Hexagram 54

The Marrying Maiden

Married daughter, destination, illegal union

The wisdom of Guimei Gua lies in the word "preface".It sternly warns us that all good things in the world must be based on the right order.Any combination that violates order and is based solely on temporary joy will be like a tower built on sand and will eventually overturn.

Trigram Structure

110100

Palace

Key Themes

Married daughter, destination, illegal union

Situational Guidance

The wisdom of Guimei Gua lies in the word "preface".It sternly warns us that all good things in the world must be based on the right order.Any combination that violates order and is based solely on temporary joy will be like a tower built on sand and will eventually overturn.

Judgement

Guimei: Conquer evil, no profit.

Line-by-line Interpretation

Line 1

Return to my sister Yidi.If you are lame and can walk, it will be auspicious.

Line 2

The scorpion can see, which can benefit people's chastity.

Line 3

Return to my sister with a beard.Return to Yidi.

Line 4

There is a period of misunderstanding when returning to my sister, and there is a time when I return home late.

Line 5

Emperor Yi returns to his sister.His king's sleeves are not as good as his concubine's sleeves.When you look at the moon, it is auspicious.

Line 6

A woman carrying a basket is meaningless.Scholars kill sheep without blood.No profit.

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