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 54 · 归妹 · Guī Mèi

The Marrying Maiden

Element:
Thunder over Lake
Key themes:
relationships, commitment, transition, responsibility, harmony

Image

A young maiden entering into marriage, symbolizing transition and commitment.

Overall message

Hexagram 54 symbolizes the transition and commitment involved in relationships. It emphasizes sincerity, responsibility, and creating harmony. Success comes from nurturing and balancing the relationship.

Approach relationships and commitments with sincerity and responsibility. Focus on creating harmony and balance in your interactions.

The six lines

  1. Line 6 · Reflecting on Commitment

    The commitment is complete, and it is time to reflect.

    Reflect on the journey and plan for the future.

  2. Line 5 · Achieving Harmony

    Harmony is achieved, bringing joy and fulfillment.

    Celebrate the harmony and continue to nurture the relationship.

  3. Line 4 · Strengthening Bonds

    The relationship grows stronger through mutual effort.

    Work together to deepen the bond and create harmony.

  4. Line 3 · Facing Challenges

    Challenges in the relationship require patience and understanding.

    Address difficulties with compassion and communication.

  5. Line 2 · Building Trust

    Trust is built through honest and responsible actions.

    Focus on creating a strong foundation of trust.

  6. Line 1 · Beginning of Commitment

    The journey of commitment begins, but challenges may arise.

    Approach the commitment with sincerity and openness.