Zhen

Judgment

震 亨 震來에 虩虩 笑言 啞啞 震驚百里 不喪匕鬯

The sacrament is celebrated, and even if the big thunder surprises, it does not drop the spoon and the bowls.

Interpretation

hexagram is thunder over thunder, indicating the continuous and overwhelming sound of thunder. Jin means thunder.

In the commentary, Hyeong refers to offering a ritual, and there are phrases like "Jin-rae-hyeok-hyeok" and "So-eon-a-a" that are redundant and misplaced in the text. The term Sang refers to loss, meaning dropping something from one's hands. Bi refers to a spoon, and Chang is a type of fragrant liquor made with black millet and incense, typically used in rituals, with the container for this drink also called Chang. Both Bi and Chang are tools used during ceremonies.

During a ritual, even when a great thunder shakes the heavens for a hundred miles, the person performing the ritual does not drop the spoon or the Chang vessel. This illustrates a composed and dignified approach to performing the ritual.

For someone consulting this hexagram, it suggests that while there may be great fear and panic from loud and powerful events, the actual damage is minimal. Thunder may roar in the sky, and lightning may strike, but soon the sky clears again. Although the sound of thunder may be loud and alarming, the real impact is not significant. Similarly, one may be in a situation where a lot of noise or activity is happening, but the outcome may not be substantial. Plans may be grand, but their execution may lack real results.

The advice is not to be afraid of the loud thunder and chaos around you, but to remain composed and continue your efforts with dignity and perseverance. Even if there is a lot of noise and excitement, maintaining focus and staying calm will allow you to continue pushing forward with your goals.

初九 震來ㄴㄴ,後笑言啞啞,吉

Initial Nine: Thunder comes, after, laughing, speech is muted, good fortune.

Jin refers to thunder. Hyeokhyeok describes a fearful appearance. Aah refers to the sound of laughter. Thunder roars, and fear arises, followed by a laugh; it shows an initial fear, followed by joy. A person who consults the oracle and receives this line is in a situation where thunder roars, fear rises, and soon laughter follows. The person will initially face danger but soon find joy. The matter being asked will be favorable.

六二 震來厲,億喪貝,躋于九陵,勿逐,七日得.

Six Second: Thunder comes, danger, losing treasure, climbing to the Nine Mountains, do not chase, seven days will bring.

The term "F" refers to danger, and "100000000" means to anticipate. The scenario involves the individual facing sudden fear and losing wealth but regaining it soon after. The situation advises staying calm in the face of adversity, as recovery will occur.

六三 震蘇蘇,震行,无眚

Six Third: Thunder roars, thunder moves, no disaster.

The term "Soso" refers to fear and anxiety. "Saeng" means disaster, while "Ure" means thunder. The person is in a state of fear due to the sound of thunder but continues to walk without harm. The person asking about the hexagram is currently in an anxious situation but will not experience harm. The task will not bring disaster, even though it feels tense.

九四 震途泥

Nine Fourth: Thunder path is muddy.

Danger passes harmlessly. The task at hand will be free of harm.

六五 震往來厲,意,无喪有事

Six Fifth: Thunder travels back and forth, danger, no loss, important matters.

Thunder roars back and forth, threatening loss, yet nothing is lost despite peril and incidents. The task at hand will face danger and seem on the brink of harm, yet you’ll emerge unscathed with accidents but no losses.

上六 震索索,視矍矍,征凶,震不于其躬,于其鄰,无咎,婚媾 有言.

Top Six: Thunder shakes, vision blurs, disaster ahead, thunder not at self but at neighbors, no disaster, marriage and connection is spoken.

Thunder roars fiercely, sparking fear, but strikes a neighbor, sparing you, though marriage now is ill-timed. The task at hand avoids direct harm as calamity passes, yet caution preserves faultlessness.