Trigrams
☲☷ – Fire above, Earth below
Meaning
Represents bright advancement and rising. The sun rises above the earth, illuminating all. Progress comes naturally when one aligns with the light of virtue and clarity. The lord who gives horses as gifts to the ruler — loyal service is recognized and rewarded.
Interpretation
- Advance with confidence when conditions are favorable and your path is clear.
- Loyal service and honest contribution are the surest route to recognition.
- Let your inner light shine openly; do not hide your gifts.
Six Yao (Lines) with Classical Quotes
1st Yao (初爻)
晋如，摧如，贞吉；罔孚，裕无咎。
English: Advancing yet being repulsed — perseverance brings good fortune. Confidence is rewarded even in the face of setbacks. Generous and tolerant, no blame even without recognition.
Luck Level: Good
2nd Yao (二爻)
晋如，愁如，贞吉；受兹介福，于其王母。
English: Advancing yet grieving — perseverance brings good fortune. One receives this great happiness from one's king's mother. Progress may be accompanied by pain, but blessings come from the highest source.
Luck Level: Good
3rd Yao (三爻)
众允，悔亡。
English: All agree — regret disappears. When there is wide consensus and support, obstacles dissolve.
Luck Level: Neutral
4th Yao (四爻)
晋如炕鼠，贞厉。
English: Progressing like a field rat — persistence brings danger. Sneaky, opportunistic advancement driven by self-interest will be caught out.
Luck Level: Caution
5th Yao (五爻)
悔亡，失得勿恤，往吉，无不利。
English: Regret disappears. Do not worry about gain and loss; going forward is auspicious, nothing is unfavorable. Detachment from outcomes enables clear, confident advance.
Luck Level: Good
6th Yao (上爻)
晋其角，维用伐邑，厉吉无咎，贞吝。
English: Advancing with the horns — only for chastising one's own city. Danger but good fortune without blame; persisting here brings regret. Bold action directed inward — correcting one's own domain — is the right use of power.
Luck Level: Caution