I Ching · Hexagram 55 of 64
55. Fēng 豐 · Abundance
By Destiny Kua · Updated
A peak moment. Enjoy it without fearing its end.
- Upper trigram
- Thunder 震
- Lower trigram
- Fire 離
What hexagram 55 means
Fēng shows thunder and lightning arriving together: abundance at its peak. It is fullness: a high point of energy, resources or recognition. The traditional advice is not to worry about its passing, but to be like the sun at midday and shine fully now.
Hexagram 55 in daily life
At work
A peak moment. Act decisively and make the most of it while it lasts.
In relationships
Enjoy abundance together, and be generous with it.
For yourself
Celebrate what you have reached, then prepare calmly for the cycle to turn.
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 | Meeting a partner who matches you. For a time, working together brings no blame. |
| Line 2 | The curtain is so thick you can see stars at noon. Going forward invites suspicion; sincerity helps. |
| Line 3 | The undergrowth is so thick even small stars show at noon; your right arm is broken. No blame. |
| Line 4 | The curtain is thick, but you meet a ruler of like mind. Good fortune. |
| Line 5 | Bright talent arrives, bringing blessing and fame. Good fortune. |
| Line 6 | A grand house, but your family is shut out. You peer through the gate and see no one. Misfortune. |
The two trigrams
The lower trigram, Fire 離 (Lí), 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 Fire. Fire is the trigram of Kua 9 and Thunder is the trigram of Kua 3.
Related hexagrams
- Opposite (every line changed): 59. Huàn 渙 · Dispersion
- Inverted (read upside down): 56. Lǚ 旅 · The Wanderer
- Trigrams swapped: 21. Shì Hé 噬嗑 · Biting Through
Questions to reflect on
- What is at its peak in my life?
- Am I enjoying it fully, or already fearing its end?
- What might be hidden behind the abundance?
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.