Career
In career: this line's teaching of "splitting the bed at the legs — undermining the foundation" applies directly to professional situations. Act in accordance with this principle for the best career outcome.
Hexagram 23 Splitting Apart — First Six Line Explained
First Six: The leg of the bed is split. Those who persevere are destroyed. Misfortune.
Yao Position Overview
Yao Text
First Six: The leg of the bed is split. Those who persevere are destroyed. Misfortune.
Tuan Commentary
The Tuan says: Splitting Apart — the yielding transforms the strong. 'It does not further one to go anywhere' — the inferior are growing.
The First Six is line 1 of the Splitting Apart hexagram. The erosion begins at the base — the very foundation is being undermined. Like the legs of a bed being removed, support structures are crumbling. Those who persist in the right path will suffer, but the disintegration has already begun.
As the Yilore card "The Foundation Erodes" depicts, this line embodies the principle of splitting the bed at the legs — undermining the foundation — a teaching that applies to every area of life.
Yilore Reading
The Foundation Erodes
Yilore interprets the First Six of Splitting Apart as "The Foundation Erodes." This card captures the essence of splitting the bed at the legs — undermining the foundation.
The erosion begins at the base — the very foundation is being undermined. Like the legs of a bed being removed, support structures are crumbling. Those who persist in the right path will suffer, but the disintegration has already begun.
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 First Six in divination carries the theme of "Splitting the Bed at the Legs — Undermining the Foundation." The erosion begins at the base — the very foundation is being undermined. Like the legs of a bed being removed, support structures are crumbling. Those who persist in the right path will suffer, but t
Relationships
In relationships: splitting the bed at the legs — undermining the foundation — apply this wisdom to your love life for deeper connection and better outcomes.
Wealth
Financially: the principle of "splitting the bed at the legs — undermining the foundation" guides sound financial decisions aligned with this line's energy.
Health
Health-wise: embody the spirit of "splitting the bed at the legs — undermining the foundation" in your approach to physical and mental wellbeing.
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FAQ
What does the First Six of Splitting Apart mean?
The erosion begins at the base — the very foundation is being undermined. Like the legs of a bed being removed, support structures are crumbling. Those who persist in the right path will suffer, but the disintegration has already begun.
What does "First Six: The leg of the bed is split. Those who persevere ..." teach us?
This line teaches the principle of splitting the bed at the legs — undermining the foundation. The erosion begins at the base — the very foundation is being undermined. Like the legs of a bed being removed, support structures are crumbling. Those who persist in the right path will suffer, but t
How should I apply the First Six line's guidance?
Apply the principle of "splitting the bed at the legs — undermining the foundation" to your current situation. The erosion begins at the base — the very foundation is being undermined. Like the legs of a bed being removed, support structures are crumbling. Thos Trust this guidance and act in alignment with it.