Career
In career: this line's teaching of "gracing the beard — adornment that follows substance" applies directly to professional situations. Act in accordance with this principle for the best career outcome.
Hexagram 22 Grace — Six in the Second Line Explained
Six in the Second: Lends grace to the beard on his chin.
Yao Position Overview
Yao Text
Six in the Second: Lends grace to the beard on his chin.
Tuan Commentary
The Tuan says: Grace — success. The yielding comes and adorns the strong; hence success. The strong above is divided and adorns the yielding; hence small matters are favored.
The Six in the Second is line 2 of the Grace hexagram. The beard grows from the chin — it can only follow where the chin goes. This grace is secondary, dependent on the substance it adorns. Beautiful in its supporting role, it reminds us that true adornment always serves rather than leads.
As the Yilore card "The Vine Climbs the Pine" depicts, this line embodies the principle of gracing the beard — adornment that follows substance — a teaching that applies to every area of life.
Yilore Reading
The Vine Climbs the Pine
Yilore interprets the Six in the Second of Grace as "The Vine Climbs the Pine." This card captures the essence of gracing the beard — adornment that follows substance.
The beard grows from the chin — it can only follow where the chin goes. This grace is secondary, dependent on the substance it adorns. Beautiful in its supporting role, it reminds us that true adornment always serves rather than leads.
The card's wisdom teaches us to align our actions with this principle, trusting that genuine alignment with the hexagram's energy brings the most favorable outcomes.
Divination Insights
The Six in the Second in divination carries the theme of "Gracing the Beard — Adornment That Follows Substance." The beard grows from the chin — it can only follow where the chin goes. This grace is secondary, dependent on the substance it adorns. Beautiful in its supporting role, it reminds us that true adornme
Relationships
In relationships: gracing the beard — adornment that follows substance — apply this wisdom to your love life for deeper connection and better outcomes.
Wealth
Financially: the principle of "gracing the beard — adornment that follows substance" guides sound financial decisions aligned with this line's energy.
Health
Health-wise: embody the spirit of "gracing the beard — adornment that follows substance" in your approach to physical and mental wellbeing.
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FAQ
What does the Six in the Second of Grace mean?
The beard grows from the chin — it can only follow where the chin goes. This grace is secondary, dependent on the substance it adorns. Beautiful in its supporting role, it reminds us that true adornment always serves rather than leads.
What does "Six in the Second: Lends grace to the beard on his chin...." teach us?
This line teaches the principle of gracing the beard — adornment that follows substance. The beard grows from the chin — it can only follow where the chin goes. This grace is secondary, dependent on the substance it adorns. Beautiful in its supporting role, it reminds us that true adornme
How should I apply the Six in the Second line's guidance?
Apply the principle of "gracing the beard — adornment that follows substance" to your current situation. The beard grows from the chin — it can only follow where the chin goes. This grace is secondary, dependent on the substance it adorns. Beautiful in it Trust this guidance and act in alignment with it.