Hexagram 37
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家人 (Jiā Rén)
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Jiā Rén
The Family (Clan)
The Family (Clan) (家人 (Jiā Rén)): Upper Wind, Lower Fire. Perseverance of woman is auspicious. Words have substance and deeds have endurance.
Upper Trigram
Wind
Lower Trigram
Fire
⚖ The Judgment
Perseverance of woman is auspicious. Words have substance and deeds have endurance.
✧ The Image
Wind emerges from fire; the noble person lets words have weight and conducts actions.
Philosophical Interpretation
In the I Ching (Book of Changes), Hexagram 37 (The Family (Clan) / 家人 (Jiā Rén)) embodies the cosmic dynamic between Wind 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 Family (Clan); 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.