Career
In career matters, Six in the Fourth advises careful consideration at this stage of development.
Hexagram 29 The Abysmal (Water) — Six in the Fourth Line Explained
Six in the Fourth: A jug of wine, a bowl of rice, and earthen vessels simply handed in through the window. There is certainly no blame in this.
Yao Position Overview
Yao Text
Six in the Fourth: A jug of wine, a bowl of rice, and earthen vessels simply handed in through the window. There is certainly no blame in this.
Tuan Commentary
The Tuan Commentary: The Abysmal repeated. If you are sincere, you have success in your heart, and whatever you do succeeds.
Image Commentary
Water flows on and reaches the goal: The image of the Abysmal repeated. Thus the superior person walks in lasting virtue and carries on the business of teaching.
Six in the Fourth offers the most humble and sincere image in the hexagram: simple sustenance passed through a window — wine, rice, in plain earthen vessels. No ceremony, no pretension, just genuine nourishment in a time of danger.
This line teaches that in genuine crisis, what matters is substance, not form. Sincere simplicity reaches people more effectively than elaborate ceremony. The window suggests an unconventional channel — sometimes help comes through unexpected openings.
Modern Insight: In difficult times, strip away pretension and offer genuine help in whatever way you can. Do not wait for perfect conditions or elaborate plans. A simple, sincere gesture through whatever opening is available — this is how real support works in real danger.
Yilore Reading
Simple Offerings Through the Window
Yilore interprets Six in the Fourth as "Simple Offerings Through the Window." Six in the Fourth offers the most humble and sincere image in the hexagram: simple sustenance passed through a window — wine, rice, in plain earthen vessels. No ceremony, no pretension, just genuine nourishment in a time of danger.
This line teaches that in genuine crisis, what matters is substance, not form. Sincere simplicity reaches people more effectively than elaborate ceremony. The window s
Divination Insights
Six in the Fourth speaks to this moment.
Relationships
In relationships, Six in the Fourth speaks to the dynamics of emotional exchange and mutual support.
Wealth
Financially, Six in the Fourth counsels mindfulness about risk and sustainability in your approach.
Health
For health, Six in the Fourth emphasizes awareness of your current condition and appropriate response.
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FAQ
What does Six in the Fourth mean?
Six in the Fourth offers the most humble and sincere image in the hexagram: simple sustenance passed through a window — wine, rice, in plain earthen vessels. No ceremony, no pretension, just genuine nourishment in a time of danger.
This line teaches that in genuine crisis, what matters is substance
Is this line favorable?
The text 'Six in the Fourth: A jug of wine, a bowl of rice, and earthen vessels simply handed in through the window. There is certainly no blame in this.' reveals the nature of this position.
How to apply this guidance?
The teaching of Simple Offerings Through the Window is: Six in the Fourth offers the most humble and sincere image in the hexagram: simple sustenance passed through a window — wine, rice, in plain earthen vessels. No ceremony, no pretension, just genuine n