Trigrams
☲☳ – Fire above, Thunder below
Meaning
Represents the removal of obstacles through decisive action. Like biting through tough food, obstacles must be confronted directly. Justice must be administered firmly and clearly to restore proper order.
Interpretation
- Clear away obstacles with decisive and just action.
- Timely enforcement of rules and boundaries is necessary for progress.
- Do not allow problems to fester; address them directly and without hesitation.
Six Yao (Lines) with Classical Quotes
1st Yao (初爻)
履校灭趾，无咎。
English: Stocks on feet, toes removed — no blame. Minor punishment at the start corrects small wrongs before they grow serious.
Luck Level: Neutral
2nd Yao (二爻)
噌肤灭鼻，无咎。
English: Biting through tender flesh, the nose disappears — no blame. Vigorous action against wrongdoing, even if somewhat excessive, results in no lasting fault.
Luck Level: Neutral
3rd Yao (三爻)
噌脸肉，遇毒，小吝，无咎。
English: Biting dried meat, encountering something poisonous — small regret but no blame. Meeting resistance or difficulties when dealing with old problems is expected.
Luck Level: Caution
4th Yao (四爻)
噌干胵，得金矢，利鉴贞，吉。
English: Biting through dried bone, finding a metal arrow — beneficial to persist through difficulty. Good fortune. Finding the core truth beneath hard resistance.
Luck Level: Good
5th Yao (五爻)
噌干肉，得黄金，贞厉，无咎。
English: Biting dried meat, finding yellow gold — persistence in danger, no blame. Wisdom and moderation guide the resolution of difficult disputes.
Luck Level: Caution
6th Yao (上爻)
何校灭耳，凶。
English: A cangue that covers the ears — misfortune. Refusing to hear warnings or heed correction leads to serious consequences.
Luck Level: Misfortune