Hexagram 30
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離 (Lí)
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Lí
The Clinging (Fire)
The Clinging (Fire) (離 (Lí)): Upper Fire, Lower Fire. Perseverance brings success. Caring for the sacred cow yields boundless good fortune.
Upper Trigram
Fire
Lower Trigram
Fire
⚖ The Judgment
Perseverance brings success. Caring for the sacred cow yields boundless good fortune.
✧ The Image
Brightness doubled; the great person illuminates the four quarters of the realm.
Philosophical Interpretation
In the I Ching (Book of Changes), Hexagram 30 (The Clinging (Fire) / 離 (Lí)) embodies the cosmic dynamic between Fire above and Fire 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 The Clinging (Fire); 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.