Hexagram 55: Fēng (Abundance) · Takashima Ekidan

雷火丰 · 第 55 卦 · 中文版

Thunder and Fire Feng / Abundance: Feng (Abundance) brings prosperity and succes...

Recorded Cases (7)

Divining diplomatic relations between Britain and France in 1898 (Meiji 31) (Initial Nine: Meeting one's matching ruler; though remaining for ten days, there is no blame. Going forward brings honor.)
Divining the political fortunes of the Liberal Party in 1898 (Meiji 31) (Six in the second line: Abundance in the matting screen; at noon, the Dipper is seen. Going forward brings suspicion and distress; if sincere trust is expressed, good fortune follows.)
A friend asks about the fortune of joining a certain commercial company (Nine at the third line: Abundant are the rain-curtains; at midday, small stars are seen. Breaking one's right arm, no fault.)
A wealthy family's head steward asks about household fortunes (Nine at the fourth line: Abundant are the screens; at midday, the Big Dipper is seen. Meeting one's equal lord, auspicious.)
A wealthy relative asks about his personal fortunes (Six at the fifth line: Bringing brilliance and beauty; there are blessings and renown. Auspicious.)
Inquiring after the safety of the Ochiai family in Taro Village after the Sanriku Tsunami in June 1896 (Meiji 29) (Six at the fifth line: Bringing brilliance and beauty; there are blessings and renown. Auspicious.)
Meeting Nishimura and others at the Yokohama Specie Exchange regarding tax increases in 1882 (Meiji 15) (Top six: Making one's house abundant, screening one's home. Peering through the door, silent without a person; for three years unseen. Ominous.)