初
初九。賁其趾、舍車而徒。
Adorning the toes—walk instead of riding. Simple steps are fine at the start.
䷕
Hexagram 22
Grace (山火賁)
Sanka-hi / Bì
Fire under a mountain—ornament and surface beauty matter, but inner substance matters more.
Judgment
賁。亨。小利有攸往。
Grace. Success. Favorable for small undertakings.
Decorate appropriately; useful for small matters, not great ones. Substance must anchor style.
Line-by-Line (Yao)
Interpretations if the line changes.
二
六二。賁其須。
Adorning the beard—minor embellishment; harmless but superficial.
三
九三。賁如濡如、永貞吉。
Grace like being moistened—lasting correctness is good. Subtle, enduring polish.
四
六四。賁如皤如、白馬翰如、匪寇婚媾。
Grace like plainness; a white horse gallops—not bandits, but a suitor. Simplicity reveals honest intent.
五
六五。賁于丘園、束帛戔戔、吝、終吉。
Grace in hills and gardens; small bundles of silk—stingy, yet ends well. Simple gifts suffice.
上
上九。白賁、无咎。
White, unadorned grace—no blame. Pure simplicity is best.
Practical Reading
Love & Marriage
Polish appearance, but nurture inner charm too.
Work & Career
Refine presentations; don’t forget core value.
Health
Pursue health from within, not just looks.
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