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Hexagram:
Also known as:
16. Enthusiasm
Joyful Anticipation, Inspired Action, Energy of Excitement, Creative Momentum, Passionate Drive, Joy in Motion, Uplifted Spirit, Positive Vibration, Energized Purpose, Motivated Action
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Drawn as
Energy
Duality
Trigram
Dynamic
Polarity
Meaning
Yin
Feminine
Yang
Masculine
Yin
Feminine
Yin
Feminine
Yin
Feminine
Yin
Feminine
Trigram
3
Lower
2
1
6
Upper
5
4
Earth
Mother
Mature Yin
Joy
Lake
Youngest Daughter
Immature Yin
Joy
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English Name
Chinese Name
Hanzi
Pinyin
Action
Hexagram:
卦 Guà
Hidden Influence:
互卦 Hu Guà (nuclear)
Underlying Cause:
綜卦 Zong Guà (reverse)
16. Enthusiasm
豫
yu / yù
Excite
39. Temporary Obstacle
蹇
Innovate
xiǎo chù
09. Small Restraint
小畜
chien / jiǎn
Surrender
Image (Legge):
Thunder comes resounding out of the earth: the image of Enthusiasm. Thus the ancient kings made music in order to honor merit, and offered it with splendor to the Supreme Deity, inviting their ancestors to be present.
Judgement (Legge):
Enthusiasm. It furthers one to install helpers and to set armies marching.
Upright Hexagram
Overall meaning:
Enthusiasm, represents a time of inspired energy, motivation, and excitement for the future. It signifies a period when passion and creativity are awakened, encouraging you to pursue your goals with joy and confidence. This hexagram emphasizes the importance of harnessing this positive energy to make meaningful progress, inspiring others, and driving forward with a sense of purpose. It suggests that when enthusiasm is channeled constructively, it can lead to great achievements and the fulfillment of your deepest desires.
A call to embrace the vitality and optimism within you and use it to create positive change in your life and the lives of others. It encourages you to act on your inspiration, share your vision with those around you, and build momentum toward your goals. By cultivating a spirit of enthusiasm and aligning your actions with your passion, you can overcome obstacles and turn opportunities into successes. This is a time to trust in your potential, engage fully with your endeavors, and spread the energy of enthusiasm wherever you go.
Rotated 90°
counter clockwise
Change - - to 0
Change — to 1
Quotes:
Binary Number Created:
001000
Expression:
I experiment
Affirmation:
I embrace life with joyful enthusiasm and passion, knowing that my positive energy attracts opportunities and success.
Line 1:
Portrays someone who is openly expressing their pleasure and satisfaction, but in doing so, they risk losing sight of balance and propriety. Enthusiasm unchecked can lead to misguided actions and negative consequences.
Line 2:
Shows a person as solid and unwavering as a rock, capable of seeing clearly without waiting for things to unfold. This steadfastness, combined with firm correctness, ensures that good fortune will follow her perceptive actions.
Line 3:
Depicts someone seeking approval and favor, indulging too much in the pleasure of the moment. If only she could grasp the true situation! If she delays in understanding, regret will surely come.
Line 4:
Reveals the source of true harmony and satisfaction—a person who brings great success through his genuine and uplifting influence. By maintaining trust and openness, he will gather loyal friends and achieve even greater success.
Line 5:
Portrays someone with a lingering issue, a chronic discomfort that persists but does not overwhelm. Though she lives with this affliction, she endures, suggesting a quiet resilience despite the limitations.
Line 6:
Shows someone lost in the pleasure of the moment, her mind clouded by immediate satisfaction. Yet, if she can change her course even at the final hour, acknowledging the need for transformation, she can avoid mistakes and find a better path.
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