Trigrams
☴☰ – Wind above, Heaven below
Meaning
Represents the small holding back the great through gentle persuasion. Progress is possible but limited for now. The wind blows over heaven but does not yet bring rain. Small forces can restrain great ones through persistence and soft influence.
Interpretation
- Progress is gradual; do not force large breakthroughs now.
- Gentle and patient persuasion achieves more than direct confrontation.
- The rain will come eventually; continue preparing and accumulating strength.
Six Yao (Lines) with Classical Quotes
1st Yao (初爻)
复自道，何其咎，吉。
English: Returning along one's own path — what blame could there be? Good fortune. Returning to what is natural and true brings no fault.
Luck Level: Good
2nd Yao (二爻)
牵复，吉。
English: Being led back together. Good fortune. Following others in returning to the right path is also fortunate.
Luck Level: Good
3rd Yao (三爻)
舆说辐，夫妻反目。
English: The spokes are removed from the cart wheel. Husband and wife are at odds. Forced advance leads to breakdown of cooperation.
Luck Level: Caution
4th Yao (四爻)
有孚，血去惕出，无咎。
English: Sincere and confident, danger recedes, fear departs. No blame. Acting with genuine trustworthiness dispels anxiety and averts harm.
Luck Level: Neutral
5th Yao (五爻)
有孚栳如，富以其邻。
English: Sincere and binding. Share your wealth with your neighbors. Generosity and trust strengthen alliances.
Luck Level: Neutral
6th Yao (上爻)
既雨既处，尚德载，妇贞厉；月几望，君子征凶。
English: Already rain has come, already rest. Virtue is fully loaded. The wife persisting is dangerous. The moon is nearly full; the noble person setting out now will meet misfortune. Know when to stop advancing.
Luck Level: Misfortune