Career
In career: this line's teaching of "wearing the cangue until the ears disappear — misfortune" applies directly to professional situations. Act in accordance with this principle for the best career outcome.
Hexagram 21 Biting Through — Nine at the Top Line Explained
Nine at the Top: His neck is fastened in the wooden cangue, so that his ears disappear. Misfortune.
Yao Position Overview
Yao Text
Nine at the Top: His neck is fastened in the wooden cangue, so that his ears disappear. Misfortune.
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 Nine at the Top is line 6 of the Biting Through hexagram. The incorrigible offender who refused all correction now suffers the heaviest penalty. The wooden collar (cangue) covers the ears — the person who would not listen must now bear the full consequences of their obstinacy. A stark warning against refusing to learn.
As the Yilore card "Deaf to All Warnings" depicts, this line embodies the principle of wearing the cangue until the ears disappear — misfortune — a teaching that applies to every area of life.
Yilore Reading
Deaf to All Warnings
Yilore interprets the Nine at the Top of Biting Through as "Deaf to All Warnings." This card captures the essence of wearing the cangue until the ears disappear — misfortune.
The incorrigible offender who refused all correction now suffers the heaviest penalty. The wooden collar (cangue) covers the ears — the person who would not listen must now bear the full consequences of their obstinacy. A stark warning against refusing to learn.
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 Nine at the Top in divination carries the theme of "Wearing the Cangue Until the Ears Disappear — Misfortune." The incorrigible offender who refused all correction now suffers the heaviest penalty. The wooden collar (cangue) covers the ears — the person who would not listen must now bear the full consequences
Relationships
In relationships: wearing the cangue until the ears disappear — misfortune — apply this wisdom to your love life for deeper connection and better outcomes.
Wealth
Financially: the principle of "wearing the cangue until the ears disappear — misfortune" guides sound financial decisions aligned with this line's energy.
Health
Health-wise: embody the spirit of "wearing the cangue until the ears disappear — misfortune" in your approach to physical and mental wellbeing.
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FAQ
What does the Nine at the Top of Biting Through mean?
The incorrigible offender who refused all correction now suffers the heaviest penalty. The wooden collar (cangue) covers the ears — the person who would not listen must now bear the full consequences of their obstinacy. A stark warning against refusing to learn.
What does "Nine at the Top: His neck is fastened in the wooden cangue, ..." teach us?
This line teaches the principle of wearing the cangue until the ears disappear — misfortune. The incorrigible offender who refused all correction now suffers the heaviest penalty. The wooden collar (cangue) covers the ears — the person who would not listen must now bear the full consequences
How should I apply the Nine at the Top line's guidance?
Apply the principle of "wearing the cangue until the ears disappear — misfortune" to your current situation. The incorrigible offender who refused all correction now suffers the heaviest penalty. The wooden collar (cangue) covers the ears — the person who wou Trust this guidance and act in alignment with it.