Zhongfu Hexagram
 

Zhongfu. Pig and fish, auspicious. Beneficial to cross a great river, beneficial to being upright.

Commentary says: Above the marsh is wind, indicating Zhongfu. The superior person uses this to deliberate on cases and delay execution.

Explanation in Simple Chinese:

Zhongfu Hexagram: Offering pig and fish, though the offering is simple, sincerity is important, which is auspicious. It is also beneficial to cross a large river. This is an auspicious divination.

The Commentary says: The upper trigram is Xun (wind), and the lower trigram is Dui (marsh). A wind over a marsh, with the wind causing waves. This represents the image of Zhongfu. The superior person observes this image, feeling that governing the state should prioritize virtue, thus deliberating on legal cases and not hastily imposing severe punishment.

Shao Yong's River Luo Li Shu Explanation of the Hexagram:

Trust and truth, sincere and honest; known by others, plans are fulfilled.

Slight Auspiciousness: Those who are upright and sincere will be auspicious, receiving help from friends, and their plans can be fulfilled. However, those with evil thoughts will face misfortune.

Fu Peirong's Hexagram Interpretation Manual:

Time and Fate: There are inevitable storms, be careful about litigation.

Finance: Be cautious, and you can avoid disasters.

Family: Litigation disasters; marriage leads to disputes.

Health: No danger, but caution is needed.
 

Chang Mingren's Hexagram Interpretation (Taiwan):

Zhongfu: Represents trust and sincerity. If one treats others with sincerity in life and work, everything will proceed smoothly.

• Explanation: Gain popularity, win people's trust.
• Characteristics: Kind-hearted, compassionate, many friends, humorous, good at speaking, quick response, early romantic luck. Values romantic atmosphere and feelings.
• Fortune: Like spring flowers in March, prosperous and bright, all matters will bring benefits. Sincerity is the foundation of establishing a career. If there are crooked thoughts, it may ruin good fortune. One must distinguish between good and evil. Those who are sincere are favorable, especially for business opportunities elsewhere.
• Family Fortune: There will be sudden great gains, a safe and happy auspicious sign.
• Disease: Indicates conflict between metal and wood, pay attention to diseases of the chest, abdomen, and stomach.
• Pregnancy: Safe.
• Children: Parents are kind and sincere, so children will be filial. This is a family of loyalty and trust.
• Cash Flow: No problem.
• Business: Can be successful and profitable.
• Waiting for Someone: They will surely come.
• Looking for Someone: They will come without searching.
• Lost Things: Can be recovered, but it may take some time.
• Traveling Out: Very smooth, and can travel frequently according to work needs.
• Examination: Will definitely pass.
• Litigation: An unexpected event, handle it as soon as possible, otherwise it may turn into misfortune.
• Seeking Matters: Beneficial.
• Changing Profession: Proceed according to the plan.
• Starting a Business: Favorable for those starting a business, initially difficult but eventually joyful.

[Lowest Level Hexagram] Wind over Marsh - Zhongfu (Zhongfu Hexagram) Trust in Oneself

61st Hexagram of the 64 Hexagrams of the I Ching

Commentary says A traveler hurriedly moves with anxious expression, crossing thin ice without a bridge, cautious and careful to get through, but a single mistake would lead to falling into water.

This hexagram is formed by the combination of the lower trigram Dui (Marsh) and the upper trigram Xun (Wind). "Fu" originally means incubation, and the date when an egg hatches is very accurate, symbolizing trust. The shape of the hexagram is externally solid and internally empty, symbolizing inner sincerity, hence called the Zhongfu Hexagram. It is the foundation of standing in the world.

Career Treat your career with honesty and faithfulness, and you will achieve great success and smooth progress. You must continue to follow the right path, do not be careless, nor overly trust others. Especially avoid an arrogant personality that isolates yourself. Otherwise, your career will move towards failure.

Business It is handled well, meeting market demands. Be cautious and careful in your business operations, emphasizing credibility and quality service, which can result in satisfactory outcomes, even if taking risks will not cause problems.

Seeking Fame You must improve your moral character, study knowledge and skills diligently, and constantly enhance yourself. At the same time, do not fear difficulties and keep moving forward.

Traveling Out It is very smooth, and you can travel frequently according to work needs.

Marriage and Love Both sides treat each other with sincerity, leading to a happy and fulfilling relationship.

Decision Making Trust is the cornerstone of standing in the world. Be sincere with others, uphold systems, adhere to principles, remain harmonious and humble, and you can overcome any difficulty. Even if problems arise, you can correct them. However, it is essential to enhance your ability to observe people and improve your ability to discern right from wrong.