What does the Inner Truth hexagram (風澤中孚) mean?

Inner Truth is hexagram #61 of the 64 I-Ching hexagrams. Sincerity that moves even pigs and fishes. Cross the great water.

What are the upper and lower trigrams of Inner Truth?

The upper trigram of Inner Truth is Xùn (Wind) (巽) — representing Wind / The Gentle, element Mộc. The lower trigram is Duì (Lake) (兌) — representing Lake / The Joyous, element Kim.

What is the mutual hexagram (互卦) of Inner Truth?

The mutual hexagram of Inner Truth is The Corners of the Mouth (Nourishment) (山雷頤). The mutual hexagram reveals the hidden inner dynamic and intermediate development of the situation.

What are the six line texts of Inner Truth?

Line 1: Line 1 yang: Being prepared brings good fortune. If there are secret designs, it is disquieting. | Line 2: Line 2 yang: A crane calling in the shade. Its young answers it. I have a good goblet. I will share it with you. | Line 3: Line 3 yin: He finds a comrade. Now he beats the drum, now he stops. Now he sobs, now he sings. | Line 4: Line 4 yin: The moon nearly at the full. The team horse goes astray. No blame. | Line 5: Line 5 yang: He possesses truth, which links together. No blame. | Line 6: Line 6 yang: Cockcrow penetrating to heaven. Perseverance brings misfortune.

Hexagram #61

Inner Truth

風澤中孚

Sincerity that moves even pigs and fishes. Cross the great water.

Inner Truth (風澤中孚, Hexagram 61) is the 61st of the 64 hexagrams in the I-Ching. It consists of the upper trigram Xùn (Wind) (巽, Mộc) over the lower trigram Duì (Lake) (兌, Kim). Sincerity that moves even pigs and fishes. Cross the great water.

Judgment (Thoán từ)

Inner Truth. Pigs and fishes. Good fortune. It furthers one to cross the great water. Perseverance furthers.

Image (Tượng từ)

Wind over lake: the image of Inner Truth. Thus the superior man discusses criminal cases in order to delay executions.

The Six Lines

1
Line 1 yang: Being prepared brings good fortune. If there are secret designs, it is disquieting.
2
Line 2 yang: A crane calling in the shade. Its young answers it. I have a good goblet. I will share it with you.
3
Line 3 yin: He finds a comrade. Now he beats the drum, now he stops. Now he sobs, now he sings.
4
Line 4 yin: The moon nearly at the full. The team horse goes astray. No blame.
5
Line 5 yang: He possesses truth, which links together. No blame.
6
Line 6 yang: Cockcrow penetrating to heaven. Perseverance brings misfortune.

Nuclear Hexagram (互卦)

䷚

The Corners of the Mouth (Nourishment)

山雷頤

Frequently asked questions

What does the Inner Truth hexagram (風澤中孚) mean?: Inner Truth is hexagram #61 of the 64 I-Ching hexagrams. Sincerity that moves even pigs and fishes. Cross the great water.
What is the judgment text of Inner Truth?: Inner Truth. Pigs and fishes. Good fortune. It furthers one to cross the great water. Perseverance furthers.
What is the image text of Inner Truth?: Wind over lake: the image of Inner Truth. Thus the superior man discusses criminal cases in order to delay executions.
What are the upper and lower trigrams of Inner Truth?: The upper trigram of Inner Truth is Xùn (Wind) (巽) — representing Wind / The Gentle, element Mộc. The lower trigram is Duì (Lake) (兌) — representing Lake / The Joyous, element Kim.
What is the mutual hexagram (互卦) of Inner Truth?: The mutual hexagram of Inner Truth is The Corners of the Mouth (Nourishment) (山雷頤). The mutual hexagram reveals the hidden inner dynamic and intermediate development of the situation.
What are the six line texts of Inner Truth?: Line 1: Line 1 yang: Being prepared brings good fortune. If there are secret designs, it is disquieting. | Line 2: Line 2 yang: A crane calling in the shade. Its young answers it. I have a good goblet. I will share it with you. | Line 3: Line 3 yin: He finds a comrade. Now he beats the drum, now he stops. Now he sobs, now he sings. | Line 4: Line 4 yin: The moon nearly at the full. The team horse goes astray. No blame. | Line 5: Line 5 yang: He possesses truth, which links together. No blame. | Line 6: Line 6 yang: Cockcrow penetrating to heaven. Perseverance brings misfortune.

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