Hexagram 55 of 64
Abundance
feng · 丰
TL;DR
- ◈Hexagram 55, Abundance, is summarized by the Judgment: Abundance has success. The king attains abundance. Be not sad. Be like the sun at midday.
- ◈Its structure is Thunder above Fire; read the trigram interaction before treating it as a simple label.
- ◈Core keywords: abundance, peak, zenith, urgency.
By the Numbers
- #55
- King Wen Order
- Abundance in the 64-hexagram sequence.
- 2
- Trigrams
- Thunder above Fire.
- 6
- Lines
- Each hexagram is read from bottom to top.
Classical Context
Hexagram 55, Fēng (豐), is the hexagram of Abundance — the peak of prosperity, like the sun at its zenith. Composed of Zhèn (☳ Thunder) above and Lí (☲ Fire) below: thunder and fire combine — brilliant, powerful, at maximum intensity. This is the hexagram of great abundance — but also the awareness that what is full must eventually wane.
This expanded note is adapted from the long-form hexagram draft as cultural and textual context; a live reading still depends on the question, changing lines, and the full transformation pattern.
Six-Line Theme Map
I Ching lines are read from the bottom upward. This map runs from the initial line to the top line so the Judgment, Image, and moving-line position can be read together.
- L1
初九 · 遇其配主
Meeting the equal partner — good fortune
- L2
六二 · 丰其蔀日中见斗
Enlarged curtain, stars at noon — doubt
- L3
九三 · 丰其沛日中见沬
Enlarged screen, stars seen — exhaustion
- L4
九四 · 丰其蔀日中见斗
Enlarged screen, stars seen at noon — darkness
- L5
六五 · 来章有庆誉
Blessings and honor arrive
- L6
上六 · 丰其屋蔀其家
Enlarged house, darkened home — isolation
Deep Reading
Abundance at noon
Fēng is fullness at its brightest point. The noon image is powerful because it is both peak and turning point. Abundance should be used while present, with awareness that fullness is a phase rather than a permanent possession.
Brightness needs judgment
The Image links thunder and lightning with deciding cases. In symbolic terms, abundance increases responsibility: more visibility, more resources, and more need for fair discernment.
Reading Fēng in a live question
- Peak opportunity
- Use the moment, but do not assume the peak will last. Convert abundance into durable structure.
- Leadership
- Visibility brings responsibility. Decide fairly and avoid using abundance to overwhelm others.
- Money or resources
- Celebrate wisely and keep reserves. This is symbolic guidance, not financial advice.
Source Notes
- Primary text
- The interpretation follows the Zhouyi Judgment, Image, and line statements for Fēng, especially the noon and thunder-lightning images.
- Zhouyi: Fēng Judgment, Image, and line statements
- Method boundary
- Abundance is a symbolic phase of fullness and responsibility, not a guarantee of wealth, status, or legal outcome.
- CosmicTao editorial method note
Interpretation
Yes. Peak abundance — but act now, it will not last forever.
Upper Trigram
Thunder
Lower Trigram
Fire
The Judgment (King Wen)
Abundance has success. The king attains abundance. Be not sad. Be like the sun at midday.
The Image
Both thunder and lightning come: the image of Abundance.
Keywords
FAQ
What is Hexagram 55 (Abundance)?
Abundance has success. The king attains abundance. Be not sad. Be like the sun at midday.
What is the geometric structure of Hexagram 55?
Hexagram 55 acts with the upper trigram Thunder and the lower trigram Fire.
What are the core themes of Abundance?
The core themes and meanings include: abundance, peak, zenith, urgency.