Hexagram 51 · Zhen · The Arousing

King Wen, Duke of Zhou, Confucius · Western Zhou (c.1000 BCE)

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The Arousing: success. Thunder comes — terror! Then laughter and cheer. Thunder shakes for a hundred miles, yet the sacrificial spoon and chalice are not dropped. 1. Thunder comes — terror! Then laughter and cheer. Good fortune. 2. Thunder comes — danger. Losing treasures — climb the nine hills. Don't pursue: seven days, return. 3. Thunder comes — startling. Move: no calamity. 4. Thunder — sinking in mud. 5. Thunder comes and goes — danger. No loss, yet things to attend. 6. Thunder — in terror, glancing about. Going: misfortune. Strikes the neighbor. No blame. Marriage: gossip.