✦ HEXAGRAM 32
Héng —
Duration.
Thunder above, Wind below.
JUDGMENT
Duration. Success. No blame. Perseverance furthers. It furthers one to have somewhere to go.
THE IMAGE
Thunder and wind: the image of Duration. Thus the superior man stands firm and does not change his direction.
INTERPRETATION
Thunder and wind reinforce each other — they are complementary forces that sustain motion indefinitely. Duration is not rigidity but the flexibility to persist through changing conditions.
This hexagram asks: what are you committed to for the long haul? Stay the course. Consistency over time accomplishes what bursts of effort cannot. But duration requires adaptability — the tree that bends in the wind endures; the rigid one breaks.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What does Hexagram 32 mean?
- It counsels long-term commitment and perseverance. Stay your course with consistency, but remain flexible in how you pursue your goals.
- Is Hexagram 32 about relationships?
- It can be — it speaks to the endurance needed for lasting bonds. But it applies to any long-term endeavor: career, practice, personal growth.