I Ching hexagram
32. Consistency
恆Héng
Thunder over Wind
Also called Duration, The Symbol of Constancy, The Long Enduring, Constant, Persevering, Standing Fast, Continuity, Constancy in the Midst of Change, Holding Firm, "Get yourself into a fixed routine like the orbiting planets." -- D.F. Hook
Hexagram 32, Consistency (恆 Héng) is formed by Thunder over Wind. It is also known as Duration, The Symbol of Constancy, The Long Enduring, Constant, Persevering, Standing Fast, Continuity, Constancy in the Midst of Change.
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The judgment
Legge
亨，无咎，利貞，利有攸往。
Consistency means successful progress without error through firm correctness. Movement in any direction is advantageous.
The six lines
line 1 is at the bottom
- Line 1Yin
浚恆，貞凶，无攸利。
Don't rush into adopting a new way of life or method. Changes take time, and there are no quick fixes. Growth requires patience and effort to achieve the outcomes you want.
- Line 2Yang
悔亡。
Use just the right amount of effort to influence the situation. Overdoing it or holding back will lead to disorder. Stay balanced in your actions.
- Line 3Yang
不恆其德，或承之羞，貞吝。
Your feelings and reactions to outside events can be unpredictable, and this inconsistency can lead to your downfall. Strive to find your center.
- Line 4Yang
田无禽。
Ensure your aspirations are attainable. Chasing unrealistic goals, no matter how hard you try, will lead to frustration. It may be time to reassess what you truly want.
- Line 5Yin
恆其德，貞，婦人吉，夫子凶。
When pursuing material goals, use practical approaches. For higher ambitions, your strategies need to be creative and bold. Learn to tailor your efforts to get the results you desire.
- Line 6Yin
振恆，凶。
If you constantly handle situations with anxiety, you will wear yourself out. You can achieve more by staying calm and composed. Take time to understand what's really happening before creating bigger problems.
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