Career
In career: this line's teaching of "biting on dried meat and encountering poison" applies directly to professional situations. Act in accordance with this principle for the best career outcome.
Hexagram 21 Biting Through — Six in the Third Line Explained
Six in the Third: Bites on old dried meat and strikes on something poisonous. Slight humiliation. No blame.
Yao Position Overview
Yao Text
Six in the Third: Bites on old dried meat and strikes on something poisonous. Slight humiliation. No blame.
Tuan Commentary
The Tuan says: Something between the jaws — hence Biting Through. Biting through has success. The strong and the yielding are divided; movement and clarity combine.
The Six in the Third is line 3 of the Biting Through hexagram. A difficult obstruction that proves toxic when confronted. Biting into this problem reveals something poisonous — hidden dangers, deception, or complications. There will be some humiliation, but ultimately no great blame for confronting a toxic situation.
As the Yilore card "Biting Into the Hard Bone" depicts, this line embodies the principle of biting on dried meat and encountering poison — a teaching that applies to every area of life.
Yilore Reading
Biting Into the Hard Bone
Yilore interprets the Six in the Third of Biting Through as "Biting Into the Hard Bone." This card captures the essence of biting on dried meat and encountering poison.
A difficult obstruction that proves toxic when confronted. Biting into this problem reveals something poisonous — hidden dangers, deception, or complications. There will be some humiliation, but ultimately no great blame for confronting a toxic situation.
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 Third in divination carries the theme of "Biting on Dried Meat and Encountering Poison." A difficult obstruction that proves toxic when confronted. Biting into this problem reveals something poisonous — hidden dangers, deception, or complications. There will be some humiliation, but ultim
Relationships
In relationships: biting on dried meat and encountering poison — apply this wisdom to your love life for deeper connection and better outcomes.
Wealth
Financially: the principle of "biting on dried meat and encountering poison" guides sound financial decisions aligned with this line's energy.
Health
Health-wise: embody the spirit of "biting on dried meat and encountering poison" in your approach to physical and mental wellbeing.
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FAQ
What does the Six in the Third of Biting Through mean?
A difficult obstruction that proves toxic when confronted. Biting into this problem reveals something poisonous — hidden dangers, deception, or complications. There will be some humiliation, but ultimately no great blame for confronting a toxic situation.
What does "Six in the Third: Bites on old dried meat and strikes on som..." teach us?
This line teaches the principle of biting on dried meat and encountering poison. A difficult obstruction that proves toxic when confronted. Biting into this problem reveals something poisonous — hidden dangers, deception, or complications. There will be some humiliation, but ultim
How should I apply the Six in the Third line's guidance?
Apply the principle of "biting on dried meat and encountering poison" to your current situation. A difficult obstruction that proves toxic when confronted. Biting into this problem reveals something poisonous — hidden dangers, deception, or compli Trust this guidance and act in alignment with it.