天雷無妄
Core Insight
天雷無妄 — Hexagram 25
Innocence brings supreme success when motive is true. Act from what is, not from what you want to seem. If the motive is impure, even right action leads to misfortune.
The Image
天下雷行，物與無妄；先王以茂對時，育萬物。
The Image of Innocence: meet the time honestly and nourish what belongs to it. Treat the image as practical discipline, not decoration: let it shape the next concrete choice.
Shifting lines
初爻
At the beginning of Innocence, keep the move small. Clarify the real question before seeking momentum.
二爻
A steadier position appears. Accept help, test the facts, and choose the next step that can be repeated.
三爻
Pressure rises in Innocence. Do not make the tension theatrical; name the risk and reduce the unnecessary load.
四爻
The situation nears a threshold. Recheck motives, adjust the method, and avoid forcing a premature outcome.
五爻
This is the governing line of Innocence. Act from the clearest principle and make the decision useful to others.
上爻
The pattern is reaching its limit. Complete what can be completed, release excess, and prepare for the next change.