Hexagram 51
震 Zhèn
The Arousing (Shock, Thunder)
震
Zhen — Arousing
Thunder · Eldest Son
震
Zhen — Arousing
Thunder · Eldest Son
Shock brings success. Shock comes — oh, oh! Laughing words — ha, ha! The shock terrifies for a hundred miles, and they do not let fall the sacrificial spoon and chalice.
Thunder repeated: the image of Shock. Thus in fear and trembling the superior person sets their life in order and examines themselves.
Shock comes — oh, oh! Then follow laughing words — ha, ha! Good fortune.
Shock comes bringing danger. A hundred thousand times you lose your treasures and must climb the nine hills. Do not go in pursuit of them. After seven days you will get them back again.
Shock comes and makes one distraught. If shock spurs to action, one remains free of misfortune.
Shock is mired.
Shock goes hither and thither. Danger. However, nothing at all is lost. Yet there are things to be done.
Shock brings ruin and terrified gazing around. Going ahead brings misfortune. If it has not yet touched one's own body but has reached one's neighbor first, there is no blame. One's comrades have something to talk about.