Trigrams
☶☵ – Mountain above, Water below
Meaning
Represents inexperience, learning, and the relationship between teacher and student. The young and ignorant must seek wisdom humbly. A good teacher educates with patience but does not repeat lessons to the willfully ignorant.
Interpretation
- Approach learning with genuine humility and openness.
- The student must come to the teacher, not the other way around.
- Discipline and correct guidance are essential for growth.
Six Yao (Lines) with Classical Quotes
1st Yao (初爻)
发蒙，利用刑人，用说桓棏，以往吝。
English: Dispelling ignorance. It is useful to apply discipline and remove shackles. But pushing too far brings regret. Firm correction is needed but must not be excessive.
Luck Level: Caution
2nd Yao (二爻)
包蒙，吉；纳妇，吉；子克家。
English: Tolerating the ignorant with patience brings good fortune. Taking a wife brings good fortune. The son is capable of managing the household. Embrace responsibility with care.
Luck Level: Good
3rd Yao (三爻)
勿用取女，见金夫，不有躺，无攸利。
English: Do not take such a woman in marriage. She sees a wealthy man and abandons her integrity. Nothing is gained. Beware of those who lack genuine virtue.
Luck Level: Caution
4th Yao (四爻)
困蒙，吝。
English: Bound in ignorance, there is regret. When one refuses to learn and remains isolated from wisdom, the path grows narrow.
Luck Level: Caution
5th Yao (五爻)
童蒙，吉。
English: Childlike openness and innocence bring good fortune. The beginner's mind, free from arrogance, is ready to receive wisdom.
Luck Level: Good
6th Yao (上爻)
击蒙，不利为寇，利御寇。
English: Striking against ignorance. It does not help to be aggressive, but defending against it is beneficial. Discipline serves to protect, not punish.
Luck Level: Neutral