Hexagram 24

Return (The Turning Point)

Recovery, rejuvenation, rebirth of yang energy

The Fu hexagram is the hexagram of hope. It tells us that no matter how big a mistake we make or how far we go, the universe always holds the door open for us to return. The key is whether we are willing and able to return home in time.

Trigram Structure

䷗, Kun above, Zhen below

Palace

Key Themes

Recovery, rejuvenation, rebirth of yang energy

Situational Guidance

The Fu hexagram is the hexagram of hope. It tells us that no matter how big a mistake we make or how far we go, the universe always holds the door open for us to return. The key is whether we are willing and able to return home in time.

Judgement

Fu: Heng. There will be no trouble in going in and out, and there will be no blame when friends come. Repeat the method, come back in seven days, and you will be successful.

Natural Symbolism

Winter solstice, spring thunder deep in the earth, recovery period after illness.

Associated Objects

Seeds, heartbeat, return ticket, restart button.

Life Application & Summary

The Fu hexagram is the hexagram of hope. It tells us that no matter how big a mistake we make or how far we go, the universe always holds the door open for us to return. The key is whether we are willing and able to return home in time.

Line-by-line Interpretation

Line 1

Not far back, no regrets, good luck.

Guidance

Turning back immediately after making a mistake; no great regret; great fortune.

Modern Insight

This is the ideal correction. You have just made a small mistake or taken a wrong path, and immediately wake up and turn back. This keen self-reflection ability can help you avoid all major problems—the highest embodiment of wisdom.

Line 2

Rest and recovery, good luck.

Guidance

Rest and recuperate, follow goodness; auspicious.

Modern Insight

You are positively influenced by the yang line below (first nine), actively and gladly moving toward goodness and the right direction. Your return is calm and elegant, from the heart, naturally auspicious.

Line 3

Frequent, severe, blameless.

Guidance

Frequently making mistakes and frequently correcting; though there is danger, no great harm.

Modern Insight

You are in a state of constant change and weak will. You correct today, but make mistakes again tomorrow. Although this exhausts you physically and mentally and makes your situation unstable, because your original intention is always to return to the right path, it ultimately does not lead to major disaster. This is warning you to strengthen your faith.

Line 4

Bank of China is alone.

Guidance

Everyone else is lost, I alone am awake; returning to the right path alone.

Modern Insight

Everyone around you is on the wrong path; only you, withstanding the pressure, choose the lonely but correct return. This persistence, though lonely, is the noblest and most precious.

Line 5

Be honest and have no regrets.

Guidance

Returning with honesty and sincerity; no regret.

Modern Insight

You hold a respected position, yet can humbly and sincerely reflect on yourself, leading the return to the right path. Your behavior sets an example for everyone and also makes your own heart extremely peaceful, with no regrets.

Line 6

Confused return, fierce, there is disaster. If you use it to march, you will end up with a big defeat, and it will be unlucky for the king of the country. Even if it is ten years, it cannot be conquered.

Guidance

Confused return; dangerous, there is disaster. If used for military action, it will end in great defeat; unfavorable for the country's ruler. Even after ten years, it cannot be conquered.

Modern Insight

This is the most dangerous outcome. You have gone too far astray, and when you finally realize you need to return, you are already completely lost and cannot find the way back. This warns us that some mistakes are irreversible; once you go too far, even if you want to return, it may be too late.

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