Hexagram #27
Yi · 颐
震 above · 艮 below
Hexagram 27, Yi (颐), combines the Zhen (upper) and Gen (lower) trigrams. The Corners of the Mouth.
Judgment (卦辞)
The Corners of the Mouth. Perseverance brings good fortune. Pay heed to the providing of nourishment and to what a man seeks to fill his own mouth with. Proper nourishment — both physical and spiritual — is the foundation of health. Watch what you consume and what you provide.
颐：贞吉。观颐，自求口实。
Image (象辞)
At the foot of the mountain, thunder — the image of Providing Nourishment. Thus the superior man is careful in his words and moderate in eating and drinking. Thunder at the mountain's base shakes the earth and reminds one to be mindful of sustenance.
山下有雷，颐；君子以慎言语，节饮食。
Trigram Composition
Upper: ☳ Zhen (震)
Thunder · Inciting, Movement
Lower: ☶ Gen (艮)
Mountain · Keeping Still, Resting
Modern Application
Yi concerns mindful consumption — of food, information, and influence. Essential for wellness, content diet management, and organizational resource allocation.
颐关于有意识的消费——食物、信息和影响力。对健康、内容饮食管理和组织资源分配至关重要。
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Frequently Asked Questions常见问题
What does Hexagram 27 (Yi) mean?第 27 卦 颐 是什么意思？+
Hexagram 27, Yi (颐), represents the interaction of Zhen (above) and Gen (below). The Corners of the Mouth. Perseverance brings good fortune. Pay heed to the providing of nourishment and to what a man seeks to fill his own mouth with. Proper nourishment — both physical and spiritua
What are the trigrams of Hexagram 27?第 27 卦的上下卦是什么？+
Hexagram 27 has Zhen as the upper trigram and Gen as the lower trigram.
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