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Abundance

丰 (Fēng)

Hexagram #55

Hexagram Structure

6
Yang Line
5
Yin Line
4
Yang Line
3
Yang Line
2
Yin Line
1
Yin Line

Upper Trigram

Thunder

Lower Trigram

Fire

Core Essence

Keywords

abundancefullnessprosperityclarity

Meaning

Represents a time of abundance, prosperity, and the clarity that comes with it.

Guidance

Enjoy this time of abundance but use it wisely. Make clear decisions and judgments.

Classical Texts

Judgment

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

丰：亨，王假之，勿忧，宜日中。

Image

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

雷电皆至，丰；君子以折狱致刑。

Hexagram Story & Origin

The Abundance hexagram symbolizes the peak of prosperity and abundance. 'Feng' means abundance and prosperity, like the sun at its zenith. The prosperity during Emperor Wu of Han's reign embodies the state of the Feng hexagram. But the Feng hexagram also warns us: extreme prosperity leads to decline; we should stay clear-minded in prosperity and not forget frugality in abundance.

Detailed Analysis

**Hexagram Composition:** Upper Trigram: Thunder Lower Trigram: Fire **Judgment Analysis:** Abundance has success. The king attains abundance. Be not sad. Be like the sun at midday. 丰：亨，王假之，勿忧，宜日中。 **Image Wisdom:** Both thunder and lightning come: the image of Abundance. Thus the superior man decides lawsuits and carries out punishments. 雷电皆至，丰；君子以折狱致刑。 **Modern Application:** In today's society, the wisdom of Abundance can guide us: • Enjoy this time of abundance but use it wisely. Make clear decisions and judgments. • Keywords: abundance, fullness, prosperity, clarity • Core Concept: Represents a time of abundance, prosperity, and the clarity that comes with it.

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