[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":17},["ShallowReactive",2],{"metaeast_iching64_en-iching-23":3},{"slug":4,"archived":5,"date_created":6,"date_updated":7,"title":8,"content1":9,"content2":10,"seotitle":11,"seodescription":12,"htmlcode":13,"content0":14,"number":15,"seo_keywords":16,"og_title":8,"og_description":12},"iching-23",false,"2026-08-11T00:57:03.920Z","2026-07-04T14:35:06.000Z","Zhouyi I Ching Hexagram 23, Bo, Mountain over Earth, Gen above Kun","Detailed explanation of Zhouyi Hexagram Twenty-Three\n \u003Cbr>Original text of Hexagram Bo\n \u003Cbr>Bo. It is unfavorable to undertake a journey or course of action.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: A mountain attached to the earth is Bo. The superior person strengthens what is below and makes the dwelling secure.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Hexagram Bo: Any undertaking is unfavorable.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary says: The upper trigram is Gen, representing a mountain; the lower trigram is Kun, representing the earth. A mountain above the earth, eroded by wind and rain—this is the image of Bo. The superior person observes this image and takes the stripping away of mountain rock and the collapse of cliffs as a warning, thereby strengthening the bond with the people and enabling them to live and work in peace.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation from The Heavenly Mechanism of Divining Changes\n \u003Cbr>Bo has Gen above Kun and is the fifth-generation hexagram of the Qian Palace. Bo symbolizes stripping away, as a high mountain becomes dangerous and crumbles. This is the time when yin energy is at its extreme. The superior person should be cautious and patiently endure, and must not act rashly.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Stripping, erosion, and decay bring worry about disaster; advancement is difficult, so stop in accordance with the time.\n \u003Cbr>Those who receive this hexagram have poor timing, suffer many losses, and face obstacles ahead. They should go with the time, stop, keep to their place, and guard themselves.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Fortune: Poor timing; remain calmly self-protective.\n \u003Cbr>Wealth: Profit comes by selling out—at the expense of another’s wealth.\n \u003Cbr>Home: Do not leave your own house; if living as a tenant, you may be able to buy it.\n \u003Cbr>Health: The spirit is not anchored in the body; be extremely careful.\n \u003Cbr>Traditional interpretation of the hexagram\n \u003Cbr>This is a composite hexagram of two different trigrams, Kun below and Gen above. Five yin lines are below and one yang line is above: yin is strong while yang stands alone; a high mountain rests upon the earth. Both images signify stripping away, hence Bo. Yin is flourishing and yang declining, symbolizing petty people gaining power, noble people falling into hardship, and undertakings deteriorating.\n \u003Cbr>Overall image: A mountain clinging to the earth suggests rocks crumbling onto the ground; five yin lines press against one yang, and justice is damaged.\n \u003Cbr>Fortune: Bad luck clings to you. Reorganize your plans; do not try to be clever, and beware of being dragged down by women or petty people.\n \u003Cbr>Career: The timing is poor and the broader trend is unfavorable. You can only adapt to circumstances and suspend action, watch quietly for change, and avoid risks. Actively create conditions, build strength, exercise cautious patience, and do not go along with petty people. When the time turns, success will come before long.\n \u003Cbr>Business: You have moved from a peak into decline and entered a recession. Carefully review your experience and lessons, carry out reforms, and above all do not stake everything on one gamble. Once favorable conditions arrive, you can calmly rise again with the trend.\n \u003Cbr>Seeking recognition: The chance of success is small. Do not insist on forcing it; continue creating conditions, work to improve yourself, enrich your ability to conduct yourself in the world, strengthen your capabilities, and wait for the chance to rise again.\n \u003Cbr>Marriage and love: You must consider carefully. Unless the match is exceptionally suitable, do not proceed casually. Both sides should pay attention to maintaining family harmony.\n \u003Cbr>Decision-making: Life contains many twists and turns, and you may repeatedly fall into unfavorable situations or even desperate circumstances, yet life can emerge from the dead end. As long as you calmly analyze the situation and struggle tenaciously, you will completely change your fate and obtain a fine result that others will admire. The key is not to seek success too hastily, especially not to take risks. Adapt to the times and guard against petty people’s plots.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The philosophical meaning of Hexagram Twenty-Three\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The image of Bo: the symbolic meaning of Mountain over Earth\n \u003Cbr>Bo is formed by two different trigrams stacked together, with Kun below and Gen above. Kun is earth, below the mountain; Gen is mountain, above the earth. A mountain on the earth is constantly battered by wind and rain, struck by thunder and exposed to sun, and endlessly eroded.\n \u003Cbr>Viewed as a whole, five yin lines are below and one yang line is above: yin is strong while yang is alone; a high mountain rests upon the earth. The mountain is eroded by wind and rain and crumbles; its original beauty is destroyed, and the fallen debris lands on the ground, crushing what was there and damaging the earth’s original beauty. Thus Bo has a destructive quality. Yin flourishes and yang declines, symbolizing petty people gaining power, noble people suffering, and undertakings deteriorating. Of course, the I Ching is full of dialectical ideas and philosophies of development and change. If the fallen debris lands in a hollow, it fills the hollow; or if the land is barren, the debris may enrich the soil. That, in turn, is beneficial.\n \u003Cbr>Bo follows Bi. The Sequence says: “After bringing ornamentation to completion, enjoyment is exhausted; therefore Bo follows. Bo means stripping away.” After the embellishment of Bi reaches its fulfillment, erosion follows.\n \u003Cbr>Bo follows the preceding hexagram, Bi, which symbolizes magnificent flourishing. This hexagram discusses the principle that whatever flourishes must eventually decline. The first through fourth lines basically express this meaning. The fifth line discusses remedies for decline, while the top line discusses the results achieved after applying those remedies.\n \u003Cbr>Bo is an intermediate-lower hexagram. The Image judges it this way: A magpie arrives as evening falls and sleeps in the woods, unaware that an eagle is already there. Though they share the same place, hostility arises; when this hexagram appears, disputes will be hard to avoid.\n \u003Cbr>The name of this hexagram is Bo. The Shuowen says: “Bo means to split.” The Guangya says: “Bo means to separate.” Thus the original meaning of Bo is to remove what is on an object’s surface—that is, to peel, strip, or flake away. Decorative things do not last forever and eventually fall away. It is like home renovation: after several years, the wall’s surface peels and must be redecorated. Thus Bo follows Bi. The Sequence Commentary says: “After bringing ornamentation to completion, enjoyment is exhausted; therefore Bo follows.” The Miscellaneous Commentary says: “Bo means rotting.” The Sequence and Miscellaneous Commentaries therefore speak of social change. In a prosperous age, people value adornment; excessive luxury, like rotten matter, gradually erodes the prosperity of the flourishing age and leads it toward decline.","Detailed explanation of the first line of Zhouyi Hexagram Twenty-Three\n \u003Cbr>Initial Six line statement\n \u003Cbr>Six at the beginning: Stripping the bed at its feet; disregard for what is steadfast; misfortune.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “Stripping the bed at its feet” means destroying what is below.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Six at the beginning: The bed legs have fallen away. There is no need to consult the oracle; this is an ominous sign.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary says: The bed legs falling away means destroying one’s own foundation.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Misfortune: Those who receive this line will find their plans unsuccessful, may suffer an accident involving the hands or feet, or experience discord with siblings; in the worst case, the family may be ruined and the person may die. Officials may have an opportunity for promotion, but should act according to the circumstances.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Fortune: Your fate is undergoing stripping; beware of illness in the feet.\n \u003Cbr>Wealth: There is loss at the base; reduce the damage.\n \u003Cbr>Home: The foundation is unstable; beware of servants or subordinates.\n \u003Cbr>Health: Trouble in the feet; seek careful treatment.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Initial Six changing hexagram\n \u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src='\"https:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_23_1.png'\" alt='\"周易第23卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr> \n \u003Cbr>When the first line changes, it becomes Zhouyi Hexagram 27: Mountain over Thunder, Yi. This is a composite hexagram (Thunder below, Mountain above). Zhen is thunder and Gen is mountain. Mountain above and thunder below: solid outside, hollow inside. In spring, warmth nourishes all things; according to the seasons, nourish the worthy and educate the people. Yang is solid and yin is empty: the solid nourishes others, while the empty is nourished by others. One lives by one’s own effort.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Philosophical meaning of the First Nine line\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The first line of Bo: Line statement—Six at the beginning: Stripping the bed at its feet; disregard for what is steadfast; misfortune.\n \u003Cbr>Six at the beginning: Stripping the bed at its feet; disregard for what is steadfast; misfortune—Explanation of the line statement\n \u003Cbr>Mie: the same as “destroy,” meaning to eliminate. “Disregard for what is steadfast” refers to yin gradually driving out yang, with evil overcoming righteousness.\n \u003Cbr>The meaning of this line statement is: The stripping of the bed begins at the lowest part, the bed legs; once the entire bed-leg structure is damaged, the result is inevitably dangerous.\n \u003Cbr>This line teaches us not to overlook small mistakes or small problems; an ant hole can destroy a dike. When erosion begins at the bed’s feet, you must pay attention.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “Stripping the bed at its feet” means destroying what is below.\n \u003Cbr>This tells people: “The stripping of the bed begins at its lowest part, the bed legs”—that is, the foundation of the bed is damaged first. Once the foundation is destroyed, danger naturally occurs and gradually spreads upward.\n \u003Cbr>Those who receive this hexagram should remain firm in their will while acting, and pay attention to the foundation, putting in serious effort there. If the foundation begins to erode, the plan will be ruined at once. At this moment, slow the pace, adopt practical and feasible methods to reinforce your foundation, and thus avoid losses.\n \u003Cbr>Detailed explanation of the second line of Zhouyi Hexagram Twenty-Three\n \u003Cbr>Six in the second place line statement\n \u003Cbr>Six in the second place: Stripping the bed at its frame; disregard for what is steadfast; misfortune.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “Stripping the bed at its frame” means there is no one to support it.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Six in the second place: The bed board has fallen away. There is no need to consult the oracle; this is an ominous sign.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary says: The bed board falling away means destroying one’s own support.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Misfortune: Those who receive this line will find their plans unsuccessful, may suffer humiliation from petty people, or be suspected by others. Officials must guard against demotion.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Fortune: Declining day by day; like a mute tasting bitter coptis.\n \u003Cbr>Wealth: Costs accumulate, making profit difficult.\n \u003Cbr>Home: Move as soon as possible.\n \u003Cbr>Health: Bedridden and awaiting treatment; beware of failing to recover.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Six in the second place changing hexagram\n \u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src='\"https:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_23_2.png'\" alt='\"周易第23卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr> \n \u003Cbr>When the second line changes, it becomes Zhouyi Hexagram 4: Mountain over Water, Meng. This composite hexagram has Kan below and Gen above. Gen is the image of a mountain and signifies stopping; Kan is the image of water and signifies danger. The form is danger below the mountain, yet one continues forward without stopping, which is ignorance, hence Meng. But because one seizes the opportunity and acts at the proper time, it also has the image of enlightenment and access.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Philosophical meaning of the Second Nine line\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The second line of Bo, line statement: Six in the second place: Stripping the bed at its frame; disregard for what is steadfast; misfortune.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation of the line statement\n \u003Cbr>The frame separates the upper and lower parts; for a bed, it refers to the part between the bed legs and the bed board.\n \u003Cbr>The meaning of this line statement is: After the bed legs have been stripped away, the headboard also begins to peel, until the entire headboard has fallen away; the result is inevitably dangerous.\n \u003Cbr>In the hexagram image, the stripping at Six in the second place is more severe than at Six in the beginning: it has spread from the bed feet to the legs and headboard. Six in the second place has no correspondence with Six in the fifth place, and both above and below are yin lines.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “Stripping the bed at its frame”; there is no one to support it.\n \u003Cbr>That is, “After the bed legs are stripped away, the headboard also begins to peel,” because Six in the second place has no corresponding yang line to aid it. With no outside assistance, danger results.\n \u003Cbr>Those who receive this line should uphold the right path and not frame others. If you seize the opportunity to harm someone, although you may retaliate against them, you will also suffer damage. Pay attention to your career; when decline appears, abandon unrealistic fantasies, or petty people will further harm you. It is like reaching a broken bridge: do not go forward. The only course is to hold firm and wait.\n \u003Cbr>Detailed explanation of the third line of Zhouyi Hexagram Twenty-Three\n \u003Cbr>Six in the third place line statement\n \u003Cbr>Six in the third place: Stripping away; no blame.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “Stripping away, no blame” means losing both what is above and what is below.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Six in the third place: Seizing the land and people of neighboring states and towns brings no disaster.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary says: Seizing the land and people of neighboring states and towns brings no disaster because their rulers have lost the support of both superiors and subordinates.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Balanced: Those who receive this line may have difficulty meeting a confidant and an unsettled career. To seek fame and wealth, innovation is necessary. This line resembles worries involving parents, spouse, or children, so be especially cautious. Officials may encounter an enlightened ruler or senior official who promotes them.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Fortune: Though the luck is not upright, you can still turn inward and correct yourself.\n \u003Cbr>Wealth: Sell off on your own and thereby gain profit.\n \u003Cbr>Home: Renovate the old house.\n \u003Cbr>Health: Dispel internal heat.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Six in the third place changing hexagram\n \u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src='\"https:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_23_3.png'\" alt='\"周易第23卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr> \n \u003Cbr>The moving line at the sixth place of the third position changes to Hexagram 52 of the Zhouyi: Gen over Gen, Mountain. This hexagram consists of the same trigram doubled, with Gen below and Gen above. Gen is the mountain; two mountains placed one above the other symbolize stillness. It is the opposite of Zhen. After a climax, a low tide inevitably appears, entering a relatively still stage in the development of things. Stillness is like a mountain: stop when it is appropriate to stop, and proceed when it is appropriate to proceed. Movement and rest alike must not miss the right moment; they should be perfectly balanced, with movement and stillness suited to the circumstances, stopping when enough is enough.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The philosophical meaning of the line of Nine in the third place\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The third line of Bo, line statement: Six in the third place: Stripping away; no blame.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation of the line statement\n \u003Cbr>The meaning of this line statement is: Though stripped away, there is no disaster.\n \u003Cbr>The third line of Bo, line statement: Six in the third place: Stripping away; no blame—Life lesson\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “Stripping away, no blame” means losing what is above and below.\n \u003Cbr>In the hexagram of stripping away, the two lower lines are both in danger. Why can Six in the third place achieve “no blame”? Because it has left the ranks of the yin lines above and below and conceals a firm yang nature. A yin line in a yang position shows that it is not an accomplice of the way of stripping away; it refuses to go along with corruption and alone corresponds with the yang line at the top. To leave this state of stripping away, one must abandon darkness and turn toward light; then naturally there is no disaster.\n \u003Cbr>Those who receive this line may see luxury and corruption arise around them. They should remain pure and independent and not go along with it; then disaster can be avoided.\n \u003Cbr>Six in the third place resembles people in society who pursue pleasure, yet he suffers no disaster. Why? Because he does not join the group of yin. If everyone in a prosperous age lived frugally and simply, it would no longer be a prosperous age. The pursuit of pleasure is an inevitable product of prosperity. Six in the third place also pursues pleasure, but does not form factions or harm the court’s interests, so he suffers no disaster. For example, an official in the Qing dynasty ate and drank well every day, had many wives and concubines, and indulged in pleasure. Yet he did his official duty, did not oppress the people, and did not embezzle the state treasury. How could he suffer disaster? In television dramas, Ji Xiaolan is commonly called an incorrupt official, but he too pursued personal enjoyment. Historical records say his sexual desire was extremely strong; one wife could not satisfy him, so he had several wives and concubines. Yet he did not seize women by force, steal money from the treasury, or harm the country’s interests. He even bravely opposed the great embezzler He Shen, so he earned the respect of the people and the emperor and suffered no disaster.\n \u003Cbr>Detailed explanation of the fourth line of Zhouyi Hexagram Twenty-Three\n \u003Cbr>Six in the fourth place line statement\n \u003Cbr>Six in the fourth place: Stripping the bed down to its covering; misfortune.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “Stripping the bed down to its covering” means disaster is close at hand.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Six in the fourth place: Stripping the mat from the bed; this is an ominous sign.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary says: Stripping the mat from the bed means disaster is right before one’s eyes.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Misfortune: Those who receive this line have poor timing and, in times of danger, may face many disputes, lawsuits, or punishments. Officials must guard against slander by petty people to avoid disaster.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Fortune: Clearly unfavorable; beware of injury.\n \u003Cbr>Wealth: Excessive depletion; unexpected disaster.\n \u003Cbr>Home: Ruin and collapse are possible; beware.\n \u003Cbr>Health: Quite dangerous.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Six in the fourth place changing hexagram\n \u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src='\"https:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_23_4.png'\" alt='\"周易第23卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr> \n \u003Cbr>When the fourth line changes, it becomes Zhouyi Hexagram 35: Fire over Earth, Jin. This is a composite hexagram (Kun below and Li above). Li is the sun and brightness; Kun is earth. The sun hangs high and shines over the earth; the earth is humble and receptive, and all things grow. Bright and upright, yielding advances upward—this symbolizes a career rising steadily.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Philosophical meaning of the Nine in the fourth place line\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The fourth line of Bo, line statement: Six in the fourth place: Stripping the bed down to its covering; misfortune.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation of “covering”: It refers to the surface of the bed.\n \u003Cbr>The meaning of this line statement is: When the bed surface begins to peel, danger will inevitably occur.\n \u003Cbr>Six in the fourth place: Stripping the bed down to its covering; misfortune—Life lesson\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “Stripping the bed down to its covering” means disaster is close at hand.\n \u003Cbr>The stripping began at the bed feet, continued to the legs and headboard, and now reaches the bed surface. This means disaster is already near. Because damage to the bed surface will endanger the person on it, it is said to be close to disaster.\n \u003Cbr>Six in the fourth place is a yin line in a yielding position, an established petty person in the proper position, and a minister close to the ruler, near Six in the fifth place. He seeks to destroy the right path. It is like Li Linfu and other petty people who seized power in history, causing justice to disappear entirely. Although Six in the fourth place has gained power, it is opposed to the yang line at the top. When yin diminishes and yang grows, it may battle the yang line representing justice, which is extremely dangerous.\n \u003Cbr>Those who receive this line should note that the old foundation has already collapsed and been stripped away. You may be facing an impending change and can rebuild a new foundation.\n \u003Cbr>This Six in the fourth place holds great power and is insatiably greedy, oppressing the people while harming the state’s interests. His influence is therefore enormous and his crimes obvious, so he cannot escape a dangerous fate. This is like He Shen, who was wealthier than the king; how could the emperor not know about his embezzlement?\n \u003Cbr>Detailed explanation of the fifth line of Zhouyi Hexagram Twenty-Three\n \u003Cbr>Six in the fifth place line statement\n \u003Cbr>Six in the fifth place: A string of fish; favor the palace women; nothing is unfavorable.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: Favoring the palace women means there will ultimately be no blame.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Six in the fifth place: The palace women receive favor in turn on their allotted nights; nothing is unfavorable.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary says: The palace women receive favor in turn on their allotted nights; order is not disturbed and favor is distributed evenly, so ultimately there is no anxiety.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Auspicious: Those who receive this line enjoy harmonious relationships, timely success in their plans, family harmony and arising blessings, and wealth brought by women. Officials rise in rank and office and occupy important positions. Students and scholars will achieve excellent examination results.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Fortune: Prosperity is grand; nothing is unfavorable.\n \u003Cbr>Wealth: Profits are very abundant; seafood is especially favorable.\n \u003Cbr>Home: The woman manages the household.\n \u003Cbr>Health: An internal deficiency; cherish your body.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Six in the fifth place changing hexagram\n \u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src='\"https:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_23_5.png'\" alt='\"周易第23卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr> \n \u003Cbr>When the fifth line changes, it becomes Zhouyi Hexagram 20: Wind over Earth, Guan. This composite hexagram has Kun below and Xun above; wind moving over the earth signifies virtue and teaching spreading everywhere. Guan and Lin are complementary inverted hexagrams, used together. Those above observe the world through morality and justice; those below look up respectfully to those above, and people’s hearts submit and follow.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Philosophical meaning of the Nine in the fifth place line\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The fifth line of Bo, line statement: Six in the fifth place: A string of fish; favor the palace women; nothing is unfavorable.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation of the line statement\n \u003Cbr>The meaning of this line statement is: Entering in single file like fish, and acting like one who leads the inner palace women in submitting to the ruler, brings favor and leaves nothing unfavorable.\n \u003Cbr>In Bo, apart from Six in the third place, which is a yin line in a firm position, corresponds with the yang line at the top, and is free of danger, all the other yin lines are in danger. Why does the outcome become “nothing is unfavorable” at Six in the fifth place? This is\n \u003Cbr>It tells people the benefit of skilled management. In this line, the petty people all act like palace women, submitting to the ruler and remaining content with their positions and allotted roles; thus danger is transformed into safety.\n \u003Cbr>Those who receive this line should appoint worthy people one by one. When assigning personnel, ensure an effective division of labor, allowing each to use their ability and take responsibility. This prevents careless action caused by unclear authority and responsibility and avoids conflicts among them. As a leader, make every employee feel that you are an enlightened leader and win their trust. Even if they harbor ulterior motives, your prestige will restrain them from acting recklessly, and they will work properly.\n \u003Cbr>Detailed explanation of the top line of Zhouyi Hexagram Twenty-Three\n \u003Cbr>Statement of the Top Nine line\n \u003Cbr>Nine at the top: The large fruit is not eaten; the noble person gains a carriage, while the petty person’s hut is stripped away.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: The noble person gains a carriage because the people carry him; the petty person’s hut is stripped away because he ultimately cannot be employed.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Nine at the top: The laborer goes without food while the idle person eats; the noble person rides a splendid carriage, while the petty person’s thatched hut cannot keep out wind and rain.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary says: The noble person riding a splendid carriage represents the heavy burden placed on the common people. The petty person’s dilapidated hut cannot shelter him from wind and rain; this image shows that safety cannot ultimately be preserved.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Balanced: Those who receive this line must be cautious; the steady and practical can remain free of worry. Merchants may do well in buying and selling. Officials may hold authority.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Fortune: Decline is before you; it will rise again after a year.\n \u003Cbr>Wealth: Selling is acceptable; buying will be stripped away.\n \u003Cbr>Home: Honesty and kindness can preserve it; harshness leaves one without a home.\n \u003Cbr>Health: Food does not go down; nourish yourself carefully.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Transformation of the Top Nine line\n \u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src='\"https:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_23_6.png'\" alt='\"周易第23卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr> \n \u003Cbr>When the top line changes, it becomes Zhouyi Hexagram 2: Kun doubled, Earth. This is a repeated hexagram (Kun below and Kun above), yin in nature. It symbolizes earth, opposite to Qian; it follows Heaven, bears all things, and extends endlessly. Kun is symbolized by the mare, showing that the way of earth gives birth to and nurtures all things while following Heaven and the seasons, with a gentle disposition. Its “first lost, later gained” proves that Kun follows and relies on Qian in order to grasp the correct direction, follow the right path, and obtain good fortune.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Philosophical meaning of the Upper Nine line\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The sixth line of Bo, line statement: Nine at the top: The large fruit is not eaten; the noble person gains a carriage, while the petty person’s hut is stripped away.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation of the line statement\n \u003Cbr>Carriage refers to a vehicle. Hut refers to a house.\n \u003Cbr>The meaning of this line statement is: Although there is a large fruit, it is not eaten. For the noble person, this brings a carriage; for the petty person, the house will be stripped away.\n \u003Cbr>The top line is the only yang line in Bo and occupies the highest position, like the one remaining large fruit. In struggling against the condition of “stripping away,” the top line, as the sole yang line, endures hardship and finally succeeds, thereby gaining the people’s support. The petty people are defeated.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “The noble person gains a carriage”—the people carry him; “the petty person’s hut is stripped away”—he ultimately cannot be employed.\n \u003Cbr>This points out that the noble person is supported by the people, as if sitting in a carriage amid cheers. The petty person ultimately cannot be employed.\n \u003Cbr>Those who receive this line should uphold the right path, and in the end the clouds will part and the moon will shine. If there is embezzlement or an unhealthy influence in an organization, do not participate; fight it firmly. Though you may endure hardship, you will ultimately win.\n \u003Cbr>Although the top line is weak yang, it represents the situation in which the crowd of yin stripping away yang has reached its end. When things reach an extreme, they reverse; the petty people’s power therefore begins to collapse. The top line has the virtue of tolerance and yielding, so it does not take the large fruit for itself. Precisely because of this, it wins the people’s support. With that support, it regains position and power, and the petty people who opposed it begin to be punished.","Zhouyi I Ching Hexagram 23, Bo, Mountain over Earth, Gen above Kun_Detailed hexagram judgment_Oriental Metaphysics Library","Detailed explanation of Zhouyi I Ching Hexagram 23, Bo (Mountain over Earth, Gen above Kun): the original hexagram judgment and plain-language translation, line-by-line auspiciousness analysis, and interpretations for career, relationships, and fortune.","䷖","\u003Cp>Bo: It is unfavorable to undertake a journey or course of action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tuan Commentary says: Bo means stripping away. The yielding transforms the firm. It is unfavorable to have somewhere to go; the petty person is growing. Complying and stopping—this is what the Image observes. The noble person values increase and decrease, fullness and emptiness; this is the movement of Heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Image says: A mountain resting on the earth is Bo. Thus the superior person strengthens what is below and makes the dwelling secure.\u003C\u002Fp>",23,"Zhouyi, I Ching, Hexagram 23, Bo, the Sixty-Four Hexagrams, hexagram judgment, line statements, plain-language explanation",1787044933251]