雷澤歸妹
Core Insight
雷澤歸妹 — Hexagram 54
The Marrying Maiden. The relationship is informal, the position less than ideal — undertakings on this basis are unfortunate. Act with eyes open to the limits.
The Image
澤上有雷，歸妹；君子以永終知敝。
The Image of The Marrying Maiden: think of the ending from the beginning, and know what will wear out. Treat the image as practical discipline, not decoration: let it shape the next concrete choice.
Shifting lines
初爻
At the beginning of The Marrying Maiden, 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 Marrying Maiden. 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 Marrying Maiden. 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.