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I-Ching Hexagrams

Sun

Sun - Decrease

LinesGen · Dui|Hexagram 41

Judgment

Decrease. Supreme success.

Image

A mountain above a lake: the image of Decrease. The superior man controls his anger and restrains his desires.

Lines

Nine at start

Go quickly after matter - reduce.

When a task is completed, go forward quickly. No misfortune. But consider the extent of the decrease—timely and moderate.

Nine second

Persevere favorable. Act - misfortune.

Perseverance brings good fortune. To undertake something brings misfortune. Not decreasing but rather increasing—not decreasing is itself an increase.

Six third

Three walk - lose one. One walks - gain friend.

When three people travel together, one is lost; when one travels alone, a friend is found—seek common ground while reserving differences.

Six fourth

Reduce illness - quickly rejoice.

Decrease one's affliction; soon there is joyful news. No misfortune—removing the bad is good.

Six fifth

Given treasure turtle - cannot refuse.

Someone gives you a tortoise shell worth ten pairs of cowries. Do not refuse. Great good fortune—gain through loss.

Nine above

No reduction - increase. Fortune.

Neither decrease nor increase, but rather gain. No misfortune. Perseverance brings good fortune. Going forward brings benefit. One gains a selfless minister.

Interpretation

Decrease. Supreme success.