初
上。鼎頤、拂天、凶。
Cauldron legs upward, defying heaven—misfortune. Upset priorities.
䷱
Hexagram 50
The Cauldron (鼎)
Tei / Dǐng
The sacred cauldron cooks and offers nourishment. Renew institutions and employ the worthy.
Judgment
鼎。元吉、亨。
The Cauldron. Great fortune and success.
Create something new; use capable people to prosper.
Line-by-Line (Yao)
Interpretations if the line changes.
二
九二。鼎有實、我仇有疾、不我能即、吉。
Cauldron full; my foes are ill and cannot reach me—good fortune. Substance protected.
三
九三。鼎耳革、其行塞、雉膏不食。方雨、亏悔、終吉。
Cauldron’s ears altered, movement blocked; pheasant fat uneaten. Rain comes; regret fades; ends well. Temporary impediment.
四
九四。鼎折足、覆公餗、其形渥、凶。
Cauldron leg breaks, spilling the lord’s food, staining its form—misfortune. Structural failure ruins the offering.
五
六五。鼎黄耳、金鉉、利貞。
Yellow ears, metal handle—benefit in correctness. Well-balanced vessel.
上
上。鼎玉鉉、大吉、无不利。
Jade handle on the cauldron—great fortune, nothing unfavorable. Highest refinement.
Practical Reading
Love & Marriage
Fresh relationships and encounters are lucky.
Work & Career
Excellent for new ventures and refresh; engage great talent.
Health
Adopt new diet or health practices; renewal benefits.
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