Career
In career: this line's teaching of "biting through tender meat — easy success" applies directly to professional situations. Act in accordance with this principle for the best career outcome.
Hexagram 21 Biting Through — Six in the Second Line Explained
Six in the Second: Biting through tender meat, so that one's nose disappears. No blame.
Yao Position Overview
Yao Text
Six in the Second: Biting through tender meat, so that one's nose disappears. No blame.
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 Six in the Second is line 2 of the Biting Through hexagram. The obstruction is soft — easy to bite through. Like biting into tender meat, the obstacle yields without great effort. Even enthusiastic over-biting (destroying the nose) does no real harm because the situation is manageable.
As the Yilore card "Easy and Swift" depicts, this line embodies the principle of biting through tender meat — easy success — a teaching that applies to every area of life.
Yilore Reading
Easy and Swift
Yilore interprets the Six in the Second of Biting Through as "Easy and Swift." This card captures the essence of biting through tender meat — easy success.
The obstruction is soft — easy to bite through. Like biting into tender meat, the obstacle yields without great effort. Even enthusiastic over-biting (destroying the nose) does no real harm because the situation is manageable.
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 in the Second in divination carries the theme of "Biting Through Tender Meat — Easy Success." The obstruction is soft — easy to bite through. Like biting into tender meat, the obstacle yields without great effort. Even enthusiastic over-biting (destroying the nose) does no real harm because th
Relationships
In relationships: biting through tender meat — easy success — apply this wisdom to your love life for deeper connection and better outcomes.
Wealth
Financially: the principle of "biting through tender meat — easy success" guides sound financial decisions aligned with this line's energy.
Health
Health-wise: embody the spirit of "biting through tender meat — easy success" in your approach to physical and mental wellbeing.
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FAQ
What does the Six in the Second of Biting Through mean?
The obstruction is soft — easy to bite through. Like biting into tender meat, the obstacle yields without great effort. Even enthusiastic over-biting (destroying the nose) does no real harm because the situation is manageable.
What does "Six in the Second: Biting through tender meat, so that one's..." teach us?
This line teaches the principle of biting through tender meat — easy success. The obstruction is soft — easy to bite through. Like biting into tender meat, the obstacle yields without great effort. Even enthusiastic over-biting (destroying the nose) does no real harm because th
How should I apply the Six in the Second line's guidance?
Apply the principle of "biting through tender meat — easy success" to your current situation. The obstruction is soft — easy to bite through. Like biting into tender meat, the obstacle yields without great effort. Even enthusiastic over-biting Trust this guidance and act in alignment with it.