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 37 · 家人 · Jiā Rén

The Family

Element:
Wind over Fire
Key themes:
family, harmony, unity, responsibility, support

Image

Wind above fire, symbolizing the warmth and harmony of family life.

Overall message

Hexagram 37 represents the concept of family and harmony. It emphasizes the importance of unity, responsibility, and mutual support within the family. Success comes from maintaining strong family bonds and fostering a harmonious environment.

Focus on fostering harmony and unity within your family. Act with responsibility and support. Success comes from maintaining strong family bonds and mutual support.

The six lines

  1. Line 6 · Completion of Harmony

    The period of family harmony is complete. Reflect on the journey and prepare for the future.

    Reflect on the experience and learn from it. Prepare for future family harmony.

  2. Line 5 · Leadership in Family

    Strong leadership enhances family harmony and unity.

    Lead with wisdom and responsibility. Ensure the well-being of the family.

  3. Line 4 · Strengthening Bonds

    Family bonds are strengthened through shared responsibilities.

    Share responsibilities and support each other. Strengthen family bonds.

  4. Line 3 · Overcoming Conflicts

    Conflicts may arise, but they can be overcome with understanding.

    Resolve conflicts with understanding and patience. Maintain harmony.

  5. Line 2 · Building Unity

    Unity is built through mutual respect and support.

    Focus on building unity within the family. Mutual respect is key.

  6. Line 1 · Initial Harmony

    The beginning of a period of family harmony. Be open and supportive.

    Start with a positive and supportive attitude. Build strong family bonds.