The hexagram of Loss (Hexagram 64) is called "Forest of Loss."

明夷：邃氣作云，蒙覆大君，塞聰閉明，殷人賈傷。

The dense and stagnant energy forms clouds and mist, obscuring and blocking the great sovereign; it obstructs hearing and closes off sight, causing the people of Shang to suffer losses in their commerce. This is an omen of obstruction and failure to observe clearly. If the upper authorities are blocked, the lower people suffer accordingly; it is advisable to widely open channels for speech.

家人：舉翅櫖翼，跂望南國，延頸卻縮，未有所得。

Raise its wings, spread its feathers, lift its feet to gaze afar toward the southern country; stretch its neck but then draw back, ultimately achieving nothing. This is the image of wanting to advance yet hesitating, having a plan but not daring to act, thus missing the opportunity.

睽：坎中蝦蟆，乍盈乍虛，三夕二朝，形消無餘。

A frog in a pit with stagnant water fills up and then empties again; within three nights and two days, its form completely dissipates. This represents the image of fullness and emptiness changing constantly, gaining and losing in a cycle. What is gained cannot be held long, and one must beware of quick success leading to quick failure.

蹇：僮子射御，不知所定，質疑蓍龜，孰知所避。國安土樂，宜利止居，兵蔻不至，民無騷擾。

A young boy is learning to shoot arrows and drive a chariot, yet does not know where the target is. He raises doubts and seeks clarification through divination with yarrow stalks and turtle shells, but who can know what to avoid. Fortunately, the land is peaceful and joyful, suitable for rest and settlement. There are no wars or bandits, and the people are not disturbed. This is an omen of uncertainty leading to peace. Although one may be at a loss for a time, in the end, everything will be tranquil and trouble-free.

解：陰淫寒疾，水離其室，舟楫大作，傷害黍稷。民飢於食，不無病厄。

The Left Transmission says, "Yin excess causes cold disease." When Yin energy is excessive, cold illness arises, and great water overflows its channels. Boats are used everywhere, destroying millet, jujubes, and crops. People suffer from hunger and are inevitably afflicted with disease and calamity. This is an omen of water disaster. The harvest is damaged, and epidemics follow. It is advisable to prepare food supplies and take measures to prevent disease in advance.

損：離友絕朋，巧言纏匿，覆白汙玉，顏叔哀哭。

Abandoning friends and cutting off companions, using clever words to entangle and conceal the truth; turning purity upside down and defiling the jade, Yan Shu wept bitterly for this. This is an omen of slander and false accusations, where purity is tainted and close friends part ways. One should remain upright and wait for clarity to be restored.

益：童女無媒，不宜動搖，安其室廬，傅母何憂。（傅一作傍）

A young and inexperienced woman has not yet had a matchmaker to arrange her marriage, so she should not act hastily; she should remain calm and stay within her own home. What concern is there for the governess who is educating her? This is an omen of waiting in stillness for the right time. Before the right time has come, one must not act recklessly. If one remains content with one's proper role, there will be no worries. The old version sometimes uses the character "bàng" instead of "fù".

夬：作凶作患，北檄困貧，東與禍連，傷我老根。

A venture into ominous affairs leads to calamity, causing hardship and poverty in the north; in the east, it connects with misfortune, injuring the old root. This is an omen of calamity from all sides. Those who act recklessly will suffer damage to their foundation. It is advisable to remain still and avoid disturbance.

姤：東南其戶，風雨不處，曣晲仁人，父子相保。

The entrance faces southeast, allowing wind and rain to enter freely; the sky is clear and warm, with a benevolent person nearby. Father and son can protect each other. This is a favorable sign of proper orientation, living in a suitable place and encountering a benevolent person's assistance, ensuring family safety and peace.

萃：被髮獸心，難與比鄰，來如飄風，去似絕弦，為狼所殘。

A person with loose hair and a beastly heart is difficult to live with; coming like a whirlwind and going like a broken string, they eventually suffer harm from wolves. This is the omen of living with evil neighbors. Those who associate with violent people will surely suffer, and it is advisable to keep away from them.

升：天覆地載，日月運照。陰陽允作，方內四富。

Heaven covers above and Earth supports below, with the sun and moon moving and shining universally. Yin and Yang arise in accordance with the seasons, bringing prosperity to all four directions. This is the image of Heaven and Earth being properly positioned and nurturing all things. When following the proper sequence of time, all things receive their proper sustenance, which is a great auspicious omen.

井：桀亂無道，民散不聚。背室棄家，君孤出走。

In the time of Xia Jie, the ruler was corrupt and tyrannical, causing the people to scatter and not gather. People abandoned their homes and left their villages, while the ruler alone fled. This is an omen of losing the Way and having the people rebel. If governance is unkind, the people will disperse and the state will collapse.

革：申酉稷射，陰慝萌作。柯葭載牧，泥塗不白。

By the time the positions of Shen and You arrive, the grain ears have matured, and the evil influences begin to stir. Cutting reeds to use as fodder for livestock, once they are stained with mud, they cannot be cleaned again. This is an omen of good with hidden danger. During the harvest season, evil forces quietly arise, and pure individuals are easily tainted. One should be cautious in choosing company.

鼎：踝踵足傷，右指病瘍。失旅後時，利走不來。

The ankle and heel are injured, and the right fingers are afflicted with sores and ulcers. This is the omen of injured feet and missed timing. When the body is obstructed, movement is delayed, and all endeavors will ultimately come to nothing.

震：四足俱走，駑疲在後。戰既不勝，敗於東野。

Four legs run together, the weak and inferior fall behind. When battle cannot be won, they are defeated in the eastern open field. This is the image of weakness leading to defeat. When one's ability is insufficient yet insists on competing with others, it will surely result in collapse.

艮：塗行破車，丑女無媒。莫適為耦，孤困獨居。

Walking on muddy ground damaged the cart, and a woman with an ugly appearance had no matchmaker visiting her; unable to find a suitable partner, she lives alone in hardship. This is the image of being without a companion and living in solitude. Asking about marriage or companionship will not bring satisfaction.

漸：搏髀大笑，不知憂懼。開立大路，為主所召。

He slapped his thighs and laughed aloud, completely unaware of worries and fears; he opened up broad paths, thus being summoned by the sovereign for appointment. This is the image of being appointed openly and generously. Those with broad minds and open hearts are反而 recognized and summoned for appointment.

歸妹：伯圭東行，與利相逢。出既遭昧，孰不相知，憂不成凶。

Master Bo Gui is traveling east and meets with benefit; although he encounters a dark and unclear situation when he goes out, who is not familiar with each other? Worry will not lead to misfortune. This is an omen of worry without harm, travel may have some obstacles, but meeting someone will bring peace.

豐：東行賊家，鄭伯失辭。國無貞良，居受其殃。

Going east brings harm to others, and Zheng Bo thus lost his proper words; within the country there are no loyal and virtuous ministers, and all who dwell there will suffer calamity. This is an omen of losing proper speech and losing virtuous men. If the country lacks upright people, then both above and below will suffer harm.

旅：前屈後曲，形體飭急。絞黑大索，困於清室。

The body is bent forward and curled backward, tightly bound and uncomfortable; bound by a thick black rope, imprisoned in a prison. This indicates being imprisoned, and it is inauspicious for legal matters or travel; one should avoid disputes and seek to avoid misfortune.

巽：鼓腋大喜，行婚飲酒。嘉彼諸姜，樂我皇考。

Clapping hands in joy, holding grand celebrations, holding weddings and drinking to rejoice; praising the women of the Jiang surname, also bringing joy to my late father's spirit in the afterlife. This is an omen of a joyful wedding that brings honor to the family, with marriage, worship, and feasting all auspicious.

兌：國將有事，狐嘈向城。三日悲鳴，邑主大驚。

The state is about to experience a calamity, with foxes howling loudly towards the city; this continuous crying for three days causes the ruler of the city to be greatly alarmed. This is a sign of an ominous omen, indicating that if strange portents appear beforehand, calamities will follow. It is advisable to take precautions early.

渙：明德克敏，重華貢舉。放勳徵用，公哲蒙佑。

A person with virtue and brightness, who is diligent in his duties, is known as Zhonghua, and thus was recommended; known as Fangxun, Tangyao summoned and employed him, and the upright and wise were protected. This is the image of recommending and employing the virtuous. Those who are both virtuous and capable will certainly be recommended and promoted.

節：秋隼冬翔，數被嚴霜。甲兵充庭，萬物不生。雄父夜鳴，民大擾驚。

Eagles and hawks in autumn continue to circle through winter, repeatedly suffering from severe frost; armor and weapons fill the courtyard, preventing all things from growing. Roosters crow at night, greatly disturbing the people. This is an omen of military calamity and strange portents, with both warfare and abnormal signs appearing, leading to the people's suffering and inability to sustain life.

中孚：絲紵布帛，人所衣服。摻摻女手，紡績善織，南國饒足，取之有息。

Silk, hemp, cloth, and silk-cloth are materials used by people for making clothes. The hands of a delicate woman praised in the "Book of Songs · Wei Wind" spin thread and weave hemp, skilled in weaving. Because of this, the southern country becomes prosperous and wealthy, with abundant resources still available. This represents the image of becoming rich through diligent weaving. Women's work, textile production, and business all gain benefits.

小過：鳳有十子，同巢共母。仁聖在位，歡以相保，興彼周魯。

The phoenix has ten children who live together in one nest and share one mother; when a benevolent and wise ruler is in power, they rejoice in mutual protection, leading to the prosperity of states like Zhou and Lu. This symbolizes the image of unity in preserving the family, with harmony within the family and a benevolent ruler above, leading to flourishing.

既濟：雄雞不晨，雌雞且伸。志庇心離，三旅出哀。

A rooster does not crow at dawn, but the hen cries out, which is exactly the warning given in the Book of Documents, the Military Oath; each heart is obscured, and they are separated from one another, so that the army's campaign ends in lamentation. This is an omen of inverted yin and yang, indicating a weak wife dominating, and upper and lower ranks divided, leading to certain failure.

未濟：光祀春成，陳寶雞鳴。陽鳥失道，不能自守，消亡無咎。（舉事不成，自取凶咎。）

Greatly expanding the worship and performing the rites in spring, as recorded in the "Records of the Grand Historian: Book of the Propitiation of Mountains and Seas," when the deity of Chenbao descended, it appeared like a rooster crowing loudly; the southern flying yang bird lost its way and could not remain in its place, though it dispersed and perished, it was not considered guilty. Old commentaries say this omen indicates that endeavors will not succeed and that one will bring about misfortune upon oneself. This is an omen of performing a propitious sacrifice yet acting in a calamitous manner. If one maintains the rites, it will be secure; but if one acts recklessly, it will lead to failure.

井：躓跛未起，失利後市，不得鹿子。

He has fallen and cannot get up, missed the market and lost the opportunity, and failed to catch even a small deer. This signifies a setback at the beginning, with slow movement leading to benefits going to others, and ultimately returning empty-handed.

乾：左輔右弼，金玉滿堂。常盈不亡，富如廒倉。

On both sides there are ministers who provide assistance; gold and jade fill the hall. It is a sign of enduring prosperity without loss, wealth abundant as a full granary. This indicates a favorable omen of gaining wealth through assistance. With wise advisors, both family and state will flourish, and success can be maintained over time.

坤：雨師娶婦，黃岩季女。成禮既婚，相呼南上。膏澤下土，年歲大喜。

The rain god married a wife, welcoming the young daughter from a family in Huangyan. After the wedding ceremony was completed, they called to each other and headed southward. Sweet rain moistened the land below, and this year brought great joy. This is the image of a successful marriage bringing rain, indicating that both marriage and farming are auspicious, foretelling a bountiful year.

屯：螟蟲為賊，害我嘉榖。中留空虛，家無所食。

Locusts have become a plague, destroying my good crops; the grain ears are left as empty husks, and there is nothing in the house to eat. This is an omen of pests damaging the crops, with unseen forces gradually depleting the household resources. One should investigate internal wastage.

蒙：跛躄難步，道不及舍。露宿澤陂，亡其襦褲。

A traveler is lame and disabled, unable to walk properly. It is already dark, yet he still hasn't reached his lodging place. He has no choice but to sleep by the bank of a marshy area, and he loses his short garment and pants. This is an omen of a difficult journey, where one's strength is insufficient yet he is forced to proceed, resulting in loss of both shelter and belongings.

需：大夫祈父，無地不涉。為吾相土，莫如韓樂。可以居止，長安富有。

The poem from the Book of Songs, the Xiao Ya, speaks of a noble official named Qi Fu who has traveled everywhere; I request you to examine a suitable place to settle, and there is no place more peaceful and prosperous than the land of the State of Han praised in the Da Ya, the Han Yi. This place is suitable for settling down, ensuring long-term peace and abundance. This is an auspicious sign for choosing a good location, and those moving to a new home may expect security and wealth.

訟：少孤無父，長失慈母。悖悖煢煢，莫與為耦。

At a young age, he lost his father and became an orphan, and later lost his kind mother. His mind is confused and restless, and he is alone without support, with no one to accompany him. This is an omen of being lonely and without support, with weak connections to the Six Relations. In all matters, he must rely on himself and plan his own way.

師：側弁醉客，長舌作凶。披髮夜行，迷亂相誤。亡失居處。

A drunkard with a crooked hat, along with a person who spreads gossip as criticized in the "Zhanying" chapter of the "Shijing" (Book of Songs), causing disturbances; someone with disheveled hair traveling at night, confused and causing mutual misunderstandings, losing even their place to stay. This signifies the image of being drunk and lost, where speaking too much after drinking inevitably leads to misfortune and loss of position.

比：馬驚車破，王墜深津。身絕魂去，離其室廬。貞難無虞。

The horse is startled and the carriage is damaged, the king falls into a deep river; his body perishes and his spirit departs, forever leaving his dwelling. Only by maintaining proper conduct and dealing with difficulties appropriately can one avoid misfortune. This is an omen of calamity for vehicles and horses, a great warning for travel. One should hold to righteousness and be cautious to avoid trouble.

小畜：東行述職，征討不服。侵齊伐陳，御璧為臣。大得意還。

Heavenly Stems: Jia, Yi, Bing, Ding, Wu, Ji, Geng, Xin, Ren, Gui Earthly Branches: Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai Trigrams: Qian (Heaven), Dui (Lake), Li (Fire), Zhen (Thunder), Xun (Wind), Kan (Water), Gen (Mountain), Kun (Earth) Proceeding eastward to pay homage and report duties, conquering those who refuse to submit; invading Qi and attacking Chen, with the enemy presenting jade and bowing in submission; returning in great triumph. This is an omen of military success, and those who go to demand retribution may expect to defeat the enemy and receive their surrender.

履：百足俱行，相輔為強。三聖翼事，王室寵光。

Hundreds of feet moving together, supporting each other and thus becoming strong; three sages assisting the state affairs, the royal family thus gaining honor and glory. This is the image of collective strength working in harmony, those who work with united hearts will have great strength and attain honor.

泰：根本不固，華落葉去，更為孤嫗。

The foundation is not firm, flowers wither and leaves fall away, turning in an instant into a lonely old woman. This signifies a shaking of the fundamental base; if the foundation is unstable, prosperity will quickly fade, ultimately leading to solitude.

否：牧羊稻園，聞虎喧讙。畏懼怵惕，終無禍焉。

In a rice field or cultivated land, sheep are being grazed, and the sound of a tiger's roar is heard; the heart becomes fearful and cautious, but ultimately no misfortune occurs. This is an omen of a false alarm without actual harm. Those who encounter fear and remain vigilant can pass through safely.

同人：履位乘勢，靡有絕弊。為隸所圖，與眾庶伍。

Occupying a position and relying on power, never ceasing to indulge in corruption; ultimately being schemed against by servants, reduced to the company of common people. This is the omen of relying on power leading to loss of position. Those who hold office without reforming corrupt practices will eventually face downfall.

大有：大輿多塵，小人傷賢。皇甫司徒，使君失家。

A large chariot passing by raises much dust, causing harm to the virtuous; this reflects the situation described in the "Book of Songs · Xiao Ya · October's Meeting," criticizing officials like Huang Fu and Si Tu who were powerful ministers, leading the ruler to lose his country and family. This is an omen of petty men obstructing the virtuous, and when corrupt ministers hold power, the state and family are in danger.

謙：安如泰山，福祿屢臻。雖有狼虎，不能危身。

Steady as Mount Tai, blessings and official rank come repeatedly; even though there are fierce beasts like jackals and tigers, they cannot harm oneself. This is a sign of stability and no danger. Those who remain humble and cautious are free from all evil influences, which is a great auspicious omen.

豫：同氣異門，各別東西。南與凶遇，北傷其孫。

They were originally of the same breath and branch but belong to different households, each going east and west to scatter apart; going south meets danger, while going north harms the children. This indicates the image of relatives dispersing, with disadvantage in all directions, and it is advisable to remain at the original place without moving.

隨：蜺見不祥，禍起我鄉。行人畏懼，使命不通。

Rainbow and mist are ominous signs, calamity arises from my hometown; travelers feel fear, and messengers cannot communicate. This is an omen of obstacles preventing movement, making missions, long journeys, and communication all blocked.

蠱：養虎畜狼，還自賊傷。無事招福，自取災殃。

Keeping tigers and raising wolves, only to end up harming oneself; originally there was no trouble, yet one insists on seeking blessings, resulting in self-inflicted calamity. This is the image of nurturing a danger that harms oneself. Those who show leniency towards villains and foolishly pursue what is beyond their due will surely suffer the consequences.

臨：順風吹火，幸附驥尾。易為功力，因權受福。

Blowing fire with the wind's assistance, and fortunately attaching it to the tail of a swift horse; effort is easy but the result is great, relying on power to receive blessings. This symbolizes the image of achieving success by relying on external forces, and those who skillfully take advantage of the prevailing circumstances achieve twice the result with half the effort.

觀：五嶽四瀆，沾濡為德。行不失理，民賴恩福。

The Five Mountains and Four Rivers nourish all things, which is their virtue; when actions are in accordance with reason, the people rely on this grace and blessing. This is the image of virtue descending to benefit the people, and those who govern according to principles deeply gain the people's support.

噬嗑：延陵聰敏，聽樂太史。雞鳴大國，姜氏受福。

Yanling Jizi was intelligent and quick to understand. He approached the Grand Historian to observe the Zhou music and thus fully understood the rise and fall of the various states. Similarly, the poem "Chicken Crowing" from the "Book of Songs," "Qi Wind" praises a virtuous wife of a great state who urges her husband to rise early, and thus Jiang氏 received blessings. This is an omen of understanding music and receiving blessings. Those who are clear in discerning matters and support their husbands wisely will bring good fortune to both family and country.

賁：神鳥五氣，鳳凰為主。集於王國，使君得所。

The divine bird receives the energies of the five directions, with the phoenix as its leader; they gather in the realm of the sovereign, enabling the ruler to be in his proper place. This is an omen of auspicious gathering, with many virtuous men coming to attach themselves, ensuring stability and honor for those in position.

剝：媒妁無明，雖期不行。齊女長子，亂我紀綱。

The matchmaker acted improperly and unclearly, and even though a date was set, the marriage did not proceed. The conflict between the woman from the state of Qi and the eldest son disrupted my order and discipline. This is an omen of failed marriage and disorder in the family rules. Therefore, when making marriage arrangements, one should be cautious and careful.

復：明月作書，大人失居。眾星宵亂，不知所據。

The bright moon emits a light like official documents, yet the superior person has lost their dwelling; the myriad stars are scattered and disorderly at night, without knowing what to rely upon. This is an omen of losing one's place and being without support. When the superior loses their position, the people below have nothing to rely on. It is advisable to remain calm and wait for stability.

旡妄：少康興起，誅澆復祖。微滅復明，宮祀大禹。

In the time of Xia Shaokang, the dynasty was revived, and he exterminated Jiao, restoring the ancestral foundation. From decline and obscurity, it regained brightness, and in the ancestral temple, great Yu was worshipped. This is the image of revival and restoration. Decline can be overcome, and those who have lost their position may hope to regain it.

大畜：千門萬戶，大福所處。黃屋左纛，龍德獨右。

Thousands of grand palaces stand tall, marking the place of great fortune; yellow silk covers the canopy, with a long flag of牦 tail on the left, which is the ceremonial standard of the Son of Heaven. The virtue of the dragon alone holds supreme position. This is a most auspicious sign, indicating that those seeking position or fame may ascend to prominence.

頤：乾作聖男，坤為智女。配合成就，長住樂所。

The Qian trigram represents the male, generating a wise and virtuous man, while the Kun trigram represents the female, generating a wise and virtuous woman. When they combine, they form a harmonious and enduring union, dwelling in joy and peace. This is the image of yin and yang being properly paired, indicating successful marriage and collaboration, with the family in safety and stability.

大過：羿張烏號，彀射驚狼。鐘鼓夜鳴，將軍壯心。趙國雄勇，鬥死滎陽。

After Yi shot a fierce wolf with his excellent bow named "Wuhao," drums and gongs sounded at night, and the general was full of heroic spirit. The brave warriors from Zhao finally fought bravely and died in Xingyang. This is an omen of a brave warrior dying in battle. Although he had a great reputation, he could not escape misfortune. Be cautious and do not lightly start a war.

坎：炙魚銅斗，張伺夜鼠。不忍香味，機發為祟。祟在頭頸。筰不得去。

Using a bronze basin to roast fish, one sets up a trap to wait for mice at night; the mice, unable to resist the fragrance, approach, and the trap is triggered, resulting in a calamity. The calamity falls upon the neck, bound by bamboo ropes, unable to escape. This is the image of being lured by bait, where those who seek small gains will surely fall into a trap; one should restrain desires.

離：高飛不視，貪饕所在。臭腐為患，自害其身。（一作竊位貪榮，內汙外清。時時暫過，日日禍生。）

Flying high yet unable to see the feet below, all due to the desire for greed; fighting over rotten food and causing calamity, ultimately harming oneself. This is the image of self-destruction through greed, those who pursue profit while forgetting danger will eventually bring their own harm. Another version states 'stealing position and greed for glory, inner corruption and outer cleanliness, momentary passing, daily calamity arises,' with a similar meaning.

咸：鉛刀攻玉，堅不可得。盡我觔力，胝胼為疾。

Using a dull lead knife to carve jade, the jade is too hard and remains uncarved; I exhaust my bones and muscles, my hands and feet develop sores which become painful. This is the image of an instrument not suitable for the task, of insufficient ability yet being forced to bear heavy responsibilities, resulting in futile effort and harm.