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

復　女室作毒，為我心疾。和弗能治，晉人赴吉。

Inside the inner chamber, indulgence in female pleasures leads to poison, forming a disease in the heart and abdomen. The "Zuo Zhuan" records that in the first year of King Zhao of Jin, the physician He of Qin examined Duke Ping of Jin and said the illness was "like a蛊 (poisonous insect)." It arises from proximity to women and cannot be cured by medicine or stone remedies. Later, the people of Jin indeed issued a mourning announcement. This case is due to excessive indulgence in female pleasures causing illness, which cannot be treated, and there is bad news from home, indicating a凶 (auspiciousness is not present).

旡妄　兵征大宛，北出玉關。與胡寇戰，平城道西。七日絕糧，身幾不全。

A military expedition was sent to conquer the distant state of Dayuan, proceeding north through the Jade Gate Pass, and engaging in battle with the Hu people west of Pingcheng. Emperor Gaozu of Han was encircled by the Xiongnu at Baita Mountain for seven days, with his supply lines cut off, and he almost did not survive. This hexagram indicates a long journey and military campaign into dangerous territory, being trapped with insufficient food, with the life in peril, which is ominous.

大畜　十子夫九，莫適與居。貞心不宣，至今名孤。

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)

頤　車行稻麥，遂至家國。樂土無災，君子何憂。

A full cart of millet and wheat was transported all the way back home, reaching the family gate and the state. The place they reside in is exactly the "land of joy" mentioned in the "Poetry · Wei Wind · Shu Shu." Without calamities, what could the gentleman possibly worry about? This indicates that the forest owner has a bountiful harvest, wealth entering the household, family and state in peace and contentment, which is auspicious.

大過　作室山根，所以為安。一夕崩巔，破我饔餐。

Building a house at the foot of a mountain, one thought it would be a secure place to live; but unexpectedly, the mountain peak collapsed overnight, destroying even the utensils for morning and evening meals. The owner relied on unstable ground, with a weak foundation. In the midst of a seemingly safe place, a great disaster suddenly occurred. This is ominous.

坎　六人俱行，各遺其囊。黃鵠失珠，無以為明。

Six people set out together, each losing their belongings; like a yellow pheasant losing the pearl it was carrying in its beak, there is no more light of the night. This is the situation of the master of the forest, where companions lose their wealth and the treasures they relied upon are scattered. People lose their support and their future is dark, which is ominous.

離　伯蹇叔盲，莫為守裝。失我衣裘，我是陰邦。

The eldest brother is lame, the second brother is blind, and there is no one in the family to guard my belongings. As a result, all my clothes and furs are lost, and I am left in a remote and dark country. This indicates that the host of the forest entrusted the task to an unsuitable person, leading to loss of property during travel, with no one to take care of me while away, which is ominous.

咸　褒寵溢尤，敗政傾家。覆我宗國，秦滅周室。

Excessive favoritism leads to accumulated guilt, the collapse of governance, and the downfall of the family. King You of the Zhou dynasty lost the Mandate of Heaven by favoring Consort Bao Si, and the Zhou dynasty eventually fell to the Qin. This indicates that excessive favor towards a woman leads to disaster, corrupts the government, and causes the collapse of both family and state, which is a great misfortune.

恆　詭言譯語，仇禍相得。冰入炭室，消滅不息。

Words are deceitful, and when passed on through many mouths, they become distorted, leading to encounters with enemies, grievances, and calamities. It is like bringing an ice block into a charcoal room, where it melts completely and cannot be restored. This person's words bring misfortune; there is mutual control and conflict between them, and ultimately, everything will be consumed, resulting in misfortune.

遯　彭生為妖，暴龍作災。盜堯衣裳，聚蹠荷兵。青禽照夜，三日夷亡。

The *Zuo Zhuan* records that in the eighth year of Duke Zhuang's reign, Prince Pengsheng was killed by Duke Xiang of Qi. Later, during a hunting expedition, a large wild boar stood on its hind legs and cried out, causing the people to panic and claim that Pengsheng had turned into a malevolent spirit, a凶龙 causing calamity. Thieves stole the clothes of Yao to impersonate a sage, while the bandits of Daozhi gathered with weapons, and strange birds shone light at night. Within three days, there was disaster and destruction. This indicates that the master of the forest has a wrongful spirit causing trouble, thieves are usurping positions, and the country shows signs of rapid decline, which is a great misfortune.

大壯　朝暮日月，四馬過隙。歲短期促，時難再得。

The sun and moon rise in the morning and set in the evening; time flows like a galloping horse passing through a crack, vanishing in an instant, as mentioned in the "Zhuangzi · Zhongyue" with the phrase "the white horse passing through the gap." Life is brief, and time is approaching quickly. Once an opportunity is missed, it will not come again. This person should act promptly; hesitation will lead to losing the chance.

晉　耳闕道喪，所為不成，所求匪得。

The ears and eyes are blocked and unable to perceive, and the correct path has already been lost, so nothing can be accomplished and nothing can be obtained. This indicates that the person lacks clarity in perception and has lost the way, leading to empty efforts and unsuitable actions.

明夷　申公患楚，危不自安。重耳出奔，側喪其魂。

Shen Gong was in trouble in the state of Chu, in a dangerous situation and unable to feel secure; Jin公子 Chong'er was forced to flee to another country, feeling anxious and almost losing his spirit. Both events are omens of a nobleman's exile. This forest indicates that the person is in a dangerous place, forced to travel far away, filled with fear and unrest, and in a dangerous situation, but must seek a way to escape.

家人　南上泰山，困於空桑。左沙右石，牛馬無食。

Going south to climb Mount Tai, one is trapped in a desolate place like Kongsang; on the left is sand, on the right is stone, and neither cattle nor horses can find any fodder. This forest indicates entering a desperate situation, with supplies cut off, trapped in a dilemma, and it is ominous.

睽　海隅遼右，福祿所在。柔嘉義禮，九夷何咎。

Far to the seaside and west of Liao Dong, these places are where blessings and official rank are concentrated. As long as one upholds the virtue of "flexible and harmonious" mentioned in the "Zhenyan" section of the "Shijing," maintaining righteousness and propriety, even living among the distant Yi tribes will not lead to mistakes. This person gains fortune from afar and wins over foreign customs through virtue; it is auspicious.

蹇　陽春生長，萬物茂壯。垂秋布葉，君子比德。

In the spring season, grass and trees sprout and grow, and all things flourish and become strong. By late autumn, the branches and leaves are still spreading, and the gentleman observes this and uses it as a metaphor for his own virtue. This forest signifies a favorable time for growth, deep roots and lush leaves. Those who cultivate virtue correspond with it, resulting in good fortune.

解　低頭竊視，有所畏避。行作不利，酒酸魚敗。眾莫貪嗜。

Looking down and secretly glancing around, with some fear and avoidance in heart; thus, affairs go smoothly. The wine already turned sour, the fish spoiled, yet no one dares to take a bite. This indicates the master of the forest is timid in heart, with affairs not going well, goods rotten and neglected, unfavorable for business ventures.

損　左輔右弼，金玉滿堂。常盈不亡，富如敖倉。（師之歸妹）

On both sides there are capable ministers who provide support; the family is filled with gold and jade. Wealth is always abundant without loss, as rich as the granaries of Ao during the Qin and Han dynasties. This forest indicates a person surrounded by capable assistants, with enduring wealth. It is a great blessing. The note at the end indicates that this forest is similar to the text of the "Military" hexagram's "Return of the Maiden."

益　坐朝垂軒，據德宰民。虞叔受命，六合和親。

He sat in state at the pavilion, governing the people by relying on virtue; Yu Shu accepted the royal command to take up his post, and all under heaven were in harmony and affection. This person holds a proper position, wins people over through virtue, and brings harmony from all directions, which is auspicious.

夬　東行西走，喪其犬馬。南求驊騮，失車林下。

He suddenly ran here and there, losing his dogs and horses along the way; then he went south to seek a fine horse like Huailiu, but ended up losing his carriage in the woods. This forest symbolizes constant movement without a fixed direction, leading to more loss through seeking. Actions bring harm, which is ominous.

姤　砥德礪材，果當成周。拜受大命，封為齊侯。

Cultivating virtue and refining abilities, he eventually gained recognition in Chengzhou and was appointed as a feudal lord of the state of Qi. This refers to the story of Lü Shang who assisted the Zhou dynasty and was granted the fief of Qi. This indicates that the subject has accumulated knowledge and put it into practice, thus receiving honor and a noble title, which is a great auspicious omen.

萃　西逢王母，慈我九子。相對歡喜，王孫萬戶。家蒙福祉。

Traveling west, I meet the Queen Mother of the West, who kindly nurtures my nine children; host and guest are happy and harmonious, and the nobleman is granted a fiefdom of ten thousand households. This forest indicates a long journey meeting a nobleman, the children receiving protection, the whole family benefiting from blessings, which is a great auspicious omen.

升　安坐玉床，聽韶行觴。飲福萬歲，曰壽無疆。

He sat comfortably on a jade-inlaid couch, listening to the music of Shun's "Shao" melody, with cups passed around in a continuous flow of toasting. He drank the leftover sacrificial wine, and all present raised their voices in joyous shouts of "Ten thousand years!" wishing for boundless longevity. This scene depicts the master enjoying supreme honor, indulging in pleasures, receiving blessings, and extending his years, which is a great auspicious omen.

困　登高望家，役事未休。王事靡盬，不得逍遙。

He climbed to a high place to look afar at his hometown, but the official duties never ceased. The Book of Songs, Tang Wind, "Bao Yu" says, "The king's affairs never end," meaning the government duties never cease, leaving no time for ease and comfort. This man is burdened with labor and unable to return home, yet his toil brings no blame.

井　擊鼓陷陔，不得相踰。章甫文德，福厭禍消。

The person beating the drum is trapped beneath the field ridge, blocked off and unable to pass through. Fortunately, he wears a cap of the style worn by the Shang people, upholding propriety, music, and cultural virtue, thus accumulating abundant blessings and dispelling misfortune. The "chapter-fu" cap was a style worn by the Shang people, and in the "Analects" the phrase "dian zhangfu" refers to ceremonial attire. This person is temporarily obstructed, but by cultivating culture and upholding propriety, he can transform misfortune into good fortune.

革　追亡逐北，呼還幼叔。至止而德，復歸其室。

Pursuing those who have fled and lost, calling out to bring back the young brother; upon returning home, all feel grateful for his virtue, each returning to their own room. This indicates that the master of the forest has reunited the scattered, and after turmoil, peace is restored, which is auspicious.

震　老猾大偷，東行盜珠。困於噬敖，幾不得去。

An old and cunning thief stole a pearl by heading east, but ended up trapped in the region of the devouring beast, almost unable to escape. This thief took great risks for greed and ultimately facedpredicament, unjust gains bring misfortune.

艮　禹召諸神，南山會稽。執玉萬國，天下康寧。（姤之臨）

The Guoyu records that Da Yu gathered all the spirits and feudal lords at Mount Huikai, and Fengfengshi was executed for arriving late; the Zuo Zhuan says that Yu held a meeting of the feudal lords at Tusun, with ten thousand states coming to pay homage with jade and silk. Once the commands were issued, the whole world was peaceful and stable. This forest indicates a unified command, with all directions paying homage, the country flourishing and the people secure, which is a great auspicious omen. The note at the end shows that this forest is the same as the text of Gu and Lin.

漸　忉忉怛怛，如將不活。黍稷之恩，靈輒以存。獲生保年。（蒙之損）

The person is anxious and fearful, with a weak breath, as if about to die. Fortunately, they received a meal of millet from someone, which saved their life. The *Zuo Zhuan* records that in the second year of Duke Xuan's reign, Zhao Dun rescued a starving man named Ling Zhe in Yisan. Later, Ling Zhe repaid the favor by fighting back against his attackers. In this case, the person was in a critical situation and received the kindness of a nobleman, which preserved their life and longevity. Initially dangerous, the situation turned favorable. The note at the end indicates that this interpretation is the same as that of the *Meng* hexagram's *Sun* line.

歸妹　俟叔興起，季子富有。照臨楚國，蠻荊是安。

When the uncles rise to prominence, the Ji Zi branch of the family also becomes prosperous; virtue and authority extend over the state of Chu, bringing peace even to the southern barbarian regions. The owner of this forest will see his descendants rise to success, benefiting his siblings, gaining widespread renown and ensuring tranquility in the border areas. This is auspicious.

豐　白馬駿騮，更生不休。富我商人，利得如丘。

White horses and fine steeds multiply generation after generation; merchants thus become wealthy, accumulating profits as hills. The owner of this forest has abundant livestock, thriving trade, and an unending source of wealth, which is very auspicious.

旅　灼火泉源，釣魴山巔。魚不可得，火不肯燃。（革之艮）

Go to the source of the spring to light a fire, and go to the top of the mountain to fish for a crucian carp; you will not catch the fish, and the fire will certainly not light. This is exactly what Mencius criticized as "climbing a tree to fish." This person's method is entirely wrong, the more effort he puts in, the emptier his result, which is ominous. The note indicates that this forest is the same as the combination of the hexagram "Revolution" and "Mountain."

巽　避患東西，反入禍門。糟糠不足，憂動我心。

He who runs east and west to avoid calamity ends up colliding headlong into the gate of misfortune; even coarse food like millet is insufficient to eat, and worry shakes his heart. This indicates that the person in question has mishandled avoidance and evasion, leading to greater misfortune. His clothing and food are in dire straits, and it is ominous.

兌　我王多寵，商人惶恐。生其禍心，使我危殆。終無災咎。

The king's favorites are too numerous, causing merchants to feel anxious; those favored have sinister intentions, putting me in a dangerous situation. Fortunately, the matter did not turn into a disaster. This master was falsely accused by small people, causing a false alarm. Those who remain upright will ultimately not suffer misfortune.

渙　虎飢欲食，見蝟而伏。禹通龍門，避咎除禍。元丑以安。

A tiger, extremely hungry, sees a hedgehog covered in spines and lies down without moving; Yu the Great dug through the龙门 to divert the floodwaters, thus avoiding calamity and removing misfortune. A dangerous beginning brings about safety. This indicates that a strong enemy meets resistance and retreats on its own, and by removing obstructions, misfortune can be avoided. First there is danger, then safety.

節　安民呼池，玉杯大案。泉如白蜜，一挹獲願。

Set the people down by the pond, arrange jade cups and a large table for feasting; the spring water is sweet like white honey, and taking a spoonful brings fulfillment of desires. The master of this forest lives in peace, enjoys abundant food and drink, and easily obtains what he seeks. This is auspicious.

中孚　雙鳧鴛鴦，相隨群行。南至饒澤，食魚與粱。君子樂長。（澤一作洋）

A pair of wild geese and mandarin ducks fly together in a group heading south to a lake rich in aquatic plants and fish. This omen indicates harmony between husband and wife, companions gathering together, abundance in clothing and food, and the joy of a gentleman lasting long, which is auspicious. The final note states that the character 「泽」 is sometimes written as 「洋」 in another version.

小過　蔡侯朝楚，留連江渚。踰時歷月，思其君后。

Cai Hou went to pay homage to the State of Chu but was detained on a small island in the river and could not return. After a season and a month had passed, he could only think of his king and his wife. This divination indicates that someone going on a journey is detained, stays as a guest for a long time without returning, longs to return but cannot, which is ominous.

既濟　驂車駕東，與雨相逢。五楘解墮，頹杌獨坐。憂為身禍。

A carriage drawn by two horses was heading east when it encountered a heavy rainstorm halfway. The five straps securing the yoke came loose and fell off, forcing the person to sit helplessly on the broken pole. This omen indicates that the traveler will face obstacles on the journey, with the vehicle and horses damaged, leading to misfortune that will affect himself, which is ominous.

未濟　螟蟲為賊，害我稼穡。盡禾殫麥，秋無所得。（同人之節，豫之謙）

Locusts have caused a great plague, devouring my crops; both millet and wheat have been completely eaten, resulting in no harvest in autumn. The Book of Songs, Small Odes, "Great Field" mentions "remove the locusts and caterpillars," which precisely describes this calamity. This forest indicates a plague of insects and locusts, failure in agricultural affairs, and no gain in seeking wealth, which is ominous. The final note indicates that this forest is similar to the text of the "Tong Ren" hexagram's "Jie" and the "Yu" hexagram's "Qian."