Hexagram 16
豫 Yù
Enthusiasm
震
Zhen — Arousing
Thunder · Eldest Son
坤
Kun — Receptive
Earth · Mother
Enthusiasm. It furthers one to install helpers and to set armies marching.
Thunder comes resounding out of the earth: the image of Enthusiasm. Thus the ancient kings made music in order to honor merit, and offered it with splendor to the Supreme Deity.
Enthusiasm that expresses itself brings misfortune.
Firm as a rock. Not a whole day. Perseverance brings good fortune.
Enthusiasm that looks upward creates remorse. Hesitation brings remorse.
The source of enthusiasm. Great things can be achieved. Doubt not. You gather friends around you as a hair clasp gathers the hair.
Persistently ill, and still does not die.
Deluded enthusiasm. But if after completion one changes, there is no blame.