Lî (the trigram representing Fire, the Clinging) intimates that (in the state which it symbols), it will be advantageous to be firm and correct, and that thus there will be success. When we look at (the sun and moon, as symbols of Lî), the (heavenly) course of things is seen. When the great man uses (Lî) to illustrate his (administration of government), a similar condition obtains (in the world).
The first NINE, undivided, shows the subject of it contemplating himself. He should not be constantly in error. If he be firm and correct, there will be no error.
The second SIX, divided, shows the yellow light. There will be great good fortune.
The third NINE, undivided, shows the light of the setting sun. Instead of beating the pot and singing, there will be the loud lamentation of an old man. There will be evil.
The fourth NINE, undivided, shows the way in which its subject suddenly presents himself, as if he were on fire, dead, and then cast aside.
The fifth SIX, divided, shows the subject of it as one whose tears flow in streams, and who yet is full of regret at the thought of such a fate.
The topmost NINE, undivided, shows the king employing him in his punitive expeditions. He will be successful in his object, and over the chiefs of the states there will be no error. But he must not be master of his own movements. © 2026 I-Ching Divination. All rights reserved.