Hexagram 24
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復 (Fù)
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Fù
Return (The Turning Point)
Return (The Turning Point) (復 (Fù)): Upper Earth, Lower Thunder. Return brings light after solstice. Coming and going without error; friends arrive blameless.
Upper Trigram
Earth
Lower Trigram
Thunder
⚖ The Judgment
Return brings light after solstice. Coming and going without error; friends arrive blameless.
✧ The Image
Thunder stirs deep within earth; ancient rulers closed passes at solstice.
Philosophical Interpretation
In the I Ching (Book of Changes), Hexagram 24 (Return (The Turning Point) / 復 (Fù)) embodies the cosmic dynamic between Earth above and Thunder below. It teaches that wisdom arises from understanding seasonal transitions and adhering to moral constancy.
The Six Changing Lines
- 1 Line 1: Beginning phase of Return (The Turning Point); observe quiet reserve.
- 2 Line 2: Inner equilibrium aligned with virtuous company.
- 3 Line 3: Transition point; rash action invites complication.
- 4 Line 4: Deep breakthrough; sincerity dissipates lingering doubts.
- 5 Line 5: Central sovereign seat; radiant integrity guides the collective.
- 6 Line 6: Culmination and apex; beware hubris as the cycle turns.