Career
In career matters, First Six advises careful consideration at this stage of development.
Hexagram 29 The Abysmal (Water) — First Six Line Explained
First Six: Repetition of the Abysmal. In the abyss one falls into a pit. Misfortune.
Yao Position Overview
Yao Text
First Six: Repetition of the Abysmal. In the abyss one falls into a pit. Misfortune.
Tuan Commentary
The Tuan Commentary: The Abysmal repeated. If you are sincere, you have success in your heart, and whatever you do succeeds.
Image Commentary
Water flows on and reaches the goal: The image of the Abysmal repeated. Thus the superior person walks in lasting virtue and carries on the business of teaching.
First Six enters the doubled danger at its lowest point and immediately falls into a pit within the abyss — danger within danger. Misfortune. This represents one who, encountering danger, responds with habits of weakness rather than sincerity, sinking deeper.
The pit within the abyss is the result of responding to danger with fear, deception, or denial rather than honest engagement. When you are already in difficulty and then make choices that deepen it, the result is compounded misfortune.
Modern Insight: When in difficulty, do not make it worse through poor decisions born of panic. The first danger is the situation itself; the second danger is your response to it. Face the reality squarely rather than sinking deeper through denial or reckless reaction.
Yilore Reading
Falling into the Pit
Yilore interprets First Six as "Falling into the Pit." First Six enters the doubled danger at its lowest point and immediately falls into a pit within the abyss — danger within danger. Misfortune. This represents one who, encountering danger, responds with habits of weakness rather than sincerity, sinking deeper.
The pit within the abyss is the result of responding to danger with fear, deception, or denial rather than honest engagement. When you are
Divination Insights
First Six speaks to this moment.
Relationships
In relationships, First Six speaks to the dynamics of emotional exchange and mutual support.
Wealth
Financially, First Six counsels mindfulness about risk and sustainability in your approach.
Health
For health, First Six emphasizes awareness of your current condition and appropriate response.
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FAQ
What does First Six mean?
First Six enters the doubled danger at its lowest point and immediately falls into a pit within the abyss — danger within danger. Misfortune. This represents one who, encountering danger, responds with habits of weakness rather than sincerity, sinking deeper.
The pit within the abyss is the result
Is this line favorable?
The text 'First Six: Repetition of the Abysmal. In the abyss one falls into a pit. Misfortune.' reveals the nature of this position.
How to apply this guidance?
The teaching of Falling into the Pit is: First Six enters the doubled danger at its lowest point and immediately falls into a pit within the abyss — danger within danger. Misfortune. This represents one who, encountering danger, responds wit