Heng

Judgment

恒 亨 无咎 利貞 利有攸往

It will prosper, there's no fault. It is beneficial. If there is a place to go, it will be good.

Interpretation

The Hang hexagram has Jin (Thunder) in the upper trigram and Sun (Wind) in the lower trigram. The image of the Hang hexagram is thunder above and wind below. This is a kind of constant phenomenon between heaven and earth. Hang means "permanent" or "stable."

In the commentary, Ijeong (meaning "the same as this point") suggests that if a person remains consistent, they will succeed and encounter no faults. Whatever question is being asked, it will result in favorable outcomes. If there is a place to go, it will be beneficial.

For someone who receives this hexagram, it indicates that maintaining a consistent mindset and sustaining the current situation will bring stability and peace. Like the thunder above and wind below, which remain the same, this person has reached a state of tranquility by maintaining consistency in their life. In such a time, it is easy to fall into dissatisfaction or boredom; however, by maintaining a steadfast and sincere attitude, good results will inevitably follow. Whatever question is being asked, it will lead to favorable outcomes.

初六 浚恒,貞凶,无攸利

Initial Six: Straining to stay constant, dangerous, no benefit.

'Jun' refers to digging deep into the ground. 'Junhang' refers to setting a trap for animals, which has collapsed and needs to be redone. A hunter who has set a trap for animals finds it is ineffective due to time, indicating failure. A person who receives this line in divination is in a situation where their efforts have become ineffective and must be redone. The matter inquired about in divination will be inauspicious.

九二 悔亡.

Nine Second: Regret is gone.

The character "Xxxxx" refers to repentance, and "Grid" means to disappear. The situation described involves a hunter setting a trap and showing no remorse. The person drawing this hexagram is in a situation where they are about to achieve success after a period of reflection. The work they are asking about will proceed without regret.

九三 不恒其德,或承之羞,貞吝

Nine Third: Inconstant virtue, shame may follow, firm but regretful.

The term "deok" refers to obtaining, and "seung" refers to a hunt. This hexagram speaks of a hunter who fails to catch anything, leading to shame. The person receiving this hexagram is currently in a situation where their efforts are unsuccessful, and they are feeling discouraged. However, failure is part of the process, and they should not feel ashamed.

九四 田无禽.

Nine Fourth: No harvest from the field.

The hunter, despite their efforts, has been unable to catch anything. Similarly, the individual’s pursuit will result in no gain, and their efforts will be in vain. The task at hand is unlikely to succeed, and there will be no tangible results.

六五 恒其德,貞婦人吉,夫子凶

Six Fifth: Constant in virtue, the steadfast woman brings good fortune, the husband brings danger.

The hunter consistently catches game, filling his wife’s belly with fortune, while the husband faces misfortune from bad weather hindering further hunts. The task at hand will yield gains, auspicious for the wife who enjoys them, but perilous for the husband seeking more.

上六 振恒,凶

Top Six: Restraining the constant, dangerous.

Prolonged thunder and rain thwart the hunter, leaving no game and misfortune. The task at hand will collapse under external forces, yielding nothing and foretelling misfortune.