Hexagram 55
Abundance
豐 · Fēng · Bolluk
Upper trigram: Thunder (arousing, stirring) · Lower trigram: Fire (illuminating, clinging)
Judgment
Thunder and fire together: brightness and movement at their peak, the noon sun of abundance. This hexagram speaks of a time of fullness and maturity, yet also reminds you not to forget that the sun leans after noon. Enjoying abundance without anxiety, sharing it and acting fairly is suggested. The peak is a moment to live, not an obligation to sustain.
Image
Thunder and lightning arrive together: abundance. The noble-minded decide lawsuits and apply penalties.
Meaning of the six lines (bottom to top)
- Line 1 (from the bottom)Meeting an equal master: staying ten days is no error. Finding a partner who completes you adds value to progress.
- Line 2 (from the bottom)The curtain is so thick that the Dipper is seen at noon; moving ahead brings suspicion and envy. Building sincere trust can scatter the darkness.
- Line 3 (from the bottom)The underbrush is so dense that small stars show at noon; the right arm is broken, yet no error. One setback may bring another ability forward.
- Line 4 (from the bottom)The curtain is thick and the Dipper shows at noon; yet meeting a second master is good. Finding the right helper lights up the dark.
- Line 5 (from the bottom)Bright lines come: celebration and praise, good. Acceptance of a worthy proposal can bring standing.
- Line 6 (from the bottom)He enlarges his house and screens the door; looking through the gate he sees no one, for three years. Closing off amid excessive abundance can lead to loneliness.
Question for reflection
Within your present fullness, what do you want to share and what are you ready to let go?