Hexagram 55
Abundance - Feng
丰
Meaning and Overview
The upper trigram of the Abundance hexagram is Zhen, representing thunder and movement; the lower trigram is Li, representing fire and the sun. The text says, 'Clarity in action leads to abundance.'
Chinese Interpretation
《丰》卦上卦为震为雷为动，下卦为离为火为日，辞说“明以动，故丰”。
Line Interpretations
These passages include the core hexagram statement, the six moving line texts, and traditional commentary where available. Read them as layered guidance: the early lines describe the root of the situation, while later lines reveal development, pressure, and outcome.
亨，王假之，勿忧，宜日中。
举行祭祀，亨通，王来到了祭庙，不用忧虑，适宜于日中正午举行祭祀活动。
Success. The king approaches it. Do not worry. It is fitting to be like the sun at midday.
Performing the sacrifice, all goes smoothly. The king arrives at the temple. Do not worry; it is suitable to hold the sacrifice at midday.
初九，遇其配主，虽旬，无咎。往有尚。
初九爻，修聘礼朝拜，遇上了九四相匹配之诸侯，九四以宾客之礼待之，虽有十天，不会有过失，往前行动会有可喜之事。
Nine at the beginning: Meeting his match. Though ten days, no blame. Going forward brings honor.
The first line: In performing the ritual of homage, one meets a matching feudal lord. Though it takes ten days, there is no fault. Going forward brings joyful events.
六二，丰其蔀，日中见斗。往得疑疾，有孚发若，吉。
六二爻，像草莽般的遮蔽物扩大开来，太阳完全被遮住，白天里看见了星斗，前行心里犹豫狐疑，有诚信表现出来，吉祥。
Six in the second: The screen is so abundant that at midday one sees the Dipper. Going forward brings suspicion and illness. But if one is sincere and shows it, good fortune.
The second line: The covering expands like thick grass, completely hiding the sun; at midday one sees stars. Going forward brings hesitation and doubt. But if sincerity is shown, it is auspicious.
九三，丰其沛，日中见沬；折其右肱，无咎。
九三爻，像幡幔般的遮蔽物扩大开来，太阳被遮住，白天里见到了小星星；折断了右臂，不会有过失。
Nine in the third: The banner is so abundant that at midday one sees small stars. He breaks his right arm. No blame.
The third line: The curtain-like covering expands, hiding the sun; at midday one sees tiny stars. He breaks his right arm, but there is no fault.
九四，丰其蔀，日中见斗；遇其夷主，吉。
九四爻，像草莽般的遮蔽物扩大开来，太阳被遮住，白天里看见了星斗；遇上了初九这位边远诸侯，吉祥。
Nine in the fourth: The screen is so abundant that at midday one sees the Dipper. He meets his hidden ruler. Good fortune.
The fourth line: The covering expands like thick grass, hiding the sun; at midday one sees stars. He meets the distant feudal lord of the first line. Good fortune.
六五，来章，有庆誉，吉。
六五爻，光明来到，有喜庆和美誉，吉祥。
Six in the fifth: Brilliance comes. There is celebration and praise. Good fortune.
The fifth line: Light arrives. There is joy and good reputation. Auspicious.
上六，丰其屋，蔀其家，窥其户，阒其无人，三岁不觌，凶。
上六爻，房屋高大华丽，遮蔽了家室，从窗户窥视，寂静无人，三年不见其人，凶险。
Six at the top: His house is abundant, but he screens his family. He peers through the door, but it is silent and empty. For three years no one is seen. Misfortune.
The top line: The house is tall and splendid, but it screens the family. Peering through the window, it is silent and empty. For three years no one is seen. Misfortune.