55/ 豐 / ䷶ / Abundance
the judgement
ABUNDANCE has success.
The king attains abundance.
Be not sad.
Be like the sun at midday.
the image
Both thunder and lightning come:
The image of ABUNDANCE.
Thus the superior man decides lawsuits
And carries out punishments.
the lines
Nine at the beginning means:
AWhen a man meets his destined ruler,
They can be together ten days,
And it is not a mistake.
Going meets with recognition.
Six in the second place means:
The curtain is of such fullness
That the polestars can be seen at noon.
Through going one meets with mistrust and hate.
If one rouses him through truth,
Good fortune comes.
Nine in the third place means:
The underbrush is of such abundance
That the small stars can be seen at noon.
He breaks his right arm. No blame.
Nine in the fourth place means:
The curtain is of such fullness
That the polestars can be seen at noon.
He meets his ruler, who is of like kind.
Good fortune.
Six in the fifth place means:
Lines are coming,
Blessing and fame draw near.
Good fortune.
Six at the top means:
His house is in a state of abundance.
He screens off his family.
He peers through the gate
And no longer perceives anyone.
For three years he sees nothing.
Misfortune.
55/ 豐 / ䷶ / The FĂng Hexagram
Explanation of the entire figure by king Wăn
Făng intimates progress and development. When a king has reached the point (which the name denotes)
there is no occasion to be anxious (through fear of a change). Let him be as the sun at noon.
Explanation of the separate lines by the duke of Kâu
The first NINE, undivided,
shows its subject meeting with his mate. Though they are both of the same character,
there will be no error. Advance will call forth approval.
The second SIX, divided,
shows its subject surrounded by screens so large and thick that at midday he can see from them the constellation of the Bushel.
If he go (and try to enlighten his ruler who is thus emblemed), he will make himself to be viewed with suspicion and dislike.
Let him cherish his feeling of sincere devotion that he may thereby move (his ruler's mind), and there will be good fortune.
The third NINE, undivided,
Let him cherish his feeling of sincere devotion that he may thereby move (his ruler's mind), and there will be good fortune.
at midday he can see (the small) Mei star. (In the darkness) he breaks his right arm; but there will be no error.
The fourth NINE, undivided,
shows its subject in a tent so large and thick that at midday he can see from it the constellation of the Bushel.
But he meets with the subject of the (first) line, undivided like himself. There will be good fortune.
The fifth SIX, divided,
shows its subject bringing around him the men of brilliant ability.
There will be occasion for congratulation and praise. There will be good fortune.
The topmost SIX, undivided,
shows its subject with his house made large, but only serving as a screen to his household. When he looks at his door,
it is still, and there is nobody about it. For three years no one is to be seen. There will be evil.
55/ 豐 / ䷶ / Abundance
decision
Abundance.
Prosperous and smooth.
The king reaches this point.
Be like the sun at noon.
commentary on the symbol
Thunder and lightning come together.
An image of Abundance.
In correspondence with this,
The superior person decides lawsuits with clarity
And carries out punishment with exactness.
yao text (the lines)
Initial Nine
Meet his corresponding lord.
Athough alike, no fault.
Going forward,
There is esteem.
Second Six
Abundant, his screen.
The sun is at noon;
Polestar can be seen.
Going forward brings a suspicious illness.
There is sincerity and truthfulness to inspire.
Good fortune.
Third Nine
Abundant, his curtain.
The sun is at noon;
Tiny stars can be seen.
Breaks his right arm; no fault.
Fourth Nine
Abundant, his screen.
The sun is at noon;
Polestar can be seen.
Meets his lord of like nature.
Good fortune.
Fifth Six
Brillian persons come around.
There is congratulation and praise.
Good fortune.
Top Six
Abundant, his house.
Sheltering his household.
Peers through his gate.
So quiet, no people.
Three years, he does not appear.
Misfortune.