Trigrams
☲☰ – Fire above, Heaven below
Meaning
Represents abundance, great wealth, and possession of many things. The fire of wisdom shines over heaven, illuminating everything. True great possession comes with the responsibility to share wisely and to govern with virtue, not to hoard.
Interpretation
- Use your abundant resources and influence with generosity and wisdom.
- Success is sustainable only when guided by virtue and clarity of purpose.
- Heaven's blessings flow naturally to those who align themselves with goodness.
Six Yao (Lines) with Classical Quotes
1st Yao (初爻)
无交害，匡咎；鉴则无咎。
English: No dealings with what is harmful — no blame. Being aware of difficulties ahead and remaining cautious: no blame. In times of great abundance, stay alert to potential dangers.
Luck Level: Neutral
2nd Yao (二爻)
大车以载，有攸往，无咎。
English: A large cart for loading, with a destination in mind — no blame. Great capacity to carry the load of responsibility and moving forward with confidence.
Luck Level: Neutral
3rd Yao (三爻)
公用享ing于天子，小人弗克。
English: A prince offers it all to the Son of Heaven. The petty person cannot do this. True greatness means being able to give back and not cling to what one has.
Luck Level: Neutral
4th Yao (四爻)
匡其彭，无咎。
English: Not making a show of abundance — no blame. Those who do not flaunt their wealth or power avoid arousing envy and remain secure.
Luck Level: Neutral
5th Yao (五爻)
噕孚交如，威如，吉。
English: Sincerity that is manifest in exchanges, dignity that is felt — good fortune. The great leader who is both genuinely trustworthy and commanding wins the hearts of all.
Luck Level: Good
6th Yao (上爻)
自天睩之，吉无不利。
English: Heaven itself blesses and protects — good fortune in all things. The person who is in harmony with heaven's way is blessed from above.
Luck Level: Good