Hexagram 30

Clinging (Fire) (離為火)

Ri-i-ka / Lí

Double fire—bright clarity and dependence. Follow what is right with flexibility.

Upper: Li (Fire)Lower: Li (Fire)claritylightadhesion

Judgment

離。利貞、亨。畜牝牛、吉。

Clinging. Benefit in correctness, success. Raise a gentle cow—good fortune.

Stay clear and correct, yet gentle and adaptable like a cow.

Line-by-Line (Yao)

Interpretations if the line changes.

初九。履錯然、敬之、无咎。

Treading among mix-ups—be respectful and there is no blame.

六二。黃離、元吉。

Yellow clinging—great fortune. Balanced central clarity.

九三。日昃之離、不鼓缶而歌、則大耋之嗟、凶。

Sun slanting in decline; if you do not drum and sing, there will be elderly lament—misfortune. Keep spirit up in waning times.

九四。突如其來如、焚如、死如、棄如。

Sudden arrival, burning, death, abandonment—volatile change. Beware sudden flare-ups.

六五。出涕沱若、戚嗟若、吉。

Tears flow, sighs arise—yet fortune. Honest emotion cleanses.

上九。王用出征、有嘉折首、獲匪其醜、无咎。

The king goes to war, takes the chief’s head; the captives are not evil—no blame. Just action conquers.

Practical Reading

Love & Marriage

Warmth and insight deepen attraction; show understanding.

Work & Career

Use intellect and clarity; remain flexible.

Health

Fire energy high—cool temper and balance habits.

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