Enthusiasm
"Thunder comes resounding out of the earth. Use music and enthusiasm to honor virtue."
The Judgment
Enthusiasm. It furthers one to install helpers and to set armies in motion.
Original Text
利建侯行师。
The Image
Thunder comes resounding out of the earth: The image of Enthusiasm. Thus the ancient kings made music in order to honor merit, and offered it with splendor to the Supreme Deity, inviting their ancestors to be present.
Original Text
雷出地奋，豫；先王以作乐崇德，殷荐之上帝，以配祖考。
The Lines
Six at the Beginning初六
"Enthusiasm that expresses itself brings misfortune."
Boasting about your happiness invites disaster.
Original: 鸣豫，凶。
Six at the Place 2六二
"Firm as a rock. Not a whole day. Perseverance brings good fortune."
Do not be swept away by illusions. See things clearly and act quickly.
Original: 介于石，不终日，贞吉。
Six at the Place 3六三
"Enthusiasm that looks upward creates remorse. Hesitation brings remorse."
Looking to others for validation brings regret. Be decisive.
Original: 盱豫，悔。迟有悔。
Nine at the Place 4九四
"The source of enthusiasm. He achieves great things. Doubt not. You gather friends around you as a hair clasp gathers hair."
Your confidence inspires others. Great success is possible.
Original: 由豫，大有得。勿疑。朋盍簪。
Six at the Place 5六五
"Persistently ill, and still does not die."
You are under pressure, but you will survive if you endure.
Original: 贞疾，恒不死。
Six at the Top上六
"Deluded enthusiasm. But if after completion one changes, there is no blame."
Waking up from false enthusiasm allows you to avoid total failure.
Original: 冥豫，成有变，无咎。