初
初九。閑有家、悔亡。
Securing the home—regret disappears. Guard boundaries early.
䷤
Hexagram 37
The Family (風火家人)
Fūka-kajin / Jiā Rén
Wind within fire—family governed by clarity and gentle order. Each fulfills their role.
Judgment
家人。利女貞。
Family. Benefit in correctness for the woman.
Proper roles and warmth sustain the household; inner order models outer order.
Line-by-Line (Yao)
Interpretations if the line changes.
二
六二。无攸遂。在中饋。貞吉。
Not pursuing outside; handling the inner meal—correctness brings good fortune. Focus on inner duties.
三
九三。家人嗃嗃、悔厲吉。婦子嘻嘻、終吝。
Harsh family tones—regret, danger, yet good. If wife and children just giggle, it ends in shame. Balanced discipline is needed.
四
六四。富家、大吉。
Wealthy household—great fortune. Resources support harmony.
五
九五。王假有家、勿恤、吉。
The king gives order to the family—do not worry; good fortune. Leadership brings peace.
上
上九。有孚威如、終吉。
Trust and dignity—ending in good fortune. Earnest authority stabilizes all.
Practical Reading
Love & Marriage
Emphasize cooperation and clear roles; warmth matters.
Work & Career
Treat the team like a household—roles, respect, and warmth lead to success.
Health
Family support aids recovery; keep domestic routines.
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