Hexagram 55 — Fêng, Abundance (Fullness)

55. Fêng - Abundance (Fullness)
Above (in front): Chên - The Arousing (Thunder)
Below (behind): Li - The Clinging (Fire)




The Judgement for the Current Situation

Abundance has success.
The king attains abundance.
Be not sad.
Be like the sun at midday.


The Image for the Current Situation

Both thunder and lightning come:
The image of Abundance.
Thus the superior man decides lawsuits
And carries out punishments.

The Lines

Please remember: I Ching lines are counted upwards (starting at the bottom line)!

Top line:

His house is in a state of abundance.
He screens off his family.
He peers through the gate
And no longer perceives anyone.
For three years he sees nothing.
Misfortune.

Fifth line:
Lines are coming,
Blessing and fame draw near.
Good fortune.

Fourth line:
The curtain is of such fullness
That the polestars can be seen at noon.
He meets his ruler, who is of like kind.
Good fortune.

Third line:
The underbrush is of such abundance
That the small stars can be seen at noon.
He breaks his right arm. No blame.

Second line:
The curtain is of such fullness
That the polestars can be seen at noon.
Through going one meets with mistrust and hate.
If one rouses him through truth,
Good fortune comes.

Bottom line:
When a man meets his destined ruler,
They can be together ten days,
And it is not a mistake.
Going meets with recognition.