Hexagram 48 Line 5: 九五
Position: Line 5 (Upper Trigram)九五 —Yang ⚊ (Solid)Register: blamelessFamous Line
Classical Chinese Text
九五 井冽。寒泉食。
井冽。寒泉食
Wilhelm Translation
In the well there is a clear, cold spring From which one can drink.
Commentary
A clear, cold spring from which one can drink—the water of life. But good fortune is left out: the best water is only potential refreshment until actually drawn up. Wise words must be translated into life.
When This Line Changes
If Line 5 changes, Hexagram 48 Jing (The Well) transforms into Hexagram 46 Sheng (Pushing Upward).
Parent Hexagram
The Well
Jing井 (48)
Water (坎) over Wind (巽)
Upper Trigram: ☵ Water | Lower Trigram: ☴ Wind