Hexagram 11 · 泰 · Tài
Peace
- Element:
- Earth over Heaven
- Key themes:
- harmony, balance, prosperity, cooperation, stability
Image
Heaven and earth in harmony, symbolizing peace, prosperity, and the flow of positive energy.
Overall message
Hexagram 11 represents a time of peace, harmony, and prosperity. It emphasizes the importance of balance, cooperation, and mutual support. Success comes from maintaining stability, nurturing positive relationships, and leading with integrity. Be prepared for changes and maintain your adaptability.
Embrace the harmony and balance of the current situation. Foster cooperation and mutual support. Success comes from maintaining stability and nurturing positive relationships.
Classical text (Legge, 1882)
Judgment. In Thâi (we see) the little gone and the great come. (It indicates that) there will be good fortune, with progress and success.
Image. (The trigrams for) heaven and earth in communication together form Thâi. The (sage) sovereign, in harmony with this, fashions and completes (his regulations) after the courses of heaven and earth, and assists the application of the adaptations furnished by them,--in order to benefit the people.
From James Legge's translation of the I Ching (Sacred Books of the East, vol. XVI, 1882). Public domain.
The six lines
Line 6 · End of Peace
The period of peace is coming to an end. Be prepared for changes.
Stay vigilant and be prepared for the transition. Maintain your balance and adaptability.
Line 5 · Leadership in Peace
Strong and wise leadership is essential for maintaining peace.
Lead with integrity and wisdom. Ensure that your actions benefit everyone and maintain harmony.
Line 4 · Prosperity and Growth
Peace leads to prosperity and growth. Positive energy is flowing strongly.
Take advantage of the positive energy to grow and prosper. Stay focused and diligent.
Line 3 · Maintaining Balance
Maintaining balance is crucial for sustaining peace.
Ensure that all aspects of your life are in balance. Avoid extremes and maintain harmony.
Line 2 · Mutual Support
Peace is strengthened through mutual support and cooperation.
Work together with others and support each other. Collaboration will enhance the peace.
Line 1 · Beginning of Peace
The initial stage of peace and harmony. Positive energy is beginning to flow.
Nurture the positive energy and build on the harmony. Stay grounded and focused.
Related hexagrams
Opposite: If every line of this hexagram were inverted (yang to yin and vice versa), you would have Hexagram 12 · 否 · Pǐ. This is the hexagram's structural counterpart — the situation it could become if every dynamic flipped.
Nuclear: The hexagram hidden inside this one, built from lines 2-3-4 and 3-4-5, is Hexagram 54 · 归妹 · Guī Mèi. The nuclear hexagram describes the inner pattern that produced this situation — what is going on underneath.
If only one line of this hexagram changed in your cast, you would arrive at:
- Line 1 changing → Hexagram 46 · 升 · Shēng
- Line 2 changing → Hexagram 36 · 明夷 · Míng Yí
- Line 3 changing → Hexagram 19 · 临 · Lín
- Line 4 changing → Hexagram 34 · 大壮 · Dà Zhuàng
- Line 5 changing → Hexagram 5 · 需 · Xū
- Line 6 changing → Hexagram 26 · 大畜 · Dà Chù