Hexagram 32 of 64
Duration 雷风恒
☳☴ Thunder over Wind
Lasting, steady constancy.
Hexagram 32 is about duration: what lasts because it is kept steady over time. Its image is thunder and wind moving together, a force that is constant rather than sudden. The reading favors perseverance in a sound direction and warns against restlessness or constant change. It fits a long-term relationship, a commitment or a practice you want to keep.
Judgment
亨，无咎，利贞。利有攸往。
Success, no blame; it is favorable to persevere and to go forward.
Image
雷风恒；君子以立不易方。
Thunder and wind: duration. The noble person stands firm and does not change direction.
The six lines
Read from the bottom line (the beginning) to the top line (the outcome). Each line gives the classical text, our English translation, and a plain-language reading.
初六：浚恒，贞凶，无攸利。
Digging too deep in pursuit of constancy. Persisting this way brings misfortune. Nothing is favorable.
Trying to lock in a commitment too fast or too deeply can backfire. Let the relationship or habit settle naturally.
九二：悔亡。
Regret fades.
Steady, moderate effort lets earlier regrets fade. Stay the course without excess.
九三：不恒其德，或承之羞，贞吝。
Not keeping one's virtue steady. Someone may bring shame upon you. Persisting this way brings regret.
Inconsistency damages trust. If you keep changing your commitments, others will feel let down, so aim for consistency.
九四：田无禽。
Hunting in a field with no game.
You are working hard in the wrong place. Redirect your effort to where results are more likely.
六五：恒其德，贞，妇人吉，夫子凶。
Keeping one's virtue steady. Persistence brings good fortune for a woman and misfortune for a man.
Steady principles and steady conduct serve you best. The classical wording ties this to gender roles, so read it as advice about steadiness in whatever role you hold.
上六：震恒，凶。
Restlessness kept up constantly. Misfortune.
Constant agitation and urgency wear down what you are building. Slow down and steady yourself.
In practice
Love and relationships
Lasting bonds grow from steady, repeated care rather than dramatic gestures. Keep your promises, and avoid testing the relationship with constant change.
Work and decisions
Consistent effort and reliable habits build a reputation over time. Choose a direction you can keep for the long haul rather than switching often.
Money
Steady saving and regular habits matter more than occasional big moves. Avoid restlessly chasing new opportunities that pull you away from a stable routine.
How to use this reading
Use this reading when you are deciding whether to keep going with a commitment or path, and ask: is my approach steady enough to sustain over time?
New to the method? Start with the six-line basics.
For cultural reflection only. This is not a prediction guarantee or professional advice.