離為火
Core Insight
離為火 — Hexagram 30
The Clinging, like fire, must have fuel to feed on. Depend on what is right, hold to clarity. The care of the cow — gentleness — brings good fortune.
The Image
明兩作，離；大人以繼明照於四方。
The Image of The Clinging: carry clarity forward so it can illuminate all sides. Treat the image as practical discipline, not decoration: let it shape the next concrete choice.
Shifting lines
初爻
At the beginning of The Clinging, 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 The Clinging. 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 The Clinging. 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.