The original hexagram "Kuò Náng" (Bound Bag) embodies caution and moderation, making it suitable for complex environments. The transformed hexagram Gōu (Encounter) (Heaven above and Wind below) symbolizes opportunities and the need to take the initiative. The combination of the two reflects the dialectical relationship between maintaining stability and making progress.
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问 3. Exploring the Changes in a Single Line of the Kun Hexagram
Choose one line from the Kun hexagram (lines 1 to 6 or the "all sixes" case). Briefly discuss:
•Key Characteristics of the Line:
–What is the symbolic meaning of the line?
–How does its position (e.g., yin/yang, location in the hexagram) influence its interpretation?
•Connection to Its Alternating Hexagram:
–Which hexagram does Kun become when this line changes?
–How does the meaning of the new hexagram relate to or develop the message of the original line?
Example:
•If you choose Line 1 ("Treading on hoarfrost"), you might note:
–It warns of impending change based on early signs.
–Its alternation to Turning Back (Hexagram 24) emphasizes the need to retreat or prepare cautiously.
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When the upper six changes,the Hexagram，transforms from Kun to Bo（剥）：
The changing top line signals a critical turning point: The situation is reaching its limit. The imagery of "dragons fighting" suggests that a passive stance is no longer tenable. A conflict or a decisive change is imminent. The transition from the pure earth of Kun to the crumbling mountain of Bo shows that a stable structure is beginning to fall apart.The new situation is Bo :The outcome of this turning point is a period of decline or disintegration. The advice of Bo is clear: "It does not further one to go anywhere." This means do not initiate new projects or try to force a solution. The cycle is turning against the person for now.
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(Revised version)
I choose Line 4 ("Tie up a bag"):
It demonstrates that one should restrain himself, careful and cautious in what he speaks and acts.
Its alternation to Delight (Hexagram 16, Yu) demonstrates that if one can restrain himself well, then he can be active, and achieve good and pleasant result.
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Line2
–What is the symbolic meaning of the line?
答:means that being upright,square, and broad -minded, one can be successful without purpose learning. It emphasizes the importance of inner virtue cultivation.
–How does its position (e.g., yin/yang, location in the hexagram) influence its interpretation?
答：The second line is a yin line in a yin position,the upper position of the earth. This position which is in the proper position and represents requires one to possess the great virtues of the earth, such as straightforwardness, uprightness,and generosity.
–Which hexagram does Kun become when this line changes?
答：When this line changes, it becomes the Shi hexagram （下坎上坤）. The Shi hexagram represents the army and war. The second line of the Shi hexagram is a yang line in the central position, symbolizing a capable general. This is an extension of the meaning of the original line.The virtue of the second line of the Kun hexagram enables one to lead and manage effectively in a group, just as a general leads an army.
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Six in the third place means: Hidden lines. One is able to remain persevering. If by chance you are in the service of a king, seek not works, but bring to completion. It symbolizes possessing talent and virtue without showing off, refraining from taking credit when assisting in matters, and ultimately ensuring the successful completion of affairs—embodying the life wisdom of being humble and following the natural course.
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Line 6 – “Dragons battle in the field, the blood is black and yellow.”
Key characteristics
Symbolic meaning: Pure yin reaches its extreme; the hidden yang within can no longer be contained, so the “dragons” (yang powers) erupt inside the very field of earth. The black (heaven-color) and yellow (earth-color) blood shows that both principles are wounded: the stillness of Kun is about to break.
Position influence: Topmost yin place; at the end of the six yin lines there is no farther to go. Classical texts call this “the way of earth completed,” yet completion of yin is the womb of yang. Being a six, it is inherently yielding, but its situation forces it to confront the incoming yang.
Alternating hexagram
When this line alone changes (6 → 7), Kun becomes Qian ䷀ (Heaven, pure yang).
The leap from total receptivity to total creativity is the I Ching’s most dramatic single-line change. Kun-6’s warning (“prepare for unavoidable clash”) is answered by Qian’s first imperative: “The noble one acts with unceasing vigor.” The moment earth’s passivity is exhausted, initiative and assertion become the only viable path; the hexagram does not merely advise retreat, it commands a complete reversal of stance—from receiving to initiating, from following to leading.
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Symbolic Meaning: The text for Line 6 is "Dragons fight in the wild; their blood is dark and yellow" (龙战于野，其血玄黄). This line depicts a dramatic and ultimately harmful conflict. The Kun principle (receptive, earthy, yielding) has reached its extreme at the top position. Instead of its natural harmonious relationship with the Qian (creative, heavenly, strong) principle, it now confronts it in a violent struggle. The "dark and yellow" blood symbolizes the blending and mutual injury of the fundamental forces of heaven (yellow) and earth (dark). It serves as a stern warning: even the most receptive and devoted force must understand its limits. Persisting in a passive or yielding role beyond its natural boundary can lead to a loss of its essential nature, resulting in a chaotic and destructive clash with the complementary active principle.
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I have decided to choose the fourth line of the Kūn hexagram: "Gather up your skirts; there will be no blame, no praise." This is a yin line, located in the upper position of the lower trigram (Kūn), which is a "proper position" (yin line in a yin position), but it is also in a "place of many fears" (the junction between the upper and lower trigrams).
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Key Characteristics：Symbolizes gentle, steady yin - accumulation. As a yin line in the 2nd (stable) position, it deepens Kun’s receptive, persevering nature.
Alternating Hexagram：Changes to Hexagram 31 (Xian). Xian’s focus on harmonious attraction evolves from Line 2’s latent connection - building in submission.
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Characteristics: the yin is in the wrong position in the yang position, and the middle position in the upper divination is the virtue of "softness in the middle" -Symbolic meaning: the words "Huang Shang, Yuanji" are yellow and neutral, and the dress symbolizes modesty, symbolizing that those who hold a high position with softness and virtue are lucky by virtue of modesty, reflecting the matching of virtue and position. -Influence of location: it occupies a superior position, so it emphasizes acting with gentleness and modesty, echoing the ninth five-year plan, highlighting the principle of inheriting heaven's virtue, and the location makes the virtue of "softness and neutrality" more exemplary.
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Line 1
Key Characteristics: The line "Treading on hoarfrost, the solid ice will come" symbolizes an initial warning. It teaches that major consequences begin from subtle signs, urging caution and foresight at the very start of a receptive (yin) process.
Connection to Alternating Hexagram: Changing this line transforms Kun into Hexagram 24, Fu (Return). This shift connects the initial caution to a promise of cyclical renewal. Heeding the early warning ("hoarfrost") is the necessary first step that prepares for and leads to the eventual "Return" of a positive cycle.
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I choose line2:Symbolic MeaningThis line symbolizes stable, virtuous potential that unfolds naturally—like the quiet, all-encompassing power of the earth (Kun, the "Receptive"). "Straight" denotes alignment with natural order, "square" represents integrity and reliability, and "great" highlights its capacity to support growth. The phrase "without action, yet nothing undone" emphasizes non-forced, receptive influence: it does not initiate change (unlike Yang), but provides the foundational space for all things to thrive.
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I choose line 6, "Dragons fight in the wild. Their blood is dark and yellow."
1.Key Characteristics
This line symbolizes the climax of hidden, yielding yin energy turning into a direct and destructive conflict. The "dragons" represent powerful, opposing forces—here, it's the latent power of Kun (also symbolizes Earth or Yin) clashing with the principle of Qian (which symbolizes Heaven or Yang). Its position is critical: it is the uppermost, most extreme place in a purely yin hexagram. By reaching this extremity, the yielding nature can no longer be maintained passively and erupts into a struggle for supremacy, with messy and painful consequences ("dark and yellow blood").
2.Connection to Its Alternating Hexagram:
When this line changes (from a yin line to a yang line), the Kun hexagram transforms into Hexagram 23, Stripping Away.
This alternation powerfully develops the original message. The fight between the dragons in Kun leads directly to a period of decay and fragmentation, which is the meaning of "Stripping Away." It suggests that when a passive, receptive force pushes itself to a point of open conflict, the inevitable result is a collapse of the existing structure. The hidden tension becomes an overt unraveling, warning against allowing a situation to deteriorate to such a hostile and ultimate confrontation.
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I choose line 2 of kun hexagram
Key Characteristics and Symbolic Meaning: This line represents the expression of the Receptive principle. It symbolizes inner integrity and boundless capacity. It means success is achieved through spontaneous, effortless action (无为) that arises from being perfectly aligned with the natural way (道), free from selfish intention.
Position Influence: As a yin line in a yin position, it signifies perfect alignment. This represents immense potential and hidden strength, waiting to be activated in harmony with the creative principle.
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