Hexagram 55

Abundance (Fēng)

Above: Thunder · Below: Fire

Even with the sun at noon, remember it will set

Abundance (Fēng)

Hexagram 55 · Abundance (Fēng)

The judgment

Abundance and success. Don't worry — be like the sun at noon, shining over all the land.

The Image: Thunder and lightning arrive together: abundance. So the noble person decides cases and carries out penalties.

Great and full; wealth comes in and profits are made. Hopes are fulfilled, and there will surely be celebrations.

Young men set out to trade, passing through great hardships …

A group of young people set out to do business, and meet many hardships along the way.

On fortune: your luck is flourishing. But in abundance, don't forget lean times — then the abundance can last.
On trade: wealth and profit are plentiful, but you must be fair and careful, or you may get dragged into lawsuits.

Flourishing luck; in plenty, remember want

Liver yang rising; rest and be content

Rich profits; be fair and careful

A house facing southeast; wealth abounds

A heavenly match; cherish the present

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: He meets his matching lord. Even for ten days, no blame. Going forward brings honor.
Six in the second place: The curtain is so thick that the Dipper can be seen at noon. Going forward brings suspicion and resentment. If sincerity is shown, good fortune.
Nine in the third place: The screen is so thick that small stars can be seen at noon. He breaks his right arm. No blame.
Nine in the fourth place: The curtain is so thick that the Dipper can be seen at noon. He meets his lord of like mind. Good fortune.
Six in the fifth place: Brilliance comes; there is blessing and praise. Good fortune.
Six at the top: His house is grand, but his family is screened off. He peers through the gate — silent, no one there. For three years he sees no one. Misfortune.

Reminders from the ancients, offered for reflection only.