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 61 · 中孚 · Zhōng Fú

Inner Truth

Element:
Wind over Lake
Key themes:
truth, integrity, trust, sincerity, authenticity

Image

Wind over a lake, symbolizing the clarity and sincerity of inner truth.

Overall message

Hexagram 61 symbolizes inner truth and integrity. It encourages sincerity, authenticity, and trust in the power of truth to guide you. Success comes from cultivating and sharing inner truth.

Cultivate inner truth and integrity. Be sincere and authentic in your actions, and trust in the power of truth to guide you.

The six lines

  1. Line 6 · Completion of Truth

    Inner truth has reached its peak, and it is time to reflect.

    Reflect on the power of truth and prepare for the next phase.

  2. Line 5 · Leading with Truth

    You are in a position to lead with inner truth and integrity.

    Set an example of sincerity and authenticity.

  3. Line 4 · Sharing Truth

    Inner truth is shared with others, creating trust and harmony.

    Be open and sincere in your interactions.

  4. Line 3 · Overcoming Doubt

    Doubt arises, but it can be overcome with inner truth.

    Trust in your inner truth and stay authentic.

  5. Line 2 · Deepening Truth

    Inner truth deepens, and you begin to act with authenticity.

    Stay true to yourself and act with sincerity.

  6. Line 1 · Beginning of Truth

    The journey toward inner truth begins, but it is still fragile.

    Be sincere and focus on cultivating integrity.