Career
In career matters, Nine in the Second advises careful consideration at this stage of development.
Hexagram 28 Preponderance of the Great — Nine in the Second Line Explained
Nine in the Second: A dry poplar sprouts at the root. An older man takes a young wife. Everything furthers.
Yao Position Overview
Yao Text
Nine in the Second: A dry poplar sprouts at the root. An older man takes a young wife. Everything furthers.
Tuan Commentary
The Tuan Commentary: The ridgepole sags to the breaking point. It furthers one to have somewhere to go. Success.
Image Commentary
The lake rises above the trees: The image of Preponderance of the Great. Thus the superior person, when he stands alone, is unconcerned, and if he has to renounce the world, he is undaunted.
Nine in the Second presents a surprising image of renewal: a tree thought dead sends out new shoots from its roots; an older man finds new vitality through a young wife. In the midst of extraordinary pressure, unexpected renewal appears from below.
This line occupies the central position of the lower trigram — moderate and balanced despite the extraordinary times. The renewal it describes is natural and appropriate, not forced. "Everything furthers" indicates that this unexpected new beginning is genuinely beneficial.
Modern Insight: Even in the most pressured situations, look for unexpected sources of renewal. A seemingly exhausted project, relationship, or career may send out surprising new shoots. The key is to be open to unconventional sources of vitality.
Yilore Reading
The Dry Poplar Sprouts
Yilore interprets Nine in the Second as "The Dry Poplar Sprouts." Nine in the Second presents a surprising image of renewal: a tree thought dead sends out new shoots from its roots; an older man finds new vitality through a young wife. In the midst of extraordinary pressure, unexpected renewal appears from below.
This line occupies the central position of the lower trigram — moderate and balanced despite the extraordinary times. The renewal it describes is natu
Divination Insights
Nine in the Second speaks to this moment.
Relationships
In relationships, Nine in the Second speaks to the dynamics of emotional exchange and mutual support.
Wealth
Financially, Nine in the Second counsels mindfulness about risk and sustainability in your approach.
Health
For health, Nine in the Second emphasizes awareness of your current condition and appropriate response.
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FAQ
What does Nine in the Second mean?
Nine in the Second presents a surprising image of renewal: a tree thought dead sends out new shoots from its roots; an older man finds new vitality through a young wife. In the midst of extraordinary pressure, unexpected renewal appears from below.
This line occupies the central position of the low
Is this line favorable?
The text 'Nine in the Second: A dry poplar sprouts at the root. An older man takes a young wife. Everything furthers.' reveals the nature of this position.
How to apply this guidance?
The teaching of The Dry Poplar Sprouts is: Nine in the Second presents a surprising image of renewal: a tree thought dead sends out new shoots from its roots; an older man finds new vitality through a young wife. In the midst of extraordinary