初
初九。虞吉、有它不燕。
Forethought brings fortune; other matters not at ease. Prepare sincerely.
䷼
Hexagram 61
Inner Truth (風沢中孚)
Fūtaku-chūfu / Zhōng Fú
Like an egg with a chick within—inner sincerity moves others and overcomes difficulty.
Judgment
中孚。豚魚吉。利渉大川、利貞。
Inner truth. Good even for piglets and fish. Favorable to cross the great river; benefit in correctness.
True sincerity reaches all, enabling great endeavors.
Line-by-Line (Yao)
Interpretations if the line changes.
二
九二。鳴鶴在陰、其子和之。我有好爵、吾與爾靡之。
A crane cries in the shade; her young harmonize. I have fine wine; I share it with you. Sincere call brings response and sharing.
三
六三。得敵、或鼓或罷、或泣或歌。
Meeting an opponent—now drumming, now resting, now weeping, now singing. Mixed emotions; sincerity steadies.
四
六四。月幾望、馬匹亡、无咎。
Moon nearly full; the matched horse is lost—no blame. Near completeness, minor loss accepted.
五
九五。有孚攣如、无咎。
Sincerity tied together—no blame. Deep bond holds.
上
上九。翰音登于天、貞凶。
Flying sound rises to heaven—correct yet misfortune. Overly lofty sincerity becomes rigid.
Practical Reading
Love & Marriage
Honest heart deepens trust.
Work & Career
Sincere effort overcomes obstacles; trust builds success.
Health
Inner sincerity aids healing; care from the heart.
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