Hexagram 16 · 雷地豫

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Upper trigram ☳ 震 · ThunderLower trigram ☷ 坤 · Earth

Meaning

Enthusiasm; act in step with the times, but stay prepared.

Thunder over earth: thunder bursts forth and all things stir. Enthusiasm and preparation.

豫：利建侯行師。

Enthusiasm: it furthers one to appoint helpers and set armies marching. Move with the times, well prepared.

初六：鳴豫，凶。
Boasting of enthusiasm: misfortune. Showing off invites trouble.
六二：介于石，不終日，貞吉。
Firm as a rock; not waiting a whole day; perseverance brings luck. See early signs and act promptly.
六三：盱豫，悔，遲有悔。
Looking up for enthusiasm brings remorse; hesitation brings remorse. Don't depend on others or delay.
九四：由豫，大有得，勿疑，朋盍簪。
The source of enthusiasm; great achievements. Doubt not; friends gather like hair in a clasp. You are the centre.
六五：貞疾，恆不死。
Persistently ill, yet does not die. There is a hidden problem, but it holds.
上六：冥豫，成有渝，無咎。
Deluded enthusiasm; if one changes after completion, no blame. Wake up in time.

Career	Plan well, then act; don't get carried away.
Money	Plan ahead; don't splurge.
Love	Joyful love, but keep it real.
Health	Avoid overindulgence.
Travel	Good for leisure travel.