[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":17},["ShallowReactive",2],{"metaeast_iching64_en-iching-56":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-56",false,"2026-08-11T00:57:10.939Z","2026-07-04T14:35:10.000Z","Zhouyi, I Ching, hexagram 56: the Lu hexagram, Fire over Mountain, Li above Gen below","Detailed explanation of the 56th Zhouyi hexagram\n \u003Cbr>Original text of the Wanderer hexagram\n \u003Cbr>The Wanderer. Small success; for the wanderer, correctness is auspicious.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “Fire on the mountain: the Wanderer. Thus the noble man is clear-sighted and cautious in using punishments, and does not keep lawsuits pending.”\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>The Wanderer: Some success. Divining about travel, auspicious.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: The upper trigram is Li, which is fire; the lower trigram is Gen, which is mountain. Fire on the mountain illuminates hidden places: this is the image of the Wanderer. The noble man observes this image, thereby examining legal cases clearly and deciding carefully, neither daring to impose punishments indiscriminately nor daring to delay or leave cases pending.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation from The Heavenly Mechanism of Divining Changes\n \u003Cbr>The Wanderer has Li above and Gen below, and is the first-generation hexagram of the Li Palace. Wanderer means being a guest or traveling; it begins with joy but ends in sorrowful lamentation.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>The journey is impoverished and unstable; small hopes can be fulfilled, but grand aspirations are difficult to attain.\n \u003Cbr>Those who obtain this hexagram will see many changes in their affairs, like being in a foreign land. Small matters can succeed, major matters are difficult; it is advisable to observe ordinary rules carefully.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Timing: Be cautious and guard against disaster; promotion and use are imminent.\n \u003Cbr>Finances: Conduct business away from home; do not accumulate goods.\n \u003Cbr>Home: Beware of fire; marry immediately.\n \u003Cbr>Health: Excessive liver fire; life and death hang in the balance.\n \u003Cbr>Traditional interpretation of the hexagram\n \u003Cbr>This is a contrasting hexagram, with Gen below and Li above. It is the reverse-composite hexagram of Feng. Fire burns in the mountains without stopping, and the flames continually spread forward like travelers hurrying along a road. Hence it is called the Wanderer hexagram.\n \u003Cbr>Great Image: Fire burns across the mountain wilderness, with flames everywhere. Nothing is spared wherever it reaches. The fire resembles a traveler, with no fixed place.\n \u003Cbr>Fortune: Everything is changing and unsettled. At this time, hold fast to your confidence and consult others’ opinions; otherwise misfortune will certainly result.\n \u003Cbr>Career: You are in the stage of starting and developing an enterprise, with many difficulties. As long as you can maintain a balanced and upright policy, act according to the right path, investigate carefully, remain cautious everywhere, and take adaptive measures according to changing circumstances, your career can advance smoothly.\n \u003Cbr>Business: Market conditions are like a journey; unexpected situations may occur at any time. Therefore, first adopt a cautious principle and do not take risks. But do not become timid, especially do not be suspicious. Before developing the market, conduct thorough investigation and research.\n \u003Cbr>Seeking recognition: In accordance with the needs of the times, enrich your knowledge and abilities, continuously improve yourself, and strive to obtain assistance from others.\n \u003Cbr>Love and marriage: There are many uncertain factors on both sides. If there is genuine affection, let it develop naturally and decide later. The marriage will be harmonious and happy.\n \u003Cbr>Decision-making: Life is in a state of constant change. You must have broad vision, establish lofty aspirations, continually enrich yourself, treat people and handle affairs sincerely and humbly, do not dwell on temporary gains and losses, and make friends widely. The journey of life will be very smooth.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The philosophical meaning of the 56th hexagram\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The symbolism of the Wanderer hexagram: Fire over Mountain\n \u003Cbr>The Wanderer hexagram consists of two contrasting trigrams placed together: Gen below and Li above. Gen is mountain and Li is fire. Fire burns in the mountain without stopping, and its flames continually spread forward like travelers hurrying along a road; therefore it is called the Wanderer hexagram.\n \u003Cbr>The Wanderer follows the Feng hexagram. The Sequence explains: “One who takes abundance to its limit must lose his dwelling; therefore the Wanderer follows.” If one becomes abundant to the extreme without knowing restraint, one must leave one’s home, so the Wanderer is discussed after Feng. The Miscellaneous Hexagrams says: “Feng has many old connections; the Wanderer has few relatives.” The two are reversals of each other.\n \u003Cbr>The Image explains the Wanderer: Fire on the mountain: the Wanderer. Thus the noble man uses punishments cautiously and clearly, and decides lawsuits without delay. This indicates that the hexagram has Gen (mountain) below and Li (fire) above, symbolizing flames hurriedly spreading forward and travelers hurrying along; the noble man should therefore use punishments carefully and judge cases clearly.\n \u003Cbr>The Wanderer symbolizes travel and teaches the principle of following righteousness and the time. It belongs to the lowest-lower class of hexagrams. The Image judges it this way: Birds build nests in trees, but a petty person devises a scheme and sets them ablaze. If a ruler obtains this hexagram, it is inauspicious; all plans are futile labor.","Detailed explanation of the first line of the 56th Zhouyi hexagram\n \u003Cbr>Initial Six line statement\n \u003Cbr>Six in the first place: The wanderer is petty and hesitant; this is what brings him disaster.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “The wanderer is petty and hesitant”—his aspirations are exhausted, bringing disaster.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Six in the first place: The wanderer is indecisive, wavering about advancing or retreating. In the end he leaves his lodging and thereby brings disaster upon himself.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: The wanderer is indecisive, showing that he has met obstacles everywhere and is mentally exhausted.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Misfortune: Those who obtain this line have poor luck and must guard against calamity. An official may have talent but cannot receive proper use from superiors.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Timing: Gains are limited; self-cultivation is advisable.\n \u003Cbr>Finances: Small capital and slight profit; beware of disaster.\n \u003Cbr>Home: Be cautious to avoid disaster; a small household forms a marriage alliance.\n \u003Cbr>Health: Treat the illness as soon as it begins.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Initial Six changing hexagram\n \u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src='\"https:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_56_1.png'\" alt='\"周易第56卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr> \n \u003Cbr>When the first line changes, it becomes the 30th hexagram of the Zhouyi: Li, Fire. This is a same-trigram hexagram, with Li below and above. Li means attachment and brightness: one yin line attaches between two yang lines. The hexagram symbolizes fire, empty within and bright without. Li is fire and brightness; the sun repeatedly rises and sets, moving without rest, with gentleness and compliance at its heart.\n \u003Cbr>Detailed explanation of the ninth-second line of the 56th Zhouyi hexagram\n \u003Cbr>Six in the second place line statement\n \u003Cbr>Six in the second place: The wanderer arrives at an inn, carries his assets, and obtains a boy servant. Correctness.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: Obtaining a boy servant with correctness, there will ultimately be no blame.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Six in the second place: The traveler comes to the market, carries money and valuables, buys a male servant, and receives an auspicious divination.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: Buying a male servant and receiving an auspicious divination—apparently there is no problem with this transaction.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Good fortune: Those who obtain this line will see their luck improve and their plans succeed. An official will become prominent.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Timing: Fortune is balanced and upright; both fame and profit are obtained.\n \u003Cbr>Finances: There are sound ways to generate wealth; being away from home brings no worry.\n \u003Cbr>Home: Even living as a dependent guest brings blessings; a wealthy household takes a live-in son-in-law.\n \u003Cbr>Health: Illness occurs during the journey, but others will care for you.\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_56_2.png'\" alt='\"周易第56卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr> \n \u003Cbr>When the second line changes, it becomes the 50th hexagram of the Zhouyi: the Cauldron, Fire over Wind. This is a contrasting hexagram, with Xun below and Li above. Wood is burned to cook food, transforming raw into cooked, signifying removing the old and establishing the new. The cauldron is a precious and great vessel, with three legs symbolizing stability. Cooking food suggests abundant provisions, with no further difficulty or distress. On this basis, one should undertake reform and develop the enterprise.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Philosophical meaning of the First Nine line\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The second line of the Wanderer, line statement: “Six in the second place: The wanderer arrives at an inn, carries his assets, and obtains a boy servant. Correctness.” Explanation of the line statement.\n \u003Cbr>“Jiu” means “to go to.” “Inn” means “guest lodging.” The Zuo Commentary says: “For an army, one night is a lodging; two nights are a stay; beyond that is an inn.” This originally described the movements of an army and was later extended to travelers.\n \u003Cbr>The meaning of this line statement is: The traveler stays at an inn, carries money and property, has a boy servant to care for him, and can hold to the right path.\n \u003Cbr>In terms of the hexagram image, Six in the second place is a yin line in a yielding position, occupying the center and obtaining the correct place.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary analyzes this line as follows: “Gain a young servant; remain steadfast and upright”—in the end, there will be no blame. This indicates: “With a young servant caring for you, one can hold firmly to the right path,” and therefore there will be no fault.\n \u003Cbr>For one who obtains this line in divination, travel will go very smoothly. You will carry ample money with you, but this trip will not require you to spend much of your own money.\n \u003Cbr>When you arrive at the inn, there will be food and drink, as well as a young servant to care for you. At this time, you must\n \u003Cbr>pay attention to maintaining the right path, because good fortune may not last long.\n \u003Cbr>Six in the second place: The traveler takes lodging, carries his resources, and obtains a second servant; steadfastness is auspicious.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: Obtaining a boy servant with correctness, there will ultimately be no blame.\n \u003Cbr>Detailed explanation of the ninth-third line of Hexagram 56 of the Zhouyi\n \u003Cbr>Statement of the Third Nine line\n \u003Cbr>Nine in the third place: The traveler’s lodging is burned; he loses his young servant. Steadfastness brings danger.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “The traveler’s lodging is burned”—he has also suffered injury. Treating the servant as a fellow traveler, it is only natural that the servant is lost.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Nine in the third place: The traveler arrives at a market engulfed in flames; the newly purchased male servant flees amid the chaos. Divination indicates danger.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary says: “The traveler arrives at a market engulfed in flames”—how could he not suffer loss? Since the traveler brought the servant along, it is only natural that the servant fled amid the chaos.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Misfortune: For one who obtains this line, circumstances turn for the worse, with many disasters and hardships. An official may face the danger of losing his post.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Current fortune: Fortune is turned upside down, and dangers are numerous.\n \u003Cbr>Financial fortune: Do not seek profit; guard against trouble early.\n \u003Cbr>Household: Carefully guard against fire; growing old together will be difficult.\n \u003Cbr>Health: A child or young servant may not be safe.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Transformation of the Third Nine line\n \u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src='\"https:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_56_3.png'\" alt='\"周易第56卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr> \n \u003Cbr>The third nine line changes, resulting in Hexagram 35 of the Zhouyi: Fire over Earth, Progress. This hexagram consists of two different trigrams, Kun below and Li above. Li represents the sun and brightness; Kun represents the earth. The sun hangs high in the sky, shining over the earth. The earth is humble and receptive, and all things grow. It signifies upright brightness, gentle advancement, and upward progress, symbolizing a career that flourishes steadily.\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 Traveler hexagram, line statement: Nine in the third place: The traveler’s lodging is burned, and he loses his young servant. Persistence in a dangerous situation. Interpretation of the line statement\n \u003Cbr>The meaning of this line statement is: The inn where one stays during the journey catches fire, the young servant runs away, and losing the right path brings danger.\n \u003Cbr>From the hexagram image, the third line is yang, occupies a firm place, and is at the top of the lower trigram Gen. Gen represents a mountain; the third line is at the mountain summit, suggesting arrogance, excessive firmness, and inability to follow the middle way. Above, the third line is in an adverse relationship with the fourth line, is not harmonious with those above, offends the host, and is driven away by the local master. Being stubborn and self-willed, blocked in advancing upward, and venting anger on subordinates, he causes the young servant to run away. The third line violates the principles of humility and gentleness; meeting such obstruction, it is extremely dangerous.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “The traveler’s lodging is burned”—he has also suffered injury. Treating the young servant as a mere passerby, it is inevitable and reasonable that the servant leaves him.\n \u003Cbr>Those who obtain this line should remember, when going out, to treat people with humility. Do not be arrogant or look down on local people, and do not quarrel with others; otherwise you will bring disaster upon yourself. When problems arise, look more for your own faults. Do not harshly blame subordinates or think everything is their responsibility, or you will lose their support.\n \u003Cbr>The more chaotic the environment, the more important it is to remain calm and uphold the middle way. In an unstable environment, if you also lose inner stability, hardship will feel doubled and it will be difficult to find a secure place.\n \u003Cbr>Nine in the third place: The traveler’s lodging is burned; he loses his young servant. Steadfastness brings danger.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “The traveler’s lodging is burned”—he has also suffered injury. Treating the servant as a fellow traveler, it is only natural that the servant is lost.\n \u003Cbr>Detailed explanation of the ninth-fourth line of Hexagram 56 of the Zhouyi\n \u003Cbr>Statement of the Fourth Nine line\n \u003Cbr>Nine in the fourth place: The traveler stays in a place and obtains resources and an ax; my heart is not at ease.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “The traveler stays in a place”—he has not found the proper position. “He obtains resources and an ax”—his heart is still not at ease.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Nine in the fourth place: The traveler returns to his temporary lodging. Having made considerable money, he feels uneasy.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary says: “The traveler returns to his temporary lodging”—this is not an appropriate dwelling. Having made considerable money, he fears robbery, and naturally feels uneasy.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Misfortune: One who obtains this line will achieve something while away from home, but it will be imperfect, with troubling disputes and distress likely to arise. A merchant will make a profit.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Current fortune: There is temporary difficulty; wait until next year.\n \u003Cbr>Financial fortune: Profit is limited, and the heart is discontented.\n \u003Cbr>Household: The position is unsuitable; this is not the principal wife’s chamber.\n \u003Cbr>Health: Depression and unhappiness.\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_56_4.png'\" alt='\"周易第56卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr> \n \u003Cbr>When the fourth line changes, it becomes Hexagram 52 of the Zhouyi: Gen as Mountain. This is a same-trigram hexagram, with Gen below and Gen above. Gen is mountain; two mountains doubled signify stillness. It is the opposite of Zhen. After a climax, a low tide inevitably appears, entering a phase of relative stillness. Stillness is like a mountain: stop when stopping is appropriate, go when going is appropriate. Movement and stillness must not miss the right moment; they should be exactly appropriate, with movement and rest properly balanced, stopping when enough.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Philosophical meaning of the Nine in the fourth place line\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The fourth line of the Traveler hexagram, line statement: Nine in the fourth place: The traveler rests in a place and obtains money and an axe, but my heart is not at ease. Interpretation of the line statement\n \u003Cbr>“Place” refers to a dwelling. “Resources” refers to wealth and supplies. “Ax” refers to a sharp ax.\n \u003Cbr>The meaning of this line statement is: Although one has lived for a long time in a foreign land and received financial assistance and the protection of a sharp ax, one’s mood remains unhappy.\n \u003Cbr>From the hexagram image, the fourth line is yang in a yielding place and therefore out of position. The fourth line is in the mutual Xun (Six in the second place, Nine in the third place, Nine in the fourth place)\n \u003Cbr>within it. Xun represents profit-making; here it indicates obtaining travel funds. It is also in the upper trigram Li, which represents weapons, so an ax can be obtained—hence “obtains resources and an ax.” Cheng Yi pointed out that resources and ax mean “capital in goods and money, and the utility of implements.” Here this means that, relying on his knowledge and abilities, the fourth line earns wealth and can secure his livelihood. Yet because it is out of position and not in its proper place, the fourth line always feels like a guest rather than a host; his great ambitions remain unfulfilled, so his heart often feels discontented.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary explains this line: “The traveler stays in a place”—he has not found the proper position. “He obtains resources and an ax”—his heart is still not at ease. This indicates: “Living for a long time in a foreign land” means being a guest rather than a host. “Although he receives financial assistance and the protection of a sharp ax,” he still resides away from home as a guest, so his heart remains unhappy.\n \u003Cbr>One who obtains this line has wandered away from home for a long time. Although, after considerable effort, you have solved the problems of housing and making a living and have earned some money, you still feel adrift and therefore find it difficult to be happy. Adjust your emotions carefully and make peace with the situation since you have come here.\n \u003Cbr>Nine in the fourth place: The traveler stays in a place, obtains resources and an ax, and my heart is not at ease.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “The traveler stays in a place”—he has not found the proper position. “He obtains resources and an ax”—his heart is still not at ease.\n \u003Cbr>Detailed explanation of the sixth-fifth line of Hexagram 56 of the Zhouyi\n \u003Cbr>Six in the fifth place line statement\n \u003Cbr>Six in the fifth place: He shoots a pheasant; one arrow is lost, but in the end he gains honor and appointment.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “In the end he gains honor and appointment”—his reputation reaches those above.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Six in the fifth place: He shoots a pheasant and hits it with one shot; as a result, he gains the good name of an excellent marksman.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary says: He finally gains the good name of an excellent marksman because praise spreads from mouth to mouth, and those above also come to know of it.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Auspicious: One who obtains this line will receive help from an elder and accomplish what they undertake.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Current fortune: Later-life fortune is excellent and worthy of congratulations.\n \u003Cbr>Financial fortune: A small loss leads to a greater gain; there is both profit and fame.\n \u003Cbr>Household: It may be praised as beautiful and good; a fine match made in heaven.\n \u003Cbr>Health: Sacrificing oneself in a just cause and receiving an award.\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_56_5.png'\" alt='\"周易第56卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr> \n \u003Cbr>When the fifth line changes, it becomes Hexagram 33 of the Zhouyi: Heaven over Mountain, Retreat. This is a contrasting hexagram, with Gen below and Qian above. Qian is heaven; Gen is mountain. There is a mountain beneath heaven: the mountain is high and heaven withdraws. Yin grows while yang declines; petty people gain power, noble people retreat into seclusion, preserving themselves wisely while awaiting an opportunity to save the world.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Philosophical meaning of the Nine in the fifth place line\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The fifth line of the Traveler hexagram, line statement: Six in the fifth place: He shoots a pheasant and loses one arrow; in the end he receives praise and appointment. Interpretation of the line statement\n \u003Cbr>“Pheasant” refers to a wild pheasant. “Honor” refers to a good reputation. “Appointment” refers to appointment to office and grant of rank.\n \u003Cbr>The meaning of this line statement is: He shoots a pheasant with one arrow, and ultimately receives honor and rank.\n \u003Cbr>From the hexagram image, the fifth line is yin in a yielding place, occupies the ruler’s position, and holds to the center and rightness. Therefore things proceed smoothly and are highly auspicious.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “In the end he gains honor and appointment”—because he is able to draw close to respected people in high positions.\n \u003Cbr>One who obtains this line will encounter an opportunity to show their ability during travel. You must identify your target like an archer and hit it with one shot. Then honor and status will come naturally.\n \u003Cbr>Six in the fifth place: He shoots a pheasant; one arrow is lost; in the end he gains honor and appointment.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “In the end he gains honor and appointment”—his reputation reaches those above.\n \u003Cbr>Detailed explanation of the top-ninth line of Hexagram 56 of the Zhouyi\n \u003Cbr>Statement of the Top Nine line\n \u003Cbr>Top nine: The bird’s nest is burned. The traveler laughs first and then wails. He loses an ox at the border. Misfortune.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “As a traveler in a high position, his dwelling is destined to burn. Losing the ox in a border region”—in the end, no one hears of it.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Top nine: The bird’s nest is burned; the settlements of the Zhou people are plundered. O people of Zhou scattered everywhere, your good life is now in the past, while the tragic reality lies before your eyes. The Di people lead away the cattle and sheep—how will you live in the days ahead?\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary says: To rise to a high rank as a merchant traveler is the height of overstepping one’s station, so the burning of his dwelling is to be expected. When cattle and sheep are plundered in a borderland, it is only fitting that no one comes to sympathize or comfort him.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Misfortune: One who obtains this line starts well and ends badly. They may move or renovate their home to avoid disaster, suffer an eye ailment, or experience a fire. An official may not be able to retain his position and may gain first but lose later.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Current fortune: Loss without gain; excessive joy gives rise to sorrow.\n \u003Cbr>Financial fortune: Small gains but great losses; extremely dangerous.\n \u003Cbr>Household: Danger of the nest collapsing; joy first, sorrow later.\n \u003Cbr>Health: Those born in the Year of the Ox face misfortune.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Transformation of the Top Nine line\n \u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src='\"https:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_56_6.png'\" alt='\"周易第56卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr> \n \u003Cbr>When the top line changes, it becomes Hexagram 62 of the Zhouyi: Thunder over Mountain, Small Excess. This is a contrasting hexagram, with Gen below and Zhen above. Gen is mountain and Zhen is thunder; thunder sounding over a mountain is awe-inspiring and cannot be ignored. Yang is great and yin is small. Since the four outer yin lines exceed the two central yang lines, it is called “Small Excess,” a slight overstepping.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Philosophical meaning of the Upper Nine line\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The sixth line of the Traveler hexagram, line statement: Nine at the top: The bird’s nest is burned. At first the traveler laughs, but later cries out in distress. He loses his ox at the border. Misfortune. Interpretation of the line statement\n \u003Cbr>The meaning of this line statement is: The bird’s nest catches fire and burns down; the person traveling away from home is happy and laughs at first, then later cries bitterly; losing an ox at the boundary is dangerous.\n \u003Cbr>From the hexagram image, the top line is yang in a yin place, advancing forcefully while out of position. It cannot hold to the center and is in hostile correspondence with the third line, which advocates stillness. It advances impatiently without stopping, loses the virtue of yielding, and does not know how to adapt at the proper time; therefore there is misfortune.\n \u003Cbr>One who obtains this line has brought a series of troubles upon themselves through arrogance and self-importance, so they must pay close attention to their attitude and conduct toward others.\n \u003Cbr>Top nine: The bird burns its nest; the traveler laughs first and then wails. He loses an ox at the border. Misfortune.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “As a traveler in a high position, his dwelling is destined to burn. Losing the ox at the border”—in the end, no one shares his loss.","Zhouyi, I Ching, Hexagram 56: The Traveler, Fire over Mountain, Li above Gen — Detailed explanation of the hexagram judgment — Oriental Metaphysics Library","A detailed explanation of Zhouyi Hexagram 56, the Traveler hexagram (Fire over Mountain, Li above Gen): the original hexagram judgment and its plain-language translation, an analysis of the auspicious and inauspicious aspects of each line statement, and interpretations concerning career, relationships, and overall fortune.","䷷","\u003Cp>The Wanderer: Small success. For the wanderer, correctness is auspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tuan Commentary says: “The Wanderer brings small success. The yielding obtains the center outside and follows the firm; it stops and attaches itself to brightness. Therefore there is small success, and correctness for the wanderer is auspicious. The meaning of the time of the Wanderer is truly great!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Image says: “Fire on the mountain: the Wanderer. Thus the noble man is clear-sighted and cautious in using punishments, and does not keep lawsuits pending.”\u003C\u002Fp>",56,"Zhouyi, I Ching, Hexagram 56, Traveler hexagram, the Sixty-Four Hexagrams, hexagram judgment, line statement, plain-language explanation",1787044933357]