55. Abundance (Abundance)

Thunder and lightning together, dramatic and far-reaching. Your career stands at its peak with recognition spreading wide — enjoy this high point, but keep an eye on what comes after.

Judgment Text (Original): 亨，王假之，勿忧，宜日中
Plain-Language Translation: Prevailing — the ruler can sustain this abundance; no cause for worry, fitting to shine as brightly as the midday sun.

Tuan Commentary (Original): 丰，大也。明以动，故丰。王假之，尚大也。勿忧宜日中，宜照天下也。日中则昃，月盈则食，天地盈虚，与时消息，而况人於人乎？况於鬼神乎？
Plain-Language Translation: Feng means abundance. Brightness within paired with movement without, and so there is abundance. The ruler can sustain this abundance because he values what is great. No cause for worry, fitting to shine like the midday sun, since its light should illuminate the whole world. Once the sun reaches its zenith it begins to decline; once the moon is full it begins to wane; the fullness and emptiness of heaven and earth wax and wane together with the times — how much more so, then, is this true of people, or of spirits?

Image Commentary (Original): 雷电皆至，丰；君子以折狱致刑
Plain-Language Translation: Thunder and lightning arrive together, picturing great abundance; the noble person judges cases and metes out penalties with the same swift clarity.

Modern Application Guide

Career: Your career is at its peak with recognition spreading — enjoy it, but also start preparing for what comes next.

Relationships: The relationship is at a sweet high point — savor it, but don't neglect the long-term work either.

Wealth: Returns are riding high — a good time to lock in some gains rather than blindly pouring in more.

Health: Energy and condition are at their peak — a good moment to lock in a sustainable habit that carries the feeling forward.

Line-by-Line Detail

初九

遇其配主，虽旬无咎，往有尚
虽旬无咎，过旬灾也

Things are just getting underway; strength is still building, and the moment to show it openly hasn't arrived.

六二

丰其蔀，日中见斗，往得疑疾，有孚发若，吉
有孚发若，信以发志也

Sitting in the inner middle position, a gentle, cooperative approach suits best — this is a supporting role, not a leading one.

九三

丰其沛，日中见昧，折其右肱，无咎
丰其沛，不可大事也。折其右肱，终不可用也

You're right at the boundary between inner and outer — the situation is prone to twists, and tests are likely.

九四

丰其蔀，日中见斗，遇其夷主，吉
丰其蔀，位不当也。日中见斗，幽不明也。遇其夷主，吉；行也

You're drawing close to the center of power or authority — a sensitive spot where every word and move gets noticed.

六五

来章，有庆誉，吉
六五之吉，有庆也

You hold the central position but carry it gently — leaning on capable people and staying open to good advice actually works in your favor.

上六

丰其屋，蔀其家，窥其户，阒其无人，三岁不见，凶
丰其屋，天际翔也。窥其户，阒其无人，自藏也

This chapter is drawing to a close, settling into stillness — a time to look back and let things settle.

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