鼎
The Caldron
Le Chaudron
Dǐng
Upper trigram
Fire
Lower trigram
Wind
The Judgment
The Caldron. Sublime fortune. Success.
The Image
Fire over wood: the image of the Caldron. Thus the superior man consolidates his destiny by making his position correct.
Meaning
Transformation, spiritual nourishment, culture. The caldron transforms the raw into the cooked. The moment is propitious for inner transformation and refinement.
The six lines
Line 1 (bottom)
The caldron with overturned feet. Advantageous for removing what is stagnant. One takes a concubine for the sake of her son. No blame.
Line 2
There is food in the caldron. My companions are envious, but they can do nothing against me. Fortune.
Line 3
The handle of the caldron is altered. One is prevented from eating. The fat of the pheasant is not eaten. When the rain falls, repentance is exhausted. Fortune comes in the end.
Line 4
The feet of the caldron are broken. The prince's meal is overturned and his person is soiled. Misfortune.
Line 5
The caldron has yellow handles, golden rings. Perseverance is advantageous.
Line 6 (top)
The caldron has jade rings. Great fortune. Nothing that is not advantageous.