King Wen sequence

The 64 hexagrams

Each hexagram has its own illustrated composition, detailed guide, reading focus, and reflection prompts.

01 · ䷀ The Creative

Upper trigram:Heaven · Lower trigram:Heaven

Hexagram 1, The Creative, places Heaven above Heaven. Its particular theme is “Sustain creative initiative and disciplined progress.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

02 · ䷁ The Receptive

Upper trigram:Earth · Lower trigram:Earth

Hexagram 2, The Receptive, places Earth above Earth. Its particular theme is “Support, receive, and move with conditions.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

03 · ䷂ Difficulty at the Beginning

Upper trigram:Water · Lower trigram:Thunder

Hexagram 3, Difficulty at the Beginning, places Water above Thunder. Its particular theme is “Bring order to a difficult beginning.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

04 · ䷃ Youthful Folly

Upper trigram:Mountain · Lower trigram:Water

Hexagram 4, Youthful Folly, places Mountain above Water. Its particular theme is “Learn, seek guidance, and develop judgment.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

05 · ䷄ Waiting

Upper trigram:Water · Lower trigram:Heaven

Hexagram 5, Waiting, places Water above Heaven. Its particular theme is “Prepare resources and wait for the right opening.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

06 · ䷅ Conflict

Upper trigram:Heaven · Lower trigram:Water

Hexagram 6, Conflict, places Heaven above Water. Its particular theme is “Clarify conflict without escalating it.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

07 · ䷆ The Army

Upper trigram:Earth · Lower trigram:Water

Hexagram 7, The Army, places Earth above Water. Its particular theme is “Build disciplined organization and shared responsibility.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

08 · ䷇ Holding Together

Upper trigram:Water · Lower trigram:Earth

Hexagram 8, Holding Together, places Water above Earth. Its particular theme is “Choose trustworthy allies and strengthen cohesion.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

09 · ䷈ Small Taming

Upper trigram:Wind · Lower trigram:Heaven

Hexagram 9, Small Taming, places Wind above Heaven. Its particular theme is “Accumulate gradually and restrain force with tact.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

10 · ䷉ Treading

Upper trigram:Heaven · Lower trigram:Lake

Hexagram 10, Treading, places Heaven above Lake. Its particular theme is “Proceed carefully while respecting limits.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

11 · ䷊ Peace

Upper trigram:Earth · Lower trigram:Heaven

Hexagram 11, Peace, places Earth above Heaven. Its particular theme is “Preserve harmony when communication is open.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

12 · ䷋ Standstill

Upper trigram:Heaven · Lower trigram:Earth

Hexagram 12, Standstill, places Heaven above Earth. Its particular theme is “Hold principle through obstruction and wait for change.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

13 · ䷌ Fellowship

Upper trigram:Heaven · Lower trigram:Fire

Hexagram 13, Fellowship, places Heaven above Fire. Its particular theme is “Collaborate openly while respecting differences.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

14 · ䷍ Great Possession

Upper trigram:Fire · Lower trigram:Heaven

Hexagram 14, Great Possession, places Fire above Heaven. Its particular theme is “Use abundant resources with clarity and humility.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

15 · ䷎ Modesty

Upper trigram:Earth · Lower trigram:Mountain

Hexagram 15, Modesty, places Earth above Mountain. Its particular theme is “Maintain balance without claiming the credit.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

16 · ䷏ Enthusiasm

Upper trigram:Thunder · Lower trigram:Earth

Hexagram 16, Enthusiasm, places Thunder above Earth. Its particular theme is “Mobilize enthusiasm without becoming complacent.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

17 · ䷐ Following

Upper trigram:Lake · Lower trigram:Thunder

Hexagram 17, Following, places Lake above Thunder. Its particular theme is “Adapt to the time without losing principle.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

18 · ䷑ Repairing Decay

Upper trigram:Mountain · Lower trigram:Wind

Hexagram 18, Repairing Decay, places Mountain above Wind. Its particular theme is “Trace inherited problems and repair their source.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

19 · ䷒ Approach

Upper trigram:Earth · Lower trigram:Lake

Hexagram 19, Approach, places Earth above Lake. Its particular theme is “Approach early, nurture, and accept responsibility.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

20 · ䷓ Contemplation

Upper trigram:Wind · Lower trigram:Earth

Hexagram 20, Contemplation, places Wind above Earth. Its particular theme is “Observe the whole and lead by example.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

21 · ䷔ Biting Through

Upper trigram:Fire · Lower trigram:Thunder

Hexagram 21, Biting Through, places Fire above Thunder. Its particular theme is “Remove obstruction through clear standards.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

22 · ䷕ Grace

Upper trigram:Mountain · Lower trigram:Fire

Hexagram 22, Grace, places Mountain above Fire. Its particular theme is “Refine appearance while keeping substance primary.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

23 · ䷖ Splitting Apart

Upper trigram:Mountain · Lower trigram:Earth

Hexagram 23, Splitting Apart, places Mountain above Earth. Its particular theme is “Stop loss and protect the roots as foundations erode.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

24 · ䷗ Return

Upper trigram:Earth · Lower trigram:Thunder

Hexagram 24, Return, places Earth above Thunder. Its particular theme is “Begin renewal from the smallest returning sign.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

25 · ䷘ Innocence

Upper trigram:Heaven · Lower trigram:Thunder

Hexagram 25, Innocence, places Heaven above Thunder. Its particular theme is “Act sincerely without relying on luck.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

26 · ䷙ Great Taming

Upper trigram:Mountain · Lower trigram:Heaven

Hexagram 26, Great Taming, places Mountain above Heaven. Its particular theme is “Store skill and character for later responsibility.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

27 · ䷚ Nourishment

Upper trigram:Mountain · Lower trigram:Thunder

Hexagram 27, Nourishment, places Mountain above Thunder. Its particular theme is “Choose carefully what you nourish and express.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

28 · ䷛ Great Exceeding

Upper trigram:Lake · Lower trigram:Wind

Hexagram 28, Great Exceeding, places Lake above Wind. Its particular theme is “Restructure under an exceptional burden.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

29 · ䷜ The Abysmal

Upper trigram:Water · Lower trigram:Water

Hexagram 29, The Abysmal, places Water above Water. Its particular theme is “Maintain honesty and skill through repeated danger.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

30 · ䷝ The Clinging

Upper trigram:Fire · Lower trigram:Fire

Hexagram 30, The Clinging, places Fire above Fire. Its particular theme is “Stay lucid while relying on what gives light.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

31 · ䷞ Influence

Upper trigram:Lake · Lower trigram:Mountain

Hexagram 31, Influence, places Lake above Mountain. Its particular theme is “Develop mutual influence through sincerity.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

32 · ䷟ Duration

Upper trigram:Thunder · Lower trigram:Wind

Hexagram 32, Duration, places Thunder above Wind. Its particular theme is “Sustain purpose while making workable adjustments.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

33 · ䷠ Retreat

Upper trigram:Heaven · Lower trigram:Mountain

Hexagram 33, Retreat, places Heaven above Mountain. Its particular theme is “Withdraw in time to preserve strength and options.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

34 · ䷡ Great Power

Upper trigram:Thunder · Lower trigram:Heaven

Hexagram 34, Great Power, places Thunder above Heaven. Its particular theme is “Use great power without showing off or overreaching.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

35 · ䷢ Progress

Upper trigram:Fire · Lower trigram:Earth

Hexagram 35, Progress, places Fire above Earth. Its particular theme is “Advance visibly with the support available.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

36 · ䷣ Darkening of the Light

Upper trigram:Earth · Lower trigram:Fire

Hexagram 36, Darkening of the Light, places Earth above Fire. Its particular theme is “Protect inner clarity while remaining outwardly flexible.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

37 · ䷤ The Family

Upper trigram:Wind · Lower trigram:Fire

Hexagram 37, The Family, places Wind above Fire. Its particular theme is “Order roles and govern from the inside outward.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

38 · ䷥ Opposition

Upper trigram:Fire · Lower trigram:Lake

Hexagram 38, Opposition, places Fire above Lake. Its particular theme is “Allow difference while seeking limited agreement.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

39 · ䷦ Obstruction

Upper trigram:Water · Lower trigram:Mountain

Hexagram 39, Obstruction, places Water above Mountain. Its particular theme is “Reflect at an obstacle and seek capable help.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

40 · ䷧ Deliverance

Upper trigram:Thunder · Lower trigram:Water

Hexagram 40, Deliverance, places Thunder above Water. Its particular theme is “Release tension and make room for renewal.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

41 · ䷨ Decrease

Upper trigram:Mountain · Lower trigram:Lake

Hexagram 41, Decrease, places Mountain above Lake. Its particular theme is “Reduce what is secondary to serve what matters.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

42 · ䷩ Increase

Upper trigram:Wind · Lower trigram:Thunder

Hexagram 42, Increase, places Wind above Thunder. Its particular theme is “Increase shared benefit and adopt worthy change.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

43 · ䷪ Breakthrough

Upper trigram:Lake · Lower trigram:Heaven

Hexagram 43, Breakthrough, places Lake above Heaven. Its particular theme is “Declare a decision firmly without becoming violent.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

44 · ䷫ Coming to Meet

Upper trigram:Heaven · Lower trigram:Wind

Hexagram 44, Coming to Meet, places Heaven above Wind. Its particular theme is “Treat an unexpected encounter as an early warning.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

45 · ䷬ Gathering Together

Upper trigram:Lake · Lower trigram:Earth

Hexagram 45, Gathering Together, places Lake above Earth. Its particular theme is “Gather people around a clear common center.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

46 · ䷭ Pushing Upward

Upper trigram:Earth · Lower trigram:Wind

Hexagram 46, Pushing Upward, places Earth above Wind. Its particular theme is “Rise steadily through small accumulated steps.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

47 · ䷮ Oppression

Upper trigram:Lake · Lower trigram:Water

Hexagram 47, Oppression, places Lake above Water. Its particular theme is “Keep purpose under constraint and reduce empty words.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

48 · ䷯ The Well

Upper trigram:Water · Lower trigram:Wind

Hexagram 48, The Well, places Water above Wind. Its particular theme is “Renew shared resources and the systems around them.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

49 · ䷰ Revolution

Upper trigram:Lake · Lower trigram:Fire

Hexagram 49, Revolution, places Lake above Fire. Its particular theme is “Change an old order only when timing is mature.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

50 · ䷱ The Cauldron

Upper trigram:Fire · Lower trigram:Wind

Hexagram 50, The Cauldron, places Fire above Wind. Its particular theme is “Transform resources into talent and a new order.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

51 · ䷲ The Arousing

Upper trigram:Thunder · Lower trigram:Thunder

Hexagram 51, The Arousing, places Thunder above Thunder. Its particular theme is “Receive shock as warning and remain composed.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

52 · ䷳ Keeping Still

Upper trigram:Mountain · Lower trigram:Mountain

Hexagram 52, Keeping Still, places Mountain above Mountain. Its particular theme is “Know where to stop and align action with rest.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

53 · ䷴ Development

Upper trigram:Wind · Lower trigram:Mountain

Hexagram 53, Development, places Wind above Mountain. Its particular theme is “Develop relationships gradually through proper steps.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

54 · ䷵ The Marrying Maiden

Upper trigram:Thunder · Lower trigram:Lake

Hexagram 54, The Marrying Maiden, places Thunder above Lake. Its particular theme is “Avoid premature commitments from an unstable position.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

55 · ䷶ Abundance

Upper trigram:Thunder · Lower trigram:Fire

Hexagram 55, Abundance, places Thunder above Fire. Its particular theme is “Use abundance well and prepare for decline.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

56 · ䷷ The Wanderer

Upper trigram:Fire · Lower trigram:Mountain

Hexagram 56, The Wanderer, places Fire above Mountain. Its particular theme is “Maintain courtesy away from home and limit dependence.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

57 · ䷸ The Gentle

Upper trigram:Wind · Lower trigram:Wind

Hexagram 57, The Gentle, places Wind above Wind. Its particular theme is “Enter gently and deeply, repeating what must be understood.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

58 · ䷹ The Joyous

Upper trigram:Lake · Lower trigram:Lake

Hexagram 58, The Joyous, places Lake above Lake. Its particular theme is “Ground joyful exchange in sincerity.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

59 · ䷺ Dispersion

Upper trigram:Wind · Lower trigram:Water

Hexagram 59, Dispersion, places Wind above Water. Its particular theme is “Dissolve barriers and gather people around a center.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

60 · ䷻ Limitation

Upper trigram:Water · Lower trigram:Lake

Hexagram 60, Limitation, places Water above Lake. Its particular theme is “Create proportionate limits without cruelty.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

61 · ䷼ Inner Truth

Upper trigram:Wind · Lower trigram:Lake

Hexagram 61, Inner Truth, places Wind above Lake. Its particular theme is “Build connection through inner truth.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

62 · ䷽ Small Exceeding

Upper trigram:Thunder · Lower trigram:Mountain

Hexagram 62, Small Exceeding, places Thunder above Mountain. Its particular theme is “Act in small matters and remain cautious in large ones.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

63 · ䷾ After Completion

Upper trigram:Water · Lower trigram:Fire

Hexagram 63, After Completion, places Water above Fire. Its particular theme is “Guard against disorder after completion.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.

64 · ䷿ Before Completion

Upper trigram:Fire · Lower trigram:Water

Hexagram 64, Before Completion, places Fire above Water. Its particular theme is “Recognize what is unfinished and finish with care.” Read it as more than a verdict of good or bad fortune: examine timing, position, and relationships. Are external conditions ready? Can your inner capacity carry the responsibility? Has action exceeded proper measure? When lines move, connect the primary and changed hexagrams as one process, then translate the pattern into a next step that can be tested and revised.