Hexagram 32 ~ Duration  "The Future: 2020"

  Hexagram 32 — Duration (Heng) I. The Oracle Hexagram 32 is Heng — Duration . It speaks to endurance, continuity, and the power of what is sustained over time. Lower Trigram: ☴ Xun (Wind) — gentle penetration, consistency Upper Trigram: ☳ Zhen (Thunder) — movement, activation Essence: Movement that continues. Action that does not fade. II. The Judgment “Duration. Success. No blame. Perseverance furthers. It furthers one to have somewhere to go.” This is not about intensity—it is about continuity . Success comes from staying the course Not all change is progress— consistency is power Having direction matters—but remaining steady matters more Duration warns against: impulsive changes abandoning structure too early chasing novelty over mastery III. The Image “Thunder and wind: the image of Duration. Thus the superior man stands firm and does not change his direction.” Thunder moves. Wind follows. Together, they symbolize motion that persists without disruption . The superior man...

  Hexagram 32: Duration (Heng) By: James Byrd I. The Oracle A. Overview Hexagram 32 is Heng , often translated as Preserving . Alternative interpretations include Duration and Constancy . The hexagram is composed of two trigrams: Lower Trigram (Xun): Ground or Wind Upper Trigram (Zhen): Shake or Thunder B. The Judgment Duration. Success. No blame. Perseverance furthers. It furthers one to have somewhere to go. C. The Image Thunder and wind: the image of duration. Thus the superior man stands firm And does not change his direction. II. My Interpretation A. "Constancy" The key theme of Hexagram 32 is unwavering dedication to an original goal—a steadfast adherence to principles or purpose, likened to the dogma of consistency from beginning to end. Just as a city under siege remains resolute in its defense without deviating from its foundational purpose, so must we stay true to our intentions and plans. A poignant symbol of constancy is the sun—its rising every day without f...

  Hexagram 32 – Heng (Preserving) By: James Byrd I. The Oracle A. Hexagram Structure Hexagram 32 is Heng , meaning Preserving . Other variations include Duration and Constancy . The lower trigram is Xun (Wind), and the upper trigram is Zhen (Thunder). B. The Judgment Duration brings success. No blame. Perseverance furthers. It furthers one to have somewhere to go. C. The Image Thunder and wind: the image of duration. Thus, the superior man stands firm and does not change his direction. II. My Interpretation A. Constancy and Endurance The central theme of Hexagram 32 is unwavering commitment to a chosen course . It calls for maintaining integrity and consistency throughout one’s journey, ensuring that one’s principles remain intact despite external challenges . A clear example of constancy is the rising sun— a dependable force that never falters in its purpose . I once had an odd experience where I awoke late at night, mistakenly believing it was morning. I stepped outsi...