot-yellow flag, took the demon as his disciple and returned to Xiqi, since then Qinglong Once you get the position, you can plan hundreds of things.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (Kun at the bottom and Zhen at the top). Kun is earth, which means smoothness; Zhen is thunder, which means movement. When Lei Yi comes out, it heralds the rejuvenation of the earth. Movement due to compliance is the source of harmony. This hexagram and the Qian hexagram are complementary hexagrams and interact with each other.

The 17th hexagram Ze Lei Sui (sui hexagram) can be adapted to the Zhongzhong hexagram at any time

Xiang said: I have been walking in the mud for the past few years, and the cart is leaning against the cliff in front of me. Now it is time to go again Use your strength to climb up the cliff to make a fortune.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (shock at the bottom and dui at the top). Shock is thunder and movement; dui is joy. Moving and enjoying means "following". Sui means mutual obedience, what you have can follow you, things can follow you, and communicate with each other. Follow the trend of the times, have principles and conditions, and take perseverance as the premise.

The 18th hexagram, Mountain Wind Gu (Gu hexagram), invigorates and weakens the Zhongzhong hexagram

Xiang said: The lines in the hexagram are like grinding mills, which should be a blessing but a disaster in the heart. It's helpful but slow, and you should always be busy and make mistakes in everything.

This hexagram is an overlapping hexagram with different hexagrams (lower Xun and upper Gen), and is a comprehensive hexagram with the Sui hexagram. Gu (gu) originally means things, but it is extended to mean troubles and chaos. When utensils are not used for a long time, insects will grow on them, which is called "gu". It means that the world has been in a stable state for a long time, and it is corrupt and needs innovation and creation, management and rectification, to save the crisis and revive the cause.

The 19th hexagram, Di Ze Lin (Lin hexagram), teaches the people to protect the people. The upper hexagram

Xiang said: The king is unruly and the people hang upside down. They often want to clear the clouds and see the blue sky. Fortunately, they meet the Ming Lord. Apply benevolent government and live in peace and contentment with nature again.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (Xiadui Shangkun). Kun is the earth; Dui is the Ze, the earth is higher than the Ze, and the Ze is in the earth. It means that the monarch personally visits the world to govern the country and ensure peace and harmony between the top and bottom.

Hexagram No. 20 Wind and Earth View (Guan Gua) Look down at the upper, middle and upper hexagrams

Xiang said: When the hexagram encounters blooming flowers, drought and rivers, there will be more business and interest, and marriage will come naturally. With help, you will never be tortured when you go out.

This hexagram is an overlapping hexagram with different hexagrams (Xia Kun and Xun above). It is popular on the ground and means that moral teachings are spread everywhere. Guan Gua and Lin Gua are complementary hexagrams and are used interchangeably. Those above view the world with moral principles; those below view the world with admiration and obedience.

The 21st hexagram, Fire and Thunder Eats and Eats (the Eater and Eater hexagram) combines hardness and softness in the upper hexagram

Xiang said: Poor luck is like being hungry, but fortunately, food is delivered again and again, and it is delicious and filling. The joy and sorrow gradually disappeared.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (lower shock and upper separation). Li is the Yin hexagram; Zhen is the Yang hexagram. The intersection of yin and yang means chewing hard objects, which means the combination of kindness and power, the combination of leniency and severity, the combination of hardness and softness. Shihe refers to the upper and lower jaws biting and chewing.

The 22nd hexagram, Shanhuo Ben (Bi hexagram), is decorated with the external Yang Zhongshang hexagram

Xiang said: The movement is vigorous, the gentle lady and the gentleman seek, the bells and drums are playing for great auspiciousness, the occupier The joy of meeting comes.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (lower Li and upper Gen). Li is fire and Ming; Gen is mountain. Be civilized and measured. Bi (bi) hexagram discusses the relationship between text and quality, focusing on quality and regulating it with text.贲, decoration, decoration.

The 23rd hexagram Shan Di Pei (Pi hexagram) follows the trend and stops the middle and lower hexagrams

Xiang said: The magpie met the sky and stayed in the forest at night. He didn't know that there was an eagle in the forest first, although he was in the same place. When evil arises, the hexagram is right and wrong.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (Xia Kun and Shang Gen). Five yins are below and one yang is above. The yin is strong and the yang is lonely; the mountains are attached to the earth. Both are peeling signs, so they are called "peeling hexagrams". This hexagram has a strong yin and a weak yang, which means that a villain will gain power, a gentleman will be in trouble, and his career will be ruined.

The 24th hexagram Di Lei Fu (Fu hexagram) moves in the Shun Zhong hexagram

Xiang said: The Ma family’s Taigong is not compatible, and the world has many worries and doubts, and the benefactor is unrighteous. Because of resentment, right and wrong cause trouble.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (lower shock and upper kun). Zhen means thunder and movement; Kun means earth and means smoothness, and movement means smoothness and letting nature take its course. Movement is in the middle, with internal yang and external yin, moving in an orderly manner, advancing and retreating freely, which is conducive to progress.

The 25th hexagram, Tianlei Wuwu (Wuwang hexagram), is the next hexagram.

Xiang said: The bird lost its plane and fell into the cage. Even if it flies hard and cannot soar, its eyes are only It is advisable to abide by one's duty and avoid trying to gain wealth.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (lower shock and upper stem). Qian is the sky, firmness and health; earthquake is thunder, firmness and movement. If you are active and healthy, your yang will be strong, your heart will be excited, and you will definitely gain something, but you must only follow what is pure and do not act rashly. If you do nothing wrong, you will definitely gain something and you will definitely be blessed.

Hexagram 26 Shantian Da Zhu (Big Animal hexagram) stops but does not stop at the middle and upper hexagrams

Xiang said: Sorrow often locks the brows, and thousands of thoughts hang on the heart. From now on From now on, guard against opening the formation, and do whatever you want and have nothing to do with it.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (lower stem and upper gen). Qian is the sky, strong and strong; Gen is the mountain, solid. Animal means accumulation, and big animal means big savings. To this end, we are not afraid of serious difficulties and obstacles, and work hard to cultivate our moral character and enrich our virtues.

The 27th hexagram Shan Lei Yi (Yi hexagram) is pure to nourish the upper hexagram

Xiang said: Taigong fished alone in the Weishui River, holding the silk rod in his hand, he was full of sorrows, and he met again every now and then. King Wen visits, and will never be tortured from now on.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (lower Zhen and upper Gen).

The earthquake is thunder, and the gen is mountain. The mountain is above and the thunder is below. It is solid on the outside and empty on the inside. The warmth of spring brings nourishment to all things, and nourishes the virtuous and nurturing the people at the right time. Yang is strong and yin is weak. The strong one nourishes people, and the weak one nourishes people. Live by your own means.

Hexagram 28 Ze Feng Da Guo (Da Guo hexagram) Extraordinary action Zhongxia hexagram

Xiang said: I dreamed of gold and silver at night, but when I woke up I still didn’t see a penny, so now I just have to Seeking one's duty is a waste of thought and effort.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (Xixun and Dui on the bottom). Dui is for the sake of water and joy, Xun is for the wood and for the smoothness, the water in the water floods the boat, which is a big mistake. The yin and yang lines are opposite, yang is large and yin is small, the action is abnormal, there is an excessive image, the inside is hard and the outside is soft.

The 29th hexagram Kan is water (Kan hexagram) to take risks and use the lower hexagram

Xiang said: A bright moon shines on the water, only the shadow is not visible, you should be a fool. Go and get the money, but it will be all in vain if you touch it again and again.

This hexagram is the same hexagram (lower ridge and upper ridge). The hurdles are water and danger. The two hurdles overlap each other, and the dangers add to the dangers. There are many dangers. One yang is trapped in two yin. Fortunately, when yin is deficient and yang is excess, integrity can suddenly be understood. Although there are many dangers and difficulties, it is possible to show the brilliance of humanity.

The 30th hexagram Li is fire (Li hexagram) and it echoes and relies on the middle and upper hexagrams

Xiang said: Officials come to occupy the master and get a high promotion, farmers and farmers increase their property, and business profits are high. Craftsmanship leads to great prosperity.

This hexagram is the same hexagram (lower separation and upper separation). Li is Li, which means attachment. One yin is attached to Li, and two yang are up and down. This hexagram symbolizes fire, which is empty inside and bright outside. Li is fire and brightness, the sun rises and sets repeatedly, its movement is endless, and suppleness is the heart.

The 31st hexagram, Ze Shan Xian (Xian hexagram), interacts with the middle and upper hexagrams

Xiang said: The gold will lose its color after being transported, when the stick will sprout, the moon order will be excellent and flawless, and Happy and generous.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (lower Gen and upper dui). Gen is the mountain; Ze is the water. The softness is on top, the hardness is on the bottom, the water seeps downward, the softness is on top and the hardness is on the bottom, interacting with each other. Feeling makes it happen.

The 32nd hexagram Lei Fengheng (Heng hexagram) Perseverance and success in the upper hexagram

Xiang said: The fisherman is lucky to find fish. When the fish comes, it hits the net and cannot escape. Others make it easy to make money. If you don’t come, who wants to make do with it as soon as you arrive?

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (Xunda at the bottom and Zhen at the top). Zhen is male and represents thunder; Xun is female and represents wind. Zhengang is on top, Xunrou is on the bottom. Hard above and soft below, nature is always there to support each other. Yin and Yang correspond to each other and are constant, so they are called eternity.

The 33rd hexagram of Tianshan Dun (Dun hexagram) escapes the world and saves the world, the next hexagram

Xiang said: Thick clouds block the sun, so I advise you not to travel far, as marriage and wealth are all Unfavorable, beware of words reaching the door.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (lower Gen and upper stem). Qian is the sky and Gen is the mountain. There are mountains in the world, and the mountains are high and the sky is retreating. The yin grows and the yang disappears, the villain gains power, the gentleman retreats, protects himself wisely, and waits for an opportunity to save the world.

Hexagram 34 Leitian Dazhuang (Dazhuang hexagram) Don’t act rashly in the middle and upper hexagrams

Xiang said: The hexagram divination engineer got the big tree, it’s time to walk on the road, there will be many fortunes. Don't worry, take care of yourself and be at ease.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (lower stem and upper shock). The earthquake is thunder; the dryness is heaven. Dry just shake. The sky thunders, the clouds thunder, the sound is magnificent, the Yang energy is strong, and all things grow. Strong and powerful, so it is called Zhuang. It is big and strong, hence the name Dazhuang. The four yangs are strong, active and accomplished, the upper part is upright and the lower part is upright, and the standard is upright and the shadow is upright.

The 35th hexagram, Fire Land Jin (Jin hexagram), seeks progress and development, the middle and upper hexagrams

Xiang said: hoe the ground and hoe the grass in the seedlings. Whoever wants money and silk will find people, just hoe If you hoe out money, you will be lucky.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (Xiakun, Shangli). Li is the sun and light; Kun is the earth. The sun hangs high and shines on the earth. The earth is humble and all things grow. It is bright and aboveboard and soft and upward, which means that the career is booming.

The 36th hexagram, Ground Fire Mingyi (Mingyi hexagram), dims and turns to the middle and lower hexagrams of Mingming

Xiang said: Shi Guaiyun couldn't walk, so he hurriedly crossed the river and demolished the bridge. The benefactor has no justice but resentment, and all the efforts are in vain.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (Li at the bottom and Kun at the top). Li is Ming, Kun is Shun; Li is Sun; Kun is Earth. When the sun sinks into the earth, the light is damaged, the future is unclear, and the environment is difficult. It is advisable to obey the times and keep a low profile, stick to the right path, be foolish on the outside and wise on the inside, keep a low profile and keep a low profile.

The 37th hexagram of Fenghuo family (family hexagram) is the next hexagram of Chengwei Zhiye

Xiang said: A flower blooms in the mirror. It looks so good that it cannot be taken. I advise you to Don't fall in love with the flowers in the mirror. It's strange if the master of the hexagram meets.

This hexagram is an overlapping hexagram with different hexagrams (Xun Li on the bottom and Xun on the top). Li is fire; Xun is wind. Fire causes hot air to rise and become wind. Everything should be based on the inside and then extend to the outside. Occurs from within and forms from outside. It is a metaphor to govern the family first and then govern the world. If the family is upright, the world will be happy.

Hexagram 38, Huo Ze Sui (睽 hexagram) seeks common ground in differences and lowers the hexagram

Xiang said: This hexagram brings bad luck, just like Taigong doing business, selling pigs and cattle quickly. The sheep were sold late, and the pigs and sheep were all sold and slaughtered.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (lower dui and upper separation). Li is fire; Dui is luster. When the fire rises and the water falls, they contradict each other but do not help. If it is suppressed, it will be born, and there will be no emptiness in going back and forth. All things are different, must be different, and contradict each other. Seeing is a contradiction.

The 39th hexagram, Shui Shan Jian (Jian hexagram), is in front of the next hexagram

Xiang said: Heavy rain poured down on the ground and the sky was full of snow. Travelers on the road were suffering and cold, and they had to drag mud and water with all their strength. Be impatient when things don't go your way.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (Xiagen, Shangkan). Kan is water and Gen is mountain. The mountains are high and the water is deep, and there are many difficulties and dangers in life. It is wisdom to stop when you see danger and to be wise and protective. Jian, walking is difficult.

Hexagram 40 Lei Shui Jie (Jie Hexagram) Judo Zhi Zhi Zhong Shang Hexagram

Xiang said: The next month is like passing the test, and you have suffered a lot of hardships, and there is just the right person. Save, whatever you do is irrelevant.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (lower ridge and upper shock). The earthquake is thunder and movement; the ridge is water and danger. Danger is within, movement is outside. The ground is closed in the harsh winter, extremely still and yet moving. Everything is renewed, winter passes and spring comes, and everything is eliminated, which is the solution.

Hexagram 41 Shanze Loss (Loss Hexagram) Profit and Loss Check and Balance Xiaxia Hexagram

Xiang said: There is no time to move when there is no need to worry too much. It is compared to being tortured by a cart or hanging down on a rugged mountain road. The ear can't be pressed when I insert it.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (lower and upper Gen). Gen is the mountain; Dui is the lake. Up the mountain and down to the swamp, the great swamp erodes the roots of the mountain. Profit and loss alternate, there is benefit in loss, and there is loss in gain. The two must be treated with caution. Lose at the bottom and gain at the top, in governing the country, excess will damage the foundation of the country. Damage should be done, but it must be done within your capabilities and in moderation. It’s best to lose less and gain more.

Hexagram No. 42 Feng Lei Yi (Hexagram Yi) Loss Upper Benefit Lower Upper Upper Hexagram

Xiang said: Good times will come, the trees that have been dead for many years will bloom again, the branches and leaves will regenerate and become more lush, and how many people will be there? I met a few people and praised it.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (lower Zhen and upper Xun). Sunda is the wind; earthquake is the thunder. The wind and thunder stir up, the stronger the force, the louder the thunder, the wind and thunder help each other and benefit each other. This hexagram is the opposite of the loss hexagram. It is the loss above to gain the bottom, and the latter is the loss below to benefit the top. The second hexagram explains the principle of profit and loss.

The 43rd hexagram Ze Tianyu (夬 hexagram) is decisive and can be compared with the upper hexagram

Xiang said: The spider escapes from the web and competes with the heavenly army, and sticks to the wings and feathers of the wandering bees. Fortunately, there are The strong wind broke the net, and I was free from disaster. This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (lower stem and upper dui). The stem is the heaven and it is healthy; the combination is the luster and it is joyful. The ze Qi rises and turns into rain, which feeds the earth and nourishes all things. Five yangs can be eliminated and one yin can be eliminated. It is not difficult to get rid of it, just jue (meaning to get rid of), so it is called 夬 (guài).

Hexagram 44 Tian Feng Jiao (姤 hexagram) There is wind in the world, the upper hexagram

Xiang said: It is joyful to meet friends in a foreign country. It should be noted that luck and blessings have increased. From now on, I have good luck. , the backward management is irrelevant.

This hexagram is the overlapping of different hexagrams (Xia Xun and Qian above). Qian is the sky and Xun is the wind. There is wind in the world, blowing all over the earth, Yin and Yang merge, and all things flourish. Hexagram Jiao (gǒu) is opposite to hexagram Yuan, and they are "combined hexagrams" of each other. Sisterhood escapes, yin and yang meet. But five yang and one yin cannot get along for a long time.

Hexagram 45 Zedi Cui (Cui hexagram) gathers together in the upper hexagram

Xiang said: A fish playing in the water was frightened by the net, jumped over the dragon gate and transformed into a dragon, three feet of willow If you hang money, thousands of peach blossoms will show your ability.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (Xiakun and Shangdui). Kun is earth and smoothness; Dui is ze and water. The rivers overflow and submerge the earth, there are many people fighting against each other, and crises are bound to be everywhere. We must accept the talents of nature, prepare for rainy days, be gentle and harmonious, complement each other, and live in peace and contentment. To gather, to gather, to unite.

Hexagram 46: Ground Feng Sheng (Sheng hexagram) is supple and humble, ascending hexagram

Xiang said: When scholars come to occupy, they will be famous, business will be prosperous, and craftsmanship will be good. , the crops in the farm are also harvested.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (Xun below and Kun above). Kun is the earth, which means smoothness; Xun is the wood, which is inferiority. Trees grow on the earth, and they grow taller and taller day by day, which means that the career is rising step by step, and the future is bright, so it is named "Sheng".

Hexagram 47 Ze Shui Tong (Kun hexagram) Difficulty seeks to solve the middle and upper hexagrams

Xiang said: I am sad when my fortune is not coming, so I took it up and lifted the ladder with a tube. I can't get the insect wings, I spin up and down but can't get them down.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (Xiakan and Shangdui). Dui is yin and represents the joy of river; ridge is yang and represents water, which represents danger. If you are stuck in a pond and find it difficult to use your talents, if you still stick to the right path and enjoy yourself, you will be able to achieve success and get out of trouble.

Hexagram 48 Water Wind Well (Well Hexagram) Seeking talents is like thirsting for the upper hexagram

Xiang said: The dry well has been worn out for many years, but once the spring comes out, the resources will relieve the thirst. People are envious, and luck comes naturally.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (Xia Xun and Shang Kan). Kan is water; Xun is wood. Trees thrive in water. People live by wells, which are dug by people. We nourish each other, and a well nourishes people with water, which lasts for a long time. People should adopt this virtue and work hard to encourage themselves.

Hexagram 49, Ze Huo Ge (He hexagram), follows the sky and responds to people's superior hexagram

Xiang said: The seedlings are gradually declining during droughts. Fortunately, God's grace comes and rain comes, and the worries are gone. Happiness can change, and you will be eager to seek advice and work.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (lower Li and upper Dui). Li is fire, Dui is lake, and there is water in the lake. Water pours down from above, fire rises from below. When fire is strong, water is dry; when water is strong, fire is extinguished. The two are mutually reinforcing and incompatible, and changes are bound to occur. Change is a fundamental law of the universe.

The 50th hexagram, Fire Wind Ding (Ding hexagram), is stable and changes to the middle and lower hexagrams

The image says: Orioles and ducks and clams fall on the beach, clams, warblers and ducks flap their wings, and fishermen come forward. Both gain and gain, but the lost traveler feels at ease.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (Xia Xun and Li above). Burning wood for cooking means turning raw food into cooked food, removing the old and creating the new. The tripod is a great treasure and a three-legged symbol of stability. Cooking means having enough food and no more difficulties and worries. On this basis, it is appropriate to change and develop the cause.

Hexagram 51 Zhen is thunder (Zhen hexagram) The upper hexagram is calm in times of danger

Xiang said: A golden bell is in the mud, and everyone is playing with it. Suddenly one day The bell hangs, and the loud sound is heard all over the world.

This hexagram is the same hexagram (lower shock and upper shock). The earthquake is thunder, and the two earthquakes overlap and have a huge response, which can eliminate the dull air and make things prosperous and smooth. On weekdays, you should be prepared for danger in times of peace, be fearful, and dare not be negligent. When encountering unexpected events, you should be able to remain calm and talk and laugh as usual.

Hexagram 52: Gen is the mountain (Gen hexagram). Movement and stillness are in the middle and lower hexagrams at the right time

Xiang said: Money and silk are often in my heart, but it is a pity that they are hard to come by. When you are not satisfied, you have to be patient. When you have no business, Hugh spoke.

This hexagram is the same hexagram (lower Gen and upper Gen). Gen is a mountain, and the two mountains overlap each other, which means stillness. It is the opposite of Zhen Gua. After the high tide, there must be a low tide, entering a relatively static stage of things. It is as still as a mountain. When it is appropriate to stop, it will stop. When it is appropriate to move, it will move. Action and stillness, both movement and stillness, must not be missed. They should be just right, movement and stillness are appropriate, and stopping is appropriate.

Hexagram 53 Fengshan Jian (Jiang hexagram) gradually accumulates virtue and ascends to the upper hexagram

Xiang said: The handsome bird is lucky to get out of the cage, escape from the disaster and show its majesty, and once it is proud of its fortune To, travel anywhere from east to west, north to south.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (lower Gen and upper Xun). Gen is a mountain and Xun is a tree. There are trees on the mountain, and they grow taller and taller. This is a process of gradual progress, so it is called gradual. Gradual means progress, and progress is gradual but not rapid.

The 54th hexagram of Lei Ze Guimei (Guimei hexagram) is to establish a family and prosper the next hexagram

Xiang said: When you ask for fish, you must go to the water. If you ask for fish on the tree, you will not be happy. It is difficult to be free after being exposed to all kinds of hardships, and the luck is mediocre despite hard work and no results.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (lower versus upper shock). If it shakes, it means the eldest boy; if it means joy, it means the girl. Because a girl is attracted by the eldest boy, she has feelings of love, marriage, and the appearance of marrying a girl, so she is called Guimei. Marriage between a man and a woman is the righteousness of heaven and earth, the beginning and end of human beings.

The upper hexagram and the gradually hexagram are comprehensive hexagrams, and they are used interchangeably.

The 55th hexagram Lei Huofeng (Feng hexagram) is the upper hexagram slanting upward at noon

Xiang said: The ancient mirror has been dark for several years, but once it shines brightly it looks like a full moon, and a gentleman is planning something. This hexagram means that happiness will naturally come into play.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (lower Li and upper Zhen), lightning and thunder, great achievements, metaphorically reaching the peak, like the sun in the sky. Warning; be sure to note that things develop in the opposite direction. Chaos and chaos are caused by each other, and the ups and downs are unpredictable, so we must be vigilant.

The 56th hexagram of the Volcano Brigade (Lv hexagram) follows the hexagram of Yishun Shixia

Xiang said: Birds build their nests in trees, and the villain makes a plan to use fire to burn them. You occupy this hexagram It is unlucky and all plans are in vain.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (Xia Gen and Shang Li). This hexagram is the opposite of the Feng hexagram, and each other is a "comprehensive hexagram". There is a fire burning in the mountains, and it does not stop burning. The fire keeps spreading forward, just like pedestrians on the road, eager to get on their way. Therefore it is called the Travel Gua.

Hexagram 57 Xun is the wind (Xun hexagram) Humility benefits from the upper hexagram

Xiang said: A lonely boat fell on the beach. There is a pole but no water and it is difficult to advance or retreat. When there is a heavy rain, the rivers and lakes overflow. No need to go back and forth.

This hexagram is the same hexagram (lower Xun and upper Xun). A humble attitude and behavior go a long way.

The 58th hexagram is Ze (Zhe hexagram), hard on the inside and soft on the outside.

Xiang said: This hexagram is really desirable. I feel that doing things is effortless, so don’t miss it. Agency, everything feels as one wishes.

This hexagram is the same hexagram (lower Ze and upper Ze). Ze is water. The two rivers are connected, the two rivers communicate, the upper and lower are harmonious, united, friends help each other, and joyful. It's a pleasure to exchange. Uphold the virtues of strength and grace, embrace the gentleness on the outside, firmly follow the right path, and lead the people upward.

The 59th hexagram, Feng Shui Huan (Huan hexagram), saves the lower hexagram of Huan Sanxiaxia.

Xiang said: I saw an ingot of gold across the river. I wanted to take it. The bank is wide and the water is deep. It is difficult to hope for money. Once you get it, spending all your money is in vain.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (Xiakan and Shangxun). The wind moves on the water, fueling the waves and overflowing in all directions. Huan means the flow of water. It symbolizes the disorganization of the organization and the people, which must be overcome with positive means and methods, overcome the shortcomings, save the disorganization, and turn danger into safety.

Hexagram 60 Shuizejie (Jie hexagram) All things have festivals, Shang Shang hexagram

Xiang said: Time has come and gone, and joy has arisen. He came to the stage to confer the god Jiang Taigong. At this point, all the gods have abdicated. Even though Misfortune never comes. This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (Xiadui Shangkan). Dui is Ze, and ridge is water. There is water in the lake, but the flow is limited. If there is too much water, it will overflow outside the lake. Therefore, there must be restraint, so it is called festival. The Jie hexagram is the opposite of the Huan hexagram. They are comprehensive hexagrams and are used interchangeably. Only when the heaven and earth have restraints can they always be new; only when the country has restraints can it be stable; only when individuals have restraints can they be perfect.

Hexagram 61 Fengze Zhongfu (Zhongfu hexagram) Honesty and Standing Xia hexagram

Xiang said: Pedestrians on the road are in a hurry, and there is no bridge in a hurry to cross the thin ice, so be careful and pass. One wrong step and he fell into the water.

This hexagram is an overlapping hexagram with different hexagrams (Xundu on the bottom and Sunda on the top). The original meaning of fu (fú) is to hatch. The date of hatching and hatching is very accurate, which means trust. The shape of the hexagram is solid on the outside and empty on the inside, which symbolizes the integrity in the heart, so it is called Zhongfu hexagram. This is the foundation of life.

The 62nd hexagram Leishan Xiaoguo (Xiaoguo hexagram) has a degree of action in the middle and upper hexagrams

Xiang said: Pedestrians passing by the single-plank bridge are frightened in their hearts and look with their eyes. It is refreshing and safe. Traveling slowly is definitely not safe.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (lower Gen and upper shock). Gen is a mountain, and earthquakes are like thunder. When thunder passes over the mountain, one must be afraid. Yang is big and yin is small. The four yins outside the hexagram exceed the two yangs in the middle, so it is called "xiaoguo", and the small ones are beyond.

Hexagram 63, Water and Fire Ji Ji (Ji Ji Hexagram), the most prosperous and will decline, the middle and upper hexagrams

Xiang said: The names inscribed on the gold list are worthy of the hard work and hard work. People encounter this hexagram The name is auspicious, and everything will be prosperous.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (Xia Li Shang Kan). Kan is water, Li is fire, water and fire intersect, water is on fire, water overpowers fire, and the fire is extinguished. Already, already; Ji, accomplished. Jiji means that things have been successful, but things will eventually change.

The 64th hexagram, Fire and Water Weiji (Weiji hexagram), the career has not been completed, the middle and lower hexagrams

Xiang said: It is several feet deep from the ground to prevent people from stealing the camp and robbing the village. Later, Tai Sui was designated as a fierce evil spirit, and he was always careful not to incur any misfortune.

This hexagram is a superposition of different hexagrams (lower ridge and upper li). Li is fire and Kan is water. The fire was above the water and the water was overwhelming. The fire was not successfully put out, so it was called Weiji. "The Book of Changes" begins with the two hexagrams of Qian and Kun and ends with the two hexagrams of Ji Ji and Wei Ji, which fully reflects the idea of ??change and development.