I CHING HEXAGRAM
Hexagram 30: The Clinging
Li · 離
Light does not exist alone: it clings to what burns. Recognizing what we depend on is the condition of clarity.
- clarity
- dependence
- light
- consciousness
- Upper trigram
- Fire 離 · Clarity
- Lower trigram
- Fire 離 · Clarity
The Judgment
THE CLINGING. Perseverance furthers: it brings success. Care of the cow brings good fortune.
The Image
Brightness rises twice: the image of Fire. Thus the great man perpetuates brightness and illumines the four quarters of the world.
Meaning
The hexagram 'The Clinging' carries the energy of Fire (Clarity) acting upon Fire (Clarity). This moment asks for balance between clinging outwardly and clinging inwardly.
In love
In relationships, the interplay suggests warmth and dependence combined with warmth and dependence. Check that communication is clear.
In work and business
At work, the energy favors intelligence and vision grounded in intelligence and vision. Consolidate your base.
Symbolism
The image of Fire above Fire suggests a natural dynamic of clarity over clarity.
The six lines
Lines are counted from the bottom (1) to the top (6). A line is read only when it changes in your cast.
Nine in the 1st place
First position: the force is still hidden and unripe. The line is seated in the lower trigram, Fire (Clarity) — it acts in the inner world of the figure.
The beginning of movement. The energy is real, but it is too soon to show yourself or act drastically. It stands in its own place: the nature of the line matches the position, and that favors what it asks for. And all of this inside the figure of The Clinging — the matter is clarity: that is the theme this line is changing.
The beginning of movement. The energy is real, but it is too soon to show yourself or act drastically. It stands in its own place: the nature of the line matches the position, and that favors what it asks for. And all of this inside the figure of The Clinging — the matter is clarity: that is the theme this line is changing.
Six in the 2nd place
Second position: receptivity in its proper place. The line is seated in the lower trigram, Fire (Clarity) — it acts in the inner world of the figure.
Natural balance. Act with correctness and simplicity, without artifice. It stands in its own place and at the center of the trigram: the strongest seat a line can hold, and whatever it asks for, it has the means to sustain. And all of this inside the figure of The Clinging — the matter is clarity: that is the theme this line is changing.
Natural balance. Act with correctness and simplicity, without artifice. It stands in its own place and at the center of the trigram: the strongest seat a line can hold, and whatever it asks for, it has the means to sustain. And all of this inside the figure of The Clinging — the matter is clarity: that is the theme this line is changing.
Nine in the 3rd place
Third position: the dangerous threshold between low and high. The line is seated in the lower trigram, Fire (Clarity) — it acts in the inner world of the figure.
End of the lower trigram — a critical transition. Excess enthusiasm here breeds mistakes. It stands in its own place: the nature of the line matches the position, and that favors what it asks for. And all of this inside the figure of The Clinging — the matter is clarity: that is the theme this line is changing.
End of the lower trigram — a critical transition. Excess enthusiasm here breeds mistakes. It stands in its own place: the nature of the line matches the position, and that favors what it asks for. And all of this inside the figure of The Clinging — the matter is clarity: that is the theme this line is changing.
Nine in the 4th place
Fourth position: the minister at the ruler’s side. The line is seated in the upper trigram, Fire (Clarity) — it acts in the manifest world of the figure.
Close to the goal, but in a delicate position. Advance with tact, not with impetus. It stands out of place: the nature of the line does not match the position, so it demands more awareness than talent. And all of this inside the figure of The Clinging — the matter is clarity: that is the theme this line is changing.
Close to the goal, but in a delicate position. Advance with tact, not with impetus. It stands out of place: the nature of the line does not match the position, so it demands more awareness than talent. And all of this inside the figure of The Clinging — the matter is clarity: that is the theme this line is changing.
Six in the 5th place
Fifth position: ruling through moderation. The line is seated in the upper trigram, Fire (Clarity) — it acts in the manifest world of the figure.
Authority exercised with gentleness. Success comes from measure, not from imposition. It stands out of place, yet holds the center of the trigram — centrality offsets the mismatch, so long as measure is kept. And all of this inside the figure of The Clinging — the matter is clarity: that is the theme this line is changing.
Authority exercised with gentleness. Success comes from measure, not from imposition. It stands out of place, yet holds the center of the trigram — centrality offsets the mismatch, so long as measure is kept. And all of this inside the figure of The Clinging — the matter is clarity: that is the theme this line is changing.
Nine in the 6th place
Sixth position: beyond the summit, the excess. The line is seated in the upper trigram, Fire (Clarity) — it acts in the manifest world of the figure.
The cycle has reached its end. Insisting past this point turns success into a fall. Withdraw with dignity. It stands out of place: the nature of the line does not match the position, so it demands more awareness than talent. And all of this inside the figure of The Clinging — the matter is clarity: that is the theme this line is changing.
The cycle has reached its end. Insisting past this point turns success into a fall. Withdraw with dignity. It stands out of place: the nature of the line does not match the position, so it demands more awareness than talent. And all of this inside the figure of The Clinging — the matter is clarity: that is the theme this line is changing.
Frequently asked questions
What does hexagram 30 mean?
The Clinging (Li): The hexagram 'The Clinging' carries the energy of Fire (Clarity) acting upon Fire (Clarity). This moment asks for balance between clinging outwardly and clinging inwardly.
What does hexagram 30 say about love?
In relationships, the interplay suggests warmth and dependence combined with warmth and dependence. Check that communication is clear.
What does hexagram 30 say about work?
At work, the energy favors intelligence and vision grounded in intelligence and vision. Consolidate your base.