Hexagram 22 of 64
Grace賁
Fire at the foot of the mountain. The noble person keeps ordinary affairs clear and does not rush to settle legal cases.
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亨。小利有攸往。
Judgment: Success. Small gains from going forward.
山下有火，賁；君子以明庶政，无敢折獄。
Image: Fire at the foot of the mountain. The noble person keeps ordinary affairs clear and does not rush to settle legal cases.
In plain words
The situation: The theme is appearance and polish.
What you can do: Dress things up a little, but keep substance first.
For culture and reflection only. Our own plain summary, not a translation.
The six lines
- 上九白賁，无咎。Plain white grace. No fault.In shortReturn to plain simplicity with no extra decoration; there is no problem with that.
- 六五賁於丘園，束帛戔戔，吝，終吉。Grace in the hill garden. The roll of silk is small. Regret, but good fortune in the end.In shortPut your effort into simple things; a modest gift may feel awkward at first but turns out well.
- 六四賁如皤如，白馬翰如，匪寇婚媾。Graceful and plain, a white horse as if flying. Not raiders but suitors.In shortYou waver between plain and showy; the one approaching means well and comes to connect.
- 九三賁如濡如，永貞吉。Graceful and moist. Lasting steadiness brings good fortune.In shortWhen things look bright and pleasant, keep steady over the long run for it to work out.
- 六二賁其須。Grace in the beard.In shortLet decoration follow the real thing; work in step with those around you.
- 初九賁其趾，舍車而徒。Grace in the feet. Leave the carriage and walk.In shortPolish yourself in small ways; better to walk on your own feet than ride for show.
Sources Zhou Yi. English by TaoDial.