I Ching hexagram
50. The Sacrificial Vessel
鼎Dǐng
Fire over Wind
Also called The Cauldron, The Vessel, Rejuvenation, Cosmic Order, The Alchemical Vessel, "A complete transformation of a person or circumstance." -- D.F. Hook
Hexagram 50, The Sacrificial Vessel (鼎 Dǐng) is formed by Fire over Wind. It is also known as The Cauldron, The Vessel, Rejuvenation, Cosmic Order, The Alchemical Vessel, "A complete transformation of a person or circumstance." -- D.F. Hook.
Legge
Read as
The judgment
Legge
元吉，亨。
The Sacrificial Vessel means great progress and success.
The six lines
line 1 is at the bottom
- Line 1Yin
鼎顛趾，利出否，得妾以其子，无咎。
To reach a goal that is genuinely worthwhile, you may need to adopt unconventional methods. If this has been a long-term pursuit, starting fresh with different approaches is not a mistake, even if you're inexperienced.
- Line 2Yang
鼎有實，我仇有疾，不我能即，吉。
You might feel the need to distance yourself from others to achieve an important aim. While this may invite jealousy, it won’t pose a problem for you. Good fortune is on your side.
- Line 3Yang
鼎耳革，其行塞，雉膏不食，方雨虧悔，終吉。
Your distinctive talents are going unrecognized, possibly due to mistaken beliefs on your part. Maintain a positive view of yourself, and things will start to improve.
- Line 4Yang
鼎折足，覆公餗，其形渥，凶。
You might not have what it takes to achieve your current goals. You need to reassess your situation realistically, as you may lack the necessary energy, commitment, information, or support. Pressing forward could lead to failure.
- Line 5Yin
鼎黃耳金鉉，利貞。
An open-minded and humble leader can continue to evolve and gain wisdom. This person should keep expanding their awareness.
- Line 6Yang
鼎玉鉉，大吉，无不利。
There is a prevailing sense of clarity and greatness in the air. Everything is working in your favor, and your inner self has reached a high level of development. Everyone stands to gain from this.
When this hexagram changes
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Use this hexagram in a reading
These are the same judgment and lines that appear when hexagram 50 comes up in a cast. Ask a question to see which lines change, or keep a journal of your readings. The throw uses the odds of three coins: how a reading is cast.