Hexagram 27 Line 6: 上九
Position: Line 6 (Upper Trigram)上九 —Yang ⚊ (Solid)Register: danger
Classical Chinese Text
上九 由頤。厲吉。利涉大川。
由yóuat
頤yíthe appetites
厲lìdistress
吉jíbut promising
利lìit is worthwhile
涉shèto cross
大dàthe great
川chuānstream
Line Commentary
The source of nourishment for others. Great responsibility comes with this position. Stay aware of the danger, and you can undertake even the most difficult ventures. Success and general benefit follow.
When This Line Changes
If Line 6 changes, Hexagram 27 Yi (Nourishment) transforms into Hexagram 24 Fu (Return).
Parent Hexagram
Nourishment
Yi頤 (27)
Mountain (艮) over Thunder (震)
Upper Trigram: ☶ Mountain | Lower Trigram: ☳ Thunder