Biting Through
噬嗑
Career
With work comes happiness
Ngày bính thân, tháng đinh tỵ
Context
Someone asked about work and happiness: would the job be stable and bring happiness? The hexagram cast was Shi Ke (21) transforming into Yi (27).
Six-Line Chart
| Line | Can Chi | Five Elements | Six Relations | Moving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Si Fire | Fire | Children | |
| 5 | Wei Earth | Earth | Wife/Wealth | |
| 4 | You Metal | Metal | Officials | ● |
| 3 | Chen Earth | Earth | Wife/Wealth | |
| 2 | Yin Wood | Wood | Siblings | |
| 1 | Zi Water | Water | Parents |
Officials
Parents
Wife/Wealth
Siblings
Children
● Changing line
Transformed Hexagram
#27
The Corners of the Mouth (Nourishment)
頤
Analysis
The Use Spirit is Officials (work). Officials You Metal on line 4 is moving. The Si Fire month restrains Officials Metal, but the Shen day produces Metal. The Subject line Wife/Wealth Wei Earth produces Officials Metal, adding strength. Officials moving and transforming signals favorable changes in the job. The hexagram transforms into Yi (27) — meaning nourishment and endurance. Conclusion: with work comes happiness; the job will be stable.
Actual outcome
The questioner secured a stable job and a happy life.
Source: Chương 5, Phần III (lục hào), Thiệu Vĩ Hoa