Hexagram 32 of 64

Duration恆

Thunder and wind. The noble person stands firm and does not change direction.

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Wind
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亨，无咎。利貞，利有攸往。

Judgment: Success. No fault. Steadiness pays. It helps to go forward.

雷風，恆；君子以立不易方。

Image: Thunder and wind. The noble person stands firm and does not change direction.

In plain words

The situation: The theme is lasting.

What you can do: Keep steady and do not change course too often.

For culture and reflection only. Our own plain summary, not a translation.

The six lines

  1. 上六振恆，凶。Constantly stirred up. Misfortune.In shortRestless change with no staying power is unfavorable; settle down and hold steady.
  2. 六五恆其德，貞，婦人吉，夫子凶。Constant in virtue, steady. Good fortune for a wife, misfortune for a husband.In shortSteady virtue suits a supporting role well, but it is unfavorable when the role calls for bold decisions.
  3. 九四田无禽。No game in the field.In shortHunting where there is no game brings nothing; change where you put your effort.
  4. 九三不恆其德，或承之羞，貞吝。Not constant in virtue, you may meet shame. Steadiness brings regret.In shortBeing inconsistent invites embarrassment; carrying on this way leads to setbacks.
  5. 九二悔亡。Regret fades.In shortKeep to the middle way and regrets fade.
  6. 初六浚恆，貞凶，无攸利。Digging too deep for constancy. Steadiness brings misfortune. Nothing is gained.In shortDemanding too much too soon is unfavorable; pressing on this way gains nothing.

Sources Zhou Yi. English by TaoDial.