The Family
"Wind comes forth from fire. Words should have substance and conduct should be constant."
The Judgment
The Family. The perseverance of the woman furthers.
Original Text
利女贞。
The Image
Wind comes forth from fire: The image of The Family. Thus the superior man has substance in his words and duration in his way of life.
Original Text
风自火出，家人；君子以言有物，而行有恒。
The Lines
Nine at the Beginning初九
"Firm seclusion within the family. Remorse disappears."
Establish rules early to prevent problems later.
Original: 闲有家，悔亡。
Six at the Place 2六二
"She should not follow her whims. She has to attend to the food. Perseverance brings good fortune."
Focus on your duties and responsibilities.
Original: 无攸遂，在中馈，贞吉。
Nine at the Place 3九三
"When tempers flare up in the family, too great severity brings remorse. But good fortune. When woman and child dally and laugh, it leads in the end to humiliation."
Discipline is better than laxity.
Original: 家人嗃嗃，悔厉吉。妇子嘻嘻，终吝。
Six at the Place 4六四
"She is the treasure of the house. Great good fortune."
Managing the household well brings prosperity.
Original: 富家，大吉。
Nine at the Place 5九五
"As a king he approaches his family. Fear not. Good fortune."
Influence through love and example, not fear.
Original: 王假有家，勿恤吉。
Nine at the Top上九
"His work commands respect. In the end good fortune."
Sincerity and dignity command respect.
Original: 有孚威如，终吉。