The 64 hexagrams

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No. 1QiánThe CreativeNo. 2KūnThe ReceptiveNo. 3ZhūnDifficulty at the BeginningNo. 4MéngYouthful FollyNo. 5WaitingNo. 6SòngConflictNo. 7ShīThe ArmyNo. 8Holding TogetherNo. 9小畜Xiǎo ChùSmall TamingNo. 10TreadingNo. 11TàiPeaceNo. 12StandstillNo. 13同人Tóng RénFellowshipNo. 14大有Dà YǒuGreat PossessionNo. 15QiānModestyNo. 16EnthusiasmNo. 17SuíFollowingNo. 18Work on the DecayedNo. 19LínApproachNo. 20GuānContemplationNo. 21噬嗑Shì KēBiting ThroughNo. 22GraceNo. 23Splitting ApartNo. 24ReturnNo. 25无妄Wú WàngInnocenceNo. 26大畜Dà ChùGreat TamingNo. 27NourishmentNo. 28大过Dà GuòGreat PreponderanceNo. 29KǎnThe AbysmalNo. 30The ClingingNo. 31XiánInfluenceNo. 32HéngDurationNo. 33DùnRetreatNo. 34大壮Dà ZhuàngGreat PowerNo. 35JìnProgressNo. 36明夷Míng YíDarkening of the LightNo. 37家人Jiā RénThe FamilyNo. 38KuíOppositionNo. 39JiǎnObstructionNo. 40XièDeliveranceNo. 41SǔnDecreaseNo. 42IncreaseNo. 43GuàiBreakthroughNo. 44GòuComing to MeetNo. 45CuìGathering TogetherNo. 46ShēngPushing UpwardNo. 47KùnOppressionNo. 48JǐngThe WellNo. 49RevolutionNo. 50DǐngThe CaldronNo. 51ZhènThe ArousingNo. 52GènKeeping StillNo. 53JiànDevelopmentNo. 54归妹Guī MèiThe Marrying MaidenNo. 55FēngAbundanceNo. 56The WandererNo. 57XùnThe GentleNo. 58DuìThe JoyousNo. 59HuànDispersionNo. 60JiéLimitationNo. 61中孚Zhōng FúInner TruthNo. 62小过Xiǎo GuòSmall PreponderanceNo. 63既济Jì JìAfter CompletionNo. 64未济Wèi JìBefore Completion

Hexagram 30 · ·

The Clinging

Element:
Fire over Fire
Key themes:
clarity, illumination, dependence, attachment, guidance

Image

Fire, symbolizing clarity, illumination, and the need for guidance.

Overall message

Hexagram 30 represents the concept of clarity and illumination. It emphasizes the importance of seeking guidance, maintaining clarity, and staying attached to what is true and beneficial. Success comes from navigating through life with clarity and illumination.

Seek clarity and illumination. Depend on and learn from those who can guide you. Success comes from maintaining clarity and staying attached to what is true and beneficial.

The six lines

  1. Line 6 · Completion of Clarity

    The period of clarity and illumination is complete. Reflect on the journey.

    Reflect on the experience and learn from it. Use this knowledge to guide future actions.

  2. Line 5 · Leadership in Clarity

    Strong leadership is crucial in maintaining clarity and illumination.

    Lead with wisdom and clarity. Guide others through the illuminated path.

  3. Line 4 · Seeking Guidance

    Seek guidance and support to maintain clarity.

    Collaborate with others and seek guidance. Support will help you maintain clarity.

  4. Line 3 · Overcoming Confusion

    Confusion may arise, but it can be overcome with clarity.

    Stay focused and seek clarity. Overcome confusion with determination.

  5. Line 2 · Building Understanding

    Understanding is gradually built through guidance and illumination.

    Focus on building your understanding. Seek guidance and stay illuminated.

  6. Line 1 · Initial Clarity

    The first signs of clarity and illumination appear. Be open to guidance.

    Welcome the clarity and seek guidance. Stay open to learning.