#22
Grace (Adornment)
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Upper trigram: Mountain (Gèn) · Lower trigram: Fire (Lí)
Overall meaning
Hexagram Grace symbolizes outer beauty and adornment. Upper trigram is Mountain, lower is Fire (light) — fire shining at the foot of the mountain, illuminating its beauty. This is the hexagram of art, decoration, and formal beauty — yet it also reminds that substance matters more than form.
Judgment text (Thoán từ)
Grace: success. In small matters it is favorable. Outer beauty smooths things along but suits only matters not too great.
Line texts (6 lines)
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First Nine: He lends grace to his toes, leaves the carriage, and walks. Maintain character — better to walk than ride by improper means.
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Second Six: He lends grace to his beard. Beauty depends on a foundation — as the beard depends on the chin.
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Third Nine: Graceful as if drenched — long perseverance brings good fortune. At the height of beauty, hold to character to extend it.
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Fourth Six: Grace or simplicity? A white horse comes as if on wings — he is no robber, he will woo at the right time. Pure beauty, sincere love.
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Fifth Six: Grace in hills and gardens — the roll of silk is meager — humiliation, but in the end good fortune. Modest simplicity in beauty, sincerity surpasses extravagance.
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Top Nine: Simple grace — no blame. Pure beauty needing no further adornment — the highest realm.
Applications by topic
- Marriage
- Outward appearance and form matter early on. But durability needs inner richness. Don't be drawn only by surface beauty.
- Career
- Image and presentation matter. Invest in communication and presentation skills. But substance remains the foundation.
- Wealth
- Investing in image and brand can pay. Yet don't let appearance hide real value. Balance marketing and quality.
- Health
- Watch appearance and overall health. But inner health (real wellness) is more important than looks. Care for skin and diet.
- Lawsuit
- Form and presentation influence. Prepare files and arguments cleanly and clearly. But substantive evidence still decides the outcome.
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