The 64 hexagrams

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No. 1QiánThe CreativeNo. 2KūnThe ReceptiveNo. 3ZhūnDifficulty at the BeginningNo. 4MéngYouthful FollyNo. 5WaitingNo. 6SòngConflictNo. 7ShīThe ArmyNo. 8Holding TogetherNo. 9小畜Xiǎo ChùSmall TamingNo. 10TreadingNo. 11TàiPeaceNo. 12StandstillNo. 13同人Tóng RénFellowshipNo. 14大有Dà YǒuGreat PossessionNo. 15QiānModestyNo. 16EnthusiasmNo. 17SuíFollowingNo. 18Work on the DecayedNo. 19LínApproachNo. 20GuānContemplationNo. 21噬嗑Shì KēBiting ThroughNo. 22GraceNo. 23Splitting ApartNo. 24ReturnNo. 25无妄Wú WàngInnocenceNo. 26大畜Dà ChùGreat TamingNo. 27NourishmentNo. 28大过Dà GuòGreat PreponderanceNo. 29KǎnThe AbysmalNo. 30The ClingingNo. 31XiánInfluenceNo. 32HéngDurationNo. 33DùnRetreatNo. 34大壮Dà ZhuàngGreat PowerNo. 35JìnProgressNo. 36明夷Míng YíDarkening of the LightNo. 37家人Jiā RénThe FamilyNo. 38KuíOppositionNo. 39JiǎnObstructionNo. 40XièDeliveranceNo. 41SǔnDecreaseNo. 42IncreaseNo. 43GuàiBreakthroughNo. 44GòuComing to MeetNo. 45CuìGathering TogetherNo. 46ShēngPushing UpwardNo. 47KùnOppressionNo. 48JǐngThe WellNo. 49RevolutionNo. 50DǐngThe CaldronNo. 51ZhènThe ArousingNo. 52GènKeeping StillNo. 53JiànDevelopmentNo. 54归妹Guī MèiThe Marrying MaidenNo. 55FēngAbundanceNo. 56The WandererNo. 57XùnThe GentleNo. 58DuìThe JoyousNo. 59HuànDispersionNo. 60JiéLimitationNo. 61中孚Zhōng FúInner TruthNo. 62小过Xiǎo GuòSmall PreponderanceNo. 63既济Jì JìAfter CompletionNo. 64未济Wèi JìBefore Completion

Hexagram 22 · ·

Grace

Element:
Mountain over Fire
Key themes:
beauty, elegance, refinement, harmony, expression

Image

Fire beneath a mountain, symbolizing the beauty and grace that arise from inner refinement and harmony.

Overall message

Hexagram 22 represents the concept of grace and beauty. It emphasizes the importance of inner refinement, harmony, and the elegant expression of one's true self. Success comes from balancing inner substance with outer beauty and acting with grace and elegance in all endeavors.

Embrace grace and beauty in your actions and expressions. Cultivate inner refinement and harmony. Success comes from expressing yourself with elegance and maintaining balance between inner substance and outer appearance.

The six lines

  1. Line 6 · Transcendent Grace

    Grace transcends superficial beauty. True grace comes from inner harmony and wisdom.

    Focus on cultivating inner harmony and wisdom. True grace is timeless and profound.

  2. Line 5 · Graceful Leadership

    Graceful leadership inspires and uplifts others.

    Lead with grace and elegance. Your refined approach will earn respect and admiration.

  3. Line 4 · Elegance in Action

    Grace is expressed through elegant and harmonious actions.

    Act with elegance and harmony. Your graceful actions will inspire others.

  4. Line 3 · Balanced Expression

    Balance between inner substance and outer expression is key.

    Ensure that your outer expressions of grace are rooted in inner substance. Maintain balance.

  5. Line 2 · Refinement

    Grace is refined and enhanced. Focus on inner beauty and harmony.

    Cultivate inner refinement and harmony. Let your grace shine from within.

  6. Line 1 · Simple Grace

    The beginning of grace. Start with simplicity and natural beauty.

    Appreciate and express simple, natural beauty. Avoid unnecessary embellishments.