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Hexagram 25
Innocence
无妄 · Wú Wàng
Trigram Composition
Upper Trigram
Heaven
Lower Trigram
Thunder
The Judgment (彖)
Innocence. Supreme success. Perseverance furthers. If someone is not as they should be, misfortune follows, and it does not further to undertake anything.
The Image (象)
Under heaven, thunder rolls. All things attain their natural state of innocence. The ancient kings nourished all beings in accordance with the season.
Meaning
Acting without ulterior motive or calculation. When you move from genuine inner truth rather than scheming, the universe supports you. Unexpected misfortune can strike the insincere.
Advice
Act from your true nature without hidden agendas. If your intentions are pure, things will unfold favorably. Don't try to manipulate outcomes — trust in natural timing.
Keywords
SincerityNaturalnessSpontaneityAuthenticityPurity