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Hexagram #50
䷱ 鼎 · The Cauldron
Dǐng
Contents
卦象组成 · Trigram Composition
Upper Trigram (上卦)
☲
离
Fire / The Clinging
Lower Trigram (下卦)
☴
巽
Wind / The Gentle
卦辞 · Judgement
元吉，亨。
The Cauldron. Supreme good fortune. Success.
《周易》— Zhouyi / Book of Changes
Source Tier / 来源层级
- Tier:
- Classical Text
- Registry ID:
- zhouyi-ctext
- Scope:
- Hexagram judgments and line statements are labeled as classical Zhouyi text.
- Reference:
- https://ctext.org/book-of-changes/zh
象辞 · Image
木上有火，鼎；君子以正位凝命。
Fire over wood: The image of the Cauldron. Thus the superior man consolidates his fate by making his position correct.
现代释义 · Modern Interpretation
上卦离（火），下卦巽（风/木）。此卦强调丽/明与入的配合，提示在变化中找到稳固的立场。古辞曰「元吉，亨。」，可理解为在激发与表达时仍需控制节奏与热度。
Dao Oracle 解读边界— Dao Oracle Interpretation Policy
Source Tier / 来源层级
- Tier:
- Dao Oracle Interpretation
- Registry ID:
- dao-oracle-interpretation-policy
- Scope:
- Modern guidance is Dao Oracle reflective interpretation, not a direct classical quotation or professional advice.
应用场景 · Application Scenarios
事业与决策
适合评估当前策略是否兼顾丽/明与入，在推进与稳固之间取得平衡。
关系与合作
提醒在合作中保持入的基础，并用丽/明的方式推进共识。
身心与节奏
适用于调整节奏与情绪管理：激发与表达时，记得控制节奏与热度。
爻辞 · Line Texts
初六
(Initial Six)鼎颠趾，利出否，得妾以其子，无咎。
A cauldron with legs upturned. Furthers removal of stagnating stuff. One takes a concubine for the sake of her son. No blame.
小象: 鼎颠趾，未悖也。
九二
(Nine in Second)鼎有实，我仇有疾，不我能即，吉。
There is food in the cauldron. My comrades are envious, but they cannot harm me. Good fortune.
小象: 鼎有实，慎所之也。
九三
(Nine in Third)鼎耳革，其行塞，雉膏不食，方雨亏悔，终吉。
The handles of the cauldron are altered. One is impeded. The fat of the pheasant is not eaten. Once rain falls, remorse is spent. Good fortune comes in the end.
小象: 鼎耳革，失其义也。
九四
(Nine in Fourth)鼎折足，覆公餗，其形渥，凶。
The legs of the cauldron are broken. The prince's meal is spilled and his person is soiled. Misfortune.
小象: 覆公餗，信如何也。
六五
(Six in Fifth)鼎黄耳金铉，利贞。
The cauldron has yellow handles, golden carrying rings. Perseverance furthers.
小象: 鼎黄耳，中以为实也。
上九
(Nine at Top)鼎玉铉，大吉，无不利。
The cauldron has rings of jade. Great good fortune. Nothing that would not act to further.
小象: 玉铉在上，刚柔节也。
变卦关系 · Changing Lines
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Start a Reading实用指导 · Practical Guidance
鼎卦象征文明的升华和转化，木上有火——以火烹饪，将原料转化为精致的食物。鼎是古代最重要的礼器，代表国家权力和文化传承。卦辞"元吉，亨"直接给出最高评价。象辞"君子以正位凝命"教导：端正自己的位置，凝聚使命。鼎卦的六爻如鼎的各个部分：初六为鼎足（基础），九二至九四为鼎腹（核心），六五为鼎耳（关键连接），上九为鼎铉（最高修饰）。六五"鼎黄耳金铉"和上九"鼎玉铉，大吉"描绘了鼎的完美状态——以黄金和美玉为饰的鼎，象征才德兼备、文明昌盛。此卦鼓励知识创造、文化传承和自我提升。
The Cauldron represents civilizational refinement and transformation — fire over wood, cooking raw ingredients into refined nourishment. The cauldron was ancient China's most important ritual vessel, symbolizing state power and cultural heritage. The judgment gives the highest rating: "supreme good fortune, success." The Image teaches "the superior man consolidates his fate by making his position correct" — establish yourself properly and focus your mission. The six lines mirror the cauldron's parts: base (foundation), belly (core), ears (key connections), and rings (highest adornment). The fifth line "yellow handles, golden rings" and top line "jade rings, great fortune" portray the perfected cauldron — adorned with gold and jade, symbolizing complete virtue and flourishing civilization. This hexagram encourages knowledge creation, cultural transmission, and self-refinement.
场景解读 · Scenario Interpretations
感情姻缘
Love & Relationships感情方面，鼎卦代表关系的升华和品质提升。两个人在一起不只是陪伴，更是互相滋养和提升。如同鼎将原料转化为美食，好的感情让彼此都变成更好的人。适合文化活动约会。
In love, The Cauldron represents relationship refinement and quality elevation. Being together means not just companionship but mutual nourishment and growth. Like the cauldron transforming ingredients into fine food, good relationships make both people better. Cultural date activities are favored.
事业发展
Career事业方面，鼎卦最利于文化、教育、创意和知识型工作。适合学术研究、内容创作、教学传授或文化事业。"正位凝命"——找准自己的定位、专注核心使命。此卦是对创造性工作者最大的鼓励。
Career-wise, The Cauldron most favors culture, education, creativity, and knowledge work. Ideal for academic research, content creation, teaching, or cultural enterprises. "Correct your position and focus your mission" — find your niche and concentrate on your core calling. This hexagram is the greatest encouragement for creative professionals.
财运
Wealth钱财议题中，鼎卦可作为资源转化、品质和承载器的象义参考。它适合用来整理资源、节奏和风险感，不构成投资建议，也不判断收益。
For money questions, the Cauldron can be read as a symbol of transforming resources, quality, and containers. Use it to reflect on resources, timing, and risk awareness; it is not financial advice or an outcome forecast.
健康
Health健康相关问题中，鼎卦可作为滋养方式和生活结构升级的反思线索。它适合用来观察作息、压力和自我照护，不构成医疗建议，也不判断病程。
For health-related reflection, the Cauldron can be read as a symbol of ways of nourishment and upgraded life structure. Use it to notice routines, stress, and self-care; it is not medical advice or diagnosis.
常见问题 · FAQ
鼎卦代表什么？
What does The Cauldron hexagram represent?
鼎卦代表文明、转化和升华。鼎是古代最重要的礼器和烹饪器具，象征将原始材料精炼为高级产品的过程。在个人层面，代表通过学习和修养将自己提升到更高境界。卦辞"元吉亨"表示非常吉利。
The Cauldron represents civilization, transformation, and refinement. The cauldron was ancient China's most important ritual and cooking vessel, symbolizing the process of refining raw materials into elevated products. Personally, it represents elevating yourself through learning and cultivation. "Supreme good fortune, success" indicates great auspiciousness.
鼎卦和革卦是什么关系？
How are The Cauldron and Revolution hexagrams related?
革卦（49）和鼎卦（50）紧密相连——革是破旧，鼎是立新。先推翻旧秩序（革），再建立新的文明和制度（鼎）。二者合起来就是完整的变革过程：先破后立。革重在改变，鼎重在建设。
Revolution (#49) and The Cauldron (#50) are closely linked — Revolution breaks the old, The Cauldron establishes the new. First overthrow the old order (Revolution), then build new civilization and systems (Cauldron). Together they form the complete transformation process: first destroy, then create. Revolution focuses on change; The Cauldron focuses on construction.
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