#55
Abundance (Fullness)
豐
— Fēng
Upper trigram: Thunder (Zhèn) · Lower trigram: Fire (Lí)
Overall meaning
Hexagram Abundance symbolizes great fullness and prosperity at peak. Upper trigram is Thunder, lower is Fire — thunder and lightning together, brilliant and great. Abundance is fullness — but as the sun at noon must set, peak prosperity must decline.
Judgment text (Thoán từ)
Abundance: success — the king attains abundance — be not sad — be like the sun at midday. The peak time of prosperity — act now while opportunity exists.
Line texts (6 lines)
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First Nine: One meets one's destined ruler — though they are equals, no blame for ten days — going on brings recognition. Met an equal good partner — act in this time.
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Second Six: The curtain is of such fullness that the polestars can be seen at noon — through going one meets with mistrust and hate — to stir up sincerity, that brings good fortune. Prosperity obscured — sincerity overcomes mistrust.
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Third Nine: The underbrush is of such abundance that the small stars can be seen at noon — he breaks his right arm — no blame. At the peak obstructed — loses part but no blame.
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Fourth Nine: The curtain is of such fullness that the polestars can be seen at noon — he meets his ruler, who is of like kind — good fortune. Even in obscurity meets a partner — good fortune.
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Fifth Six: Lines are coming, blessing and fame draw near — good fortune. Reaches the peak of fullness and is recognized — good fortune.
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Top Six: His house is in a state of abundance — he screens off his family — he peers through the gate and no longer perceives anyone — for three years he sees nothing — misfortune. Self-isolation in prosperity — in the end loses all.
Applications by topic
- Marriage
- The relationship at brilliant peak. Enjoy but don't be smug. Prepare for changes after the prosperity.
- Career
- Career at peak. Maximize this phase. Don't miss opportunities and prepare for the next stage.
- Wealth
- Finances at the best. Harvest profits and accumulate. Don't waste — peak prosperity precedes decline.
- Health
- Health at the best. Time for active training. Use good health to pursue big goals.
- Lawsuit
- Position very strong — best time to attack. Don't miss the chance. Decisive action to end victorious.
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