Hexagram 50 Line 6: 上九
Position: Line 6 (Upper Trigram)上九 —Yang ⚊ (Solid)Register: auspiciousFamous Line
Classical Chinese Text
上九 鼎玉鉉。大吉。无不利。
鼎玉鉉。大吉
Wilhelm Translation
The vessel has rings of jade. Great good fortune. Nothing that would not act to further.
Commentary
Jade rings combine hardness with soft luster. At the highest level, counsel works greatly to advantage because it is mild and pure. The work finds favor and becomes pleasing to all.
When This Line Changes
If Line 6 changes, Hexagram 50 Ding (The Cauldron) transforms into Hexagram 32 Heng (Duration).
Parent Hexagram
The Cauldron
Ding鼎 (50)
Fire (離) over Wind (巽)
Upper Trigram: ☲ Fire | Lower Trigram: ☴ Wind