11. Peace
Tài — Peace / Prosperity
Trigrams
The Judgment
Peace. The small departs, the great approaches. Good fortune. Success.
The Image
Earth above heaven — heaven and earth mingle, their forces interpenetrate. Spring arrives. The ruler promotes the worthy and all things flourish.
Interpretation
This is one of the most favorable hexagrams. Heaven and earth are in harmony — creative force rises to meet receptive nurturing, and all things flourish as a result. This is springtime, prosperity, and social harmony. Enjoy this period but don't take it for granted; peace is a dynamic state that requires attention to maintain. Use this fortunate time to build, to connect, and to lay foundations for the future.
Advice
This is a golden period. Build, connect, create, and enjoy. Share your good fortune generously. But remember that no season lasts forever — use this time of peace wisely to prepare for what follows.