Basic Information
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 离 (Lí) |
| English Name | The Clinging / Fire / Radiance |
| Trigrams | Fire over Fire (离上离下) |
| Number | 30 of 64 |
The Text (Yijing Classic)
Judgment (卦辞 Guàcí)
The Clinging. Perseverance furthers. It brings success. Care of the cow brings good fortune.
The Image (象辞 Xiàngcí)
That which is bright rises twice: the image of Fire. Thus the great man, by perpetuating this brightness, illumines the four quarters of the world.
The Six Lines (爻辞 Yáocí)
| Line | Position | Text | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 初九 | Bottom | The footprints run crisscross. If one is serious, no blame. | Acceptable situation; no error in this approach |
| 六二 | 2nd | Yellow light. Supreme good fortune. | Favorable outcome; stay the course |
| 九三 | 3rd | In the light of the setting sun, men either beat the pot and sing or loudly bewail the approach of old age. Misfortune. | Unfavorable; exercise caution and restraint |
| 九四 | 4th | Its coming is sudden; it flames up, dies down, is thrown away. | Reflect carefully on the situation before acting |
| 六五 | 5th | Tears in floods, sighing and lamenting. Good fortune. | Favorable outcome; stay the course |
| 上九 | Top | The king uses him to march forth and chastise. The best thing is to kill the leaders and take captive the followers. No blame. | Acceptable situation; no error in this approach |
Core Meanings
Essence (本质)
- Fire clinging to fuel; brilliance through dependence on what is right
- Upper trigram Fire (bright and clinging) over lower trigram Fire (bright and clinging)
- Embodies the qualities of clarity, radiance, dependence and awareness, illumination, beauty
Keywords
ClarityRadianceDependenceAwarenessIlluminationBeauty
Divination & Prediction
★★★★☆Auspicious
| Aspect | Prediction |
|---|---|
| Overall | Favorable conditions ahead. Fire clinging to fuel; brilliance through dependence on what is right Channel the energy of clarity and radiance for maximum benefit. |
| Timing | Conditions favor action now. Move forward with confidence. |
| Challenge | Maintain focus on dependence to avoid complacency in favorable times. |
Applications in Life
Business & Career
In business, this hexagram counsels clarity and radiance. The Fire trigram above suggests bright and clinging energy in your outer dealings, while the Fire trigram below points to bright and clinging foundations. Conditions favor bold moves and expansion.
Health & Wellness
Focus on heart and eyes and heart and eyes. Your vitality is strong — channel it through regular exercise and disciplined routines.
Relationships
In relationships, embody clarity and radiance. Openness and confidence strengthen bonds. Take initiative in resolving issues.
Education & Growth
For learning, this hexagram emphasizes dependence and awareness. Excellent conditions for mastery. Pursue ambitious studies.
Practical Wisdom
Do
- Cultivate clarity in all your actions
- Practice radiance consistently
- Embrace dependence as your guiding principle
- Develop awareness through daily practice
Don’t
- Neglect the importance of illumination
- Abandon beauty under pressure
- Act impulsively without considering consequences
Comparative Hexagrams
| Hexagram | Relationship |
|---|---|
| 29. Kǎn (坎) | The Abysmal — water complementing fire |
| 13. Tóng Rén (同人) | Fellowship — fire illuminating community |
| 56. Lǚ (旅) | The Wanderer — fire traveling over mountain |
Sample Reading Dialogue
Querent: “Should I put my creative work out into the world now?”
You received Hexagram 30, The Clinging. The judgment says: 'The Clinging. Perseverance furthers. It brings success. Care of the cow brings g...' Fire clinging to fuel; brilliance through dependence on what is right This is a favorable sign. The energy of clarity supports your intention. Move forward with dependence, but remain mindful of proper timing.