Trigrams
☱☶ – Lake above, Mountain below
Meaning
Represents mutual attraction and the power of genuine influence. Lake rests on mountain — soft above, still below. True influence flows naturally from inner sensitivity and receptivity. The image is courtship and the power of genuine feeling to draw hearts together.
Interpretation
- Open yourself to genuine connection and mutual influence.
- True attraction is rooted in inner emptiness and receptivity, not manipulation.
- Cultivate sensitivity to others and respond naturally from the heart.
Six Yao (Lines) with Classical Quotes
1st Yao (初爻)
咏其拇。
English: Influence felt in the big toe. The first stirring of feeling, barely noticed, at the very base of the body.
Luck Level: Neutral
2nd Yao (二爻)
咏其腔，凶；居吉。
English: Influence in the calves — misfortune if one acts on it. Staying still is auspicious. Feeling the impulse to move but wisdom lies in not rushing forward.
Luck Level: Caution
3rd Yao (三爻)
咏其股，执其随，往吝。
English: Influence in the thighs, holding to what follows — going forward brings regret. Being swept along by impulse without reflection leads to regret.
Luck Level: Caution
4th Yao (四爻)
贞吉，悔亡；憧憧往来，朋从尔思。
English: Perseverance brings good fortune, regret disappears. Restless coming and going, and friends follow your thought. Centered sincerity naturally attracts like-minded companions.
Luck Level: Good
5th Yao (五爻)
咏其脖，无悔。
English: Influence in the back of the neck — no regret. The influence is steady and centered in the spine; not reactive, but sustained.
Luck Level: Neutral
6th Yao (上爻)
咏其輔颊舌。
English: Influence in the jaws, cheeks, and tongue. Influence through words and speech — the most surface level of connection.
Luck Level: Neutral