Hexagram 16 · 豫 · yù
Hexagram 16. Yù · Enthusiasm
☳☷ Thunder over earth: Zhèn above, Kūn below.
Yii indicates that, (in the state which it implies), feudal princes may be set up, and the hosts put in motion, with advantage.
Yii indicates that, (in the state which it implies), feudal princes may be set up, and the hosts put in motion, with advantage.
Thunder rises out of the earth: inspiration, energy released. A time to move people — by music, idea, example; motion begun in tune with the common mood travels easily. But enthusiasm without a core decays into disorder: as you inspire, give structure.
The Image
Thunder bursts from the earth: discharge, inspiration, resonance. An idea offered in tune with the common mood moves people almost without effort — thus work music and ritual. Build on it: carry people along, set the rhythm, shape enthusiasm into structure — roles, deadlines, rules. Without a core, enthusiasm burns out into disorder within a week.
Interpretation of hexagram 16
XVI. The Yu Hexagram. be successful and prosperous, but being so near the fifth line, he should still use the greatest precaution.
The lines of hexagram 16
First line
The first line, divided, shows its subject pro¬ claiming his pleasure and satisfaction. There will be evil.
All men love and honour humility, in itself and without the ad¬ juncts which usually command obedience and respect. Hence his neighbours follow the ruler in the fifth line, though he may not be very rich or powerful. His humility need not keep him from assert¬ ing the right, even by force of arms.
Second line
The second line, divided, shows one who is firm as a rock. (He sees a thing) without waiting till it has come to pass; with his firm correctness there will be good fortune.
The subject of the sixth line, which is weak, is outside the game, so to speak, that has been played out. He will use force, but only within his own sphere and to assert what is right. He will not be aggressive.
Third line
The third line, divided, shows one looking up (for favours), while he indulges the feeling of plea¬ sure and satisfaction. If he would understand!— If he be late in doing so, there will indeed be occa¬ sion for repentance.
is the success which he obtains. Let him not allow suspicions to enter his mind, and thus friends will gather around him.
Fourth line
The fourth line, undivided, shows him from whom the harmony and satisfaction come. Great
Fifth line
The fifth line, divided, shows one with a chronic complaint, but who lives on without dying.
Top line
The topmost line, divided, shows its subject with darkened mind devoted to the pleasure and satisfaction (of the time); but if he change his course even when (it may be considered as) completed, there will be no error.
Did hexagram 16 come up in your reading? The oracle itself gives the full reading, with changing lines and the second hexagram.
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