Hexagram 43
Breakthrough (Guài)
Above: Lake · Below: Heaven
What must be cut off should be said clearly, in public
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The judgment
Make the matter clear in public, and give your warning sincerely and loudly. Start with yourself, and don't take up arms.
The Image: The lake rises up to heaven: breakthrough. So the noble person shares their bounty with those below, and is wary of resting on their own virtue.
From the ancient texts
Shao Yong
Removing and casting out — you must be firm and decisive. Good at first, bad in the end; be careful and keep your dignity.
Jiao’s Forest of Changes
Supported by Yao and aided by Yu, with Chisong, Wangqiao and Pengzu; heading west to visit the Queen Mother, the road is smooth and easy.
With the sage kings Yao and Yu at your side and immortals for company, the road west to the Queen Mother is smooth all the way.
Takashima
- On fortune: your luck is strong right now; wealth should be spread around, not hoarded — hoarding it brings trouble.
- On trade: profits are fairly rich, and they should be shared fairly. If you are stingy and give nothing, you will stir up resentment.
Five common questions
Timing
Strong luck; decide when you must
Health
Don't put it off; get checked early
Money
Spread wealth, don't hoard; share fairly
Home
Watch for overflowing water; deal with backlog
Love
Decide clearly; don't let it drag on
The health notes are traditional observations to reflect on. If you feel unwell, follow your doctor’s advice.
The six lines
- Nine at the beginning: Strength in the advancing toes. Going forward without being able to win is a mistake.
- Nine in the second place: Alarm and shouting; armed men at night. Do not worry.
- Nine in the third place: Strength in the cheekbones brings misfortune. The noble person is resolute; walking alone, he meets the rain and gets soaked, and people are annoyed. No blame.
- Nine in the fourth place: No skin on his thighs; he walks with difficulty. If he let himself be led like a sheep, regret would vanish — but he hears these words and does not believe them.
- Nine in the fifth place: Weeds must be cut away resolutely. Walking the middle way, no blame.
- Six at the top: No cry of warning. Misfortune in the end.
Reminders from the ancients, offered for reflection only.