Detailed Analysis of Yi Hexagram
Judgment: Nourishment. Perseverance brings good fortune. Pay heed to the providing of nourishment and to what a man seeks to fill his own mouth with. Image: At the foot of the mountain, thunder: The image of Nourishment. Thus the superior man is careful of his words and temperate in eating and drinking.
Yi has Gen (Mountain) above and Zhen (Thunder) below. Like an open mouth. Symbolizes nutrition, nurturing, speech, and eating.
Core Meanings
- Nourishment: How to nurture others and maintain oneself (body and soul).
- Words and Deeds: Illness enters by the mouth; trouble comes out of it. Emphasizes careful speech and action.
- Observation: Observe how a man nurtures and what he seeks to fill himself with to understand his character.
Application
- Career: Suitable for catering, medicine, education, or consulting ("nurturing" industries). Focus on reputation and internal quality.
- Wealth: Stable fortune. Favorable for small-scale operations; avoid greed for speed.
- Relationships: Focus on practical life details; stable feelings; mutual care for health.