Career
In career: this line's teaching of "missing the return — misfortune" applies directly to professional situations. Act in accordance with this principle for the best career outcome.
Hexagram 24 Return (The Turning Point) — Six at the Top Line Explained
Six at the Top: Missing the return. Misfortune. Misfortune from within and without.
Yao Position Overview
Yao Text
Six at the Top: Missing the return. Misfortune. Misfortune from within and without.
Tuan Commentary
The Tuan says: Return — success. The strong returns. Movement in devotion. Going out and coming in without error: the way of heaven.
The Six at the Top is line 6 of the Return (The Turning Point) hexagram. The only negative line: failing to return when the opportunity is present. Stubbornly continuing in the wrong direction despite every sign that turning back is needed. This willful blindness brings misfortune and even calamity.
As the Yilore card "Lost in the Fog" depicts, this line embodies the principle of missing the return — misfortune — a teaching that applies to every area of life.
Yilore Reading
Lost in the Fog
Yilore interprets the Six at the Top of Return (The Turning Point) as "Lost in the Fog." This card captures the essence of missing the return — misfortune.
The only negative line: failing to return when the opportunity is present. Stubbornly continuing in the wrong direction despite every sign that turning back is needed. This willful blindness brings misfortune and even calamity.
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 at the Top in divination carries the theme of "Missing the Return — Misfortune." The only negative line: failing to return when the opportunity is present. Stubbornly continuing in the wrong direction despite every sign that turning back is needed. This willful blindness brings mi
Relationships
In relationships: missing the return — misfortune — apply this wisdom to your love life for deeper connection and better outcomes.
Wealth
Financially: the principle of "missing the return — misfortune" guides sound financial decisions aligned with this line's energy.
Health
Health-wise: embody the spirit of "missing the return — misfortune" in your approach to physical and mental wellbeing.
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FAQ
What does the Six at the Top of Return (The Turning Point) mean?
The only negative line: failing to return when the opportunity is present. Stubbornly continuing in the wrong direction despite every sign that turning back is needed. This willful blindness brings misfortune and even calamity.
What does "Six at the Top: Missing the return. Misfortune. Misfortune f..." teach us?
This line teaches the principle of missing the return — misfortune. The only negative line: failing to return when the opportunity is present. Stubbornly continuing in the wrong direction despite every sign that turning back is needed. This willful blindness brings mi
How should I apply the Six at the Top line's guidance?
Apply the principle of "missing the return — misfortune" to your current situation. The only negative line: failing to return when the opportunity is present. Stubbornly continuing in the wrong direction despite every sign that turnin Trust this guidance and act in alignment with it.