Jia Ren

Judgment

家人 利女貞

A woman 's divination would be good.

Interpretation

The Gain (Household) Hexagram has Sun (Wind) in the upper trigram and Li (Fire) in the lower trigram. Sun represents wind, and Li represents fire. The image of the Gain hexagram is wind above and fire below, meaning the wind is blowing from the fire. A woman must take care to maintain the warmth of the fire in her household and ensure that the flame does not go out. Gain means a household person.

In the commentary, Ye-jeong is equivalent to Ye-jeom, meaning the role of a woman in the home. The hexagram suggests that a woman should maintain the warmth of the fire for her family, and a woman's role in the household is beneficial.

For someone who receives this hexagram, it indicates that they should focus on strengthening the internal environment at this time, taking a calm and warm approach, much like a woman caring for her family. The wind is blowing beneath the fire, and a small spark could easily turn into a large flame. In the household, it is important to be cautious in small matters to avoid larger conflicts. If a woman tends to her family with warmth and care, it will be beneficial.

初九 閑有家,悔亡

Initial Nine: Empty house, regret is gone.

'Han' refers to a blockage or defense. A woman prepares for disaster in the household, ensuring there will be no regret. A person who receives this line in divination is in a situation where they are taking precautions to avoid misfortune. The matter inquired about will not lead to regret and will proceed smoothly.

六二 无攸遂,在中饋,貞吉

Six Second: No way to proceed, in the middle of a feast, firm, good fortune.

The character "WE" refers to loss, and "Guo" means to provide food. The situation described involves a woman feeding her family with food she has prepared at home. The person drawing this hexagram is in a similar situation, where they are providing for their loved ones and fulfilling their duties. The work they are asking about will be successful and bring satisfaction.

九三 家人嗃嗃,悔,厲,吉.婦子嘻嘻,終吝

Nine Third: Family members quarrel, regret, danger, good fortune. Women and children laugh, in the end, regret.

The term "Hak Hak" refers to the situation where many people are troubled. "Hee Hee" refers to laughter. In a family, when bad things happen, people cry and feel troubled, but eventually things will get better. When good things happen, laughter follows, but difficulties will eventually arise. The person asking about the hexagram is in a situation where both good and bad events are happening in the family.

六四 富家,大吉

Six Fourth: Wealthy family, great fortune.

A happy family brings natural fortune. The task at hand will be greatly auspicious, blessed by health and success.

九五 王假有家,勿恤,吉

Nine Fifth: The king pretends to have a home, do not worry, good fortune.

The king arrives at the maiden’s house, naturally bringing fortune without cause for worry. The task at hand will bring a noble visitor, granting glory in the future, so set aside concerns for an auspicious outcome.

上九 有孚威如,終吉

Top Nine: With trust and power, in the end, good fortune.

A thief invades the home, raging defiantly, but is subdued for fortune. The task at hand will face brief hardship, yet overcoming it brings gains and ultimate auspiciousness.