Hexagram 51
The Arousing Thunder
震 · Zhèn · Sarsıntı
Upper trigram: Thunder (arousing, stirring) · Lower trigram: Thunder (arousing, stirring)
Judgment
Thunder after thunder: a jolt, a shiver and the clarity after it. This hexagram says that an unexpected shock can bring a person to themselves, and that relief follows fear. Thunder shakes a hundred miles, yet the one who stays sincere and calm does not drop the ritual cup. Fear is a warning and in the end gives strength.
Image
Thunder repeats itself: shock. In fear and trembling the noble-minded examine themselves and correct their conduct.
Meaning of the six lines (bottom to top)
- Line 1 (from the bottom)Thunder comes, fear; then laughter and jokes. Being startled first and then relieved leads to a good result.
- Line 2 (from the bottom)The shock brings danger; treasures are lost, ninefold hills are climbed. Not chasing after them; after seven days they return.
- Line 3 (from the bottom)Thunder stuns. If moved into action by the jolt, there is no error; getting to your feet matters rather than freezing.
- Line 4 (from the bottom)Thunder gets mired in mud. After a jolt movement may slow; accepting this and being patient is needed.
- Line 5 (from the bottom)Thunder goes and comes: danger, yet no loss. Carrying on with the task is favorable.
- Line 6 (from the bottom)Thunder dazes the eyes with trembling; advancing is read as unfavourable. If the jolt touches the neighbor rather than yourself, taking the warning is enough.
Question for reflection
What might the recent shake-up be suggesting you look at again?