Excitation (lightning). Excitation (lightning) Outer and Inner worlds

Thunder rumbles unexpectedly. First there is fear, then an exacerbated state. Recall the close connection with danger - a falling branch, a car accident that was narrowly avoided. Such incidents awaken every nerve in your body—maybe in a brief wave of panic—but soon, once the danger has passed, the initial reaction gives way to heightened awareness. The same process occurs with other types of shocks - the loss of a job, the death of a loved one, the failure of a business, etc.

The prolonged impact of a major shock can be stimulating or debilitating, depending on your strength of character. When a crisis strikes, it takes a wise eye and a search for strengths to face the world with courage. Courage can mean the courage to do something unexpected, to bounce back quickly after a setback, or to believe in the meaning of life when faced with great loss, even death.

We tend to think of shock only in terms of unpleasant events. However, we can also be shocked by the tension that comes with unexpected success. In order to maintain harmony through injury or victory, it is important that your inner compass is tied to the magnetic force that guides you towards the fulfillment of your deepest desires and your highest destiny. So take a moment to focus on yourself. Reacting calmly—to gains or losses that may arise—will help you overcome the turmoil in your situation.

Line interpretation:

Line 1 (bottom line)

The changing first line indicates a time when good luck after a sudden change may seem like bad luck. If we remain open to all possibilities in times of crisis, the results could be shocking.

When chaotic events deprive you of what is rightfully yours, it is useless to fight it while the storm is raging. Go to the top of the mountain, take the high ground. Eventually, after the storm has passed, this strategy will restore everything you need. Because standing up to uncontrollable forces when they are at their peak only brings further trouble and loss.

The shock of unexpected change can be almost paralyzing. During such a period, your concentration is easily dissipated. Now is not the time to back off and see how things are going. Focus needed. Start with small details and gradually restore the normal course of events around. The resumption of habits and customs can protect you from external misfortunes. If you allow the irritating situation to prompt you to regain your attention, you will get rid of the possible negative consequences.

A nimble mind turns away from swift fate, just as a Toreador turns away from an angry bull. But even an agile mind can get bogged down in confusing or harsh circumstances. Sometimes when you get stuck, you become a target for the horns of fate. If you had a clear problem, you could do something about it. But for now, don't do anything.

It is possible to avoid danger by remaining calm and staying near the center of the storm, instead of rushing to its source, where movement will only increase the risk of harm. Stay as far away as you can.

Line 6 (top line)

When events are at their peak, clarity of vision and perspective can be lost. The smart move in such a situation is to go far enough to buy time to develop a coherent strategy. This can only be done if you leave before the riots confuse your point of view. Friends and associates may not understand the reasons for your actions, and they may gossip behind your back, but no good general ever planned his strategy while on horseback. Sometimes retreating to your tent requires more strength and courage.

This hexagram often falls out to us when significant and promising changes are coming. They occur unexpectedly and awaken from stagnation and apathy. They may involve the loss of a job or an old friend, separation from loved ones due to circumstances beyond their control, divorce or the end of a relationship, or the sudden realization that you are no longer young or healthy. The essence of such experiences lies in the fact that these circumstances impose new restrictions and losses, sometimes perceived as punishment.

The yang energy (the bottom line in both trigrams) gave way for a long time to the yin energy (the second and third lines in both trigrams). Now she exploded out, causing shock and respect. All relationships with the cosmos and society, as well as within you, suddenly gained a second wind.

Although life goes better in a state of harmony, a shock is sometimes necessary to eliminate lethargy and apathy. The purpose of the thunder in the sky is to awaken and start conscious meaningful actions. In this case, it symbolizes the true grace of the divine forces. Thunder, leading us out of apathy, can appear in psychological or in social sphere in the form of a father, an experienced friend, a significant book, spiritual teacher or our True Self, suddenly appearing from the secret depths of the subconscious.

In everyday life, this hexagram indicates that many difficulties have accumulated around us, the situation itself has become unstable, full of unpleasant surprises, but these changes are only for the better. If you carefully take the necessary actions, gradually, step by step, then you will overcome difficulties, and the changes will be effective and productive. You will reach your goal even in a situation resembling a thunderstorm. You can suddenly become famous, go into a successful business, or enlist the support of influential people. Passivity will only lead to failure. Acting on the contrary, that is, relying on old prejudices and addictions, you will attract bad luck.

As a result, as soon as you find yourself in such a SHOCKING situation described by this hexagram, do not lose your head. Stay calm and constantly remind yourself that fate is giving a sign, forcing us to reconsider our actions and become stronger. However, the most important thing is that it gives a chance to stay on the Path of spiritual growth, that is, to be in harmony with cosmic movements. With the right attitude, we can achieve this.

A wish

If you act deliberately, you can overcome obstacles and fulfill your desire.

Love

There are many obstacles to overcome, but perseverance will bring success.

Marriage

If this is the first marriage, then the chances of creating a harmonious relationship are small. Entering into a new marriage will bring much more success.

Pregnancy, childbirth

During the period of pregnancy and childbirth, there will be some problems. A boy will be born.

Health status

There is a chance that a long-standing illness will reassert itself. She is serious. Recovery will be gradual. Neuralgia, brain diseases, nervous disorders and high blood pressure. The initial period of the disease will be the most serious.

Negotiations, disputes, litigation

Stand firm in your positions. Do not offer and do not compromise yourself, luck is on your side.

Travel

A trip to the south is favorable, things are different with the east. A surprise may await you on the road, but it will not interfere with the fulfillment of the purpose of the trip.

Exam, test

Although other problems bother you besides anxiety, the score will exceed your expectations.

Work, business, specialization

you can try to implement the plan, but on the condition that you do not use force.

Weather

Changeable, possible thunderstorms.

lucky color

Green, blue, black.

lucky numbers

4, 8, 3

Changing Traits

sixth

A series of scandalous events, in the center of which you will find yourself, will not only shock your friends, but also cause a complete mess. If panic seizes you and you lose your inner balance, then expect trouble. Friends are unable to help. Even though others may see you as heartless and criticize your harshness, remove yourself from the situation. Such action is justified!

Fifth

Shocks occur one after another, as if they have no end, posing a serious threat and incurring losses. The I Ching usually calls for masculinity, but in this situation a little fear is not so bad.

Stay passive and things will eventually clear up.

Fourth

You are not ready for a scandalous event. You are now in its center, completely isolated, and it seems that everything is gone. Your ego betrayed you once again. The only way out is to maintain inner peace and refrain from acting during this period.

Third

In the third line, the classical text says the following: “The one who is frightened by Thunder cannot make decisions calmly. Be reasonable and correct your behavior. It's not such a big problem." Direct all your efforts to achieve self-control in this situation, try to calmly find a solution to the problem. While you are scared and excited, do not take any steps.

Second

You are at the center of a scandalous event. A serious threat looms, you can lose privileges, status or property. Try your best to resist these forces, but do not get into dangerous situations and do not forget about self-control and reflection. With such a wise attitude, you will restore everything that was lost. Instead of suffering losses, you will gain success.

First (dominant)

You are shocked by an unexpected event. The natural reaction will be excitement and intense fear. However, don't panic! You need to experience this event. Stay calm, your tension will come into balance, and the outcome will be positive.

The real estate of previous life circumstances is replaced according to the book of fate by a pronounced dynamism of the situation associated with the image of lightning.

Fresh forces are not just accumulated, they are completely renewed, therefore hexagram 51 is an interpretation of the development of inherited qualities that immediately change the external environment. A person's activities affect the circumstances of his life, so he worries, finding satisfaction only at the very end of the situation.

Hexagram 51, Zhen, Excitement (Lightning).

ZHEN (Thunder) ABOVE AND BOTTOM. MOBILITY. OLD SON. EAST. FOOT.

Accomplishment. Lightning comes, and you exclaim in fright: “Oh-oh-oh!”. And then you laugh: “Ha ha!”. Lightning frightens hundreds of miles away, but it will not lead to the loss of even a spoonful of sacrificial wine.

The symbol shows that lightning frightens a person, but after he calms down, sincere joy comes to a happy outcome of the event. The active activity of the individual at this moment of life is very intense, it affects large-scale circles of his environment. But there is no danger now if the individual chooses the right steps.

Trigrams in the sign are expressed by Excitation, but the Yin element prevails more. A person experiences a shock in fate, he receives a useful energy shake-up. The situation awakens him to life and love. A stormy and disturbing state allows you to destroy everything unnecessary and dilapidated. This is the turning point before a new wave of fun and laughter.

Hexagram 51, Zhen also speaks of the presence of a rival in a person who claims to be successful. The opposing side is clearly in the way, but don't worry. Now it is allowed to leave the usual positions, because what is desired does not look so ideal in reality.

Even unpleasant events are likely, but they do no harm. The individual just needs to stop being nervous and distract from instant emotions. Rest will be beneficial, as will the offering to the spirits that have led to positive changes. Any action should be a continuation of the high aspirations of a person.

Characteristics of Yao according to Zhou Gong

Nine first. Anxiety is replaced by relief. Remember that memorable feats do not happen without due risk. Other people should not know about personal matters.
Six second. The Chinese Book of Changes interprets the meaning of this Yao as a threat of thunder and the loss of treasures, which themselves will return a little later. Man now has no position of his own. If trouble has happened somewhere, do not be discouraged, but plunge into a different sphere of affairs.
third six. Thunder pushes to action and frees from failures. Do not forget that the downpour scares only the weak. If you get fired from a new job, don't be discouraged and apply the skills you've learned to another job. The muzzle of a horse does not fit well with the head of a bull.
Nine fourth. Follow the middle path and move away from extremes. Don't leave things unfinished. A breakthrough at work remains unrealized and invisible.
Fifth six. All is not yet lost. Each individual has advantages and disadvantages, so it is necessary to eradicate the bad and realize the good. Remember that the real motives of a person cannot be understood. A multi-dimensional study of this Yao shows that fate strikes from all sides, but one must take this for granted and a temporary phenomenon.
Six at the top. Moving forward brings failure. Don't blame yourself for the thunder reaching other people. Friends will weave intrigues. Man is now approaching the sad end of activity. It is necessary to solve the problem urgently, otherwise difficulties cannot be avoided. Calmness in a hectic situation will be perceived as soullessness.

Detailed meaning of the hexagram

A lightning strike is made immediately, without preparation and preliminary signs. Therefore, a person directly confronts his fear. But after realizing what happened, fear is replaced by happiness. Affairs and loved ones will not be affected by what happened.
The position of fear is quite dangerous, because a person cannot move back. The pictogram shows that any steps back lead to a break with the environment, and therefore to the loss of everything accumulated. In turn, moving forward also involves some sacrifices, but you should not worry about this anymore, because the dynamics guarantee success. The main thing is that the impulse to activity should come from the internal forces of the individual, because orientation towards an external goal is harmful.
There is a transition to the external environment, and therefore a person is not sure of his own actions. If you don’t want to be caught off guard by being lost, you need to be resilient and move forward. Otherwise, misfortune will be inevitable.
According to the Yijing book, any impulse has a wave-like pattern of development. Therefore, there is a second roll of thunder with a flash of light. The new lightning seems to be weaker, it hits those things that completely absorb its strength, into something soft and inert. In fact, in a person’s life there are small stressful shake-ups that should pull him out of the frozen swamp.
We are again talking about losses, but already in the external environment of the individual. It is easy to get out of the dangerous situation that requires sacrifices due to the accumulated dynamic run-up of activity. Thus, all the skills of a person again remain with him.
The meaning of hexagram 51 in this position acquires the meaning of excessive fearfulness. Lightning is felt quite strongly, although it strikes far from the location of a person. It is possible to spoil all your activities if you become confused and fearful, so you should be aware of the scale of the blow. Now the thunder affects only the neighbors. There is a strong shock in life, or a lot of talk and gossip about the changed situation.

Extended interpretation of the sign

The current life period is distinguished by a variety of large-scale events and does not let you get bored at home or at work. You need to be decisive and remember that all changes are positive, although their unexpectedness and harshness sometimes scare away. The dynamism of the hexagram predicts the opening of new horizons of development, so you need to boldly and swiftly grab luck by the tail, without wasting time and energy on panic and worries.

The decoding of the symbol is associated with the state of shock of a person caused by changes in relationships and business. It is necessary to evaluate the benefits of what is happening, because it is the difficulties that force us to make talented decisions and implement creative ideas. The inspiration of the situation will also help to awaken the environment of the individual, and together with like-minded people, you can implement a project of any scale.

So, any losses at this stage of life are necessary to unlock the potential of a person. Of course, losing something familiar is painful, but it exposes the degree of dependence of the individual, his dependence on the outside world. With such a limited range of freedom, the subject found himself drawn into a monotonous mind-numbing life. Now is the time to change everything, to establish useful contacts, to reconstruct reliable past affairs. Even a simple shock in the personal sphere will help you look at your partner in a new way, return passion and love to the relationship.

A complete study of the symbol predicts a violation of financial well-being. Monetary losses do not require human intervention, because a large compensation awaits him for such a sacrifice. You have to wait a week or 7 weeks, maybe 7 months.

In the working sphere, all events are also going very intensively. The main thing is not to turn back. Relations with colleagues change, but this does not seem unexpected, because the person himself acts as an activator of change. The individual does not encounter too much difficulties in this area, because he is distinguished by discipline and is not too dependent on other people. New perspectives will help to get rid of the pessimistic attitude.

There is no need to fuss much now, as Yijing says. The book of changes, the interpretation of this hexagram reduces to the active participation of a person in his own life, but he should not swim against the current or put pressure on other participants in events.

Just evaluate the changes so you don't miss out on important things, and be more open with your friends. Just do not tell them the most important secrets. The realization of innermost desires is already very close, and the person himself feels it. The fulfillment of a dream will significantly change life, but you should not worry.

Associative reading of the hexagram

Gems combined with a pile of money promise wealth and fame.
A man is standing on a rock. An image of a dangerous situation.
Someone is pushing a cart full of books. The book Yijing connects the interpretation of this picture with the need for urgent services.
Blossoming flowers on a branch and a document hanging nearby. The expression of spring as a favorable period for literary skill.
The central symbol is that which is accessible to hearing, it is impossible to see.
The main image is strong thunder peals.

Interpretation of the sign by Wen-wang

The hexagram is a pure symbol. The images of the sign are closely connected with the ideas of movement, power and blows. Man tries to behave positively so as not to anger Heaven even more.
According to the Chinese book, the October sign is successful in any period, but it is considered especially lucky in the summer.
Changing jobs and places is associated with anxiety and inconvenience. It is necessary to follow the correctness of actions so as not to make mistakes.

How to interpret a symbol when divining

Some of the commentators of the Book of Changes, who establish connections between hexagrams and Tarot cards, tend to interpret the Zhen symbol more negatively and sadly. The arrival of new circumstances is considered here as a force majeure situation, associated not only with painful losses, but also with deceit, gossip, and ruin. Therefore, the loss of control over events by a person is perceived as a simultaneous revelry of the elements and disaster.

Love relationships seem very fragile. There is a high probability of dubious contacts that will not stand up to criticism. Such communication only leads to a dangerous situation, so it must be stopped. Being single is much better now.
According to the book of changes, interpersonal communication also turns out to be unstable. The family is going through a difficult time, the loss of male children is likely. Women will have a dangerous birth with a caesarean section and subsequent severe blood loss.
In the field of health, you need to be especially careful, as dangers lurk in different parts of life. There is a high risk of cancer.
In political and social plans, bankruptcy and career disruption are coming. There is a risk of a real fall from the existing post. Due to constant intransigence and excessive hardness, a person faces many problems.
The business is characterized by large material losses that cannot be recovered. Related businesses go bust, and so your firm's chances of survival are slim. Partners constantly lie and embezzle other people's funds. The lawsuit will be lost, possibly imprisonment for 6 (or less) years.

Hexagram 51 is an interpretation of an unexpected stroke of fate, designed to stir up a person and accumulate his energy in order to achieve the main goals. It's time to get out of the everyday shell of life and go to new achievements. Be bold and react quickly to changing environments, then any change will bring good luck.

Circumstances are now such that you will have to act quickly and decisively. A lot will depend on your ability to make quick decisions. Do not be afraid if the situation nevertheless gets out of your control - after a while everything will be left behind, and your life will return to normal. Do not fuss, act calmly and balancedly. A very unpleasant event awaits you ahead, but after some time you will realize that it was only for your benefit.

your wish

Your desire will be fulfilled, discard unnecessary excitement. Everything will turn out even better than you thought at first.

Explanation of the hexagram

complete explanation of the 51st hexagram → Zhen: Excitement (Awakening), Lightning, Thunder

Explanation of each trait

explanation of the features of the hexagram from bottom to top

The previous situation was static. It is replaced by the maximum dynamism that is characteristic of this situation. Its very name - Excitation and its image - lightning indicate the dynamism of this situation. This is the most dynamic of all the situations indicated in the Book of Changes. It symbolizes the development that can come after not only the renewed forces have been accumulated, but also renewed and remelted. In addition, this hexagram consists of the repetition of the trigram "zhen", which, according to family symbolism, denotes the eldest son. The eldest son is the one who, inheriting from his father, is forced to further develop the work begun by his father. Therefore, it is precisely the action ahead of him, and he will achieve that fulfillment; vigorous intervention in life environment does not pass. And therefore, at the beginning of the onset of this situation, the dynamics may seem to a person as something greatly changing the circumstances, something shaking them to their foundations, and only at the end, after the completion of this situation, if it is carried out correctly, a certain satisfaction can come. Here the Book of Changes expresses this in the form of lightning. When lightning "comes" it frightens a person. If he has already heard and seen her, then he himself remains unharmed, and fear is replaced by joy. In addition, lightning is visible from afar. This symbolizes the fact that it means intense active activity, capturing very wide circles. And yet, the danger inherent in lightning, if the situation is properly handled, cannot have a bad effect even in small things. In this sense, the main aphorism of this situation is understood: Excitation. Accomplishment. Lightning comes, and you exclaim: wow! And it will pass, and you will laugh: ha ha! Lightning frightens for hundreds of miles. But it will not upset even spoons of sacrificial wine.

In this situation, the first position is the main one. Here occurs immediately, without any warning, the first lightning strike. It is here that we find that first blow, which is most frightening. Therefore, here again the aphorism about fear is repeated. But here a reminder is given that this fear, if the lightning is realized and seen, will not lead to a bad consequence. Therefore, the text here says: In the beginning, a strong trait. Lightning comes, and you exclaim: wow! And it will pass, and you will laugh: ha ha! Happiness.

Following a lightning strike, a person may feel fear. Of course, this position is dangerous. And since the impulse of the first line is very strong here, it is impossible to move back to it. You can only move on, forward. At the moment of such dynamics, which is meant in the first position, any movement back would be a complete break with the conditions surrounding a person, would lead him to the loss of everything that he has. But here, if he moves steadily forward, even if he loses everything he possesses countless times, this should not be taken care of, one should steadily move on. Such a movement can lead to the highest success. A person can reach the last heights, which are called in the language of the "Book of Changes" the "ninth height." But such a movement must proceed exclusively on the impulse of man's own forces. Chasing after something, i.e. to see some goal in front of you means already to defend yourself from this goal. Therefore, here the Book of Changes, warning that in the end everything will be achieved, says: The weak trait is in second place. When lightning comes, it's terrible. You can lose your wealth a hundred thousand times, but you will rise to the ninth height. Do not chase - in seven days you will get it.

The moment of transition from inner to outer life is when a person can lose confidence in his actions. Particularly in a situation such as this one, this perplexity can manifest itself with particular force; in order not to be caught unawares, it is also necessary not to change the principle of unswerving action and striving forward here, because otherwise a person himself can invite misfortune upon himself, without this misfortune being predetermined by the situation itself. The text puts it this way: Weak trait in third place. You get lost in lightning. But, like lightning, act and you will not cause trouble.

The impulse itself develops, from the point of view of the authors of the Book of Changes, in waves. One lightning strike is followed by another. But now the blow is already only an echo of the first, in which all the power is concentrated. It is a blow to something that does not offer enough resistance and that absorbs the force of the blow into itself without the effect of this blow being evident. Lightning strikes something inert, soft, pliable, in which only the force of impact is lost. Such a repeated weakened blow of the "Book of Changes" clothes in the following image: Strong trait in fourth place. Lightning hits the silt.

Both the second position and the fifth speak of the possibility of loss, for these are positions corresponding to each other, with the only difference that the second characterizes the inner life, and the fifth characterizes the outer. But the run-up, the dynamics that were already in the previous positions, lead to the fact that in the fifth position of the development of this situation, despite all its danger, there is still an opportunity to get out - and get out skillfully - from the situation in which you put a person in this case life. In this sense, the Book of Changes says: Weak trait in fifth place. Lightning comes and goes. Terrible! At least for the hundred thousandth time, you will not lose the ability to act.

Both in the third position and in the sixth, which stands in accordance with it, a person with a second blow can be seized by fear and confusion. However, there, in the third position, he had the possibility of further development of this situation. The lightning strike was felt even stronger, and therefore a person could find more excuses for being frightened. Here, however, such a fright, when a lightning strike is very far from the place occupied by a given person, can only be perceived as excessive fearfulness, which is understandable, because the sixth position represents excess. Therefore, if a person here falls into confusion and fear, then any of his further actions and performances can be completely spoiled. In order not to fall into this fear, one must keep in mind that the main lightning strike is far away, that it does not in any way affect the acting person himself, but only his neighbors. In addition, here we meet the position in which the dynamics of the whole given situation already permeates the entire environment of a person and even touches his life. If there are no strong shocks here, then, in any case, there will be at least talk and talk. That is why in the text here we read: Above is a weak feature. From the lightning you will lose your self-control and you will fearfully look around. Hike - unfortunately. But lightning does not touch you, but only your neighbors. There will be no bullshit. But even about marriage there will be talk.

A shock, a necessary shake; stir up, stir up, wake up; spring return of life and love.

Name

Zheng (Excitement/Lightning): excite, inspire; wake up, shake; shock, fright, awe; thunder, lightning strike, earthquake; set in motion, start; awesome, majestic; See also: to influence, influence; work, act; hatch from a cocoon, germinate from a bud. The hieroglyph depicts rain and a sign of excitement.

figurative row

Accomplishment.
Lightning comes, and you exclaim: "Wow!"

Lightning frightens for hundreds of miles.
But it will not upset even spoons of sacrificial wine.

This is an exciting and exciting shake, a surge of violent energy. It brings new life and love. Awaken things to action. Let the shake-up destroy the old and unnecessary. When shock sets in, it may seem frightening at first, but then fun and laughter follow. This is the turning point. Do not get carried away by momentary emotions. Focus on gratitude and offering to the spirits that have made a difference. Your actions should be a mirror of your highest aspirations.

Outer and Inner Worlds: Thunder and Thunder

Stormy energy rushes from below, exciting and encouraging new growth.

Hidden Feature:

Violent activity contains a hidden possibility of recreating a difficult situation.

Subsequence

Heaven responds to the sacrifice. Knowing this allows you to use excitement.

Definition

Arousal implies confusion.

Symbol

Thunder rumbles twice. Excitation.
The noble person uses fear and anxiety to test himself.

Hexagram lines

Nine first

Lightning comes, and you exclaim: "Wow!"
And it will pass, and you will laugh: “Ha-ha!”
Happiness.

At first you are afraid, then you rejoice. The shake has had a beneficial effect on you. The path is open.

Six second

When lightning comes, it's terrible.
You can lose your wealth a hundred thousand times
But you will rise to the ninth height.
Do not chase - in seven days you will get it.

Shock robs you of everything you once valued. It seems like all is lost. Do not be afraid and do not chase after the lost. Rise steadily. After a certain period of time, everything will return.

Six third

You get lost in lightning.
But, like lightning, act and you will not cause trouble.

You are taken by surprise. The main thing now is not to change what was planned and to move steadily forward. Much depends on the speed of your decisions.

Nine fourth

Lightning hits the silt.

It seems that there is no resistance, but your actions are bogged down in a quagmire. Stop and try to understand what's wrong.

Six fifth

Lightning comes and goes. Terrible.
At least for the hundred thousandth time you will not lose the ability to act.

Shock comes and goes. You are in danger, the roots of which are in the past. Stick to your goal and don't be afraid to start over: the skills will stay with you.

Top six

From the lightning you will lose your self-control and you will fearfully look around.
Hike - unfortunately.
But lightning does not touch you, only your neighbors.
There will be no bullshit.
But even about marriage there will be talk.