初
初九。履錯然、敬之、无咎。
Treading among mix-ups—be respectful and there is no blame.
䷝
Hexagram 30
Clinging (Fire) (離為火)
Ri-i-ka / Lí
Double fire—bright clarity and dependence. Follow what is right with flexibility.
Judgment
離。利貞、亨。畜牝牛、吉。
Clinging. Benefit in correctness, success. Raise a gentle cow—good fortune.
Stay clear and correct, yet gentle and adaptable like a cow.
Line-by-Line (Yao)
Interpretations if the line changes.
二
六二。黃離、元吉。
Yellow clinging—great fortune. Balanced central clarity.
三
九三。日昃之離、不鼓缶而歌、則大耋之嗟、凶。
Sun slanting in decline; if you do not drum and sing, there will be elderly lament—misfortune. Keep spirit up in waning times.
四
九四。突如其來如、焚如、死如、棄如。
Sudden arrival, burning, death, abandonment—volatile change. Beware sudden flare-ups.
五
六五。出涕沱若、戚嗟若、吉。
Tears flow, sighs arise—yet fortune. Honest emotion cleanses.
上
上九。王用出征、有嘉折首、獲匪其醜、无咎。
The king goes to war, takes the chief’s head; the captives are not evil—no blame. Just action conquers.
Practical Reading
Love & Marriage
Warmth and insight deepen attraction; show understanding.
Work & Career
Use intellect and clarity; remain flexible.
Health
Fire energy high—cool temper and balance habits.
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