Gentle Mountain · Great Accumulation of Heaven and Mountain

艮宮：《山天大畜》，屬土，艮上乾下。伏神、本卦：官鬼丙寅木。妻財丙子水，應。兄弟丙戌土。子孫丙申金，兄弟甲辰土。父母丙午火，官鬼甲寅木，世。妻財甲子水。積小成高之卦，龍潛大壑之象。判曰：大畜者，聚也。剛健篤實，積聚豐隆。居官食祿，建立其功。論訟有益。道理亨通。利涉大川，後吉先凶。

The hexagram "Da Xu" (Great Accumulation) is the third hexagram of the Gen palace, belonging to the earth element. Its upper trigram is Gen (Mountain) and its lower trigram is Qian (Heaven). The outer three lines are assigned the stems Bingxu, Bingzi, and Bingyin, while the inner three lines are assigned the stems Jiazi, Jiayin, and Jiachen from the Qian trigram. Taking earth as "I," the six relations are determined: the top line Bingyin (wood), and the second line Jiayin (wood) are official ghosts; the fifth line Bingzi (water) and the first line Jiazi (water) are wealth; the fourth line Bingxu (earth) and the third line Jiachen (earth) are siblings. The children of the Gen palace, Bingshen (metal), and the parents, Bingwu (fire), are not included in the hexagram and are hidden beneath the third line siblings Jiachen (earth) and the second line official ghost Jiayin (wood), respectively. The world line of this hexagram is on the second line, so the world line is at the second line Jiayin (official ghost), which corresponds to the fifth line Bingzi (wealth). This hexagram is called "Accumulating Small Things to Reach Great Heights," with an atmosphere like a divine dragon hidden in a deep valley. The judgment states: Great Accumulation means gathering and storing. It is strong and solid, accumulating a great deal. Officials can enjoy their salaries and achieve great accomplishments. Litigation is favorable for oneself, with smooth progress in reasoning. It is suitable for crossing large rivers and seas, but there is initially danger followed by good fortune.

六爻斷：初九：有厲，利已。九二：輿說輹。九三：良馬逐，利艱貞，曰閒輿衛。利有攸往。六四：童牛之牿，元吉。六五：豶豕之牙，吉。上九：何天之衢，亨。

The line statements of the six lines are as follows. Initial Nine: There is danger ahead; it is advisable to stop and not proceed further. Nine in the Second: The foal beneath the carriage axle falls off, the carriage cannot move, so it has to stop on its own. Nine in the Third: Fine horses compete to run forward; it is advisable to remain steadfast in difficulty; daily practice of driving and defense is advisable for proceeding forward. Six in the Fourth: Add a crossbar to the young bull's horn, and guard against its possible attack early on, resulting in great good fortune. Six in the Fifth: After castrating the boar, its tusks will no longer harm people, resulting in good fortune. Nine at the Top: Shouldering the great path that connects to heaven, there is smooth passage without obstruction.

艮宮：《山澤損》，屬土，艮上兌下。伏神、本卦：官鬼丙寅木，應。妻財丙子水。兄弟丙戌土。子孫丙申金，兄弟丁丑土，世。官鬼丁卯木。父母丁巳火。鑿石見玉之卦，握土為山之象。判曰：損者，益也。損上益下，後易先難。本非走失，事主憂官。必損而已，何以為安。

The hexagram "Sun" (Loss) is the fourth hexagram of the Gen palace, belonging to the earth element, with the upper trigram Gen (Mountain) and the lower trigram Dui (Lake). The outer three lines take the elements Bingxu, Bingzi, and Bingyin, while the inner three lines take DingSi, Dingmao, and Dingchou from the Dui trigram. Taking earth as "I," the six relations are determined: the top line Bingyin is wood, the second line Dingmao is wood, both being official ghosts; the fifth line Bingzi is water, being wealth; the fourth line Bingxu and the third line Dingchou are both earth, being siblings; and the first line DingSi is fire, being parents. The children Bingshen, which should be in the Gen palace, are not in the hexagram but hidden beneath the third line, which is the siblings Dingchou. The world line of this palace is on the third line, so the world line is on the third line, which is the siblings Dingchou, and it corresponds to the top line, which is the official ghost Bingyin. This hexagram is called "digging through stone to find jade," indicating a situation where a mountain is built up gradually, one shovelful of earth at a time. The judgment says: loss originally contains benefit. The meaning of the hexagram "Loss" is to reduce from above in order to increase below, so it is difficult at first but becomes easy later. If this hexagram is used for lost items, the item was not actually lost; if used for human affairs, it indicates worry about official matters. Since at this time there is a destined loss, how can one seek stability?

六爻斷：初九：已事遄往，無咎；酌損之。九二：利貞，征凶；弗損益之。六三：三人行，則損一人；一人行，則得其友。六四：損其疾，使遄有喜，無咎。六五：或益之十朋之龜，弗克違，元吉。上九：弗損益之，無咎，貞吉，利有攸往，得臣無家。

The line statements of the Six Lines are as follows. Initial Nine: Cease your own affairs and hasten to assist others, there will be no calamity, but one should consider the proper measure of self-sacrifice. Nine in the Second: It is appropriate to maintain correctness; rashly proceeding will be dangerous; there is no need for self-reduction, as this itself is an increase for the superior. Six in the Third: When three people walk together, one should be reduced; when one walks alone, one may find a companion. Six in the Fourth: Remove one's own faults, the faster the better, there will be joy and no calamity. Six in the Fifth: Someone presents a valuable tortoise worth ten strings of pearls, one cannot refuse, which is a great auspiciousness. Nine at the Top: There is no need to reduce oneself to benefit others, there will be no calamity; maintaining correctness brings auspiciousness, it is appropriate to proceed, and the number of those who come to join will be more than one family.

艮宮：《火澤睽》，屬土，離上兌下。伏神、本卦：父母己巳火。妻財丙子水，兄弟己未土。子孫己酉金，世。兄弟丁丑土。官鬼丁卯木。父母丁巳火，應。猛虎陷井之卦，二女同居之象。判曰：睽者，背也。志不相得，作事乖違。口舌相伴，財散人離。病者難瘥，行者不歸。

Hexagram 38, Kui, is the fifth hexagram of the Gen palace, belonging to the earth element. The upper trigram is Li (Fire) and the lower trigram is Dui (Lake). The outer three lines take the earth element from the Dui trigram, including Ji Chou, Ji Wei, and Ji Si, with Ji You in the fourth line. The inner three lines take the fire element from the Li trigram, including Ding Si, Ding Mao, and Ding Chou. Taking earth as 'I', the six relations are determined: the top line Ji Si fire and the first line Ding Si fire are parents, the fifth line Ji Wei earth and the third line Ding Chou earth are siblings, the fourth line Ji You metal is children, and the second line Ding Mao wood is official ghost. The wife and wealth, represented by Bing Zi water, is not included in the hexagram and is hidden beneath the fifth line siblings Ji Wei earth. When predicting matters related to wealth, one must refer to this hidden god. The world line of this hexagram is in the fourth line, so the world line is on the fourth line Ji You children, which corresponds to the first line Ding Si parents. This hexagram is called the 'Tiger in the Pit' hexagram. The upper trigram Li represents a female, and the lower trigram Dui also represents a female, indicating a situation where two women live together but have different aspirations. The judgment states that Kui means separation. There is a lack of harmony between the parties, leading to constant obstacles in doing things. There is continuous verbal conflict and disputes, loss of wealth, and division among people. The sick person finds it difficult to recover, and those who go out do not wish to return.

六爻斷：初九：悔亡。喪馬勿逐，自復。見惡人，無咎。九二：遇主于巷，無咎。六三：見輿曳，其牛掣；其人天且劓，無初有終。九四：睽孤；遇元夫，交孚，厲無咎。六五：悔亡，厥宗噬膚，往何咎？上九：睽孤；見豕負塗，載鬼一車；先張之弧，後說之弧；匪寇婚媾。往遇雨則吉。

The line statements of the six lines are as follows. Initial Nine: Regret disappears; a horse has run away, but there is no need to chase it, for it will return by itself; even if one meets a wicked person, there will be no misfortune. Nine in the Second: Meeting a suitable host in a narrow alley, there will be no misfortune. Six in the Third: Seeing a cart stuck, the ox pulling it is also restrained; the driver is punished with branding on the forehead and nose-cutting; at first things are not smooth, but in the end there will be a good outcome. Nine in the Fourth: In a state of separation and isolation, encountering a righteous and virtuous person, and establishing trust with each other, although there is danger, there will be no misfortune. Six in the Fifth: Regret disappears, relatives come together, close as if biting into soft flesh, going forward there will be no misfortune. Nine at the Top: In a state of separation and isolation, seeing a pig covered in mud, and also seeing a cart carrying ghosts; first drawing the bow to shoot, then putting it down; the coming person is not a robber, but a suitor. If going forward and encountering rain, with yin and yang harmonizing, it will instead bring good fortune.

艮宮：《天澤履》，屬土，乾上兌下。伏神、本卦：兄弟壬戌土。妻財丙子水，子孫壬申金，世。父母壬午火。兄弟丁丑土。官鬼丁卯木，應。父母丁巳火。如履虎尾之卦，安中防危之象。判曰：履者，禮也。如履虎尾，防慮宜深。堅冰之患，戒慎兢兢。安中防危，憂中望喜。眇而能視，跛而能履。

The hexagram Tianze Lv is the sixth hexagram of the Gen palace, belonging to the earth element. The upper trigram is Qian (Heaven) and the lower trigram is Dui (Lake). The three outer lines take the elements from the Qian trigram: Renwu (water), Renshen (metal), and Renxu (earth). The three inner lines take the elements from the Dui trigram: Dingsi (fire), Dingmao (wood), and Dingchou (earth). Taking earth as "I," the six relations are determined: the top line Renxu (earth) and the third line Dingchou (earth) are siblings, the fifth line Renshen (metal) is children, the fourth line Renwu (water) and the first line Dingsi (fire) are parents, and the second line Dingmao (wood) is official ghost. The wife and wealth, represented by Bingzi (water), is not in the hexagram but hidden beneath the fifth line Renshen (metal), which is children. The world line of this hexagram is on the fifth line, so the world line is on the fifth line Renshen (metal), which is children, and it corresponds to the second line Dingmao (wood), which is official ghost. This hexagram is called "Like Walking on a Tiger's Tail," indicating a situation where one is in a secure position but must still be cautious. The judgment says: "Lv" means ritual. Acting as if walking on a tiger's tail, one must be deeply cautious and thoughtful. Feeling the frost, one knows that ice is coming, so one must be careful and vigilant, trembling with fear. In security, one must guard against danger; in hardship, one must hope for good fortune. It is like having one eye and one leg still functional, though limited, one must not be overconfident.

六爻斷：初九：素履，往無咎。九二：履道坦坦，幽人貞吉。六三：眇能視，跛能履。履虎尾，咥人，凶。武人為于大君。九四：履虎尾，愬愬，終吉。九五：夬履，貞厲。上九：視履考祥，其旋元吉。

The line statements of the six lines are as follows. Initial Nine: Act with sincerity and simplicity, going forth will not bring calamity. Nine in the Second: The path is smooth and wide, the person who dwells in seclusion and maintains stillness will attain good fortune by upholding the right path. Six in the Third: Having lost one eye yet believing oneself able to see, having lost one leg yet believing oneself able to walk; attempting to tread on a tiger's tail will surely result in being bitten, thus it is凶 (a凶 outcome); this is a portrayal of a warrior's arrogance attempting to assume the role of a great ruler. Nine in the Fourth: Treading on a tiger's tail yet remaining cautious and vigilant, ultimately attaining good fortune. Nine in the Fifth: Act with firm decisiveness and follow one's own path alone, but if one persists in clinging to it without change, there will be danger. Nine at the Top: Reflecting on one's entire life's actions and examining the signs of good or bad fortune, if one can be complete and without flaw, then it is a great good fortune.

艮宮：《風澤中孚》（游魂），屬土，巽上兌下。伏神、本卦：官鬼辛卯木。妻財丙子水，父母辛巳火。兄弟辛未土，世。子孫丙申金，兄弟丁丑土。官鬼丁卯木。父母丁巳火，應。鶴鳴子和之卦，事有定期之象。判曰：中孚，信也。天地養育，萬物安居，澤被草木，信及豚魚。利涉大川，厄難消除。

The hexagram Zhong Fu (Wind and Lake) is the seventh hexagram of the Gen palace, belonging to the earth element. Its upper trigram is Xun (wind) and its lower trigram is Dui (lake), making it the "wandering soul" hexagram of this palace. The outer three lines take the elements from Xun, incorporating Xinwei, Xinsi, and Xinmao. The inner three lines take the elements from Dui, incorporating Dingsi, Dingmao, and Dingchou. Taking earth as "I," the six relations are determined: the top line Xinmao wood and the second line Dingmao wood are official ghosts, the fifth line Xinsi fire and the first line Dingsi fire are parents, and the fourth line Xinwei earth and the third line Dingchou earth are siblings. The wife wealth Jingshi water and the children Bingshen metal of the Gen palace do not appear in the hexagram, being hidden beneath the fifth line parents Xinsi fire and the third line siblings Dingchou earth respectively. Since the wandering soul hexagram has its world line retreating to the fourth line, the world line is located at the fourth line Xinwei siblings, corresponding to the first line Dingsi parents. This hexagram is called the "Horned Crane's Cry and Harmonious Response" hexagram, indicating a situation with a definite time course. The judgment states: Zhong Fu means sincerity. Heaven and earth nurture all things, allowing each to dwell in its proper place; grace extends to grass and trees, and sincerity reaches even ignorant creatures like pigs and fish. It is favorable to cross great rivers and lakes, and all difficulties can be dispelled.

六爻斷：初九：虞吉，有他，不燕。九二：鳴鶴在陰，其子和之。我有好爵，吾與爾靡之。六三：得敵，或鼓或罷，或泣或歌。六四：月幾望，馬匹亡，無咎。九五：有孚攣如，無咎。上九：翰音登于天，貞凶。

The line statements of the six lines are as follows. Initial Nine: If one examines matters thoroughly beforehand, it will be auspicious; but if one has other intentions and is fickle-minded, one will not find peace. Nine in the Second: A crane calls in the shade of the mountain, and its young crane responds in harmony; I have a cup of fine wine, and I wish to share it with you. Six in the Third: Encountering an opponent of equal strength, one sometimes drums and attacks, sometimes grows weary and withdraws, sometimes weeps, sometimes sings, and has no clear direction in advance or retreat. Six in the Fourth: When the moon is nearly full, a horse loses its mate and walks alone, yet there will be no calamity. Nine in the Fifth: With sincere intentions, one binds people together as if they were brothers and sisters, and there will be no calamity. Nine at the Top: The sound of a rooster's crow rises into the sky, but the sound is exaggerated and not real; if one persists in this, it will be dangerous.

艮宮：《風山漸》（歸魂），屬土，巽上艮下。伏神、本卦：官鬼辛卯木，應。妻財丙子水，父母辛巳火。兄弟辛未土。子孫丙申金，世。父母丙午火。兄弟丙辰土。高山植木之卦，積小成大之象。判曰：漸者，進也。漸進之義，動靜皆宜。食無求飽，款曲施為，婚姻和合，行人將歸。

The hexagram "Wind over Mountain" is the eighth hexagram of the Ken palace, belonging to the earth element. Its upper trigram is Xun (Wind) and its lower trigram is Gen (Mountain), making it the "returning soul" hexagram of this palace. The outer three lines are taken from the Xun trigram and include Xinwei, Xinsi, and Xinmao. The inner three lines remain from the Gen trigram, including Bingchen, Bingwu, and Bingshen. Taking earth as "self," the six relations are determined: the top line Xinmao wood is the official ghost, the fifth line Xinsi fire and the second line Bingwu fire are the parents, the fourth line Xinwei earth and the first line Bingchen earth are the siblings, and the third line Bingshen metal is the children. The wife and wealth, represented by Bingzi water, is not present in the hexagram but is hidden beneath the fifth line parents Xinsi fire. Since the "returning soul" hexagram has the world line on the third line, the world line is on the third line Bingshen children, which corresponds to the top line Xinmao official ghost. This hexagram is called "planting trees on a high mountain," symbolizing a gradual accumulation from small to great. The interpretation states: "Gradual" means gradual progress. It signifies proceeding in an orderly and step-by-step manner, whether in motion or stillness. In terms of diet, one does not seek fullness; in terms of action, one proceeds with care and at a measured pace. In matters of marriage, it indicates harmony; in matters of a traveler, it suggests imminent return.

六爻斷：初六：鴻漸于干；小子厲，有言，無咎。六二：鴻漸于磐；飲食衎衎，吉。九三：鴻漸于陸；夫征不復，婦孕不育，凶；利禦寇。六四：鴻漸于木，或得其桷，無咎。九五：鴻漸于陵；婦三歲不孕，終莫之勝，吉。上九：鴻漸于陸；其羽可用為儀，吉。

The line statements of the six lines are as follows. Six at the beginning: Wild geese gradually fly to the high bank by the water, the young although sensing danger, also attract some idle talk, but in the end there will be no calamity. Six in the second: Wild geese gradually fly to a large rock, with food and joy in ease, auspicious. Nine in the third: Wild geese gradually fly to the high and level land, the husband goes on a distant campaign and does not return, the woman becomes pregnant but cannot keep the child, ominous; at this time it is only suitable for resisting foreign invaders. Six in the fourth: Wild geese gradually fly to the trees, perhaps they can find a straight beam to rest on, there will be no calamity. Nine in the fifth: Wild geese gradually fly to the high hill, the woman has not conceived for three years, but in the end nothing can surpass their proper affection, auspicious. Nine at the top: Wild geese gradually fly back to the high ground, their feathers can be used for ceremonial decoration, auspicious.

震宮：《震為雷》（六沖），屬木，震上震下。本卦：妻財庚戌土，世。官鬼庚申金。子孫庚午火。妻財庚辰土，應。兄弟庚寅木。父母庚子水。震驚百里之卦，有聲無形之象。判曰：震者，動也。重雷發響，百里飛聲，無事之者，愕然而驚。求謀和遂，官爵難成。空聞其響，不見其形。

The hexagram Zhen (Thunder) is the first hexagram of the Zhen trigram. Both the upper and lower trigrams are Zhen, belonging to the wood element, and it is also a hexagram of the Six Clashes. Both the inner and outer hexagrams contain the element Geng. From the first line upwards, they are sequentially Gengzi, Gengyin, Gengchen, Gengwu, Gengshen, and Gengxu. Since this hexagram belongs to the wood element, the wood element is taken as "I" to determine the six relations. The top line Gengxu earth is wife and wealth, the third line Gengchen earth is also wife and wealth, the fifth line Gengshen metal is official and ghost, the fourth line Gengwu fire is son and daughter, the second line Gengyin wood is brother and sister, and the first line Gengzi water is parents. All five relations are complete. In the eight pure hexagrams, the world line is located at the top line, so the world line is at the top line Gengxu wife and wealth, and it should also be at the third line Gengchen wife and wealth. This hexagram is called the "Thunder Shaking a Hundred Li" hexagram, with an atmosphere of hearing the sound but not seeing the form. The interpretation says: Zhen means movement. The heavy thunder continues to explode, the sound travels a hundred li away. Even those who were originally without affairs are startled by the thunder. Matters pursued are generally successful, but official positions and titles are difficult to obtain. What is obtained is often just hearing the sound, without seeing the actual form.

六爻斷：初九：震來虩虩，後笑言啞啞，吉。六二：震來，厲；億喪貝，躋于九陵，勿逐，七日得。六三：震蘇蘇，震行無眚。九四：震遂泥。六五：震往來，厲；億無喪，有事。上六：震索索，視矍矍，征凶。震不于其躬，于其鄰，無咎。婚媾有言。

The line statements for the six lines are as follows. Initial Nine: When thunder strikes, there is fear and anxiety, but after it passes, one can laugh and remain calm, which is auspicious. Six in the Second: Thunder strikes, there is danger; it is estimated that property will be lost, so one must climb to a high mountain to take shelter; lost items need not be pursued, for they will be regained after seven days. Six in the Third: In the midst of thunder, one is startled and confused; if one proceeds cautiously due to the fear, there will be no misfortune. Nine in the Fourth: In the midst of thunder, one is trapped in mud and unable to move. Six in the Fifth: Thunder continues to strike, there is danger; upon estimation, there is no actual loss, but some matters need to be handled. Six at the Top: In the midst of thunder, one trembles in fear, eyes wide and looking around; if one proceeds forward at this time, it will be dangerous. The thunder has not yet struck oneself, but only the neighbor; if one is vigilant in advance, there will be no misfortune; however, matters of marriage are likely to bring about gossip.

震宮：《雷地豫》（六合），屬木，震上坤下。伏神、本卦：妻財庚戌土。官鬼庚申金。子孫庚午火，應。兄弟乙卯木。子孫乙巳火。父母庚子水，妻財乙未土，世。鸞鳳生雛之卦，萬物發榮之象。判曰：豫者，悅也。雷出於地，開蟄鼓翼，天地順動。日時不忒。先王制禮，殷薦崇德。凡事無疑，上下悅懌。

The hexagram "Yu" (Thunder over Earth) is the second hexagram of the Zhen trigram, belonging to the wood element. Its upper trigram is Zhen (Thunder) and its lower trigram is Kun (Earth), making it also a "Six Harmony" hexagram. The upper three lines still belong to the Zhen trigram, incorporating the day branches Gengwu, Gengshen, and Gengxu. The lower three lines have transformed into the Kun trigram, incorporating the day branches Yiwei, Yisi, and Yimao. Taking wood as "I," the six relations are determined: the top line Gengxu earth and the first line Yiwei earth are wealth, the fifth line Gengshen metal is official ghost, the fourth line Gengwu fire and the second line Yisi fire are children, and the third line Yimao wood is siblings. The parents, represented by Gengzi water, are not in the hexagram but are hidden beneath the first line wealth Yiwei earth. The world line of this hexagram is located at the first line, so the world line is at the first line Yiwei wealth, which corresponds to the fourth line Gengwu children. This hexagram is called "Phoenix and Swallow Raise Their Young," symbolizing the flourishing and sprouting of all things. The interpretation states: "Yu" means joy and harmony. Thunder arises from beneath the earth, awakening hibernating creatures and encouraging birds to spread their wings. Heaven and earth move in harmony with the seasons, and the day and month are perfectly aligned. Therefore, the ancient kings established rituals and music, offering solemn sacrifices to the Supreme Deity to honor great virtue. In all matters, there is no need for doubt, and all above and below are joyful and content.

六爻斷：初六：鳴豫，凶。六二：介于石，不終日，貞吉。六三：盱豫悔。遲有悔。九四：由豫，大有得。勿疑。朋盍簪。六五：貞疾，恆不死。上六：冥豫，成有渝，無咎。

The line statements of the six lines are as follows. Six at the beginning: rejoicing in success and boasting, resulting in misfortune. Six in the second: upholding integrity like a rock, acting when opportunity arises, making decisions without waiting for a full day, and maintaining righteousness brings good fortune. Six in the third: flattering and looking up to superiors for comfort, inevitably leading to regret; if hesitation persists without change, regret will be even greater. Nine in the fourth: everyone's comfort comes from him, achieving great gains; there is no need for suspicion, for friends will gather like hair tied with a hairpin. Six in the fifth: like being afflicted by a long illness, being controlled by others, yet never dying. Six at the top: being dull and immersed in comfort, if the current situation can still be changed, there will be no calamity.

震宮：《雷水解》，屬木，震上坎下。伏神、本卦：妻財庚戌土。官鬼庚申金，應。子孫庚午火。子孫戊午火。妻財戊辰土，世。父母庚子水，兄弟戊寅木。春雷行雨之卦，憂散喜生之象。判曰：解者，散也。出於險難，惡事消散，獄訟可釋，共相歌贊。婚不和諧，人如隔面。久患在床，今當冰泮。

Hexagram 40, Xie, is the third hexagram in the Zhen trigram group, belonging to the wood element, with the upper trigram Zhen (Thunder) and the lower trigram Kan (Water). The outer three lines take the elements Gengwu (fire), Gengshen (metal), and Gengxu (earth), while the inner three lines take Wu yin (wood), Wuchen (earth), and Wuwu (fire). Using wood as "I," the six relations are determined: the top line Gengxu earth and the second line Wuchen earth are wealth, the fifth line Gengshen metal is official ghost, the fourth line Gengwu fire and the third line Wuwu fire are children, and the first line Wu yin wood is siblings. The parents, represented by Gengzi water, are not in the hexagram but are hidden beneath the first line siblings Wu yin wood. The world line, which is the third hexagram in this trigram group, is located at the second line, so the world line is at the second line Wuchen wealth, which corresponds to the fifth line Gengshen official ghost. This hexagram is called the "Hexagram of Spring Thunder and Rain," indicating a situation of worry and dispersion, with the emergence of joy. The judgment says: "Xie" means to dissipate. Having emerged from danger, evil things dissipate, and cases of imprisonment or litigation can be resolved, with the approval of many. However, in matters of marriage, there is disharmony, as people seem to be separated by a thin layer of skin. For someone who has been ill and bedridden, now they should recover as ice melts.

六爻斷：初六：無咎。九二：田獲三狐，得黃矢；貞吉。六三：負且乘，致寇至；貞吝。九四：解而拇，朋至斯孚。六五：君子維有解，吉，有孚于小人。上六：公用射隼于高墉之上，獲之，無不利。

The line statements of the six lines are as follows. Initial line six: At the beginning of resolving difficulties, the strong and the flexible complement each other, there will be no calamity. Nine in the second line: While hunting, three foxes are captured, and a bronze arrowhead is also obtained; if one remains steadfast in righteousness, it is auspicious. Six in the third line: A petty person who should be carrying heavy burdens instead rides a large chariot, attracting the covetousness of bandits; if one persists in this situation, there will certainly be regret. Nine in the fourth line: The bond on the big toe is removed, friends with the same aspirations arrive, and they treat each other with sincerity. Six in the fifth line: If a gentleman can remove the entanglements of petty persons, it is auspicious; even petty persons will become convinced. Six at the top: The prince on a high wall draws his bow and shoots a hawk or falcon, and with one shot, all things are favorable.

震宮：《雷風恆》，屬木，震上巽下。伏神、本卦：妻財庚戌土，應。官鬼庚申金。子孫庚午火。官鬼辛酉金，世。兄弟庚寅木，父母辛亥水。妻財辛丑土。日月長明之卦，四時不忒之象。判曰：恆者，久也。長久安靜，不動為良，四時變化，天道無常。日月運轉，普照其光。君子以立，不易其方。

The hexagram Heng (Perseverance) is the fourth hexagram in the Zhen (Thunder) trigram group, belonging to the wood element. The upper trigram is Zhen (Thunder) and the lower trigram is Xun (Wind). The outer three lines take the heavenly stems Gengwu, Gengshen, and Gengxu, while the inner three lines take the heavenly stems Xinchou, Xinhai, and Xinyou from the Xun trigram. Using wood as "I," the six relations are determined: the top line Gengxu earth and the first line Xinchou earth are wealth, the fifth line Gengshen metal and the third line Xinyou metal are official ghosts, the fourth line Gengwu fire is children, and the second line Xinhai water is parents. The brothers Gengyin wood of the Zhen trigram are not included in the hexagram and are hidden beneath the second line parents Xinhai water. The world line of this hexagram is on the third line, so the world is on the third line Xinyou official ghost, which corresponds to the top line Gengxu wealth. This hexagram is called the "Everlasting Brightness" hexagram, with an appearance of the four seasons proceeding without error. The judgment states: Heng means perseverance. To be long-lasting and calm, without rash action, is the best course. The four seasons change, but the heavenly way does not remain in one form. The sun and moon continue to rotate without ceasing, shining universally. The gentleman takes this as a model, standing firm and maintaining his direction without change.

六爻斷：初六：浚恆，貞凶，無攸利。九二：悔亡。九三：不恆其德，或承之羞，貞吝。九四：田無禽。六五：恆其德，貞。婦人吉，夫子凶。上六：振恆，凶。

The line statements of the six lines are as follows. Six at the beginning: seeking the path of constancy too urgently at the start, clinging to it rigidly brings misfortune, there is no benefit. Nine in the second: able to maintain the middle path steadily, regret disappears. Nine in the third: unable to maintain one's virtue constantly, often leading to disgrace, continuing in this way will surely bring regret. Nine in the fourth: hunting but achieving nothing, because staying in an improper position for too long. Six in the fifth: maintaining the virtue of flexibility and uprightness constantly; a woman doing so is auspicious, but a man doing so blindly is inauspicious. Six at the top: striving anxiously for constancy, leading to misfortune.

震宮：《地風升》，屬木，坤上巽下。伏神、本卦：官鬼癸酉金。父母癸亥水。子孫庚午火，妻財癸丑土，世。官鬼辛酉金。兄弟庚寅木，父母辛亥水。妻財辛丑土，應。靈鳥翱翔之卦，顯達光明之象。判曰：升者，進也。木生於土，萌芽漸長，積小成大，升進而上，宜見王公，褒嘉歡賞。出暗嚮明，亨通之象。

The hexagram "Sheng" (Rising) is the fifth hexagram in the Zhen (Thunder) group, belonging to the wood element. The upper trigram is Kun (Earth) and the lower trigram is Xun (Wind). The outer three lines are taken from the Kun trigram, incorporating Guiyou, Guihai, and Guichou. The inner three lines are taken from the Xun trigram, incorporating Xinchou, Xinhai, and Xinyou. Using wood as "I," the six relations are determined: the top line Guiyou metal and the third line Xinyou metal are official ghosts, the fifth line Guihai water and the second line Xinhai water are parents, and the fourth line Guichou earth and the first line Xinchou earth are wealth. The descendants of the Zhen group, Gengwu fire, and the siblings, Gengyin wood, do not appear in the hexagram and are hidden beneath the fourth line wealth Guichou earth and the second line parents Xinhai water respectively. The world line of this hexagram is on the fourth line, so the world is located at the fourth line Guichou wealth, which corresponds to the first line Xinchou wealth. This hexagram is called "The Auspicious Bird Soaring," with an appearance of brightness and advancement. The judgment states: "Rising means advancement." Trees grow in the earth, sprout and gradually grow, accumulating from small to large, rising step by step. At this time, it is appropriate to visit the king or noble, and one will receive commendation and praise. Moving out of darkness toward brightness, it is a favorable and smooth situation.

六爻斷：初六：允升，大吉。九二：孚乃利用禴，無咎。九三：升虛邑。六四：王用亨于岐山，吉，無咎。六五：貞吉，升階。上六：冥升，利于不息之貞。

The line statements of the six lines are as follows. Six at the beginning: Being trusted by the people and ascending, great good fortune. Nine in the second: Keeping sincerity in heart, even using a simple sacrifice is appropriate, no misfortune. Nine in the third: Ascending as entering an undefended city, smooth and unimpeded. Six in the fourth: The king of Zhou held a sacrifice at Mount Qi, good fortune, no misfortune. Six in the fifth: Upholding the correct path brings good fortune, like ascending steps, advancing step by step. Six at the top: Being confused and blindly seeking ascent without knowing when to stop, only suitable to apply this unceasing aspiration to upholding the correct path and cultivating virtue.

震宮：《水風井》，屬木，坎上巽下。伏神、本卦：父母戊子水。妻財戊戌土，世。子孫庚午火，官鬼戊申金。官鬼辛酉金。兄弟庚寅木，父母辛亥水，應。妻財辛丑土。珠藏深淵之卦，守靜安常之象。判曰：井者，靜也。邑乃可改，井不可移，安身勿動，守道無虧。所作於人，且宜修之。逃亡難得，應沒還期。

The hexagram Jing (Water over Wind) is the sixth hexagram of the Zhen (Thunder) group, belonging to the Wood element, with the upper trigram Kan (Water) and the lower trigram Xun (Wind). The outer three lines take the elements of Kan and include Wu Shen, Wu Xu, and Wu Zi. The inner three lines take the elements of Xun and include Xin Chou, Xin Hai, and Xin You. Taking Wood as 'I', the six relations are determined: the top line Wu Zi Water and the second line Xin Hai Water are the Parents, the fifth line Wu Xu Earth and the first line Xin Chou Earth are the Wealth, and the fourth line Wu Shen Metal and the third line Xin You Metal are the Official Ghosts. The descendants of the Zhen group, Geng Wu Fire, and the siblings, Geng Yin Wood, do not appear in the hexagram and are hidden beneath the fourth line Official Ghost Wu Shen Metal and the second line Parent Xin Hai Water respectively. The world line is located at the fifth line, so the world line is at the fifth line Wu Xu Wealth, which corresponds to the second line Xin Hai Parents. This hexagram is called 'Jade Hidden in Deep Water,' showing a quiet and stable atmosphere. The judgment states: Well means stillness. A city can be changed, but a well cannot be moved; one should remain steady and not act rashly, and by keeping to the right path, there will be no loss. If one's actions involve others, they should be carefully adjusted. If this hexagram is used to predict a missing person, it is difficult to find them, and their return is uncertain.

六爻斷：初六：井泥不食，舊井無禽。九二：井谷射鮒，甕敝漏。九三：井渫不食，為我心惻。可用汲，王明並受其福。六四：井甃，無咎。九五：井冽，寒泉食。上六：井收勿幕，有孚元吉。

The line statements of the six lines are as follows. Six at the beginning: The well at the bottom is full of mud, the water cannot be drunk; the abandoned well even attracts no birds. Nine in the second: The well water can only trickle like a mountain stream to feed small fish, and the water jar is broken and leaking. Nine in the third: The well has been cleaned, yet no one comes to draw water, causing me a feeling of sorrow; this well could be used, if the king is enlightened, both above and below would share its benefits. Six in the fourth: Build the well wall with bricks and stones, there will be no misfortune. Nine in the fifth: The well water is clear and cold, the sweet and cool spring water can be drunk. Six at the top: After drawing water from the well, there is no need to cover it, allowing people to take it freely, with sincerity in heart, great good fortune.

震宮：《澤風大過》（游魂），屬木，兌上巽下。伏神、本卦：妻財丁未土。官鬼丁酉金。子孫庚午火，父母丁亥水，世。官鬼辛酉金。兄弟庚寅木，父母辛亥水。妻財辛丑土，應。寒木生花之卦，本末俱弱之象。判曰：大過者，禍也。四陽過盛，上下不勝，棟橈之象，事卒難明。兩刑兩克，所求不成。枯楊借生，自滅之徵。

The hexagram Zhè Fēng Dà Guò is the seventh hexagram of the Zhen palace, belonging to the wood element. Its upper trigram is Dui and its lower trigram is Xun, making it the "wandering soul" hexagram of this palace. The outer three lines take the elements of Dui, incorporating Dinghai, Dingyou, and Dingwei. The inner three lines take the elements of Xun, incorporating Xinchou, Xinhai, and Xinyou. Taking wood as "self," the six relations are determined: the top line Dingwei earth and the first line Xinchou earth are wealth, the fifth line Dingyou metal and the third line Xinyou metal are official ghosts, and the fourth line Dinghai water and the second line Xinhai water are parents. The descendants of the Zhen palace, Gengwu fire, and the siblings Gengyin wood do not appear in the hexagram and are hidden beneath the fourth line parents Dinghai water and the second line parents Xinhai water respectively. Since the "wandering soul" hexagram has the world line on the fourth line, the world line is located at the fourth line Dinghai parents and should be associated with the first line Xinchou wealth. This hexagram is called "Cold Wood Blooming Flowers," indicating a situation where both the beginning and the end are weak. The judgment states that Dà Guò contains misfortune. The middle four lines are all yang and overly strong, while the upper and lower yin lines cannot bear the weight, resembling the image of a roof beam bending and about to break. In the end, the matter becomes unclear. The punishments and conflicts add up, making the desired matter impossible to accomplish. A withered poplar tree blooming flowers due to a temporary surge of energy is actually a sign of self-destruction.

六爻斷：初六：藉用白茅，無咎。九二：枯楊生稊，老夫得其女妻，無不利。九三：棟橈，凶。九四：棟隆，吉，有它吝。九五：枯楊生華，老婦得其士夫，無咎無譽。上六：過涉滅頂，凶，無咎。

The line statements of the six lines are as follows. Initial Line Six: When performing worship, use clean white reed grass to pad the vessels, being extremely cautious, there will be no calamity. Nine in the Second: A withered poplar tree's roots sprout new shoots, an old man marries a young wife, all things are favorable. Nine in the Third: The roof beam bends and is about to break, ominous. Nine in the Fourth: The roof beam rises up and is firm, auspicious; but if there is another entanglement, regret will follow. Nine in the Fifth: The withered poplar tree's top sprouts flowers, an old woman marries a young husband, neither calamity nor praise is mentioned. Upper Line Six: Wading through deep water to the point of drowning the head, ominous; yet it is for the sake of righteousness that one dies, and one cannot blame others.

震宮：《澤雷隨》（歸魂），屬木，兌上震下。伏神、本卦：妻財丁未土，應。官鬼丁酉金。子孫庚午火，父母丁亥水。妻財庚辰土，世。兄弟庚寅木。父母庚子水。良工琢玉之卦，如水推車之象。判曰：隨者，順也。上剛下柔，隨時之義。改故鼎新，眾美俱至。士子得官，宜增祿位。百事遂意，吉無不利。

The hexagram Sui (Following) is the eighth hexagram in the Zhen (Thunder) group, belonging to the Wood element. Its upper trigram is Dui (Lake) and its lower trigram is Zhen (Thunder), making it the "returning soul" hexagram of this group. The three outer lines take the elements of Dui, receiving Dinghai, Dingyou, and Dingwei. The three inner lines remain Zhen, receiving Gengzi, Gengyin, and Gengchen. Taking Wood as "I," the six relations are determined: the top line Dingwei earth and the third line Gengchen earth are wife and wealth, the fifth line Dingyou metal is official ghost, the fourth line Dinghai water and the first line Gengzi water are parents, and the second line Gengyin wood is siblings. TheChildren (children) of the Zhen group, Gengwu fire, is not included in the hexagram and is hidden beneath the fourth line parents Dinghai water. Since the world line (shi yao) is on the third line in a returning soul hexagram, the world line is on the third line Gengchen wife and wealth, which should also be on the top line Dingwei wife and wealth. This hexagram is called "A master carving jade," resembling the image of water pushing a cart, moving smoothly and following the trend. The judgment says: following means obedience. The upper trigram is strong and the lower trigram is flexible, indicating the meaning of moving with the times. Removing old habits and establishing new rules, many benefits come together. Scholars may attain official positions and should also receive increased salary and rank. All matters can be fulfilled according to one's wishes, which is auspicious and beneficial in all respects.

六爻斷：初九：官有渝，貞吉。出門交有功。六二：係小子，失丈夫。六三：係丈夫，失小子。隨有求得，利居貞。九四：隨有獲，貞凶。有孚在道，以明，何咎？九五：孚于嘉，吉。上六：拘係之，乃從維之。王用亨于西山。

The line statements of the six lines are as follows. Initial Nine: The matter under consideration has undergone a change; if one remains steadfast and upright, it will be auspicious; going out to meet people and engaging in social interactions will lead to success. Sixth Two: Being attached to the young below causes the loss of the mature above. Sixth Three: Being attached to the mature above leads to abandoning the young below; thus, if one follows others with requests, one may obtain what is desired, but it is favorable to remain in a stable and upright position. Ninth Four: Following others and gaining something, if one persists stubbornly, it will be ominous; however, if one maintains sincerity, acts in accordance with the right path, and uses wisdom, there will be no calamity. Ninth Five: Following virtuous people with sincerity brings good fortune. Upper Six: He is tightly bound and further secured with ropes; the king therefore held a sacrificial ceremony on the western mountain.

巽宮：《巽為風》（六沖），屬木，巽上巽下。本卦：兄弟辛卯木，世。子孫辛巳火。妻財辛未土。官鬼辛酉金，應。父母辛亥水。妻財辛丑土。風行草偃之卦，上行下效之象。判曰：巽者，順也。乃順成天，動用相尚，消息交通，無諸蔽障。惡事不同，風飄其響。所作隨順，進達之象。

The hexagram Xun (Wind) is the first hexagram of the Xun group, with both upper and lower trigrams being Xun, belonging to the wood element and also being a "Six Clashes" hexagram. Both inner and outer trigrams contain the element Xin, and from the first line upwards, they are Xin Chou, Xin Hai, Xin You, Xin Wei, Xin Si, and Xin Mao. Since this group belongs to wood, wood is taken as "I" to determine the six relations: the top line Xin Mao wood is siblings, the fifth line Xin Si fire is children, the fourth line Xin Wei earth and the first line Xin Chou earth are wealth, the third line Xin You metal is official ghost, and the second line Xin Hai water is parents, thus all five relations are complete. In the eight pure hexagrams, the world line is located at the top, so the world line is at the top line Xin Mao siblings, which corresponds to the third line Xin You official ghost. This hexagram is called "Wind Moving Grass Bends," indicating a situation where what is done above is followed below. The judgment says: Xun means following. With the virtue of following and supporting, it accomplishes the heavenly way, and every action is highly esteemed by people. The growth and decline, movement and stillness are mutually connected, without any obstruction or hindrance. Evil things are different from it, like wind passing through, leaving only a sound. All actions are in harmony, showing a trend of progress and smoothness.

六爻斷：初六：進退，利武人之貞。九二：巽在床下，用史、巫紛若，吉，無咎。九三：頻巽，吝。六四：悔亡，田獲三品。九五：貞吉，悔亡，無不利。無初有終。先庚三日，後庚三日，吉。上九：巽在床下，喪其資斧，貞凶。

The line statements of the six lines are as follows. Six at the beginning: hesitating to advance or retreat, it is appropriate to be as firm and upright as a warrior. Nine in the second: humbly and obediently crouching beneath the bed, the priests and diviners pray fervently to communicate with the spirits, which is auspicious and there will be no misfortune. Nine in the third: forcing oneself to be repeatedly submissive, inevitably leading to regret. Six in the fourth: regret disappears, hunting yields three types of game. Nine in the fifth: upholding uprightness brings auspiciousness, regret disappears, nothing is unfavorable; initially not smooth, but ultimately successful; carefully planning three days before and three days after the day of Geng, it is auspicious. Nine at the top: humbly and obediently crouching beneath the bed, even the money for livelihood and the axe are lost, continuing to hold on will bring misfortune.

巽宮：《風天小畜》，屬木，巽上乾下。伏神、本卦：兄弟辛卯木。子孫辛巳火。妻財辛未土，應。官鬼辛酉金，妻財甲辰土。兄弟甲寅木。父母甲子水，世。匣藏寶劍之卦，密雲不雨之象。判曰：小畜者，塞也。密雲不雨，夫婦反覆。信息不通，出行卻伏，求事不成，遲而未速。

The hexagram "Wind over Heaven, Small Accumulation" is the second hexagram of the Xun trigram group, belonging to the wood element. The upper trigram is Xun and the lower trigram is Qian. The upper three lines still belong to Xun, with the stem assignments of Xinwei, Xinsi, and Xinmao. The lower three lines have changed to Qian, with the stem assignments of Jiazi, Jiayin, and Jiachen. Using wood as "I," the six relations are determined: the top line Xinmao wood and the second line Jiayin wood are siblings, the fifth line Xinsi fire is children, the fourth line Xinwei earth and the third line Jiachen earth are wealth, and the first line Jiazi water is parents. The official ghost Xinyou metal of the Xun trigram group is not in the hexagram but is hidden beneath the third line wealth Jiachen earth. When divining matters related to official disputes, fame, or illness, one should check this hidden god. The world line of this hexagram is on the first line, so the world line is at the first line Jiazi parents, which corresponds to the fourth line Xinwei wealth. This hexagram is called "Treasure Sword in a Box," depicting a weather condition of thick clouds covering the sky but no rain falling. The judgment states: "Small accumulation means obstruction." Thick clouds fill the sky but do not form rain, indicating repeated conflicts between husband and wife. Communication is blocked, and although there is a desire to travel, one remains inactive, leading to matters not being accomplished, delayed, and progressing slowly.

六爻斷：初九：復自道，何其咎，吉。九二：牽復，吉。九三：輿說輻，夫妻反目。六四：有孚，血去惕出，無咎。九五：有孚攣如，富以其鄰。上九：既雨既處，尚德載。婦貞厲。月幾望，君子征凶。

The line statements of the six lines are as follows. Initial Nine: Following one's own correct path to return, where would there be calamity, auspicious. Nine in the Second: Connected with similar ones and returning together, auspicious. Nine in the Third: The spokes of the chariot fall off, the chariot cannot move forward, husband and wife turn against each other. Six in the Fourth: Holding sincerity, injury is avoided, anxiety is dispelled, there will be no calamity. Nine in the Fifth: With sincerity, connected with others, and sharing abundance with neighbors. Nine at the Top: The rain has fallen, the matter has ceased, it is the time when virtue has accumulated to its full extent; if a woman is stubborn and self-willed, there will be danger. When the moon is nearly full, if a gentleman travels at this time, it will be inauspicious.

巽宮：《風火家人》，屬木，巽上離下。伏神、本卦：兄弟辛卯木。子孫辛巳火，應。妻財辛未土。官鬼辛酉金，父母己亥水。妻財己丑土，世。兄弟己卯木。入海求珠之卦，開花結子之象。判曰：家人者，同也。陰陽得位，夫婦克隆，田木增廣，財入本宮。婚姻之道，以存始終。不求自合，家慶融融。

The hexagram Wind and Fire Family is the third hexagram of the Xun trigram, belonging to the wood element, with the upper trigram Xun and the lower trigram Li. The outer three lines take the elements Xinwei, Xinsi, and Xinmao, while the inner three lines take Jimao, Jichou, and Jihai from the Li trigram. Using wood as "I," the six relations are determined: the top line Xinmao wood and the first line Jimao wood are siblings, the fifth line Xinsi fire is children, the fourth line Xinwei earth and the second line Jichou earth are wealth, and the third line Jihai water is parents. The official ghost Xinyou metal of the Xun trigram does not appear in the hexagram but is hidden beneath the third line parents Jihai water. The world line of this trigram is located at the second line, so the world is at the second line Jichou wealth, which corresponds to the fifth line Xinsi children. This hexagram is called the "Seeking a Pearl in the Sea" hexagram, with an appearance of blooming flowers followed by fruiting. The judgment states: the family hexagram takes the meaning of unity. Yin and yang each occupy their proper position, the way of husband and wife flourishes; fields and forests continuously expand, and wealth flows into the family. In matters of marriage, there is a beginning and an end. There is no need to seek union deliberately, for union comes naturally, and the whole family is harmonious and joyful.

六爻斷：初九：閒有家，悔亡。六二：無攸遂，在中饋，貞吉。九三：家人嗃嗃，悔厲吉；婦子嘻嘻，終吝。六四：富家，大吉。九五：王假有家，勿恤，吉。上九：有孚威如，終吉。

The line statements of the six lines are as follows. Initial Nine: At the beginning of managing the family, establish preventive rules, and regret will vanish. Six in the Second: Do not act independently to achieve things outside the home, but instead manage household affairs and food, maintaining proper conduct brings good fortune. Nine in the Third: Managing the family with excessive severity causes family members to be dissatisfied, although there is regret and hardship, ultimately good fortune is attained; conversely, if women and children laugh and play without restraint, eventually there will be regret. Six in the Fourth: This can bring wealth and prosperity to the family, resulting in great good fortune. Nine in the Fifth: The sovereign governs the family with sincere virtue, without worry, resulting in good fortune. Nine at the Top: The one managing the family maintains integrity internally and authority externally, ultimately achieving good fortune.

巽宮：《風雷益》，屬木，巽上震下。伏神、本卦：兄弟辛卯木，應。子孫辛巳火。妻財辛未土。官鬼辛酉金，妻財庚辰土，世。兄弟庚寅木。父母庚子水。鴻鵠遇風之卦，滴水天河之象。判曰：益者，損也。風雷相舉，益道如然。小人達情，刑獄之愆。君子位變，見善則遷。利有攸往，行人速還。

The hexagram Yi (Wind and Thunder Beneficent) is the fourth hexagram of the Xun trigram group, belonging to the wood element. The upper trigram is Xun (Wind) and the lower trigram is Zhen (Thunder). The outer three lines take the heavenly stems Xinwei, Xinsi, and Xinmao, while the inner three lines take the heavenly stems Gengzi, Gengyin, and Gengchen from the Zhen trigram. Using wood as "I," the six relations are determined: the top line Xinmao wood and the second line Gengyin wood are siblings, the fifth line Xinsi fire is children, the fourth line Xinwei earth and the third line Gengchen earth are wealth, and the first line Gengzi water is parents. The official ghost Xinyou metal of the Xun trigram group does not appear in the hexagram but is hidden beneath the third line wealth Gengchen earth. The world line of this hexagram is located at the third line, so the world line is at the third line wealth Gengchen, which corresponds to the top line Xinmao siblings. This hexagram is called "Wild Geese Meet the Wind," with an appearance of drops of water flowing into the Milky Way. The judgment states: Benefit and loss arise from each other. Wind and thunder interact and enhance each other, which is the way of benefit. Small people may rise to express their true feelings, often due to legal cases or mistakes; while the virtuous change their positions, following good deeds. At this time, it is appropriate to go somewhere, and those who are away will return soon.

六爻斷：初九：利用為大作，元吉，無咎。六二：或益之十朋之龜，弗克違，永貞吉。王用享于帝，吉。六三：益之用凶事，無咎。有孚中行，告公用圭。六四：中行告公從。利用為依遷國。九五：有孚惠心，勿問元吉；有孚惠我德。上九：莫益之，或擊之。立心勿恆，凶。

The line statements of the six lines are as follows. Initial Nine: It is appropriate to make great achievements by taking advantage of this, great good fortune, no calamity. Six in the Second: Someone presents a valuable tortoise worth ten pears, but one cannot refuse it; if one maintains a long-term upright position, it is good fortune; the king uses this to offer sacrifices to the Supreme Deity, which is good. Six in the Third: Apply the principle of increasing benefits to matters of disaster relief and eliminating dangers, there will be no calamity; as long as one maintains sincerity and follows the middle path, one can carry a jade圭 as a token to report to the princes. Six in the Fourth: Follow the middle path and report to the princes, the princes listen; it is appropriate to rely on this support to move the capital. Nine in the Fifth: With sincerity and benevolence in heart, one does not need to consult divination and knows it is great good fortune; if above there is sincerity and benevolence, below naturally remembers one's grace. Nine at the Top: No one comes to increase his benefits, but instead someone attacks him; his mind cannot remain constant, which is ominous.

巽宮：《天雷無妄》（六沖），屬木，乾上震下。【本卦】妻財壬戌土；官鬼壬申金；子孫壬午火，世；妻財庚辰土；兄弟庚寅木；父母庚子水，應。石中蘊玉之卦，守舊安常之象。判曰：無妄者，天災也。天雷震響，驚怖如摧。病勿與藥，雖凶可為。百凡謀望，居安慮危。

The hexagram "Heaven and Thunder Without Deliberation" is the fifth hexagram of the "Xun Palace," belonging to the "Fourth Generation Hexagram." Heaven is above and Thunder is below, with each of the six lines clashing with the corresponding lines of the two trigrams in its palace, hence it is marked as "Six Clashes." The energy of the hexagram belongs to wood. When setting up the hexagram from top to bottom: the top line is paired with "Wealth Renshen Earth," the fifth line with "Official Ghost Renshen Metal," the fourth line with "Children Renwu Fire" and holds the "World" position, the third line with "Wealth Gengchen Earth," the second line with "Siblings Gengyin Wood," and the first line with "Parents Gengzi Water" and is the "Response." The five categories of the six relations—Parents, Siblings, Children, Wealth, and Official Ghost—are all present. The "Monthly Hexagram Body" is at the Wood of Mao but is not present in the hexagram, so the hexagram body does not belong to the hexagram. The hexagram is described as "Jade Hidden in Stone," meaning a beautiful jade is buried within a rough stone, and it is not yet time to reveal it. It is also called "Maintaining the Old and Being Stable," meaning it is only suitable to maintain the existing situation and not to act recklessly. The judgment states that the misfortune associated with "Without Deliberation" is a calamity sent down by heaven, not something caused by humans themselves; the thunder in the sky roars, causing fear as if about to be broken. When predicting illness, one should not take haphazard remedies, although the situation seems ominous, there is still potential for improvement. Any plans or aspirations should be prepared for danger even when things are stable.

《易經》第二十五卦，無妄，天雷無妄，乾上震下。無妄：元亨，利貞。其匪正有眚，不利有攸往。《彖》曰：“無妄”，剛自外來而為主於內，動而健，剛中而應。大亨以正，天之命也。“其匪正有眚，不利有攸往”，無妄之往，何之矣？天命不佑，行矣哉？《象》曰：天下雷行，物與無妄；先王以茂對時育萬物。

This is the twenty-fifth hexagram of The Zhou Changes, known as "Wu Wang" or "Without Falsehood." The upper trigram is Qian (Heaven) and the lower trigram is Zhen (Thunder). The Hexagram Statement says: "Wu Wang" is greatly smooth and favorable for maintaining the correct path; if one's actions are not proper, there will be calamity, and it is not advisable to go anywhere. The Commentary on the Judgment explains: "Wu Wang" refers to a strong line coming from the outer trigram to dominate the inner trigram. The inner Zhen is active, and the outer Qian is strong and vigorous. The nine in the fifth position is strong and in the center, and it corresponds with the six in the second position. Great smoothness and favorable outcomes arise from the correct path, which is the will of Heaven. As for "its not being proper leads to calamity, and it is not advisable to go anywhere," this means going forward against the principle of Wu Wang, trying to move forward forcefully, where can one go? Heaven's mandate does not support such actions, how can they be successful? The Image Commentary says: Thunder moves beneath Heaven, and all things follow this to establish their proper nature without falsehood. The ancient kings took this image as a model, striving to follow the four seasons to nurture all things.

六爻斷：初九：無妄，往吉。《象》曰：無妄之往，得志也。六二：不耕穫，不菑畲，則利有攸往。《象》曰：“不耕穫”，未富也。六三：無妄之災；或繫之牛，行人之得，邑人之災。《象》曰：行人得牛，邑人災也。九四：可貞，無咎。《象》曰：“可貞，無咎”，固有之也。九五：無妄之疾，勿藥有喜。《象》曰：無妄之藥，不可試也。上九：無妄，行有眚，無攸利。《象》曰：無妄之行，窮之災也。

The interpretations for each line are as follows. Initial Nine: Not clinging to illusions but proceeding forward, it is auspicious; The Image Commentary says that going without illusions is to realize one's aspirations. Six in the Second: Not going to till the land for the sake of harvest, nor clearing fields for the sake of farmland, thus it is beneficial to proceed; The Image Commentary says "not tilling and reaping," meaning not thinking of wealth. Six in the Third: This is a calamity from illusion—someone tied their ox by the roadside, and a passerby took it away, yet the people of the town were wrongly accused and suffered; The Image Commentary says the traveler gained the ox, which was the calamity of the town's people. Nine in the Fourth: One can remain steadfast and upright, without fault; The Image Commentary says "it is proper to be steadfast, without blame," because this uprightness is inherent to it. Nine in the Fifth: A disease arising without cause, will recover without medicine; The Image Commentary says the medicine for an illness from illusion should not be lightly tried. Nine at the Top: Having reached the extreme of illusion, any further action brings misfortune, and there is no benefit; The Image Commentary says acting in illusion when already at the extreme is a calamity brought about by reaching the limit.

巽宮：《火雷噬嗑》，屬木，離上震下。【本卦】子孫己巳火；妻財己未土，世；官鬼己酉金；妻財庚辰土；兄弟庚寅木，應；父母庚子水。日中為市之卦，頤中有物之象。判曰：噬嗑者，齧也。上下相合，物在頤間，飲食之事，聚會相延，財爻持世。求之不難。所為事理，內外俱安。

The hexagram "Fire Thunder Shi Ke" is the sixth hexagram of the "Xun Palace," belonging to the "Wu Shi" category. It consists of the trigram Li (Fire) above and Zhen (Thunder) below, with a wooden nature. When setting up the hexagram from top to bottom: the upper trigram, "Shang Ji," is paired with "Children Jisi Fire," the middle trigram, "Li Wu," is paired with "Wealth Jiwei Earth" and holds the "Shi" position, the fourth trigram, "Jiu Si," is paired with "Official Ghost Jiyou Metal," the third trigram, "Li San," is paired with "Wealth Gengchen Earth," the second trigram, "Li Er," is paired with "Siblings Gengyin Wood" and is the "Ying," and the first trigram, "Chu Ji," is paired with "Parents Gengzi Water." All six relations are present, and the "Monthly Hexagram Body" is Wu Earth, which is not included in the hexagram, so the hexagram body does not appear within the hexagram. The hexagram is called "Day Middle as Market," taking the meaning from the "Great Treatise" that at noon goods are gathered for trade. It is also called "Something in the Mouth," meaning something is held in the mouth and needs to be bitten through to open. The judgment states: "Shi Ke" means biting, with the upper and lower lips needing to come together, but something is stuck between the teeth, so this hexagram often relates to matters of food, feasting, and social gatherings. The presence of "Wealth" holding the "Shi" position indicates that seeking wealth and profit is not difficult, and the affairs in question are stable both internally and externally.

《易經》第二十一卦，噬嗑，火雷噬嗑，離上震下。噬嗑：亨。利用獄。《彖》曰：頤中有物，曰噬嗑。噬嗑而亨，剛柔分，動而明，雷電合而章。柔得中而上行，雖不當位，利用獄也。《象》曰：雷電，噬嗑；先王以明罰敕法。

This is the twenty-first hexagram of The Zhou Changes, known as "Shi He" (The Bite and Break). The hexagram has Li (Fire) above and Zhen (Thunder) below. The hexagram statement says: "Shi He" is smooth and favorable for adjudicating cases and applying punishment. The Commentary on the Judgment explains: having something in the mouth is called "Shi He"; only by biting through the obstruction can one achieve smoothness. In this hexagram, the strong and weak lines are separated between upper and lower. Inside, Zhen (Thunder) is active, and outside, Li (Fire) is bright. Thunder and lightning combine, resulting in great power and clarity. The line Six in the Fifth, though a yin line occupying the position of a yang line, is in the center and moves upward. Although it is a yin line in a position of authority, it is not in the correct position, yet it is appropriate for governing legal matters. The Image Commentary says: thunder and lightning meeting together is the image of "Shi He"; ancient kings took this as a model, clarifying punishments and regulating laws.

六爻斷：初九：履校滅趾，無咎。《象》曰：“履校滅趾”，不行也。六二：噬膚滅鼻，無咎。《象》曰：“噬膚滅鼻”，乘剛也。六三：噬臘肉，遇毒，小吝，無咎。《象》曰：“遇毒”，位不當也。九四：噬乾（此處讀幹音。）胏，得金矢，利艱貞，吉。《象》曰：“利艱貞，吉”，未光也。六五：噬乾肉，得黃金，貞厲，無咎。《象》曰：“貞厲，無咎”，得當也。上九：何校滅耳，凶。《象》曰：“何校滅耳”，聰不明也。

The interpretations for each line are as follows. Initial Nine: Wearing a wooden leg irons, injuring the toe, but without fault; The Image Commentary says "the wooden leg covers the toe," meaning he can no longer move forward to commit wrongdoing. Six in the Second: Biting tender flesh, biting deeply enough to sink into the nose, without fault; The Image Commentary says this is because Six in the Second is overpowering the Nine at the Beginning, and the punishment is somewhat excessive. Six in the Third: Biting dried meat, tasting a spoiled flavor, experiencing some difficulty but no disaster; The Image Commentary says "meeting poison," because the position of Six in the Third is improper. Nine in the Fourth: Biting dried meat with bones (here "乾" is read as "dry"), biting out a metal arrowhead, advantageous to maintain uprightness in difficulty, auspicious; The Image Commentary says "advantageous to maintain uprightness in difficulty, auspicious," because the path is not yet fully established. Six in the Fifth: Biting dry meat and obtaining gold, maintaining uprightness and preventing danger, without fault; The Image Commentary says "maintaining uprightness, no blame," because the handling is appropriate. Nine at the Top: Shouldering a wooden leg irons, covering the ears, ominous; The Image Commentary says "the wooden leg covers the ears," meaning his hearing is present but he lacks understanding, and he repeatedly refuses to change.