Interpretation method of hexagrams: Five steps to understand hexagrams

Step 1: Identify the upper and lower hexagrams

A six line hexagram consists of two upper and lower three line hexagrams: -* * Lower Hexagram (Inner Hexagram) * : Represents inner self, self, and beginning - * Upper hexagram (outer hexagram) * *: represents external, environmental, and developmental aspects For example, in the Water Thunder Tun hexagram (䷂), the lower hexagram is Zhen (thunder), and the upper hexagram is Kan (water). Thunder is underwater, symbolizing the difficulty of the birth of all things.

Step 2: Analyze the hexagrams

The hexagram is a summary of the overall meaning of the entire hexagram. Ru Tun Gua: "Yuan Henli Zhen, do not use You to go, benefit Jianhou The meaning is: although the overall direction is successful, it is not advisable to act hastily and is suitable for establishing a foundation.

Step 3: Analyze the lines one by one

The six lines from bottom to top are: initial line, second line, third line, fourth line, fifth line, and upper line. Each line has its own line words, which should be combined with: -* * Current position * : The positive line is in the odd digit (1, 3, 5), and the negative line is in the even digit (2, 4, 6) as the current position - * Get it right * : The two and five lines are in the center position, which is often better - * should correspond to * *: initial and fourth, second and fifth, and third and upper

Step 4: Observe the changing lines

The variable line represents the turning point of things, either the old yang (anode generates yin) or the old yin (cathode generates yang). The words of the changing lines are often the key to interpreting hexagrams.

Step 5: Comprehensive judgment

Based on information such as hexagrams, hexagrams, lines, and hexagrams, a comprehensive analysis is conducted: 1. The current situation of the matter (this hexagram) 2. Development trend (changing hexagrams) 3. Key turning point (changing lines) 4. Final result (hexagram)

Example demonstration

The transformation of career from a 'water mine town' to a 'water land ratio': -Ben Guatun: Starting a business with numerous difficulties -Bian Yao Chu Jiu: Panhuan, Li Juzhen, Li Jianhou -The hexagram comparison: Unity and cooperation, gaining support -Conclusion: Although it may be difficult in the early stages, sticking to the right path will eventually earn the help of benefactors.