Line Text (Literal Translation): "Dragons fight in the meadow. Their blood is black and yellow."
Key Characteristics of the Line
· Symbolic Meaning: This line depicts a violent, climactic struggle between two powerful forces (the dragons). The "meadow" is a neutral, open field, suggesting the conflict is out in the open for all to see. The "black and yellow" blood signifies the mixing of the colors symbolic of Heaven (yellow) and Earth (black), representing a fundamental clash between primal forces (yin and yang) that have lost their harmony. This is not a line of quiet, receptive yielding (Kun's core nature) but one of forceful, and ultimately injurious, contention.
Influence of Position: As the top line (the 6th line) of a hexagram, this position represents the culmination or extreme of the hexagram's energy. In Kun, the supreme yin hexagram, this means the energy of yielding, receptivity, and submission has been taken to its absolute limit.
Let’s take Line 6 of Kun Hexagram (“Drags the cart backward. Perseverance brings humiliation.”). It symbolizes excessive passivity leading to setbacks; as a yin line in the topmost (extreme) position, it reflects over-receptivity causing stagnation. When it changes, Kun becomes Hexagram 16 (Enthusiasm), which emphasizes proactive energy—contrasting the original line’s passivity by urging dynamic, motivated action to move beyond humiliation.
Discussion: Line 1 of the Kun Hexagram (Earth) "Treading on hoarfrost, the solid ice will come." This line is a powerful warning about the nature of consequences and the gradual, cumulative power of natural forces.As the bottom line of a hexagram, it represents the very beginning of a situation.
Yin hexagrams occupy the position of Yin, which is the pole of Kun Gua and the cathode returns to Yang. -Symbolic meaning: The slogan "The dragon fights in the wild, and its blood is mysterious and yellow" indicates that things are extremely conflicted, flourishing and declining, warning people to be alert to change and act cautiously.
Position influence: The image of "Dragon Wars" appears at the end of the divinatory symbols, and the position strengthens the implication that prosperity will decline.
Symbolic Meaning: Treading on thin frost means hard ice will soon arrive. It symbolizes that the development of things has omens, and a small beginning will lead to subsequent results (for example, if small problems are not solved, they will evolve into big troubles).
Influence of Position on Interpretation: "First Yin" is the first line of the Kun Hexagram (all Yin lines), belonging to "a Yin line in a Yang position" (Line 1 is a Yang position) and located at the bottom of the hexagram. This means it is the initial stage of a matter, with weak power but a crucial signal — just like the "frost" that has just appeared, although unremarkable, it indicates the arrival of "hard ice" (a more severe situation) and reminds people to be alert in advance.
1. Symbolic meaning: The second line says “Straight, square, great. Without practice, nothing is unfavorable.” This shows the best quality of Kun—being honest, steady, and receptive to guidance.
2.Position: As a yin line in a central and balanced place, it represents the ideal of following the Way with humility. It has no selfish will, so it can achieve harmony naturally.
Connection to Its Alternating Hexagram
1. Alternation: If the second line changes to yang, Hexagram 2 (Kun) becomes Hexagram 7 (Shi, the Army).
•2.Relation to the message: The Army represents discipline, order, and collective action. This develops from the second line’s humility: when receptivity is combined with firmness, it can organize strength and lead effectively.
second Yin： "Straight, square, great. Without learning, there is no disadvantage."
Core Interpretation: It symbolizes the straightness, squareness, and vastness of the earth. It also represents a person who, if inherently gentle and upright, can proceed smoothly even without deliberate learning or refinement.
Connection to Alternating Hexagram: When Line 2 changes, the Kun Hexagram transforms into the Lin Hexagram (Hexagram 19).
Meaning of Alternating Hexagram: The Lin Hexagram means "ruling the world" or "supervising from above," emphasizing governing and leading with righteousness.
I will analyze Line 6 of Kun (Earth), which reads: "Dragons fight in the wild. Their blood is black and yellow."
Symbolic Meaning: This line depicts a dramatic and violent conflict. The "dragons," symbols of supreme yang power, are no longer in their proper heavenly domain but are fighting "in the wild," which is the domain of Earth (Kun). The "black and yellow" blood represents the mingling of the colors of Heaven (black/mysterious) and Earth (yellow), signifying a catastrophic breakdown of the natural order.
This line depicts a powerful dragon struggling in the wilderness, symbolizing extreme adversity or a crisis where the receptive (yin) force reaches its limit. Despite Kun's nature of submission and nurturing, this line warns that excessive passivity can lead to being overwhelmed by external forces. It suggests a breaking point where action becomes necessary.
Choose Line 6 of Kun Hexagram ("All Sixes" Case, also known as "Boundless Devotion")
Symbolic meaning: Represents selfless devotion, profound receptivity, and the ultimate state of yin’s nurturing power.
As the topmost yin line in Kun (a fully yin hexagram), it embodies the peak of yin’s expressive potential—humble, all-encompassing, and transformative.
When this line changes, Kun becomes Qian (Hexagram 1).
Qian symbolizes yang, creativity, and initiative. This transition shows how extreme yin (devotion, receptivity) can give rise to yang (action, creation), illustrating the cyclical balance of yin and yang.
Key Characteristics of the Line: Symbolic Meaning: It symbolizes a yin line that lacks centrality and correctness. It represents a state of being hasty and unstable, like someone with little experience yet eager to act, implying imprudence in behavior.
Position Influence: This makes its interpretation focus on improper conduct—one may have the ambition to advance but fails to succeed due to the inappropriate position, leading to regret and misfortune.
Connection to Its Alternating Hexagram: Which Hexagram It Becomes: When Line 3 changes (yin to yang), Kun transforms into Hexagram 7: The Army (Shi).
I will choose the Top Six.Kun alternatives to Falling Away.This transformation suggests that the way to deal with the danger of overconfidence is not to push forward with more ambitious plans, but to turn inward. You must go back to basics, re-establish clear roles and responsibilities, and strengthen your inner foundation. The focus shifts from external conquest to internal harmony and correct conduct within your own "household." It is a call to consolidate and find stability from within before engaging with the world again
The symbolic meaning of the third line of the Kun hexagram is “Containing one’s brilliance and maintaining integrity, possibly serving the ruler, without notable achievement but with a good conclusion.” This line represents having inner talent but not showing off, maintaining humility; one might follow and serve a leader, and while not achieving remarkable success, will ultimately have a favorable outcome. As a yin line in a yang position (the third position is yang), this is considered a “mispositioned” line, indicating being in a less than ideal situation that requires more cautious behavior. This line emphasizes the importance of being reserved, humble, and steadfast in following the right path.
When it comes to changes, the third line of the Kun hexagram changes from yin to yang, Kun transforms into the Qian hexagram (Hexagram 15). The Qian hexagram represents modesty and humility, qualities particularly esteemed in the I Ching. This transformation is highly significant because the third line of Kun already emphasizes restraint and humility, and changing to the Qian hexagram further reinforces this theme. The Qian hexagram teaches that true strength comes from maintaining humility, without arrogance or pride. This shows that the inner cultivation and humble attitude advocated by the third line of Kun are fully embodied and developed in the transformed hexagram.
This line change teaches us that even when in a less than ideal position, by maintaining humility and inner cultivation, one can ultimately achieve good results, and that this quality of humility itself is a powerful force.
I will chose the top line, Line 6: "Dragon Fight in the Meadow. Their blood is dark and yellow."
We can find out key Characteristics: This line represents a critical turning point and a state of conflict. After five lines of perfect, receptive yielding, the top line reaches an extreme. The pure Yin energy can no longer remain passive and culminates in a struggle with Yang. It is a line of great contention, confusion, and the end of a cycle.
Therefore, we could get the symbolic meaning from that. The "dragon" is a classic symbol of Yang power. Its appearance here, fighting in the "wilderness", signifies that the time for pure receptivity is over. The conflict results in a mixing of essences, symbolized by the dark and yellow blood. This symbolizes a chaotic but potentially creative union of Yin and Yang forces.
2. Influence of Position
· Yin/Yang and Location: Line 6 is a Yin line (broken line) in a Yin position (an even-numbered line: 2, 4, 6). While this might seem harmonious, in the I Ching, the top line of any hexagram represents the culmination, excess, or transition out of the hexagram's core theme.
· Interpretation Influence: Being at the extreme end of Kun, the principle of receptivity has been pushed to its limit. The line warns that excessive passivity or devotion can eventually lead to a loss of boundaries, forcing a confrontation. The position signifies that a fundamental change is inevitable and unavoidable.
3. Connection to Its Alternating Hexagram
· Alternating Hexagram: When Line 6 of Kun changes from a Yin line to a Yang line, the entire hexagram transforms from Kun (䷁, Hexagram 2 - The Receptive) to Bo (䷖, Hexagram 23 - Splitting Apart/Peeling).
· Relationship and Development: The connection is profound and cautionary.
It symbolizes the ultimate state of yin energy, representing a time of complete submission, profound receptivity, and the potential for radical transformation when yin reaches its extreme.
As all lines in Kun are yin, this case embodies the fullest expression of yin’s yielding, nourishing, and all-encompassing nature.
I will take the first line (Line 1) of the Kun hexagram as an example.
1.Key Characteristics of the Line:The line statement "Treading on frost, the solid ice will come" symbolizes the importance of recognizing subtle signs early and anticipating future trends, emphasizing caution and preparation.
As the bottom line of the hexagram, it is a yin line in a yin position, representing the initial or latent stage of development. This position suggests the need to act with softness and discretion while accumulating strength quietly.
2.Connection to Its Alternating Hexagram:When this line changes from yin to yang, the Kun hexagram transforms into the Return (Fu) hexagram (Hexagram 24).
The Fu hexagram signifies "the return of yang" and represents renewal and cyclical revival. This change reinforces the warning in Line 1: by heeding early signs and acting prudently (as in Kun), one prepares the ground for renewal and positive transformation (as in Fu).
It represents the earth’s extreme flexibility and nurturing power, highlighting lasting integrity. As all yin lines, it signifies the purest yin energy, embodying selflessness and sustainable support.
Its alternation to Qian (Hexagram 1) shows that pure yin can give birth to yang, meaning that after being nurturing and flexible, one can embrace new initiatives and growth.
An excellent example is the second line (六二) of the Kun hexagram. Its statement, "Straight, square, great; without purpose, yet nothing is unfavorable," symbolizes perfect, centered receptivity. As a yin line in a yin position, it is both correct and central, denoting integrity that brings natural success without striving.
When this line changes to yang, Kun becomes the hexagram Bi (比, Holding Together). This transformation develops the line's message: the inner integrity cultivated in Kun naturally leads to the harmonious alliances and fellowship celebrated in Bi, showing how receptive devotion attracts beneficial union.
It symbolizes a state of overstepping boundaries warning against excessive submissiveness that leads to confusion and loss of direction.
As a yin line in the third position (a position of active engagement in the lower trigram), its location makes it prone to overextending in compliance, thus bringing about uncertainties and difficulties.
• Connection to Its Alternating Hexagram
When this line changes, Kun becomes Hexagram 23 (Splitting Apart).
The meaning of Hexagram 23, which is about disintegration, develops the message of the original line by showing that uncontrolled and excessive compliance can eventually lead to a breakdown or fragmentation, emphasizing the necessity of maintaining a balanced degree in obedience.
focusing on the sixth line for analysis. The hexagram line's text is： "The dragon battles on the plain； its blood is black and yellow." In general， this line symbolizes the ultimate state of the gentle nature of the Kungua， where it cannot maintain a purely feminine state and must interact with the masculine， even experiencing conflicts. It embodies the philosophical concept of "extreme leads to reverse," suggesting that excessive submission may lead to instability or change. The sixth line is a yin line， but it is at the highest position of the kungua In the I Ching， the upper line usually represents the ultimate stage or turning point of a thing. The yin line originally represents gentleness， but when at the extreme position， it instead shows rigidity or antagonism.
Symbolic meaning: It represents a state of "hiding one's talents", implying having abilities but hiding them humbly and waiting for the right opportunity.
As a yin line in the third position, it indicates maintaining humility despite possessing excellence.When Line 3 changes, Kun becomes Hexagram 15 (Humbleness). The new hexagram deepens the concept of hiding talents with humility and exerting value at the proper time, relating to the original line's trait of biding one's time to act.
Line 1: "Treading on frost, the solid ice is near."
This line symbolizes heeding subtle initial signs to foresee major developments. Its position as the bottom line of the all-yin Kun hexagram emphasizes primal sensitivity and caution.
When this line changes, Kun becomes Hexagram 24 (Return). This alternation reinforces the original warning: recognizing early signs ("frost") enables a timely "return" to safety, preventing the predicted difficulty ("ice"). It transforms passive caution into active, cyclical renewal.
symbolic meaning:Their blood is black and yellow." This line symbolizes a climactic, destructive conflict between primal forces (yin/yang). As the top line, it represents the ultimate extreme of Kun’s receptive yin energy, which can no longer maintain its yielding nature and instead clashes violently. When this line changes, Kun becomes Hexagram 1, Qian (The Creative). This alternation reveals that the conflict resolves by transforming pure receptivity into pure creativity, suggesting that a difficult struggle is necessary to break a stagnant situation and reassert assertive, dynamic action
Third Six:It symbolizes the virtue of concealing one's talent, maintaining modesty and caution. When the third line changes, the Kūn hexagram will transform into the Xián hexagram. This transformation is highly consistent with the core spirit of this line, serving to emphasize and deepen it.
Symbolic meaning: The top line says “Fighting dragons in the field, their blood is dark and yellow.” This symbolizes that extreme yin energy has gone too far, leading to conflict and disaster.
Position: Being the highest line, it represents yin at its peak. When something reaches its extreme, it turns into its opposite, showing the danger of excess passivity or submission.
Connection to Its Alternating Hexagram
Alternation: If the top line changes to yang, Hexagram 2 (Kun, the Receptive) becomes Hexagram 23 (Splitting Apart).
Relation to the message: Splitting Apart means decline and disintegration. This continues the warning of the top line: when receptivity and yielding are carried too far, they lead not to harmony but to collapse.
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