Career
In career: this line's teaching of "biting on dried gristle and finding a metal arrowhead" applies directly to professional situations. Act in accordance with this principle for the best career outcome.
Hexagram 21 Biting Through — Nine in the Fourth Line Explained
Nine in the Fourth: Bites on dried gristly meat. Receives metal arrows. It furthers one to be mindful of difficulties and to be persevering. Good fortune.
Yao Position Overview
Yao Text
Nine in the Fourth: Bites on dried gristly meat. Receives metal arrows. It furthers one to be mindful of difficulties and to be persevering. Good fortune.
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 in the Fourth is line 4 of the Biting Through hexagram. An extremely tough obstruction that contains something valuable hidden within its difficulty. The struggle is severe, but perseverance is rewarded. This is the line that counsels tenacity — the hardest problems yield the most valuable insights.
As the Yilore card "Tenacious Perseverance" depicts, this line embodies the principle of biting on dried gristle and finding a metal arrowhead — a teaching that applies to every area of life.
Yilore Reading
Tenacious Perseverance
Yilore interprets the Nine in the Fourth of Biting Through as "Tenacious Perseverance." This card captures the essence of biting on dried gristle and finding a metal arrowhead.
An extremely tough obstruction that contains something valuable hidden within its difficulty. The struggle is severe, but perseverance is rewarded. This is the line that counsels tenacity — the hardest problems yield the most valuable insights.
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 in the Fourth in divination carries the theme of "Biting on Dried Gristle and Finding a Metal Arrowhead." An extremely tough obstruction that contains something valuable hidden within its difficulty. The struggle is severe, but perseverance is rewarded. This is the line that counsels tenacity — the hardes
Relationships
In relationships: biting on dried gristle and finding a metal arrowhead — apply this wisdom to your love life for deeper connection and better outcomes.
Wealth
Financially: the principle of "biting on dried gristle and finding a metal arrowhead" guides sound financial decisions aligned with this line's energy.
Health
Health-wise: embody the spirit of "biting on dried gristle and finding a metal arrowhead" in your approach to physical and mental wellbeing.
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FAQ
What does the Nine in the Fourth of Biting Through mean?
An extremely tough obstruction that contains something valuable hidden within its difficulty. The struggle is severe, but perseverance is rewarded. This is the line that counsels tenacity — the hardest problems yield the most valuable insights.
What does "Nine in the Fourth: Bites on dried gristly meat. Receives me..." teach us?
This line teaches the principle of biting on dried gristle and finding a metal arrowhead. An extremely tough obstruction that contains something valuable hidden within its difficulty. The struggle is severe, but perseverance is rewarded. This is the line that counsels tenacity — the hardes
How should I apply the Nine in the Fourth line's guidance?
Apply the principle of "biting on dried gristle and finding a metal arrowhead" to your current situation. An extremely tough obstruction that contains something valuable hidden within its difficulty. The struggle is severe, but perseverance is rewarded. Th Trust this guidance and act in alignment with it.