Trigrams
☷☰ – Earth above, Heaven below
Meaning
Represents perfect harmony and flourishing. Heaven and Earth are in communion, the small departs and the great arrives. A time of peace, prosperity, and natural order. The wise person works diligently during good times to prepare for change.
Interpretation
- This is a time of harmony and progress; act with confidence and generosity.
- Even in the best of times, remain vigilant — peace is not permanent.
- Build bridges between different groups and share your good fortune widely.
Six Yao (Lines) with Classical Quotes
1st Yao (初爻)
拔茅茹，以其山，征吉。
English: Pulling out the grass, drawing up its roots together with others of its kind. Going forward brings good fortune. In favorable times, advance together with like-minded people.
Luck Level: Good
2nd Yao (二爻)
包荒，用冯河，不遭遗，朋亡，得尚于中行。
English: Embracing the wilderness, crossing the river on foot, not abandoning the distant, parting from partisanship — thus one earns honor on the middle path. Broad-minded leadership that includes all finds the right way.
Luck Level: Neutral
3rd Yao (三爻)
无平不陋，无往不复，艾贞无咎；勿恤其孚，于食有福。
English: There is no plain that does not slope, no going that does not return. Persevere through difficulty without blame. Do not grieve over your sincerity; there is blessing in the food you eat. Even in prosperity, prepare for cycles of change.
Luck Level: Good
4th Yao (四爻)
翁翁，不富以其邻，不戒以孚。
English: Fluttering down, not wealthy yet sharing with neighbors, without warning but from sincere trust. The generous spirit is not diminished by giving.
Luck Level: Neutral
5th Yao (五爻)
帝乙归妹，以祉元吉。
English: The Emperor Yi gives his daughter in marriage. This brings blessings and great good fortune. Proper relationships and correct unions bring lasting happiness.
Luck Level: Excellent
6th Yao (上爻)
城复于隍，勿用师，自邑告命，贞吝。
English: The wall falls back into the moat. Do not use the army. Issue orders within your own city only. Persistence brings regret. When prosperity ends, forceful action cannot restore it.
Luck Level: Caution