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Hexagram:

Also known as:

32. Endurance

Lasting Strength, Steady Commitment, Perseverance through Time, Unyielding Devotion, Resilience in Action, Unwavering Focus, Longevity of Purpose, Sustained Effort, Unshaken Resolve, Enduring Spirit

Line

Drawn as

Energy

Duality

Trigram

Dynamic

Polarity

Meaning

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Yin

Feminine

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Yang

Masculine

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Yin

Feminine

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Yang

Masculine

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Yang

Masculine

Trigram

3

Lower

2

1

6

Upper

5

4

Wind

Eldest Daugther

Immature Yin

Morality

Thunder

Youngest Daughter

Immature Yin

Theory

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Yin

Feminine

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English Name

Chinese Name

Hanzi

Pinyin

Action

Hexagram:

卦 Guà

Hidden Influence:

互卦 Hu Guà (nuclear)

Underlying Cause:

綜卦 Zong Guà (reverse)

32. Endurance

héng

Commit

43. Determination

Decide

42. Increasing

guài

Expand

Expression:

I endure challenges

Affirmation:

I remain steady and resilient, trusting that my perseverance will lead to lasting success.

Image (Legge):

Thunder and wind: the image of Duration. Thus the superior man stands firm and does not change his direction.

Judgement (Legge):

Duration. Success. No blame. Perseverance furthers. It furthers one to have somewhere to go.

Overall meaning:

Represents the power of sustained commitment and perseverance. It speaks to the importance of consistency, dedication, and steadfastness in pursuing long-term goals or relationships. This hexagram teaches that true success and fulfillment are not achieved through fleeting efforts or temporary enthusiasm but through a steady and unwavering devotion to your path. It encourages you to cultivate inner strength and resilience, to remain true to your values and intentions even when faced with difficulties or distractions. Endurance is about maintaining the course, trusting that gradual progress and unwavering commitment will lead to meaningful and lasting outcomes.

The ability to hold firm and continue, regardless of external circumstances. It reminds us that lasting achievements require time, patience, and the willingness to weather both highs and lows. This hexagram urges you to embody stability and reliability, whether in your personal life, career, or spiritual practice. By embracing the virtue of endurance, you build a strong foundation that can withstand the tests of time, enabling you to achieve your goals with integrity and strength. It is a call to persevere, to stay the course, and to trust in the power of persistence to bring about profound and enduring results.

Quotes:

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Binary Number Created:

001110

Line 1:

Embarking / Initiating

The first line shows someone eager to establish endurance but lacking stability. Rushing into things without a solid foundation leads to instability, and it’s wise to proceed patiently to build lasting strength.

Line 2:

Discovery / Inner Harmony

In this line, there is a steady commitment to enduring principles, which brings harmony and balance. Staying firm and true to one’s values ensures good fortune and a strong, stable path forward.

Line 3:

Gateway / 
Portal

The third line warns against wavering or allowing outside influences to disrupt one’s course. Endurance requires consistency, and yielding to distractions will undermine progress and lead to difficulty.

Line 4:

Showing up / Approach

Here, the subject maintains endurance in a flexible and adaptable way, responding to changing conditions while remaining true to the core path. This line suggests that adjusting one’s approach without losing sight of the goal brings resilience and success.

Line 5:

External Focus / 
Periphery

The fifth line indicates a mature and balanced endurance, grounded in wisdom and understanding. By consistently upholding integrity and stability, one achieves lasting harmony and positive influence.

Line 6:

Pinnacle / Breakthrough Awaits

The sixth line shows someone rigidly clinging to endurance without flexibility, which can lead to stagnation or harm. True endurance requires the ability to adapt, and stubbornness may result in being cut off from new growth or opportunity.

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Binary:

001110

Structure:

Unicode decimal:

Unicode point:

Non-Core Gua

19935

U+4DDF

Sector:

196.875 to 202.5

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