I Ching hexagram
56. Stranger
旅Lǚ
Fire over Mountain
Also called The Wanderer, The Symbol of the Traveler, The Exile, Sojourning, The Newcomer, To Lodge, To Travel, Traveling, The Stranger, Strangers, The Traveling Stranger, The Outsider, The Alien, The Gnostic, The Tarot Fool, Wandering, Homeless, Uncommitted, On Your Own, "Can refer to being out of one's element." -- D.F. Hook
Hexagram 56, Stranger (旅 Lǚ) is formed by Fire over Mountain. It is also known as The Wanderer, The Symbol of the Traveler, The Exile, Sojourning, The Newcomer, To Lodge, To Travel, Traveling.
Legge
Read as
The judgment
Legge
小亨，旅貞吉。
Transition means that small attainments are possible. If the traveling stranger is firm and correct, there will be good fortune.
The six lines
line 1 is at the bottom
- Line 1Yin
旅瑣瑣，斯其所取災。
Don't take on a lesser role in the situation. Ignore minor issues; they won't help you fit in. Keep a respectful view of yourself, as belittling yourself will only lead to mockery.
- Line 2Yin
旅即次，懷其資，得童僕貞。
When you carry yourself with assurance, you can draw in support from new surroundings. Think of it as the influence you have based on your values. Someone is ready to assist you.
- Line 3Yang
旅焚其次，喪其童僕，貞厲。
Being reckless and thoughtless in your current role can lead to serious errors. You risk losing your stability by meddling in things that don't concern you. Loyalty may wane, leaving you vulnerable.
- Line 4Yang
旅于處，得其資斧，我心不快。
While you're making progress toward your goals, you remain aware that you haven't fully succeeded yet. This awareness creates discomfort as you feel the need to continue moving forward while wanting to protect your current achievements.
- Line 5Yin
射雉一矢亡，終以譽命。
You might need to carve out a new place for yourself in unfamiliar territory. Be cautious about how you approach this. Starting with humility and kindness will lead to acceptance and success.
- Line 6Yang
鳥焚其巢，旅人先笑後號咷。喪牛于易，凶。
By getting overly involved in the drama of a new situation and focusing on irrelevant details, you stray from your core objectives. This could lead to unfortunate outcomes.
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