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The Arousing

震 (Zhèn)

Hexagram #51

Hexagram Structure

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

Upper Trigram

Thunder

Lower Trigram

Thunder

Core Essence

Keywords

shockawakeningmovementenergy

Meaning

Represents sudden shock or awakening that brings new energy and movement.

Guidance

Use shocking events as opportunities for awakening and self-examination.

Classical Texts

Judgment

Shock brings success. Shock comes—oh, oh! Laughing words—ha, ha! The shock terrifies for a hundred miles, and he does not let fall the sacrificial spoon and chalice.

震：亨。震来虩虩，笑言哑哑。震惊百里，不丧匕鬯。

Image

Thunder repeated: the image of Shock. Thus in fear and trembling the superior man sets his life in order and examines himself.

洊雷，震；君子以恐惧修省。

Hexagram Story & Origin

The Arousing hexagram symbolizes the power of shock and awakening. 'Zhen' means thunder shock and vibration, like sudden thunder. Confucius being awed by thunder embodies the reverent spirit of the Zhen hexagram. The Zhen hexagram teaches us: we should have a sense of reverence, awaken in shock, and grow in change. Sometimes shock is necessary as it can awaken sleeping souls.

Detailed Analysis

**Hexagram Composition:** Upper Trigram: Thunder Lower Trigram: Thunder **Judgment Analysis:** Shock brings success. Shock comes—oh, oh! Laughing words—ha, ha! The shock terrifies for a hundred miles, and he does not let fall the sacrificial spoon and chalice. 震：亨。震来虩虩，笑言哑哑。震惊百里，不丧匕鬯。 **Image Wisdom:** Thunder repeated: the image of Shock. Thus in fear and trembling the superior man sets his life in order and examines himself. 洊雷，震；君子以恐惧修省。 **Modern Application:** In today's society, the wisdom of The Arousing can guide us: • Use shocking events as opportunities for awakening and self-examination. • Keywords: shock, awakening, movement, energy • Core Concept: Represents sudden shock or awakening that brings new energy and movement.

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