初
初六。浚恒、貞凶、无攸利。
Seeking depth of constancy too soon—misfortune; no benefit. Don’t force permanence instantly.
䷟
Hexagram 32
Duration (雷風恒)
Raifū-kō / Héng
Thunder and wind aid each other—lasting relationships and states. Value persistence and steady belief.
Judgment
恒。亨、无咎、利貞。利有攸往。
Duration. Success, no blame; benefit in correctness. Favorable to have somewhere to go.
Consistency is vital; take a long view.
Line-by-Line (Yao)
Interpretations if the line changes.
二
九二。悔亡。
Regret disappears. Middle balance finds duration.
三
九三。不恒其徳、或承之羞、貞吝。
Inconstant virtue brings shame; even if correct, there is disgrace. Lack of consistency harms.
四
九四。田无禽。
Hunting yields no game—no place secured, so no results.
五
六五。恒其徳、貞。婦人吉、夫子凶。
Constancy in virtue—correct. Good for one who follows; bad for one who leads. Suitability depends on role.
上
上六。振恒、凶。
Shaking constancy—misfortune. Restless change ruins duration.
Practical Reading
Love & Marriage
Good for enduring bonds and marriage stability.
Work & Career
Persistent effort yields results; stay the course.
Health
Sustained habits support health; keep routines.
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