Inner Truth
Wind over the lake; sincerity at the core moves even the dull.
The Judgment
“Pigs and fishes. Good fortune. It furthers one to cross the great water. Perseverance furthers.”
The Lines
Line texts are an original modern translation of the classical Zhou Yi (public domain).
Meaning
Wind stirs the surface of the lake from within—the image of inner truth. Genuine sincerity influences others, even those hardest to reach.
Guidance
Act from genuine inner sincerity; truth that is real, not performed, wins lasting trust.
When This Hexagram Appears
Building trust or persuading others, where authentic conviction matters more than technique.
FAQ about Hexagram 61
What does Hexagram 61, Inner Truth, mean?
Inner Truth (风泽中孚, hexagram 61 of the I Ching). Wind stirs the surface of the lake from within—the image of inner truth. Genuine sincerity influences others, even those hardest to reach.
What is the Judgment of the Inner Truth hexagram?
The Judgment reads: “Pigs and fishes. Good fortune. It furthers one to cross the great water. Perseverance furthers.” Wind over the lake; sincerity at the core moves even the dull.
What guidance does Hexagram 61 offer?
Act from genuine inner sincerity; truth that is real, not performed, wins lasting trust.
When does the Inner Truth hexagram apply?
Building trust or persuading others, where authentic conviction matters more than technique.