Ding

Judgment

鼎. 元吉. 亨.

It will be good greatly, It will prosper.

Interpretation

The Jeong Hexagram has Ri (Fire) in the upper trigram and Son (Wind and also Wood) in the lower trigram. Ri represents fire, and Son represents wind as well as wood. The image of the Jeong hexagram is fire above wood. This represents the idea of using fire to cook in a pot, symbolizing the preparation of food. Jeong means a pot.

In ancient history, Won means large or great, and Hyeong means to communicate or pass through. The harmony between wood and fire leads to the food in the pot being cooked well. Therefore, the matter in question is highly favorable and will lead to success.

For someone consulting this hexagram, it suggests that even tasks that seem difficult to achieve alone will be successful if pursued together with others. It advises maintaining harmony in all aspects of life. Just as food is cooked properly when wood and fire are in harmony, great success will come from cooperation and mutual understanding. If one maintains harmony with others, efforts will proceed smoothly. Just as a pot settles in its proper place, one's position will also stabilize, and everything will unfold as planned.

初六 鼎顚趾,利出否、得妾以其子,无咎

Initial Six: The tripod is overturned, good fortune from exiting disaster, gaining a concubine with a son, no fault.

Jeon means to turn over, referring to something defeated. Chul means to expel, and Bu refers to something bad, as in evil. Cheop is a maid or female servant. It is used as a conjunction, similar to the word "woman." By turning the cauldron upside down, the impurities inside are cleansed, which is beneficial. The king expels his wife, gaining a maid and her child simultaneously, which is without fault. A person who consults the oracle and receives this line is in a situation where the king is turning the cauldron's foot to eliminate evil and gain a maid and her child. By changing one's mindset and removing bad things, great gains can be expected. The matter being asked will be free of fault.

九二 鼎有實,我仇有疾,不我能即,吉

Nine Two: The tripod is filled, my enemy is ill, unable to respond, good fortune.

The hexagram describes an individual who is eating alone, unaffected by distractions. It signifies a time of self-sufficiency and peace.

九三 鼎耳革,其行塞,雉膏不食,方雨,虧,悔,終吉.

Nine Three: The tripod has broken ears, its path blocked, but there is hope, repentance leads to a good end.

The term "Jeongi Hyuk" means the ear of a cauldron has fallen off, causing a delay in the task. "Seok" means to stop, and "Go" refers to meat. "Hyu" means to fall apart. A servant was unable to carry the pheasant meat due to the broken ear of the cauldron, and when rain entered, the taste of the meat was spoiled. However, after this mishap, they were able to cook the meat again and it became beneficial. The person asking about the hexagram is in a situation where a sudden accident causes temporary difficulty, but they will eventually overcome it and succeed.

九四 鼎折足,覆公餗,其形渥,凶

Nine Four: The tripod’s feet are broken, public food overturned, its shape is soft, misfortune.

Incompetence leads to failure and punishment. The task at hand will bring misfortune.

六五 黃耳金鉉,利貞

Six Five: Yellow ears with a golden hook, advantageous to be firm.

The pot, adorned with bronze ears and copper rings, belongs to a wealthy noble, bringing benefits. The task at hand will unearth treasures like a bursting gourd, cloaking you in riches and favor.

上九 鼎玉鉉,大吉,无不利

Top Nine: The tripod is made of jade, great good fortune, no disadvantages.

A jade-ringed pot, a treasure, elevates its noble owner to greater wealth and honor. The task at hand adorns you with rare riches, ensuring great fortune and boundless benefit.