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Hexagram 51
The Arousing
震 · Zhèn
Trigram Composition
Upper Trigram
Thunder
Lower Trigram
Thunder
The Judgment (彖)
The Arousing brings success. The shock comes — oh, oh! Laughing words — ha, ha! The shock terrifies for a hundred miles, but one does not let fall the sacrificial spoon and chalice.
The Image (象)
Thunder repeated: The Arousing. The superior person sets their life in order through examining themselves in fear and trembling.
Meaning
Thunder upon thunder — sudden shock that awakens and energizes. The initial terror gives way to exhilaration. Those who maintain composure through the shock emerge stronger and clearer.
Advice
A shock is coming or has come. Don't panic — let it wake you up rather than knock you down. Use the jolt as motivation for self-examination. Maintain your center through the turbulence.
Keywords
ShockAwakeningComposureSelf-examinationEnergy