Hexagram #16
Yu · 豫
震 above · 坤 below
Hexagram 16, Yu (豫), combines the Zhen (upper) and Kun (lower) trigrams. Enthusiasm.
Judgment (卦辞)
Enthusiasm. It furthers one to install helpers and to set armies marching. Enthusiasm that springs from inner conviction moves others to action. When the leader's enthusiasm is genuine, the people follow willingly.
豫：利建侯行师。
Image (象辞)
Thunder comes resounding out of the earth — the image of Enthusiasm. Thus the ancient kings made music in honor of virtue, offered it to the Supreme Deity, and shared it with their ancestors. Thunder erupting from below stirs all creatures to joyful movement.
雷出地奋，豫；先王以作乐崇德，殷荐之上帝，以配祖考。
Trigram Composition
Upper: ☳ Zhen (震)
Thunder · Inciting, Movement
Lower: ☷ Kun (坤)
Earth · Receptive, Yielding
Modern Application
Yu channels genuine enthusiasm into organized action — inspiration that mobilizes others. Essential for motivational leadership, campaign strategy, and launching collective initiatives.
豫将真诚的热情转化为有组织的行动——激励他人行动的灵感。对激励性领导、竞选策略和启动集体倡议必不可少。
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Frequently Asked Questions常见问题
What does Hexagram 16 (Yu) mean?第 16 卦 豫 是什么意思？+
Hexagram 16, Yu (豫), represents the interaction of Zhen (above) and Kun (below). Enthusiasm. It furthers one to install helpers and to set armies marching. Enthusiasm that springs from inner conviction moves others to action. When the leader's enthusiasm is genuine, the people fol
What are the trigrams of Hexagram 16?第 16 卦的上下卦是什么？+
Hexagram 16 has Zhen as the upper trigram and Kun as the lower trigram.
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