#51
The Arousing (Shock, Thunder)
震
— Zhèn
Upper trigram: Thunder (Zhèn) · Lower trigram: Thunder (Zhèn)
Overall meaning
Hexagram The Arousing symbolizes the shock of thunder and awakening. Both trigrams are Thunder — thunder rolling continuously, all things startled and awakened. This is the hexagram of fright and spiritual awakening — thunder makes one fear, then laugh, because fear helps us correct ourselves.
Judgment text (Thoán từ)
The Arousing: success. Shock comes — fear — then laughing words — shock terrifies for a hundred miles, and he does not let fall the sacrificial spoon and chalice. Timely fear helps maintain composure.
Line texts (6 lines)
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First Nine: Shock comes — fear — then laughing words — good fortune. Initial fear leads to relief and joy — good fortune.
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Second Six: Shock comes bringing danger — a hundred thousand times you lose your treasures — climb up the nine hills — do not pursue them — after seven days you will get them back. In danger climb high to avoid — in seven days regain what was lost.
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Third Six: Shock comes and makes one distraught — if shock spurs to action, one remains free of misfortune. Startled but must still act — no fault.
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Fourth Nine: Shock is mired. Thunder absorbed by mud — strength weakened by bad context.
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Fifth Six: Shock goes hither and thither — danger — do not lose, but there are things to do. Continuous shocks — danger but still able to do what must be done.
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Top Six: Shock brings ruin and terrified gazing around — going ahead brings misfortune. If it has not yet touched one's own body but has reached one's neighbor first, there is no blame — one's comrades have something to talk about. Shocked by what hits others — caution is right.
Applications by topic
- Marriage
- An incident or shock event in the relationship. A chance to awaken and look again. After the shock, the bond may deepen.
- Career
- A big incident at work may occur. Stand firm under shock and learn from it. Right fear helps better preparation.
- Wealth
- A market or financial shock may occur. Prepare emotionally and have a reserve. After a shock often is a good buy moment.
- Health
- Sudden health incident possible. Periodic check-ups for early detection. Vigilance prevents disaster.
- Lawsuit
- Unexpected events possible in the case. Prepare for every situation. Don't be surprised by opponents' tactics.
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