地天泰
天地交泰,通达亨利
The Judgment
Peace: the small departs, the great draws near. Good fortune and success.
This sign is of heaven and earth in free exchange, when all things pass through and thrive; the small withdraws and the great comes home. High and low mingle, and every affair prospers to great good fortune.
天地交,泰;后以财成天地之道,辅相天地之宜,以左右民。
泰,小往大来,吉亨,则是天地交而万物通也,上下交而其志同也。内阳而外阴,内健而外顺,内君子而外小人,君子道长,小人道消也。
Interpretation(original text)
「泰」本义为通达、安泰。泰卦描绘天地交合、阴阳和谐、万物通泰之象,为《易经》中最吉之卦之一。卦辞「小往大来,吉亨」,言阴小之气外往、阳大之气内来,阴阳交泰。程颐谓「泰者,通泰也。天地交而万物生」。
上坤地、下乾天。天气下降、地气上升,天地二气交融相通,万物由此生长——大通之象。虽天在下、地在上似为倒置,实则取天地之气相交之义。《象传》曰「天地交,泰;后以财成天地之道,辅相天地之宜,以左右民」。
下三爻皆阳、上三爻皆阴,阳升阴降、二气相交。九二阳居阴位,刚中有容,与六五正应。六五柔中居尊,以柔道治理,与九二相应。初九至九三为乾体,刚健进取;六四至上六为坤体,柔顺承接。内刚外柔,泰之大义。
泰为第十一卦,承履而来。《序卦》曰「履而泰,然后安,故受之以泰。泰者,通也」。践行礼义之后天下通泰。泰与否为相综之卦对——泰为通达,否为闭塞,如治乱循环。韩康伯谓「泰者,物大通之时也」。
The Lines
Pulling up the reed brings its roots and its kind together. To go forth brings good fortune.
As pulling one reed draws up others of its root, so those of one mind rise together; to advance in such company brings good fortune.
Image: 拔茅征吉,志在外也。
初九为泰卦之始,阳居阳位得正,乾体之初。「拔茅茹以其汇,征吉」——拔取茅草时根茎相连、同类相随而起,前进则吉。初九阳刚得正,与六四正应,志于上行。三阳同心,如茅根相连。《象传》曰「拔茅征吉,志在外也」。程颐言「阳刚得正而志在上行,与同类并进,故吉」。
Bearing with the wasteland, bold to ford the river, not neglecting the far-off, letting factions fall away, one gains honor for keeping to the middle course.
Embrace even the barren, dare to wade the flood, overlook none however distant, and rise above party feeling; so you earn commendation for holding to the balanced middle way.
Image: 包荒,得尚于中行也。
九二居下卦之中,阳居阴位失位而得中,刚中之德。「包荒,用冯河,不遐遗,朋亡,得尚于中行」——包容荒废之事、勇于徒步渡河、不遗弃远方之人、不结朋党,如此行中道则可贵。九二与六五正应,臣得君信。《象传》曰「包荒得尚于中行,以光大也」。王弼谓「处中履谦,包容弘大」。
No plain without its slope, no going without a return. Steadfast through hardship, no blame. Do not fret over your good faith; in matters of sustenance there is blessing.
No level ground stays level, no road runs out without turning back. Hold upright through hardship and no blame attaches; do not worry over your sincerity, for in your daily provision there is good fortune.
Image: 无往不复,天地际也。
九三居下卦之极,阳居阳位得正,乾坤交界之位。「无平不陂,无往不复」——没有只平不斜的地、没有只去不回的路。九三处泰卦转折之处,盛极将衰、泰极将否。「艰贞无咎」言以艰难守正方可无咎。《象传》曰「无往不复,天地际也」。程颐言「阳极于上则必降,阴极于下则必升,泰极则否」。
Fluttering down, not made rich by his neighbors, needing no warning, all through sincerity.
You come and go lightly, drawing others not by wealth but by truth; there is no need for guard or caution, for sincerity itself wins trust.
Image: 翩翩不富,皆失实也。不戒以孚,中心愿也。
六四居上卦之初,阴居阴位得正,由乾入坤之转折。「翩翩不富以其邻」——轻快地飞舞而不凭借自身的富有,与邻里共同行动。六四处坤体之下,三阴相随如鸟翩翩。与初九正应,阴来应阳。《象传》曰「翩翩不富,皆失实也」。朱熹谓「三阴皆虚而下行,与阳交感,泰道之美」。
The sovereign Yi gives his daughter in marriage; through this comes blessing and supreme good fortune.
Like the sovereign Yi bestowing his sister in marriage, condescending in humility to unite, this brings blessing and the highest good fortune.
Image: 帝乙归妹,以祉元吉,中以行愿也。
六五居上卦之中,阴居阳位失位而得中,坤之中爻。「帝乙归妹,以祉元吉」——帝乙嫁出女儿,以此获福大吉。六五以阴柔之主居尊位而下嫁于九二之刚,如帝女下嫁于贤臣,柔中之道。与九二正应,上下交泰之极致。《象传》曰「以祉元吉,中以行愿也」。
The wall falls back into the moat. Do not call out the army. From your own town issue your commands. Steadfastness brings regret.
The rampart crumbles into the ditch, peace passing over into decline. This is no time to raise troops; set your own house in order by decree from within. Even holding upright, there is cause for regret.
Image: 城复于隍,其命乱也。
上六居泰卦之极,阴居阴位得正而处穷极。「城复于隍,勿用师。自邑告命,贞吝」——城墙倒塌回填到护城壕沟,不可出兵征伐,只能从自己城邑中发布命令。上六泰极而否来,通泰之道已尽。《象传》曰「城复于隍,其命乱也」。程颐言「泰极而否,城复于隍,治极而乱生也」。
Divination Reference(original text)
市场处于上升通道,积极参与主流板块,但须留意高点风险,顺势而为最佳。
事业顺风顺水,乘势推进重要项目,广纳建议、包容团队,扩大影响力。
感情和谐融洽,双方沟通顺畅,宜趁此良机深化关系、共商未来。
身体状态良好,可适当增加运动强度,注意维持良好习惯,防止松懈。
Traditional Reading(original text)
通泰亨达之象,国泰民安之时。天地交合、阴阳和畅,万事亨通、百业兴旺。正是大展宏图的黄金时期,但须居安思危、防盛极而衰。
事业运势大旺,各方面条件具备,正是飞跃发展的好时机。上下沟通顺畅、团队协作良好。但须未雨绸缪,不可因顺利而掉以轻心。
经商大吉,市场环境良好,资金流转顺畅,投资回报丰厚。宜积极拓展业务、扩大规模。但须控制风险,为可能的下行周期做准备。
学业顺利,成绩优异,才华得以充分展现。是考试晋升的好时机,但不可因此骄傲自满,须继续保持努力。
感情甜蜜,恋爱顺利,是结婚的好时机。夫妻恩爱、家庭和睦。但须注意维护感情,不可因太顺利而忽略经营。
决策宜积极进取、把握良机。天时地利人和俱备,果断行动则事半功倍。但须居安思危,预留退路。
School Interpretations(original text)
天地交泰,万物通达。阴阳和合,百业昌盛。宜乘势而为,忌骄傲懈怠。
泰卦为地天相叠,天气下降、地气上升、天地交合,象征通泰安宁。得此卦者,正处于人生的黄金时期,诸事顺遂、前途光明。万事亨通之时更须谦虚谨慎,居安思危。盛极必衰是天道常理,在最好的时候做好防范准备,方能长保安泰。
运势大吉,万事亨通,宜积极进取、把握良机。
财运极佳,投资获利丰厚,但须控制贪欲、见好就收。
家宅兴旺,家人和睦,喜庆盈门,阖家幸福。
身体健康,精力充沛,但须注意饮食节制,勿暴饮暴食。