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Hexagram 61 Zhong Fu

中孚

The Doctrine of the Mean states: "Only those of utmost sincerity in the world can manage the great affairs of the world, establish the great foundation of the world, and understand the transforming and nurturing work of heaven and earth.

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Upper trigram ☴巽 · 风 · 入
Lower trigram ☱兑 · 泽 · 悦

Classical Sources

Judgment

豚鱼,吉。利涉大川,利贞。

Modern rendering

Inner Truth. Sincerity reaches even pigs and fishes: good fortune. It furthers one to cross the great water. Steadfastness furthers.

Image

泽上有风,中孚。君子以议狱缓死。

Overview

The Doctrine of the Mean states: "Only those of utmost sincerity in the world can manage the great affairs of the world, establish the great foundation of the world, and understand the transforming and nurturing work of heaven and earth." The Zhongfu hexagram is precisely a hexagram about sincerity and trustworthiness, and the auspicious or inauspicious nature of each of its lines is connected with "sincerity and trust.

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What does Hexagram 61 Zhong Fu mean?

Hexagram 61, Zhong Fu (Inner Truth), should be read from the source note first: The Doctrine of the Mean states: "Only those of utmost sincerity in the world can manage the great affairs of the world, establish the great foundation of the world, and understand the transforming and nurturing work... Yarrow uses it for reflection, not fixed prediction.

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