Hexagram 61
Inner Truth (Zhōng Fú)
Above: Wind · Below: Lake
Sincerity in the heart can move even the fishes
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The judgment
Sincerity that can move even pigs and fishes brings good fortune; even the great river can be crossed.
The Image: Wind over the lake: inner truth. So the noble person deliberates carefully over cases and is slow to impose death.
From the ancient texts
Shao Yong
Trustworthy and true, sincere and honest. Helped by those who understand you, your hopes are fulfilled.
Jiao’s Forest of Changes
Crows and birds cry out in alarm; fire from heaven is about to fall. It burns my house and halls, and disaster reaches the queen.
The crows cry wildly; fire is about to fall from the sky, burning the house and bringing disaster to the inner palace.
Takashima
- On fortune: wind over the lake — beware of the risk of storms and upheaval.
- On trade: deliberate carefully and proceed slowly and calmly; then you can avoid harm.
Five common questions
Timing
Beware of storms; hold to your word
Health
Follow the doctor's advice; a calm heart helps
Money
Discuss carefully; go slow and avoid harm
Home
Be honest at home; keep your word
Love
Trust each other; be careful with commitments
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: Being prepared brings good fortune. If there are other designs, there will be no peace.
- Nine in the second place: A crane calls in the shade, and its young answer. I have a fine cup of wine; I will share it with you.
- Six in the third place: He meets his match — now drumming, now stopping, now weeping, now singing.
- Six in the fourth place: The moon is nearly full. One horse of the pair goes astray. No blame.
- Nine in the fifth place: Sincerity that binds others closely. No blame.
- Nine at the top: The sound of wings rises to heaven. Persisting brings misfortune.
Reminders from the ancients, offered for reflection only.