Abundance 豐
Abundance is thunder and lightning together. It speaks of the brilliance of a peak moment, living it fully, and knowing that it will not last.
Judgment
Abundance brings success. The king reaches this summit. Do not be sad. Be like the sun at noon.
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Thunder and lightning arrive together. The wise person decides cases and carries out penalties with justice.
What does Abundance mean?
This sign describes a peak moment. The clarity of fire has joined the movement of thunder, and everything is full, bright, and strong. In your life too, this may be a time when your efforts are rewarded and your influence and means are growing. The ancient text says not to be sad about it. When people reach the top, they may spoil their joy by thinking of the way down. Or, the other way around, they may lose their sense of measure, believing the brilliance will never end. Both attitudes pull you away from the moment itself and keep you from seeing the opportunity in front of you.
The sun at noon is at its brightest, and right after that it turns west. That is nature's way. There is no need for either sorrow or pride. What is asked of you is to live this abundance without fear but with awareness. While the light is with you, make clear decisions, finish delayed work, and give each person their due. Times of plenty are when it is easiest to be fair and to share generously. Getting caught up in display or screening yourself off from the world dims the light. Knowing the peak is temporary should not sadden you. It should make every moment more precious. Use what you have today well, so you stand firm on the way down too.
What to do now
While the light is at its height, make clear decisions and be generous.
Love and relationships
This is a full and lively time in your relationship. Enjoy these good moments without clouding them with worry about the future. Sharing your happiness strengthens your bond. Do not hide yourself and your partner away from the world.
Work and money
This is a productive, visible, and profitable time at work. Make use of the opportunities, but avoid overspending and arrogance. Saving in times of plenty makes the next tight stretch easier.
The lines
If a line changed (red) in your reading, read only that line. Lines are counted from the bottom up.
- First line
You meet a leader who is your equal. There is no blame in working together for a season. Going forward brings recognition.
- Second line
The curtain is so thick that the pole star can be seen at noon. Your light is blocked. If you force your way ahead, you meet mistrust, but sincere honesty opens the way.
- Third line
The thicket is so dense that small stars can be seen at noon. You break your right arm. Your hands are tied for a while, and this is not your fault.
- Fourth line
The curtain is thick and the pole star appears at noon, but you meet a leader like yourself. Finding the right person in the dark brings good fortune.
- Fifth line
Bright talents come to your side, and recognition and renown draw near. Seeing others' worth and making room for them brings good fortune.
- Top line
His house is full of plenty, but he has screened off his family with curtains. He looks out the door and no one is there. For three years he sees no one. Isolating yourself through pride brings misfortune.
Trigrams
arousing, moving
clinging, bright
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