The 64th Hexagram: Shui Ze Jie Gua (Water and Marsh, Moderation Hexagram)

Jie Gua [Extremely Auspicious] All Things Have Moderation

Hexagram Name:

Jie Gua [Extremely Auspicious Hexagram] All Things Have Moderation

Image Interpretation:

Fortune turns for the better, and joy arises. Jiang Ziya ascends the platform to enfeoff the gods; at this point, all gods step down. Even if there is a disaster, it will not turn into misfortune. This hexagram is formed by the overlapping of two different trigrams: Dui (Marsh) below and Kan (Water) above. Dui represents a marsh, and Kan represents water. A marsh contains water, but the flow is limited; an excess will overflow outside the marsh. Therefore, there must be moderation, hence the name "Jie" (Moderation). Jie Gua is the inverse of Huan Gua (Dispersion Hexagram), forming a mutual comprehensive hexagram, and they are used in conjunction. Heaven and earth can remain fresh through moderation; a country can be stable through moderation; an individual can be perfect through moderation.

Career:

You are in a period of development. It is crucial to avoid being overly aggressive. However, you should not let go of good opportunities either. As long as you adhere to the principles of pursuing benefits while upholding justice, you can act boldly. In this way, your career can continue to thrive and develop.

Business:

The market situation is favorable to you. You should strive to expand your business and not miss opportunities. Nevertheless, you must keep a cool head, limit your investments, know when to stop, and withdraw when it is appropriate.

Pursuit of Fame:

Strictly demand yourself, handle affairs with moderation, and avoid going to extremes. By doing so, you can proceed unimpeded and move forward smoothly.

Travel:

Going out boldly will bring smoothness.

Marriage:

Do not fall into a state of being unable to control your emotions. Let things take their natural course, and there will be a good result.

Decision-Making:

Seize opportunities and do not let them slip away. Moderate your actions appropriately; do not force things or take risks, but act in a measured way. Do not be rigid in everything; change when it is necessary. However, moderation is essential when it is required. Excessive moderation leads to hardship and will not yield good results, which is counterproductive. This must be paid great attention to.

六十四卦之水泽节卦: 节卦【上上】万物有节

卦名:

节卦【上上卦】万物有节

象曰

时来运转喜气生，登台封神姜太公，到此诸神皆退位，纵然有祸不成凶。这个卦是异卦（下兑上坎）相叠。兑为泽，坎为水。泽有水而流有限，多必溢于泽外。因此要有节度，故称节。节卦与涣卦相反，互为综卦，交相使用。天地有节度才能常新，国家有节度才能安稳，个人有节度才能完美。

事业

正处在发展时期，一定要注意切勿冒进。但更不应放弃良好的机遇，只要坚持遵利守义的原则，可大胆行动。这样，事业可以继续兴旺发达。

经商

市场行情好，对自己很有利，应该努力开拓，勿失去机会。不过，头脑一定要冷静，投入应有限度，适可而止，该收则收。

求名

严格要求自己，办事知道节度，不走极端，可以通行无阻，顺利前进。

外出

大胆外出顺利。

婚恋

不要陷入情不自禁的地步，顺其自然会有好结果。

决策

抓住机遇，勿失良机。适当节制自己的行动，不可勉强，更不可冒险，恰如其分。一切不可拘泥，该变就变。但是，该节制的时候一定要节制。节制必须有限度，过于节制就成为苦，不会有好的结果，这叫适得其反，务必十分注意。

What is the I Ching Oracle Sticks

The I Ching (Book of Changes) encompasses all things and regulates all beings, standing as an outstanding representative of the traditional culture of the Han ethnicity. It is traditionally said to have been written by King Wen. The sixty-four hexagrams of the I Ching, also referred to as "Golden Hexagram Divination" or "Coin Divination", are believed to have been created by King Wen of Zhou. It is said that divination based on these sixty-four hexagrams is highly accurate. The sixty-four hexagrams of the I Ching, through their combinations, reflect the philosophy of life and the laws governing the operation of nature under sixty-four different specific circumstances such as things, situations, and phenomena. Each of the sixty-four hexagrams consists of six lines (yao) and line statements (yaoci), corresponding to 384 states. Through the changes brought about by these state variations, one can understand the way all things in the world operate and the philosophy of life.