The wisdom of I Ching

Chapter 68 No.60

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wisdom
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Weiji, Heng, the little fox Qianji, has nothing to gain by humiliating his tail.Weiji hexagram, unlike Jiji hexagram, is a "comprehensive hexagram" whose shape and line are opposite up and down, and also a "wrong hexagram" whose yin and yang are completely opposite. It is full of loss and full of loss. It is the end of the unfinished; at the same time, it is another unfinished hexagram The beginning of completion; what is and what is not, interact with each other. "Xu Gua Zhuan" said: "Things cannot be poor, so what is received will end in the end." "Easy" is an extreme completion, but all things cannot end here, they will always be perfect, and they will inevitably continue to change and develop.Therefore, completion is another unfinished beginning. Although the "Book of Changes" ends here, the universe is all-encompassing, changing and evolving forever, endless.

In this hexagram, all the lines are incorrect, which means it is not completed.In terms of image, it is extremely bad, with yin and yang separate lines, and the completion is separated. Like the Jiji hexagram, there is a decline phenomenon of a villain gaining power.However, just because the yin and yang lines are not in the proper position, it symbolizes that changes are brewing, making the future hopeful, and the "Yaoci" is also more auspicious than the Jiji hexagram.

The hexagram name is not completed, which means that it is full of possibilities for development, so it is prosperous. "汔" is the same as Zhi, almost meaning.The little fox crossed the river, and at the critical moment of almost crossing, his tail was wet; that is to say, this hexagram is on the verge of success or failure, and it is not yet possible to judge whether it is good or bad.

"彖" said: Weiji, "Heng"; softness is also in the middle. "Little fox Qianji" has not yet come out. "It's nothing to gain if you wet the tail." It doesn't continue.Although it is not in place, it should be rigid and flexible.

If it is not completed, it is said to be prosperous, because the soft line of the "Sixth Five-Year Plan" is in the middle of the upper hexagram, and can practice the principle of the mean.The little fox almost finished crossing the river, but because of the "Ninety Two"

In the middle of the next hexagram "Kan", the hexagram "Kan" is water and danger, and it has not yet left the water, so it is dangerous.The tail is wet and there is no benefit, which means that although the head of the little fox has reached the other side, the tail is still dragging in the water and has not completely landed on the shore.

"Xiang" said: "Fire is on the water, but it is not enough; a gentleman lives by carefully distinguishing things."In this hexagram, although the positions of the yin and yang lines are inappropriate; however, they are both rigid and flexible, and they are still full of hope.In this hexagram, the upper hexagram "Li" is fire, and the lower hexagram "Kan" is water. Fire burns upwards, water flows downwards, and runs in opposite directions, symbolizing incompleteness. However, the direction of action of fire and water does not violate the essence.A gentleman should imitate this spirit, and carefully distinguish things by their essence, so that they are in the appropriate place that matches the essence. .

The sixth day of the sixth day: humiliate the tail, be stingy.

"Xiang" said: "Smudge its tail", and I don't know the extreme.This hexagram, the "Yaoci" of "Chu" and "Er", and the "Ninth Day" of Jiji hexagram

The terms are the same. "The sixth day of the lunar new year" is at the bottom, quite like a fox's tail, soft and weak, just at the beginning of the Weiji hexagram, it is difficult to cross the river, so that the tail is wet, and there is no success.

"Xiang Zhuan" said: This is not knowing the limit of one's own strength, being overestimated, and incurring humiliation.

This line shows that at the last critical moment of success, one should measure one's strength and not act excessively.

Ninety-two: Pulling the wheel, Zhenji.

"Xiang" said: "Ninety-two" and "Zhenji" are right in the middle.Generally speaking, this hexagram means that the world has not yet settled down and is facing the most difficult period on the eve of success.The "Sixth Five-Year Plan" in the throne is weak and weak, and the only thing that can be relied on is the corresponding "Ninth Two". The "nine two" rigid line is in the soft position, and in the next hexagram, it is respectful and moderate, and can restrain itself.Just like a person who crosses a river and holds up a vehicle will not be brave, sticking to the right path like this is of course auspicious.

"Ninety-two" is rigid and soft, and it is not right, but it is right; "middle" is more important than "right", so "Zhuan Zhuan" says: Because you get right, you can do right.

This line illustrates the importance of self-restraint at the last critical moment of success.

Six three: Weaknesses, levying evil, benefiting the great river.

"Elephant" said: "If the economy is not ready to sign the evil", the position is not appropriate. "Leaving evil" and "beneficiary involving Dachuan" are contradictory, as if a single word is missing.However, the lower hexagram "Hill" is dangerous, and "Six Three" is at the top of the dangerous, which is the image of being out of danger.However, "June [-]rd" is weak, and its position is not right. At this moment, it is of course not good to take active actions.However, at this important moment when we are about to escape from danger, fully consider the unfavorable conditions, and after careful and careful planning, taking a decisive risk can break through the predicament and find a way out, which is beneficial, and this also makes sense.

Also, the next hexagram "Kan" is water, so it is used as a metaphor for taking risks and committing difficulties.This line shows that at the final critical moment of success, one should take risks cautiously and resolutely.

Ninth Fourth: Zhenji, regretting his death, Zhen used the method of killing ghosts, and rewarded the big country for three years.

"Xiang" said: "Zhenji regrets death", Zhixing also. "Zhen" means to move, and it is said in "The Book of Songs·Shimai": "The thin words reveal it." It means to invigorate and act with might. "Nine Fourth" Yang Yao Yin position is not correct, you should regret it, you must stick to the right way to make regrets disappear; however, "Nine Fourth" itself is not right, and it is bound to be difficult to stick to the right way, so you must rise up and give full play to your masculine essence for a long time Persevering in hard work is like fighting against alien races with might. After three years of hard work, the task is finally completed and praised by the country.

This line shows that at the last critical moment of success, one must persevere and work hard.

Sixth Five-Year: Zhenji, no regrets, the light of a gentleman, Youfu, auspicious.

"Xiang" says: "The light of a gentleman", its brilliance is "auspicious". "Hui" is the same as Hui. "Sixth Five-Year Plan" Yin Yao Yang position, although in the group position, but not right.However, it is a yin line with an empty center. It is in the middle of the upper hexagram and corresponds to the "nine two" in the masculine lower hexagram. Therefore, it is moderate and can seek powerful assistance; because it is right, it is auspicious and makes regrets disappear. .In addition, the upper hexagram "Li" is Ming, and "Six Five" is in the center of the light, which symbolizes the glorious virtue of a gentleman, who is a wise gentleman, and with integrity, it will be more auspicious and more auspicious.The Jiji hexagram is the beginning of auspiciousness and the end of chaos; the Weiji hexagram has the tendency of initial chaos and end auspiciousness.

This line shows that at the final critical moment of success, one should be wise, moderate, honest, and humble, so as to call on talents, consolidate unity, and achieve success with the bottom line.

Upper Nine: If you drink alcohol, there is no blame, if you wet your head, you will lose your right.

"Xiang" said: "drinking wine to soak your head", and you don't know the rules. "Drinking" is self-pleasure.The upper hexagram "Li" is Ming, and the "Shangjiu" is masculine, so it is wise and resolute. "Weiji" is a period of unrest, and "Shangjiu" has reached the extreme of unrest, but whether the extreme is coming, soon, the period of Jiji is coming.However, there is no upper position, and "Shangjiu" itself has no power, so that the economic period will come early, and it may end silently in the uneconomical period.However, "Shangjiu" is wise and resolute, and does not complain about it, but is still full of confidence, drinking and enjoying himself, calm and resigned to fate, so there is no blame.However, if temperance is lost, and the drink is excessive, and the head is wet with wine, even if the confidence is full, it is not right.

This line shows that I should do my best, obey the destiny, and success does not have to be in my mind.

This is the end of the 64 hexagrams and 380 four lines in "Book of Changes".However, the principles of "changing", "simple" and "difficult" are going on forever; the universe is all-encompassing, and it is still changing and evolving in endless space.

Success is extreme completion; but everything in the universe cannot be perfect forever, and it ends here.Always in the process of brewing, it must turn from loss to profit, from full to loss, and repeat the cycle, continue to evolve and develop infinity, with unlimited potential?Make the future always full of light and hope, and become a driving force for active efforts.

When the edge of success and failure is even more perilous and the most difficult critical moment, success and failure often come suddenly at this moment, and we should stick to the right way, grasp the principle of the mean, combine hardness and softness, and not take it lightly; we must Be able to do what you can, moderate restraint, don't be brave, and don't act too much, so that your achievements will not fall short.On the contrary, at this important moment when many obstacles are about to be broken through and the success or failure of the relationship.Only with prudent judgment, full planning, and resolute risk-taking can we open the door to success.Wisdom, honesty, justice, moderation, modesty, calling for talents, solidarity, boosting morale, concentrating will and strength are the necessary conditions for success; more importantly, there must be a firm belief in long-term hard work, and success does not have to be in my grand mind , to adapt calmly and calmly, to be consistent, and to be successful.

The "Shangjiu" of the Weiji hexagram is the end of the failure. While drinking, while looking at the possible upcoming success, I must also be thinking in my heart, everything will return to the starting point, and everything will start again!

A Comprehensive Overview of Unclear Gua
[Meaning] There is no end to things—never give up the pursuit.

[Gua Yi] unfinished, endless, continuing, attempted.

[Introduction] The hexagram of "Jiji" is a symbol of perfection, but it does not end there, because the development of everything is a spiral staircase, and completion is also a sign of circulation. "The beginning is good, and the end is chaos." (Jiji), that is, from the perspective of the upper end of Luoxuan, it has become unfinished (unfinished), everything has to be restarted, rearranged, there are also many setbacks and sufferings, and things that should be carried out will continue to happen.Don't rush to solve everything at the moment, you should deal with it patiently and flexibly.

【Heave meaning】The upper hexagram Li is fire, the nature of fire is upward, the lower hexagram is water, the nature of water is downward, water and fire go against each other, symbolizing incompleteness.This hexagram explains for us the principle of positive and negative combination between the good and the bad.When you are successful, you should have new pursuits. Today's success means that you will face a new and difficult journey tomorrow.

【Structural Model】Restraint and calmness, accept talents wisely, persevere in hard work, take risks decisively, self-restraint, don't make rash advances, unfinished business (not yet completed).

[Yin and Yang] three yin and three yang.

[Position] Yin in the first, third, and fifth lines is not in the right position, Yang in the second, fourth, and sixth lines is in the wrong position, and the position of the whole hexagram is reversed.

[Status] When it is not ready, the road is hard.

[Hexagram] Up and down, water and fire reverse.Li is fire, fire is burning upwards, ridge is water, water is flowing downwards, and the hexagram shows that water and fire are running against each other and separated from each other.

[Thinking mode] Weiji hexagram explains that after things are successful, they will go to the opposite side, and after getting together, they will go to separation.Therefore, life and career are endless.Weiji is the beginning of a new end of the business, we must pay attention to the principles: down-to-earth, not rash advances.Discern the mechanism and do what you can.Dare to face obstacles.Stick to the right path and work hard.Be upright and employ people with integrity.full of confidence.

[Philosophical Enlightenment] Everything in nature is developing according to the dialectical principle of positive and negative.Just like: the extreme of the north is the starting point of the south, the end of the day is the starting point of the night, and the end of the day is the beginning of the end.The hexagram enlightens us: in life and career.Success makes people never give up their pursuit.Success today means that there will be new difficulties to start tomorrow.The author also reminds people who are at an early stage of life and career: start bravely!If winter comes, can spring be far behind? !

[Decision-making thinking] The development of things is endless, and we should never give up the pursuit.Today's success means the start of a new journey tomorrow, and a new start.Pay special attention.Premature boasting and celebration must be avoided when success is not yet finalized, and there are still problems left to be finally resolved.Many people fail at the last step.Sometimes you encounter difficulties in your career, and you must be determined to overcome them. You must not only consider the objective environment, but also cooperate with subjective efforts.Subjective conditions can only play a role when they are adapted to the objective environment.

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