Chia Jen / Family Duties

Sun
Li

Thirty-Seventh Hexagram

Warming Air Currents rise and spread from the Hearthfire: The Superior Person weighs his words carefully and is consistent in his behavior.

Be as faithful as a good wife.

Changing Lines

Line Six
He sincerely wants to be fair. This brings respect to the father.

Line Five
A good ruler tempers justice with mercy. This is best for a household as well.

Line Four
She is the jewel of the home, the family's greatest blessing.

Line Three
Tempers are unleashed within the family. The father carries a heavy burden of guilt. If his wife or children taunt him, this will only perpetuate the cycle.

Line Two
The neglected wife resists temptation and returns to her family duties. For her, things will improve.

Line One
The father firmly enforces the rules that protect his family. No fault.

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