Career
In career matters, Six in the Fourth of The Corners of the Mouth (Nourishment) advises careful attention to how you nourish your professional growth at this stage.
Hexagram 27 The Corners of the Mouth (Nourishment) — Six in the Fourth Line Explained
Six in the Fourth: Turning to the summit for nourishment brings good fortune. Spying about with sharp eyes like a tiger with insatiable craving. No bl
Yao Position Overview
Yao Text
Six in the Fourth: Turning to the summit for nourishment brings good fortune. Spying about with sharp eyes like a tiger with insatiable craving. No blame.
Tuan Commentary
The Tuan Commentary on The Corners of the Mouth (Nourishment): Perseverance brings good fortune. Pay heed to the providing of nourishment and to what a person seeks to fill his own mouth with.
Image Commentary
At the foot of the mountain, thunder: The image of Nourishment. Thus the superior person is careful of his words and temperate in eating and drinking.
Six in the Fourth turns upward to seek nourishment, and this time it brings good fortune. The difference from Six in the Second is position and purpose: Six in the Fourth is in the upper trigram, seeking nourishment not for selfish consumption but to distribute to those below. The "tiger's gaze" represents intense focus and determination in seeking resources for others.
"Insatiable craving" here is positive — an unrelenting drive to gather nourishment for those in one's care. When the motivation is service rather than self-indulgence, even fierce ambition becomes blameless.
Modern Insight: Leadership that passionately seeks resources to nourish and develop others is highly auspicious. The key is that the nourishment flows downward — you gather not for yourself but for those who depend on you.
Yilore Reading
Nourishing from Above — The Tiger's Gaze
Yilore interprets Six in the Fourth of The Corners of the Mouth (Nourishment) as "Nourishing from Above — The Tiger's Gaze." Six in the Fourth turns upward to seek nourishment, and this time it brings good fortune. The difference from Six in the Second is position and purpose: Six in the Fourth is in the upper trigram, seeking nourishment not for selfish consumption but to distribute to those below. The "tiger's gaze" rep
Divination Insights
Six in the Fourth of The Corners of the Mouth (Nourishment) speaks to this moment in your journey.
Relationships
In relationships, Six in the Fourth of The Corners of the Mouth (Nourishment) speaks to the quality of emotional nourishment exchanged between partners.
Wealth
Financially, Six in the Fourth of The Corners of the Mouth (Nourishment) counsels mindfulness about what you invest in and the sustainability of your approach.
Health
For health, Six in the Fourth of The Corners of the Mouth (Nourishment) emphasizes the direct connection between what you take in and your well-being.
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FAQ
What does Six in the Fourth of Hexagram 27 mean?
Six in the Fourth turns upward to seek nourishment, and this time it brings good fortune. The difference from Six in the Second is position and purpose: Six in the Fourth is in the upper trigram, seeking nourishment not for selfish consumption but to distribute to those below. The "tiger's gaze" rep
Is Six in the Fourth of The Corners of the Mouth (Nourishment) favorable?
The line text 'Six in the Fourth: Turning to the summit for nourishment brings good fortune. Spying about with sharp eyes like a tiger with insatiable craving. No blame.' indicates the nature of this position. Consider the context of your question.
How should I apply Six in the Fourth guidance?
The core teaching of Six in the Fourth in The Corners of the Mouth (Nourishment) is reflected in its name: Nourishing from Above — The Tiger's Gaze. Apply this principle to your situation with mindfulness.