Trigrams
☰☴ – Heaven above, Wind below
Meaning
Represents the unexpected encounter and the power of the feminine principle to tempt and entangle. One yin line arises beneath five yang lines — subtle but powerfully disruptive. Be cautious of what appears innocuous; small influences can grow beyond control.
Interpretation
- Be alert to subtle but disruptive influences that arise from below.
- Not all unexpected meetings are fortunate; discern carefully before engaging.
- The ruler's reach must extend to all corners to address problems at their source.
Six Yao (Lines) with Classical Quotes
1st Yao (初爻)
系于金柅，贞吉；攸往，见凶，瀇豕孚踢蹴。
English: Restrained with a golden brake — perseverance is auspicious. If it goes, misfortune will be seen. The lean pig writhes. Contain the disruptive element at the very start before it gains momentum.
Luck Level: Caution
2nd Yao (二爻)
包有鱼，无咎，不利宾。
English: A fish in the wrapper — no blame, but not favorable for guests. Managing what is contained is fine, but do not share it beyond your own household.
Luck Level: Neutral
3rd Yao (三爻)
臀无肤，其行次且，厉，无大咎。
English: The buttocks without skin — walking with difficulty. Dangerous but no great blame. Struggling forward in an uncomfortable situation without major fault.
Luck Level: Caution
4th Yao (四爻)
包无鱼，起凶。
English: No fish in the wrapper — misfortune arises. When the contained element has slipped away, the protection is gone and danger follows.
Luck Level: Misfortune
5th Yao (五爻)
以杞包瓜，含章，有陨自天。
English: Wrapping melons with willow branches, containing beauty, something falls from heaven. A gift from above comes unexpectedly to the one who quietly holds their virtue.
Luck Level: Neutral
6th Yao (上爻)
姤其角，吝，无咎。
English: Meeting at the horns — regret, but no blame. An encounter that happens too late, or in the wrong way, but without lasting harm.
Luck Level: Caution