Hexagram 30 of 64
The Clinging Fire離
Brightness rises twice. The great person carries the light on and shines on all four directions.
- Upper
- Fire
- Lower
- Fire
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利貞。亨。畜牝牛，吉。
Judgment: Steadiness pays. Success. Caring for a cow brings good fortune.
明兩作離，大人以繼明照于四方。
Image: Brightness rises twice. The great person carries the light on and shines on all four directions.
In plain words
The situation: You need something to hold to, and clarity.
What you can do: Find a sound support and stay clear and warm.
For culture and reflection only. Our own plain summary, not a translation.
The six lines
- 上九王用出征，有嘉折首，獲匪其醜，无咎。The king sends out his army. There is praise: the chief is struck down, the followers are not taken. No fault.In shortWhen you act to set things right, deal only with the ringleader and spare the rest; no fault in that.
- 六五出涕沱若，戚嗟若，吉。Tears flow in streams, sighing and sorrow. Good fortune.In shortWorry and tears from honest reflection can turn things in your favor.
- 九四突如其來如，焚如，死如，棄如。It arrives suddenly: burning, dying, cast away.In shortThings flare up too suddenly, burning fast and dying fast; be careful and avoid rash moves.
- 九三日昃之離，不鼓缶而歌，則大耋之嗟，凶。The light of the setting sun. Without beating the pot and singing, the old sigh in sorrow. Misfortune.In shortWhen things begin to fade, accept it calmly; endless sighing only makes it worse.
- 六二黃離，元吉。Yellow radiance. Great good fortune.In shortKeep a balanced, warm and steady light; this is very favorable.
- 初九履錯然，敬之无咎。Steps crossing this way and that. Treat them with respect. No fault.In shortAt the start things are tangled; stay careful and respectful and you will be fine.
Sources Zhou Yi. English by TaoDial.