I Ching · Hexagram 32 of 64
32. Héng 恆 · Duration
By Destiny Kua · Updated
Staying power. Keep to a steady course.
- Upper trigram
- Thunder 震
- Lower trigram
- Wind 巽
What hexagram 32 means
Héng is thunder and wind together: they always accompany each other. It is duration: staying power, consistency and commitment. The advice is to keep a steady course without becoming rigid. What endures is movement that keeps renewing itself.
Hexagram 32 in daily life
At work
Stick with it. Consistency is your advantage now.
In relationships
Long-term commitment and reliable care.
For yourself
Build habits that last. Small daily efforts outlast bursts.
The six changing lines
If your cast included changing lines (a 6 or a 9), read the matching lines below. Line 1 is the bottom line.
| Line | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Line 1 | Seeking permanence too quickly. Misfortune. |
| Line 2 | Staying in the middle, neither pushing nor giving up. Regret disappears. |
| Line 3 | An inconsistent character brings disgrace. |
| Line 4 | Hunting where there is no game. Change strategy. |
| Line 5 | Steadiness is right in some roles, not when bold initiative is needed. |
| Line 6 | Restlessness as a way of life. Misfortune. |
The two trigrams
The lower trigram, Wind 巽 (Xùn), stands for your inner state and the root of the situation. The upper trigram, Thunder 震 (Zhèn), stands for the outer circumstances. In element terms this is Wood over Wood. Wind is the trigram of Kua 4 and Thunder is the trigram of Kua 3.
Related hexagrams
- Opposite (every line changed): 42. Yì 益 · Increase
- Inverted (read upside down): 31. Xián 咸 · Influence
- Trigrams swapped: 42. Yì 益 · Increase
Questions to reflect on
- What do I want to keep doing for years?
- Where am I rigid rather than steady?
- What habit would make me more reliable?
Our line summaries are written in plain English in our own words, based on the traditional meanings. For reflection and entertainment, not prediction or professional advice.