King of Completion
 

King of Completion. Smooth and small, advantageous to remain steadfast. Initially auspicious, finally disorder.

The Image says: Water on fire, King of Completion. The superior person considers potential dangers and takes preventive measures.

Explanation in Common Language:

King of Completion: Smooth. This is a small sign of auspiciousness. Initially auspicious, but eventually there will be a change.

"The Image" says: This hexagram has the upper trigram Kan (Water) and the lower trigram Xun (Fire). Water above fire, water extinguishing fire, this is the image of King of Completion. The superior person observes this image and prepares for possible dangers, preventing them before they occur.

Shao Yong's River Luo Li Shu Interpretation:

Helping to achieve success, perseverance and self-respect; from great to small, ensuring prosperity.

Slight Good Fortune: Those who obtain this hexagram have achieved success, but should beware that excessive prosperity may lead to decline. It is advisable to retreat and be cautious, as further advancement may bring misfortune.

Fu Peirong's Hexagram Manual:

Timing: Prosperity must decline, be cautious of future problems.

Wealth: Act promptly to gain profit.

Home: A grand house to live in; a harmonious marriage.

Health: Recovered from a serious illness, still need self-care.
 

Chang Mingren's Hexagram Interpretation (Taiwan):

King of Completion: Represents the harmony of yin and yang, a temporary state of peace and happiness. Water and fire are inherently opposing, but due to environmental or human factors, they temporarily coexist without conflict. However, this situation is not long-lasting, and eventually, there will be conflict and failure.

• Explanation: Having gained benefits, do not be greedy.
• Characteristics: Abundant material wealth, but spiritual emptiness is common. Superficially prosperous, inwardly weak. Broad social connections, few close friends. Sensitive mind, prone to worry, prefers quiet life.
• Prosperity: Achieving both fame and fortune. At the peak, one must know that excess leads to reversal. Retreat is good, further advancement brings misfortune. Those who obtain this hexagram often forget their roots due to temporary success, leading to loss and confusion.
• Family Prosperity: A wealthy family, but many fail to cherish the blessings of ancestors, leading to eventual downfall.
• Disease: Temporary improvement, but short-lived.
• Pregnancy: Unstable.
• Children: Initially happy, but later conflicts with parents. Be careful.
• Transactions: Short-term success, long-term no hope.
• Business: Changes mid-way, not favorable. Therefore, it is better to take profits early, avoid greed and delays, otherwise it will be unfavorable.
• Waiting for Someone: The person has already turned back, no need to wait anymore.
• Searching for a Missing Person: If the person is frequently absent, they may return when young, but may leave again when older, making it difficult to find, or even not returning at all.
• Lost Items: Can likely be found.
• Travel: Beneficial for travel, but pay attention to safety during the journey.
• Examination: Possessing ability, but depends on the luck of the exam day, slight good fortune.
• Lawsuit: Difficult to explain clearly, so it is necessary to grasp the most favorable moment to take the initiative. Delay will lead to misfortune.
• Seeking an Opportunity: Suitable for urgent needs, not for long-term.
• Changing Profession: Not advisable.
• Starting a Business: It is best to carefully consider, because this hexagram indicates a fleeting prosperity.

Medium Upper Hexagram Water and Fire Complete (King of Completion) - Prosperity About to Decline

63rd Hexagram of the I Ching

Image says The name is inscribed on the golden list, fulfilling the hard work of the past. This hexagram brings auspicious names, and all plans will be smooth and successful.

This hexagram consists of two different trigrams, the lower one being Li (Fire) and the upper one being Kan (Water). Water and fire intersect, with water on top of fire, where the water’s strength suppresses the fire, indicating that the fire is extinguished and the task is completed. "Ji" means "already," and "Jing" means "completed." The King of Completion refers to a matter that has already been accomplished, but will eventually face changes.

Career It is currently in a stage of smooth progress and prosperity, and even major achievements have been made. How to maintain this momentum is the key issue. One must understand the truth that prosperity leads to decline, think about potential dangers, prevent small issues from becoming big ones, and be prepared to avoid disasters. At the same time, one must closely monitor the situation and seize favorable opportunities to continue advancing and promoting development.

Business Due to favorable market conditions, considerable profits have already been made. However, it also indicates that crises may appear at any time. Therefore, one must be cautious and attentive, take precautions before problems arise, and always be vigilant. At the same time, observe the changes in the market and be ready to shift directions and explore new markets.

Seeking Fame The basic conditions for personal pursuit of fame and fortune have already been met. But one must prevent becoming rigid and conservative, which could lead to failure and abandonment halfway through.

Travel Beneficial for traveling, but attention must be paid to safety during the journey.

Marriage Initially smooth, but challenges may arise midway.

Decision Making All conditions are favorable, and the environment is conducive to growth. However, this very advantage may make one complacent, stop progressing, or even become decadent and decline. One must constantly strive, maintain humility, and keep a sense of unease to prevent unexpected events.