Hexagram 37 of 64
The Family家人
Wind comes out of fire. The noble person's words have substance and actions have constancy.
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利女貞。
Judgment: It helps a woman to stay steady.
風自火出，家人；君子以言有物，而行有恆。
Image: Wind comes out of fire. The noble person's words have substance and actions have constancy.
In plain words
The situation: The focus is on the family and the inner circle.
What you can do: Put your own house in order first.
For culture and reflection only. Our own plain summary, not a translation.
The six lines
- 上九有孚威如，終吉。There is trust and dignity. Good fortune in the end.In shortBe trustworthy and firm; your family respects you, and it ends well.
- 九五王假有家，勿恤。吉。The king comes to his household. Have no worry. Good fortune.In shortLead your family by example and sincerity; no need to worry, it goes well.
- 六四富家，大吉。A rich household. Great good fortune.In shortThe household thrives; good management brings great benefit.
- 九三家人嗃嗃，悔厲吉；婦子嘻嘻，終吝。The household is stern: regret and danger, but good fortune. Wife and children giggling: regret in the end.In shortBeing strict may sting but turns out fine; being too lax ends in embarrassment.
- 六二无攸遂，在中饋，貞吉。She does not follow her whims. She stays in the home and sees to the food. Steadiness brings good fortune.In shortNo need to take the lead; care for things at home and stay steady.
- 初九閑有家，悔亡。Keep the household in order. Regret fades.In shortSet the house rules and boundaries early, and you avoid regret later.
Sources Zhou Yi. English by TaoDial.