Yi reflects nourishing (nurturing) and being nourished (encouraged) by good food, words, and deeds.
What is this about?
This hexagram tells how the Duke of Zhou benefited the country by establishing educational standards and training opportunities for a prosperous society.
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27.0 貞吉觀頤。自求口實
Observe how and what a person eats, and you will learn about his health. There will be worth. Be aware of what comes in and goes out of your mouth and the mouths of others. Feed yourself with proper food. Nourish your hopes and dreams. Nourish the growth and development of others. Make sure your speech is eloquent and sincere. Filling yourself with good food, having a positive attitude, and doing good deeds are both wholesome and beneficial for you and those with whom you associate.
27.1 初九舍爾靈龜。觀我朶頤，凶
Yang on Line 1: Instead of observing the sacred turtle, you come to admire me eating. It is regrettable. The ancient Chinese believed the turtle to be a wise creature capable of communicating with Heaven. Respecting those with unique talents and accomplishments will bring trouble. Envy and jealousy lead to a weakened spirit. Do not compare yourself to others. Be content with your achievements.
27.2 六二顛頤。拂經于丘。頤征，凶
Yin on Line 2: Nurturing only the privileged is risky. Provide opportunities to those with great potential, not elite and less motivated. Join an organisation that empowers you.
27.3 六三拂頤—貞凶。十年勿用。无攸利
Yin on Line 3: Danger lurks if the selection process is unfair. Capable people will not come for ten years. When recruiting people to join your company/organisation/ school, selection should be based on merit. In romance, do not base your selection on your prospective mate's financial status, career choice, and other superficial considerations. You will overlook your nourishment. You will not attract capable workers/ suitors for ten years.
27.4 六四顛頤，吉。虎視 — 眈眈。其欲，逐逐。无咎
Yin on Line 4: Correct how you recruit people; there will be worth. Although the privileged will glare and spring at you like a tiger, there will not be much trouble. Stick to your principles. Disregard those asking for exceptional care and unjustified favours. Do not let them stress or influence your judgment. There will be no mistakes and no regrets.
27.5 六五拂經。居貞吉。不可涉大川
Yin on Line 5: Nurturing the disadvantaged instead of the elite goes against assumed rules. Insist on idealism, and there will be a future. However, it is not time to cross the great stream. You are against the grain, doing what most people will not do. You will find success only if you stay put for the time being. Now is not the time to begin a new romance/ job/ project/ business.
27.6 上九由頤，厲。吉利涉大川
Yang on Line 6: The recruitment plan is valid. Although it may be fraught with complications, the result will be favourable. Your years of persistence and hard work have paid off. You have assembled a talented team. It is time to put your ideas into action. Make your dream come true. You have the means and support.
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