屯卦
屯。元亨利贞。勿用有攸往，利建侯。
象曰：云雷屯，君子以经纶。
White Explanation
Tranquil (Zun) Hexagram. Great auspiciousness, favorable divination. Not conducive to going out. Beneficial for establishing a vassal state.
"The Image Commentary" says: Cloud and thunder represent Tranquility. The superior person uses this to manage affairs.
【Lower Lower Trigram】 Water Thunder Zun (Zun Hexagram) Begins with Difficulty
Chapter 3 of the 64 Hexagrams in the Book of Changes
Image commentary Wind tangles silk without a beginning, confusion and sorrow, slow progress leads to smooth success, haste brings lack of freedom.
This hexagram consists of two different trigrams stacked together: the lower trigram is Zhen (Thunder), and the upper trigram is Kan (Water). Zhen represents thunder, symbolizing movement; Kan represents rain, symbolizing danger. Thunder and rain intermingle, creating many dangers and a harsh environment. "Zun" originally refers to plants sprouting from the earth. All things begin with difficulty and obstacles, but if one follows the right timing and circumstances, they will surely flourish.
Career Initially, there are many difficulties. One must understand the challenges and move forward cautiously, courageously, and flexibly. There is potential for great success, and when the opportunity arises, it must be seized, but not rushed. There may still be difficulties, so it's essential to have others' help. Therefore, one should always show kindness and benevolence.
Business In the early stages of entrepreneurship, steps are difficult and full of setbacks. Firm belief is most important. Do not be deceived by surface phenomena. Be proactive, act decisively, and open up new paths. If it is still impossible to escape the困境, then it is better to retreat and protect oneself, waiting for the right moment to resume ambitions.
Aspirations Actively strive and pursue, and success is possible.
Travel Proceed with caution, as there is danger. It is advisable to delay departure.
Marriage Good things face many obstacles. Loyalty and purity are important. Bold pursuit can lead to success, and a happy marriage can be achieved.
Decision-making Initial difficulties exist, but if one has perseverance and an unyielding spirit, the future is promising. However, one may often be misunderstood and fall into loneliness and distress, which can place one in a difficult situation. Help from virtuous people is needed to get out of it. If one maintains an optimistic attitude, achievements can be made.
Shao Yong He Luo Li Shu Explanation of the Hexagram
Everything begins, starting with difficulties; first hard work, then ease, bitterness turns to sweetness.
Bad: Those who receive this hexagram are in a difficult situation. It is advisable to stay rather than advance. One must work hard to overcome difficulties before achieving success, reflecting the pattern of initial hardship followed by resolution.
Fu Peirong's Hexagram Interpretation Manual
Time and Destiny: It is advisable to remain rather than advance.
Prosperity: Starting a business is arduous.
Home and Residence: Repairing the house; first marriage is not harmonious.
Health: Preserving vital energy.
Chang Mingren's Hexagram Interpretation (Taiwan)
Zun: Represents a young grass that has just been born, symbolizing a bad omen. It is the first of the four difficult hexagrams. Because the young grass is fragile and easily broken, it represents that everything will be very difficult and prone to failure. However, if one carefully protects it, the young grass may eventually grow into a tall tree!
- Explanation: Unclear and ambiguous.
- Characteristics: Ambitious and persistent, overcoming difficulties to eventually achieve goals and gain recognition. Life is filled with difficulties and worries, and friends are few.
- Destiny: Adverse, with many confusions, but do not rush ahead. It is advisable to remain rather than advance. Firm determination is needed, and one should not insist on personal interests, as it may lead to failure. Proceed step by step, eliminate difficulties, and only then can one reach success, showing the pattern of initial hardship followed by resolution.
- Family Destiny: Many ups and downs. If one works hard to eliminate difficulties, it can become smooth.
- Disease: Illness in the stomach, feet, or urinary system. Do not take it lightly.
- Pregnancy: Unstable, the mother may have a scare, but there is no need to worry.
- Children: Hardship now, but later peace and comfort.
- Capital Flow: Many difficulties, requiring patience and effort.
- Business: Unfavorable, transactions may result in loss.
- Waiting for Someone: Will not come.
- Searching for a Person: The missing person does not know where they went. They may have gone east or north.
- Lost Property: Difficult to recover.
- Travel: Proceed with caution, as there is danger. It is advisable to delay travel.
- Examination: Not ideal.
- Lawsuit: Minor issues linger, but major ones are not harmful. It is advisable to settle amicably.
- Seeking Matters: Unfavorable.
- Changing Careers: Not advisable.
- Opening a Business: Not advisable, even if there are difficulties, it is hard to succeed.
