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#23

Splitting Apart

剝 — Bō
Upper trigram: Mountain (Gèn) · Lower trigram: Earth (Kūn)

Overall meaning

Hexagram Splitting Apart symbolizes decline and stripping away. Upper trigram is Mountain, lower is Earth — five yin lines gradually strip the last yang line at the top, like a mountain eroding. This is the hexagram of a time of decline; preserve what you have and avoid risky action.

Judgment text (Thoán từ)

Splitting Apart: it does not further to go anywhere. The negative time is at its peak — no large action.

Line texts (6 lines)

  1. 1
    First Six: The leg of the bed is split — destroying perseverance brings misfortune. Decay starts at the root; the foundation is eroded — bad omen.
  2. 2
    Second Six: The bed is split at the frame — destroying perseverance brings misfortune. The destruction goes deeper — danger increases.
  3. 3
    Third Six: He splits with them — no blame. In a bad situation yet keeping character — no blame.
  4. 4
    Fourth Six: The bed is split up to the skin — misfortune. Decay reaches the body — direct danger, very ill.
  5. 5
    Fifth Six: Fish strung together — through the favor of palace women, nothing that does not further. In a bad context yet sheltered — temporarily safe.
  6. 6
    Top Nine: The great fruit not yet eaten — the superior person receives a carriage; the petty man strips his own house. The good are preserved; the wicked self-destruct.

Applications by topic

Marriage
The relationship is in a hard phase, eroding. Need more effort to maintain. Face reality and seek recovery before too late.
Career
Career is declining. Don't take risks. Consolidate current position and wait for a better moment.
Wealth
Finances declining. Cut spending and stop risky investments. Capital protection is the top priority.
Health
Health weakening. Take it seriously and treat in time. Don't be complacent at warning signs.
Lawsuit
Position unfavorable in litigation. Seek reconciliation or withdraw if possible. Continuing only adds loss.

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