Hexagram 30
The Clinging (Lí)
Above: Fire · Below: Fire
Light needs something to cling to if it is to last
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The Clinging (Lí)
Hexagram 30 · The Clinging (Lí) The judgment
Keeping to what is right brings success. Be as gentle and docile as one who tends a cow — gentleness brings good fortune.
The Image: Brightness rises twice: the clinging. So the great person carries the light forward to shine on all four directions.
From the ancient texts
Shao Yong
Cling to the light; be humble and advance slowly. Fair and gentle, staying obedient brings good fortune.
Jiao’s Forest of Changes
Riding six dragons in season, an envoy of the Emperor of Heaven heading east; he delivers the command and proclaims the decree, and nothing is blocked.
Driving six dragons east to carry heaven's message — the orders arrive, and every way is open.
Takashima
- On trade: sulfur dealing, electric lighting, match-making and similar trades are all profitable.
- On the home: this house must be newly built, with bright windows and open space all around — the home of a great and prosperous family.
Five common questions
Timing
Cling to the light; advance slowly
Health
Too much fire; see to it early
Money
Fire, power and light trades all profit
Home
A bright new house, home of a great family
Love
Be gentle with each other
The health notes are traditional observations to reflect on. If you feel unwell, follow your doctor’s advice.
The six lines
- Nine at the beginning: Footsteps criss-cross in confusion. With respect, no blame.
- Six in the second place: Yellow light. Supreme good fortune.
- Nine in the third place: In the light of the setting sun, if one does not beat the pot and sing, there will be the sighing of old age. Misfortune.
- Nine in the fourth place: Suddenly it comes — flaring up, dying down, cast aside.
- Six in the fifth place: Tears falling in streams, sighing in sorrow. Good fortune.
- Nine at the top: The king sends him out to campaign. He wins honor by striking down the leader and taking captive only the willing, not the followers. No blame.
Reminders from the ancients, offered for reflection only.