37 - The Clan

Clarity that points us
the right path

The Hexagram

Upper Trigram: Sun, Wind (Tree)

2nd Core Character: Li, Fire

1st Core Character: Kan, Water

Lower Trigram: Li, Fire

The Changes in Detail

Lower Trigram: Li, the Fire

First Change: Li → Kan, the Water

Second Change: Kan → Li, the Fire

Third Change: Li → Sun, the Wind / Tree

Upper Trigram: Sun, the Wind / Tree

The Interplay of Yin and Yang

Changes and Impulses

Classical Interpretation

The clan (37) signifies the interior.

The image

Wind comes forth from fire: the image of the clan. Thus the superior man has substance in his words and continuity in his conduct.

The judgement

The clan. The perseverance of the woman furthers.
  Full text of Richard Wilhelm's 1924 translation by Cary F. Baynes