Abundance
"Thunder and lightning. Be like the sun at midday. Decide cases and exact penalties."
The Judgment
Abundance has success. The king attains abundance. Be not sad. Be like the sun at midday.
Original Text
亨，王假之，勿忧，宜日中。
The Image
Both thunder and lightning come: The image of Abundance. Thus the superior man decides lawsuits and carries out punishments.
Original Text
雷电皆至，丰；君子以折狱致刑。
The Lines
Nine at the Beginning初九
"When a man meets his destined ruler, they can be together ten days, and it is not a mistake. Going meets with recognition."
Seize the opportunity to work with like-minded people.
Original: 遇其配主，虽旬无咎，往有尚。
Six at the Place 2六二
"The curtain is of such fullness that the polestars can be seen at noon. Through going one meets with mistrust and hate. If one rouses him through truth, good fortune comes."
Darkness obscures the truth. Rely on sincerity to clear it up.
Original: 丰其蔀，日中见斗，往得疑疾。有孚发若，吉。
Nine at the Place 3九三
"The underbrush is of such abundance that the small stars can be seen at noon. He breaks his right arm. No blame."
You are incapacitated by circumstances. Accept it.
Original: 丰其沛，日中见沫，折其右肱，无咎。
Nine at the Place 4九四
"The curtain is of such fullness that the polestars can be seen at noon. He meets his hidden lord. Good fortune."
Even in darkness, you can find a wise leader.
Original: 丰其蔀，日中见斗，遇其夷主，吉。
Six at the Place 5六五
"Lines are coming, blessing and fame draw near. Good fortune."
Modesty and openness attract brilliance.
Original: 来章，有庆誉，吉。
Six at the Top上六
"He has abundance in his house. He screens off his family. He peers through the gate and no longer perceives anyone. For three years he sees nothing. Misfortune."
Isolation and arrogance lead to total loss.
Original: 丰其屋，蔀其家，窥其户，阒其无人，三岁不觌，凶。