[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":17},["ShallowReactive",2],{"metaeast_iching64_en-iching-16":3},{"slug":4,"archived":5,"date_created":6,"date_updated":7,"title":8,"content1":9,"content2":10,"seotitle":11,"seodescription":12,"htmlcode":13,"content0":14,"number":15,"seo_keywords":16,"og_title":8,"og_description":12},"iching-16",false,"2026-08-11T00:57:02.449Z","2026-07-04T14:35:05.000Z","Zhouyi, I Ching, Hexagram 16, the Joyous hexagram, Thunder over Earth, Zhen above Kun","Detailed explanation of Zhouyi Hexagram Sixteen\n \u003Cbr>Original text of the Yu hexagram\n \u003Cbr>Yu: It is beneficial to establish marquises and deploy the army.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: Thunder emerges from the earth and stirs it—Yu. The former kings therefore made music, exalted virtue, and grandly presented offerings to the Supreme Deity, matching them with their ancestors.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>The Yu hexagram: It is beneficial to establish a state under a marquis and send troops to war.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary says: The upper trigram is Zhen, which is thunder; the lower trigram is Kun, which is earth. Spring thunder roars and the earth trembles, rousing all things—this is the image of Yu. The former kings observed this image, modeled on thunder whose sound fills the earth, made music, sang of achievements and virtue, and returned the glory to the Supreme Deity and to their ancestral forebears.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation from The Heavenly Mechanism of Divining Changes\n \u003Cbr>The Yu hexagram has Zhen above and Kun below, and is the first-stage hexagram of the Zhen palace. Thunder emerges from the earth and stirs it, symbolizing spring thunder awakening all things and the king’s authority moving among the people; therefore it is beneficial to establish marquises and deploy the army.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Thunder emerging above the earth: delight and willing submission; amid comfort and pleasure, prevent anxiety and danger.\n \u003Cbr>Those who obtain this hexagram should follow Heaven and respond to the times; everything will be auspicious and they may receive help from elders. However, beware of troubles caused by sexual temptation; never become lost in places of sensual pleasure.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Timing and fortune: Spring thunder is stirring; all matters are auspicious.\n \u003Cbr>Wealth: New goods entering the market will certainly bring great profit.\n \u003Cbr>Home: Pray to the gods and offer sacrifices to the ancestors to ensure peace.\n \u003Cbr>Health: Pray and calm the mind.\n \u003Cbr>Traditional interpretation of the hexagram\n \u003Cbr>This hexagram is formed by two different trigrams, Kun below and Zhen above. Kun is earth and represents compliance; Zhen is thunder and represents movement. Thunder emerges in season, foretelling spring’s return to the earth. Movement through compliance is the source of harmony and joy. This hexagram and the Humility hexagram are inverse hexagrams and interact with each other.\n \u003Cbr>The Image: Thunder emerges from the earth; yang energy rises vigorously, and all things flourish.\n \u003Cbr>Fortune: Things proceed as wished and peacefully; help from elders is possible, but beware of sexual temptation. In all matters, prepare before engaging.\n \u003Cbr>Career: Very favorable, and success is attainable, but you must be realistic, follow the trend, and work hard yourself. Set your sights high. Above all, do not relax your cautious attitude merely because your career is going smoothly, falling into laziness and pleasure-seeking. Otherwise, you will certainly regret it too late.\n \u003Cbr>Business: The time has arrived; act boldly. Even if setbacks occur, danger can quickly be turned into safety. Strengthen cooperation with others, be open and candid, and develop the enterprise together.\n \u003Cbr>Seeking recognition: You are naturally intelligent. If you can uphold integrity, demand much of yourself, work hard to advance, avoid becoming proud or complacent over achievements and stopping your progress, and instead remain diligent and neither lazy nor negligent, you will certainly achieve major success.\n \u003Cbr>Marriage and relationships: Very favorable, with a smooth and auspicious life, but never become careless, much less toy with people’s feelings, or tragedy will result.\n \u003Cbr>Decision-making: Life will be smooth, without major upheavals, and it will be relatively easy to obtain what you deserve. The key, however, lies in your own effort and struggle. Do not indulge in comfort or let toys and amusements destroy your ambition. Openness and generosity are more conducive to health and longevity. If unexpected disaster occurs, as long as you constantly hold yourself to strict standards, preserve purity and integrity, enjoy happiness without forgetting worry, and remain alert in safety to the dangers of danger, you can surely turn danger into safety.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The philosophical meaning of Hexagram Sixteen\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The Thunder over Earth hexagram consists of Kun and Zhen: Kun below and Zhen above. Kun is earth and compliance; Zhen is thunder and movement. Thunder emerges according to the seasons, foretelling spring’s return to the earth.\n \u003Cbr>From the hexagram image, Kun as earth below is the place where all things grow. Zhen as thunder above resounds over the silent earth, showing that spring has arrived and brought vitality to all things, thus creating a scene of universal harmony and joy. Zhen, movement, is above; Kun, compliance, is below. This shows Zhen moving first and Kun then following its will, revealing mutual accord and an atmosphere of limitless joy.\n \u003Cbr>The Joyous follows the Humility hexagram. The Sequence says: “When one possesses greatness and can be humble, there is joy; therefore the Joyous follows.” Before this came Great Possession and Humility; next must come the Joyous hexagram, representing delight. The Joyous and Humility are inverse and upright-reversed counterparts. “Joyous” means delight, but also preparedness—the sense of dwelling in safety while thinking of danger.\n \u003Cbr>The Image explains the Joyous: Thunder emerges from the earth and stirs it—joy. The former kings made music to exalt virtue and made grand offerings to the Supreme God, thereby matching their ancestors.\n \u003Cbr>The Image points out: Thunder comes from underground and all things are stirred—this is the Joyous. Ancient rulers learned from this spirit, created music to promote virtue, and offered sacrifices to the Supreme God in grand ceremonies, also sacrificing to their ancestors.\n \u003Cbr>The Thunder over Earth hexagram teaches the principle of following the time and adapting to circumstances, and belongs to the middling-auspicious class. The Image judges this hexagram as follows: Jiang Taigong planted the apricot-yellow banner and accepted demon-subduing disciples before returning west to Xiqi. From then on, the Azure Dragon found its position; once plans are made, all matters are favorable.\n \u003Cbr>The image of the Joyous: There are two overlapping mountains, forming the character for “emergence”; an official stands in the center, signifying emerging to seek noble status; a deer and a horse point to the movement of emolument and the horse; several ingots of money piled together signify abundant and innumerable gains. Whoever consults and obtains this omen receives a favorable sign for seeking wealth and meeting noble persons. It is the hexagram of phoenixes producing chicks, an image of all things coming into being.","Detailed explanation of the first line of Zhouyi Hexagram Sixteen\n \u003Cbr>Initial Six line statement\n \u003Cbr>Six at the beginning: Proclaiming pleasure—misfortune.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: Six at the beginning proclaims pleasure; its intent is exhausted—misfortune.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Six at the beginning: Taking delight in licentious pleasure and speaking of it with relish—dangerous.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary says: The statement for Six at the beginning says that delighting in licentious pleasure will cause one’s resolve to decline, and one’s body and reputation to be ruined.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Misfortune: Those who obtain this line face difficulties, disputes and quarrels, and obstacles to advancement. Officials must not become carried away by success; they should be cautious to avoid disaster. Scholars, however, may astonish everyone with a brilliant achievement.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Timing and fortune: Becoming carried away by success leads to adversity.\n \u003Cbr>Wealth: Profit may come at first, but excessive greed must be avoided.\n \u003Cbr>Home: Strange and frightening incidents may occur; guard against danger.\n \u003Cbr>Health: Quite unfavorable.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Initial Six changing hexagram\n \u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src='\"https:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_16_1.png'\" alt='\"周易第16卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr> \n \u003Cbr>When Six at the beginning changes, it becomes Zhouyi Hexagram 51: Thunder. This is a doubled hexagram, with Zhen below and above. Zhen is thunder; two thunders layered together create an immense reverberation that dispels stagnant gloom and brings free flow and success. In daily life, one should remain alert to danger in safety, harbor a sense of apprehension, and not dare to be negligent. Then, even when sudden changes occur, one can remain calm and composed, speaking and laughing as usual.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Philosophical meaning of the First Nine line\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The first line of the Joyous hexagram, line statement: Six at the beginning: Proclaiming pleasure—misfortune.\n \u003Cbr>From the hexagram image, Six at the beginning is at the very bottom of the Joyous hexagram and has little status. Yet because it corresponds with Nine in the fourth place, it receives the “attention” of the hexagram’s only leader, and thus becomes pleased with itself.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “Six at the beginning proclaims pleasure”; its intent is exhausted—misfortune.\n \u003Cbr>This means that Six at the beginning, occupying the lowest position and lacking moral cultivation, becomes self-satisfied, leading to danger.\n \u003Cbr>Six at the beginning is a yin line in a yang position and corresponds with the yang line Nine in the fourth place. Since the context of the Joyous hexagram is entertainment in a time of peace, their relationship suggests craving pleasure. The first line of the Humility hexagram says “proclaiming humility,” which we have already discussed as promoting the virtue of humility. Here, “proclaiming pleasure” means promoting enjoyment. The meaning of “proclaiming” is the same as in the Humility hexagram. Thus, in “proclaiming pleasure,” Six at the beginning and Nine in the fourth place mutually respond to and resonate with an idea of enjoyment. There is nothing wrong with people seeking pleasure in peaceful times, but excessive, single-minded pursuit of pleasure is dangerous. Therefore, the line statement for Six at the beginning is ominous. It is like the time Li Longji and Yang Yuhuan indulged in pleasure: what awaited them was the end of a prosperous age and the beginning of rebellion. Thus, in peaceful times, spiritual and cultural development should be strengthened to eliminate people’s extravagant desires.\n \u003Cbr>Detailed explanation of the second line of Zhouyi Hexagram Sixteen\n \u003Cbr>Six in the second place line statement\n \u003Cbr>Six in the second place: Firm as a stone, not lasting a whole day; steadfastness is auspicious.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “Not lasting a whole day; steadfastness is auspicious,” because it is centered and correct.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Six in the second place: Caught between cracks in a rock, fortunately rescued before a day has passed. Divination brings an auspicious sign.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary says: The hardship is removed in less than a day and divination brings an auspicious sign because the line Six in the second place occupies the central position of the lower trigram, like a person who has attained the central and correct way.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Auspicious: Those who obtain this line will profit. Officials should withdraw while the tide is high; scholars have a chance to become known.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Timing and fortune: Noble character, not pursuing superficial glamour.\n \u003Cbr>Wealth: Set your resolve firmly and gain profit quickly.\n \u003Cbr>Home: Govern the household strictly and correctly; reject petty people.\n \u003Cbr>Health: A new illness can be cured; an old ailment will be forgotten.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Six in the second place changing hexagram\n \u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src='\"https:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_16_2.png'\" alt='\"周易第16卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr> \n \u003Cbr>When Six in the second place changes, it becomes Zhouyi Hexagram 40: Release, Water below Thunder. This is formed by two different trigrams, Kan below and Zhen above. Zhen is thunder and movement; Kan is water and danger. Danger is within, movement without. In severe winter, Heaven and Earth are blocked and closed; after stillness reaches its extreme, movement begins. All phenomena renew, winter passes and spring arrives, everything is released—this is Release.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Philosophical meaning of the Second Nine line\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Those who obtain this line should remain clear-headed. Do not indulge yourself in entertainment and forget the important matters you should handle. Then you can enjoy yourself without neglecting your career.\n \u003Cbr>A negative example in this regard is Liu Shan, the son of Liu Bei. Liu Shan was mediocre and incapable, greedy for pleasure and deeply immersed in it. In the first part of his reign, he relied mainly on Zhuge Liang to govern the state. After Zhuge Liang’s death, Liu Shan became even more foolish and lawless, indulging in pleasure and neglecting government affairs. The eunuch Huang Hao took the opportunity to win favor and wield power, forming factions for private gain, and government deteriorated day by day. When Wei attacked, Liu Shan bound his own hands and surrendered outside the city. Even in Wei, he remained immersed in amusements, enjoying himself without thinking of Shu.\n \u003Cbr>Those who obtain this line should understand deeply that joy must be moderate and measured, and should firmly uphold the way of steadfast correctness. Only then will the result be auspicious.\n \u003Cbr>Detailed explanation of the third line of Zhouyi Hexagram Sixteen\n \u003Cbr>Six in the third place line statement\n \u003Cbr>Six in the third place: Looking up at pleasure—regret. Delay brings regret.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: Looking up at pleasure brings regret because the position is inappropriate.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Six in the third place: Idly amusing oneself will bring regret; combined with negligence and carelessness, it will lead to irreparable remorse.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary says: Idly amusing oneself brings regret because Six in the third place occupies a yang position, an improper placement, like a person whose conduct does not match their position.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Misfortune: Those who obtain this line rely on opportunistic tricks and cannot distinguish right from wrong consistently.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Timing and fortune: Lacking integrity oneself, one therefore has cause for regret.\n \u003Cbr>Wealth: Opportunity disappears quickly; gain profit swiftly.\n \u003Cbr>Home: Quickly guard against theft.\n \u003Cbr>Health: Seek medical attention immediately.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Six in the third place changing hexagram\n \u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src='\"https:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_16_3.png'\" alt='\"周易第16卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr> \n \u003Cbr>When Six in the third place changes, it becomes Zhouyi Hexagram 62: Small Exceeding, Thunder over Mountain. This is formed by two different trigrams, Gen below and Zhen above. Gen is mountain and Zhen is thunder; thunder passing over a mountain resounds, and it cannot fail to inspire awe. Yang is great and yin is small. The four yin lines outside exceed the central two yang lines, hence “Small Exceeding,” a small degree of excess.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The philosophical meaning of the line of Nine in the third place\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The third line of the Joyous hexagram, line statement: Six in the third place: Looking up at pleasure brings regret; delay brings regret.\n \u003Cbr>From the hexagram image, Nine in the fourth place is the governing line and the leader of the entire hexagram. Six in the third place looks upward, trying to flatter Nine in the fourth place. But Six in the third place is a yin line in a yang position, without influence and improperly placed, so it cannot get its wish and becomes frustrated. Those who obtain this line should not flatter others to seek comfort and pleasure; their wishes will be difficult to fulfill and they will inevitably regret it.\n \u003Cbr>From the hexagram image, Six in the third place lies in the mutual Gen formed by Six in the second, Six in the third, and Nine in the fourth. It is closer than Six in the second to Gen’s upper line. Gen means stopping. Thus Six in the third place is not “not lasting a whole day” but “delay”: it cannot escape temptation for a long time and cannot get on with proper tasks for a long time, so regret inevitably follows.\n \u003Cbr>Those who obtain this line already realize that indulging in comfort is wrong, but their will is weak: they cannot escape temptation or immediately attend to proper tasks. If they continue delaying, they will sooner or later regret it.\n \u003Cbr>The classical text means: A petty person flatters those above with ease and pleasure to delude the ruler, bringing worry and regret. Regretting too late brings further regret. The Image means: The petty person’s worry and regret from flattering those above with ease and pleasure to delude the ruler arise because Six in the third place is yin in a yang position.\n \u003Cbr>Detailed explanation of the fourth line of Zhouyi Hexagram Sixteen\n \u003Cbr>Statement of the Fourth Nine line\n \u003Cbr>Nine in the fourth place: The source of pleasure; great attainment. Do not doubt; friends gather like hairpins.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: The source of pleasure brings great attainment; the intent is carried out on a grand scale.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Nine in the fourth place: Taking pleasure in hunting, one makes a great catch of birds and beasts. In divination, this line means: Do not suspect that friends are speaking excessively and slandering you.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary says: Taking pleasure in hunting and making a great catch of birds and beasts shows that the catch is abundant and one’s wishes are fulfilled.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Auspicious: Those who obtain this line advance and gain recognition; business operations bring profit. Officials will find trusted companions and have prospects for advancement.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Timing and fortune: Good fortune is in motion; there is no need to worry.\n \u003Cbr>Wealth: Goods gather from all sides; the market is highly profitable.\n \u003Cbr>Home: Blessings and wealth are obtained.\n \u003Cbr>Health: There is no need to worry.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Transformation of the Fourth Nine line\n \u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src='\"https:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_16_4.png'\" alt='\"周易第16卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr> \n \u003Cbr>When Nine in the fourth place changes, it becomes Zhouyi Hexagram 2: Earth doubled. This is a doubled hexagram, Kun below and Kun above, representing yin. It symbolizes earth, opposite Qian, obeying Heaven and bearing all things, extending without limit. Kun is symbolized by the mare, showing that the way of earth gives birth to and nurtures all things while following Heaven and the seasons, with a gentle disposition. Its “first lost, later gained” proves that Kun must obey and follow Qian to grasp the correct direction, follow the right way, and obtain good fortune.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Philosophical meaning of the Nine in the fourth place line\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The fourth line of the Joyous hexagram, line statement: Nine in the fourth place: The source of pleasure; great attainment. Do not doubt; friends gather like hairpins.\n \u003Cbr>Of the entire Joyous hexagram, only Nine in the fourth place is a yang line. All the yin lines follow it, and friends come together like hairpins; it brings vitality and joy to the people. Yet Nine in the fifth place is the ruler’s position, while Nine in the fourth place is a yang line in a yin position. Therefore it must treat Nine in the fifth place with utmost sincerity to avoid suspicion. Only then will those above and below trust it and a scene of collective harmony and joy appear.\n \u003Cbr>A classic example is Zhuge Liang. After Liu Bei’s death, he assisted Liu Shan diligently and showed Liu Shan the respect of a minister toward the Son of Heaven. Zhuge Liang gained the support of the soldiers as well as Liu Shan’s trust. Those who obtain this line should both honor the worthy and respect their leaders; only then will they be fortunate.\n \u003Cbr>Nine in the fourth place is the hexagram’s only yang line and can receive the response of all the yin lines. Thus joy comes naturally and great gains are possible. What does “friends gather like hairpins” mean? “Friends” means companions; “gather” means coming together; a “hairpin” is used to gather hair. In ancient times men also wore their hair long, so both men and women used hairpins to gather it. Together, the phrase means gathering friends, like gathering hair with a hairpin. In the hexagram image, Nine in the fourth place resembles a hairpin, while the other yin lines resemble hair coiled together, so its line statement says “friends gather like hairpins.” Since all the yin lines respond to and submit to the yang Nine in the fourth place, there will be great gains and the will can be fulfilled.\n \u003Cbr>Detailed explanation of the fifth line of Zhouyi Hexagram Sixteen\n \u003Cbr>Six in the fifth place line statement\n \u003Cbr>Six in the fifth place: Persistent illness; it remains without causing death.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: Six in the fifth place has persistent illness because it rides upon firmness. “It remains without causing death” because the center has not been lost.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Six in the fifth place: Inquiring about illness, one will not die for a long time.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary says: The statement for Six in the fifth place speaks of illness because the yin line Six in the fifth place sits above the yang line Nine in the fourth place, displaying the image of the yielding riding on the firm. “It remains without causing death” because the line occupies the central position of the upper trigram, an image of not dying.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Misfortune: Those who obtain this line have many worries and may face disaster or abdominal illness. Officials may become excessively proud, relying on favors to retain their position, and cannot avoid loss.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Timing and fortune: A weak character makes it difficult to rouse oneself.\n \u003Cbr>Wealth: Using the wrong people leads to losses.\n \u003Cbr>Home: Fear of encroachment or seizure.\n \u003Cbr>Health: Prolonged life while carrying an illness.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Six in the fifth place changing hexagram\n \u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src='\"https:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_16_5.png'\" alt='\"周易第16卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr> \n \u003Cbr>When Six in the fifth place changes, it becomes Zhouyi Hexagram 45: Gathering, Lake over Earth. This is formed by two different trigrams, Kun below and Dui above. Kun is earth and compliance; Dui is lake and water. Lakes overflow and submerge the earth; crowds struggle with one another and crises lurk everywhere. One must follow Heaven, appoint the worthy, prepare before rain, and be yielding yet harmonious and cheerful, so that each complements the other and people may live and work in peace. Gathering means assembly and unity.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Philosophical meaning of the Nine in the fifth place line\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The fifth line of the Joyous hexagram, line statement: Six in the fifth place: Persistent illness; it remains without causing death.\n \u003Cbr>From the hexagram image, Six in the fifth place originally occupies the ruler’s position, but is a yin line, while below it Nine in the fourth place is the only yang line in the hexagram. Six in the fifth place is not in its proper position and is weaker than Nine in the fourth place, but because it is centered and occupies the ruler’s position, it remains safe and free of trouble.\n \u003Cbr>The Six in the Fifth Place has fallen ill. What is the reason? Yu Fan explained it as follows: “Kan represents illness; Kun represents death; Zhen represents returning to life. The position lies at the center of Zhen and is cut off from Kun’s body; therefore, ‘Being steadfast amid illness, one will never die.’” This means that the upper nuclear trigram of the Yu hexagram is Kan, and Kan carries the meaning of illness, so the Six in the Fifth Place is on the verge of illness. Moreover, since Kun, as the Returning-to-the-Storehouse, represents death, while the upper trigram of Yu is Zhen and has no connection whatsoever with Kun, and since Zhen conveys the meaning of bringing the dead back to life, the Six in the Fifth Place occupies the central position of the Zhen trigram. Thus, she suffers from illness but will not die from it. But what kind of illness does the Six in the Fifth Place have? It is an illness of the heart. Why say this? Because Kan also represents heart trouble. The heart trouble of the Six in the Fifth Place concerns the Nine in the Fourth Place. To give an analogy, the Nine in the Fourth Place is a man, while the six yin lines are his five wives. One wife occupies a position of leadership in the household, ranking above her husband; that wife is the Six in the Fifth Place. Why does the Six in the Fifth Place suffer heart trouble? Because her husband loves the Six in the Second Place and the Six in the Third Place more. Naturally, the powerful Six in the Fifth Place becomes jealous and develops heart trouble. However, because the Six in the Fifth Place occupies the central position and can manage the household according to the Mean, although she has suffered emotional harm, it is not enough to cost her life. Nevertheless, this jealousy also leaves her hovering on the boundary between life and death. If the question concerns one’s physical health, it means that illness will occur, but the illness will be minor and not fatal.\n \u003Cbr>Detailed explanation of the top line of Zhouyi Hexagram Sixteen\n \u003Cbr>Upper Six line statement\n \u003Cbr>Six at the top: Darkened by pleasure; when completion brings change, there is no blame.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: Darkened by pleasure at the top—how could it last long?\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Six at the top: Even as the final day approaches, one still indulges in pleasure; what has been completed will also be ruined.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary says: Even as the final day approaches, one still indulges in pleasure; how can such a person remain long in a high position?\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Neutral: Those who obtain this line may suffer disputes because their spirit is too proud, but if they can reform and begin anew with a calm attitude, there will be no fault. Officials may be suspected of corruption and must protect themselves wisely.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Timing and fortune: Winter passes and spring arrives; rouse yourself and accomplish things.\n \u003Cbr>Wealth: Abandon the old and adopt the new; profit will follow.\n \u003Cbr>Home: Moving or renovating is advisable.\n \u003Cbr>Health: A turn for the better should come.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Upper Six changing hexagram\n \u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src='\"https:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_16_6.png'\" alt='\"周易第16卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr> \n \u003Cbr>When Six at the top changes, it becomes Zhouyi Hexagram 35: Progress, Fire over Earth. This is formed by two different trigrams, Kun below and Li above. Li is the sun and brightness; Kun is earth. The sun hangs high and illuminates the earth; the earth is humble and receptive, all things grow, brightness is upright and open, and the yielding advances upward—an image of a career rising steadily.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Philosophical meaning of the Upper Nine line\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The sixth line of the Joyous hexagram, line statement: Six at the top: Darkened by pleasure; completion brings change, with no blame.\n \u003Cbr>The Joyous means delight, and Six at the top is the final line of the entire hexagram, indicating that delight has reached an extreme and become somewhat deluded. But because the hexagram has reached its end and there is nowhere further to go, change will ultimately occur, and thus there is “no blame.”\n \u003Cbr>Six at the top is so immersed in joy that it loses its head, but it can recognize its fault early and correct it early, so no major fault occurs. Once pleasure becomes excessive, its harm will immediately appear; in other words, pleasure can no longer continue. One can no longer possess that pleasure, but if one recognizes its harm, naturally no further fault will occur.\n \u003Cbr>The sixth line of the Joyous hexagram, line statement: Six at the top: Darkened by pleasure; completion brings change, with no blame. Those who obtain this line should reflect on themselves: Have they delayed proper affairs because of play? Have they formed the bad habit of indulging in pleasure, placing themselves in danger? If so, correct it promptly; it is still not too late.","Zhouyi, I Ching, Hexagram 16, the Joyous hexagram, Thunder over Earth, Zhen above Kun_Hexagram Judgment Explained_Eastern Metaphysics Library","Detailed explanation of Zhouyi I Ching Hexagram 16, the Joyous hexagram (Thunder over Earth, Zhen above Kun): the original judgment and plain-language translation, auspicious and inauspicious analysis of each line statement, and interpretations for career, relationships, and fortune.","䷏","\u003Cp>The Joyous: Favorable for establishing feudal lords and mobilizing armies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tuan Commentary says: The Joyous means that the firm responds and its intent is carried out; movement in accordance with compliance brings joy. Because movement follows compliance, Heaven and Earth are likewise—how much more so establishing feudal lords and mobilizing armies! Heaven and Earth move in accordance with compliance, so the sun and moon do not deviate from their courses and the four seasons do not err. When sages move in accordance with compliance, punishments are clear and the people submit. The meaning of the time of the Joyous is truly great!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Image says: Thunder emerges from the earth and stirs it—this is the Joyous. The former kings used music to exalt virtue and made grand offerings to the Supreme God, thereby matching their ancestors.\u003C\u002Fp>",16,"Zhouyi, I Ching, Hexagram 16, the Joyous hexagram, the sixty-four hexagrams, hexagram judgment, line statements, plain-language explanation",1787044933229]