Hexagram #56
Lü (Travel) · 旅
离 above · 艮 below
Hexagram 56, Lü (Travel) (旅), combines the Li (upper) and Gen (lower) trigrams. The Traveler.
Judgment (卦辞)
The Traveler. Small success. Perseverance brings good fortune to the traveler. The traveler represents a stranger in a foreign land — one must be cautious, modest, and careful with relationships. Travel demands adaptability and restraint.
旅：小亨，旅贞吉。
Image (象辞)
Fire on the mountain — the image of the Traveler. Thus the superior man is clear-minded and cautious in imposing penalties and does not drag out legal proceedings. Fire on the mountain burns briefly and moves on; the traveler must act swiftly and not linger.
山上有火，旅；君子以明慎用刑而不留狱。
Trigram Composition
Upper: ☲ Li (离)
Fire · Clinging, Light
Lower: ☶ Gen (艮)
Mountain · Keeping Still, Resting
Modern Application
Lü-Travel teaches the stranger's wisdom — caution, adaptability, and not overcommitting in unfamiliar territory. Essential for entering new markets, expatriate adaptation, and navigating unfamiliar organizational cultures.
旅教导陌生人的智慧——谨慎、适应和不在不熟悉的领域过度承诺。对进入新市场、外籍适应和驾驭不熟悉的组织文化至关重要。
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Frequently Asked Questions常见问题
What does Hexagram 56 (Lü (Travel)) mean?第 56 卦 旅 是什么意思？+
Hexagram 56, Lü (Travel) (旅), represents the interaction of Li (above) and Gen (below). The Traveler. Small success. Perseverance brings good fortune to the traveler. The traveler represents a stranger in a foreign land — one must be cautious, modest, and careful with relationships. Trav
What are the trigrams of Hexagram 56?第 56 卦的上下卦是什么？+
Hexagram 56 has Li as the upper trigram and Gen as the lower trigram.
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