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I-Ching Hexagrams

Ding

Ding - The Cauldron

LinesLi · Xun|Hexagram 50

Judgment

The cauldron. Supreme fortune.

Image

Fire over wood: the image of THE CALDRON. Thus the superior man consolidates his fate by making his position correct.

Lines

Six at start

Upset cauldron - remove rotten.

The caldron is overturned, which is favorable for removing stale things. Taking a concubire brings a son. No blame — discarding the old and establishing the new.

Nine second

Cauldron full - enemy cannot reach.

There is food in the caldron. My adversary is ill and cannot approach me. Good fortune — having strength, one has nothing to fear.

Nine third

Cauldron handle lost - good food uneaten.

The handle of the caldron is broken, hindering movement. The delicious pheasant meat cannot be eaten. Rain falls, and remorse vanishes. In the end, good fortune.

Nine fourth

Cauldron breaks legs - food spills. Misfortune.

The leg of the caldron is broken, spilling the duke's feast, and the caldron is stained. Misfortune — incompetence leads to failure.

Six fifth

Yellow ears, gold rings - persevere.

The caldron has yellow handles and golden carrying rings. Favorable for perseverance — with the help of worthy people, the caldron is secure.

Nine above

Jade rings - great fortune.

The caldron has jade carrying rings. Great good fortune. Nothing unfavorable — hardness and softness complement each other, achieving perfection.

Interpretation

The cauldron. Supreme fortune.