11. Tài 泰
HAPPINESS, HARMONY
Key Concepts:
satisfaction, community, perfect balance, fertility
Small efforts will lead to great results. Now luck is on your side!
Above is the trigram Kun (Earth), below is the trigram Qian (Heaven). The metaphorical image of this hexagram is an ideal imaginary country, where all negative sequentially balances out and transforms by positive energies. This is a particularly favorable combination. The mixing of earthly and heavenly Qi (energy) creates a period of tranquility and fertility. The atmosphere is like a bright day in early spring. The energy of the Earth naturally moves downward, the energy of Heaven upward; energies mix, interpenetrate, creating a harmonious and filled space.
In this atmosphere, fine ideas and the spirit of compassion and benevolence effectively chase away pettiness and baseness. People support each other, like a mother (Earth) and a father (Heaven), acting in respectful and loving unity.
You are encouraged to increase well-being through maintaining your benevolence and healthy relationships. Achieving this will be easier than usual, as, like the harmony of Heaven and Earth, our consciousness and subconscious will also work very harmoniously and cohesively.
The word 'tai' is considered very auspicious in Chinese, so this hexagram indicates a time when success may come easily. Small investments will bring big profits. Act now, your time has come, the hexagram speaks of the flowering of creative forces, luck, and that You are on the wave of life that carries You forward. Everything planned materializes as if without significant efforts on Your part. The I Ching says: 'You will be praised for purposeful actions'.
However, one should not forget that the symbolism and meaning of the I Ching is in the fluidity of situations, the change of Yin and Yang, the cycle of things in nature. It's impossible to be endlessly on a wave of success, sooner or later You will have to start a new endeavor, and Your old successes and merits do not guarantee new victories. Now is the period of flourishing, but just as the summer warmth is replaced by winter cold, the situation will definitely change. Use the time of flourishing wisely, do not be too confident, build new strategies and although now there is not a trace of difficulties and problems, be prepared.
In this atmosphere, fine ideas and the spirit of compassion and benevolence effectively chase away pettiness and baseness. People support each other, like a mother (Earth) and a father (Heaven), acting in respectful and loving unity.
You are encouraged to increase well-being through maintaining your benevolence and healthy relationships. Achieving this will be easier than usual, as, like the harmony of Heaven and Earth, our consciousness and subconscious will also work very harmoniously and cohesively.
The word 'tai' is considered very auspicious in Chinese, so this hexagram indicates a time when success may come easily. Small investments will bring big profits. Act now, your time has come, the hexagram speaks of the flowering of creative forces, luck, and that You are on the wave of life that carries You forward. Everything planned materializes as if without significant efforts on Your part. The I Ching says: 'You will be praised for purposeful actions'.
However, one should not forget that the symbolism and meaning of the I Ching is in the fluidity of situations, the change of Yin and Yang, the cycle of things in nature. It's impossible to be endlessly on a wave of success, sooner or later You will have to start a new endeavor, and Your old successes and merits do not guarantee new victories. Now is the period of flourishing, but just as the summer warmth is replaced by winter cold, the situation will definitely change. Use the time of flourishing wisely, do not be too confident, build new strategies and although now there is not a trace of difficulties and problems, be prepared.
I Ching Talking
The city wall falls back into the moat. Do not employ the army. Steadfastness leads to regret
Hexagram Line Descriptions
When they cut reeds, [others] stretch
for it because it grows in bunches.
The expedition leads to happiness.
Move forward calmly and confidently, signs are favorable, luck will accompany
Embrace the outskirts. Use those emerging on the river.
Do not leave the distant ones.
[Personal] friendship ends.
You will be praised for purposeful actions.
Kindness shown to others pays off. In times of prosperity, do not forget those who helped You achieve it
There's no smoothness [that remained] without hollows: no leaving without returning.
If you're steadfast in difficulties, there will be no slander.
Don't grieve over your truth: in food, there will be well-being.
A stable, unchanging situation can give you a sense of calm
Speedily flying downwards, not rich, [but all of them] because of their proximity do not [need] warning about the truth.
Benevolent friends and allies will help raise your spirits
King Yi married off his daughters and thus blessed [them] for original happiness.
One should encourage the spirit so that it governs the body
The city wall [falls] back into the moat.
Do not employ the army.
From small cities, [their own] will be declared. Steadfastness leads to regret.
Now is the time to maintain what has been achieved and correct mistakes, not to move forward. Be ready for new challenges