Hexagram 37 Line 6: 上九
Position: Line 6 (Upper Trigram)上九 —Yang ⚊ (Solid)Register: auspicious
Classical Chinese Text
上九 有孚威如。終吉。
有yǒubeing
孚fútrue
威wēidignified
如rú(is) like
終zhōng(the) outcome
吉jí(is) (just as) promising
Line Commentary
His work commands respect. Good fortune in the end. Order depends ultimately on the master's character. Cultivate personality until it works through inner truth. In a ruling position, assume responsibility by your own accord.
When This Line Changes
If Line 6 changes, Hexagram 37 Jia Ren (The Family) transforms into Hexagram 63 Ji Ji (After Completion).
Parent Hexagram
The Family
Jia Ren家人 (37)
Wind (巽) over Fire (離)
Upper Trigram: ☴ Wind | Lower Trigram: ☲ Fire