Yi
Judgment
頤 貞 吉 觀頤 自求口實
The divination will be good. looking for food, and you shoud seek food for yourself.
Interpretation
This hexagram consists of the upper trigram Kan (Mountain) and the lower trigram Zhen (Thunder). Kan represents a mountain, and Zhen represents thunder. The image of this hexagram is thunder beneath the mountain. Thunder beneath the mountain signifies that the weather is warm and that Heaven and Earth are nurturing all living things. This represents nourishment.
In the hexagram commentary, I refers to the cheek or the mouth, symbolizing food and sustenance. The hexagram addresses matters related to eating and survival. Gwani means to observe food, and Gusil refers to the store of food. The hexagram's image depicts a mouth with neatly arranged teeth, suggesting the act of eating food.
If you take clean food into your mouth and cultivate righteous thoughts in your mind, the matter you are inquiring about will be favorable. This hexagram advises that one should carefully observe what is eaten and take responsibility for securing food.
For someone who receives this hexagram, it is important to be cautious both with the words spoken and the food consumed. The thunder beneath the mountain vibrates, and all living things grow. As a person lives, they should be mindful of their speech and practice moderation in eating to preserve their health. The mouth is the gate to misfortune. Whether you speak too much or too little, or whether you eat too much or too little, it is easy to encounter problems and difficulties. By being cautious with speech and food, the situation in question will be favorable. It is important to be responsible for securing your food and ensuring that you take care of yourself.
初九 舍爾靈龜,觀我朶頤,凶
Initial Nine: Leaving the spirit turtle behind, observing my jaw, dangerous.
'Ja' means to discard, and 'Yeonggwi' refers to an auspicious turtle. The turtle's shell was used for divination, and the flesh was consumed. This line suggests that one is more focused on another's possessions than their own. A person who receives this line in divination is in a situation where they are neglecting their own possessions while coveting those of others. The matter inquired about in divination will be inauspicious.
六二 顛頤,拂經于丘.頤征,凶
Six Second: Tilting the jaw, brushing the mirror on the hill. Tilting brings danger.
The character "ago" means to handle matters, and "Lee" refers to eating. The situation described involves someone resolving food-related issues effectively. The person drawing this hexagram is in a similar situation, where they are taking care of practical matters successfully. The work they are asking about will have a positive outcome if handled correctly.
六三 拂頤,貞凶。十年勿用,无攸利
Six Third: Tilting the jaw, perseverance brings danger. Do not use for ten years, no benefit.
The term "bul" refers to opposing or going against. This hexagram warns of the consequences of obtaining food in an improper or dishonest manner. It suggests that the person receiving this hexagram is currently resorting to inappropriate means, leading to disgrace and long-term failure. The question asked will bring misfortune.
六四 顺頤,吉,虎視耽耽,其欲逐逐,无咎
Six Fourth: Following the jaw, good fortune, tiger’s gaze, intent to pursue, no blame.
The term "Jeon" refers to solving a problem, and "Tamtam" refers to a cautious approach. The hexagram speaks of solving a problem while being vigilant of potential dangers. The person asking about the hexagram is in a situation where they must deal with a looming threat but will succeed if they remain cautious. The task will be successful, but vigilance is necessary.
六五 拂經,居貞吉。不可涉大川
Six Fifth: Brushing the mirror, staying steadfast, good fortune. Do not cross the great river.
Reclaiming wasteland for farming and settling in one place brings fortune, while wandering afar invites trouble. The task at hand will prosper by staying put and pioneering anew, but risking adventure will bring self-inflicted ruin.
上九 由頤,厲,吉.利涉大川
Top Nine: Tilting the jaw, dangerous, good fortune. Beneficial to cross the great river.
Solving sustenance rightly brings temporary hardship but ultimate satisfaction. The task at hand will face risks on the upright path, yet breaking through yields safety and fortune.