Hexagram 37
Family, household, internal order
The wisdom of the Jia Ren hexagram lies in the word "zheng" (righteousness)—right name, right words, and right position. When every member of the family can play their own role in their own position and fulfill their responsibilities, then the family will be the warmest and strongest fortress in the world.
Trigram Structure
䷤, Xun above, Li below
Palace：離
Key Themes
Family, household, internal order
The wisdom of the Jia Ren hexagram lies in the word "zheng" (righteousness)—right name, right words, and right position. When every member of the family can play their own role in their own position and fulfill their responsibilities, then the family will be the warmest and strongest fortress in the world.
Jia Ren: Li Ligustrum.
Wind rising from fire (hot air currents), the warm atmosphere of home.
Home, family rules, genealogy, kitchen.
The wisdom of the Jia Ren hexagram lies in the word "zheng" (righteousness)—right name, right words, and right position. When every member of the family can play their own role in their own position and fulfill their responsibilities, then the family will be the warmest and strongest fortress in the world.
I have a home in my spare time and regret my death.
Guidance
Managing the household well, family has rules; regret disappears.
Modern Insight
This is the first step in managing a household: establishing rules. When a family is just established, or when children are just born, clear family rules and behavioral standards must be set. Preventing problems before they arise can avoid future disputes and regret.
Without Yousui, in the middle of the feeding, Zhenji.
Guidance
Devoting oneself to household affairs, managing provisions; maintaining the right path brings fortune.
Modern Insight
This is the role positioning for the mistress of the house. Her core value lies in managing the household well, providing warm, loving logistical support for the family. Keeping to this place is the greatest contribution to the family.
The family gnaws and regrets. The woman is always stingy.
Guidance
Managing the household too strictly; family members complain; there is regret but ultimately auspicious.
Modern Insight
This is the balance point of the art of managing a household. Discipline should be strict rather than lenient. Although strictness may cause temporary displeasure, it can prevent children from going astray. Excessive doting and indulgence will only bring long-term regret.
Rich family, good luck.
Guidance
Making the family wealthy; great fortune.
Modern Insight
This is also affirmation of the mistress's role. She keeps to her place, is diligent and thrifty in managing the household, allowing the family's wealth to accumulate. She is the guardian and enhancer of family wealth; this is her merit, naturally bringing great fortune.
If the king has a family, don't worry about it, it's lucky.
Guidance
The king influences the family; family members trust each other; auspicious.
Modern Insight
This extends the way of managing a household to managing a state. The wisest leader treats his team or country like his own family, caring for them. He does not oppress through systems, but influences through virtue.
If there is Fuweiru, it will be auspicious in the end.
Guidance
Managing the household with authority; having sincerity within; ultimately auspicious.
Modern Insight
This is the final requirement for the head of the household. You must have sincere love within (Fu) and principles and authority without (Wei Ru). Combining kindness and authority, compassion and strictness, can make the family stable and secure for a long time, winning the respect of all members.
