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Launch that project, form that team, start that initiative. The momentum is with you and the people around you are ready to advance together. Like ribbon grass, one success pulls others along.
Hexagram 11 Peace — First Nine Line Explained
First Nine: When ribbon grass is pulled up, the sod comes with it. Each according to his kind. Undertakings bring good fortune.
Yao Position Overview
Yao Text
First Nine: When ribbon grass is pulled up, the sod comes with it. Each according to his kind. Undertakings bring good fortune.
Tuan Commentary
The Tuan says: 'The small departs, the great approaches' — this means good fortune and success. Thus heaven and earth unite, and all beings commune. High and low unite, and their wills are in harmony.
The First Nine is the first yang line — at the bottom of the hexagram, the creative force begins its upward journey. Ribbon grass (茅) has interconnected roots: pull one stalk and the entire cluster comes up. This symbolizes collective advancement.
As the card depicts — ten thousand horses galloping together, an unstoppable force of collective energy. When the time is right, you don't advance alone — you carry others with you, and they carry you.
Yilore Reading
Ten Thousand Horses Galloping
Yilore interprets the First Nine as 'Ten Thousand Horses Galloping.' This card captures the exhilarating power of collective momentum in a time of peace.
Like interconnected grass roots that pull the whole cluster upward, your advancement is connected to the advancement of those around you. This is not a solitary charge but a collective gallop — and its power is irresistible.
Divination Insights
The First Nine heralds a time of powerful collective momentum. Advance with confidence, bringing your allies along.
Relationships
This is an ideal time for deepening commitments or beginning new relationships. Your positive energy is contagious — others are drawn into your orbit naturally.
Wealth
Financial momentum is building. Investments made now benefit from collective growth. Joint ventures and collaborative financial efforts are especially favored.
Health
Group wellness activities, accountability partners, or community health initiatives are particularly effective now. Your healthy momentum inspires others.
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FAQ
What does 'ribbon grass pulled up with the sod' mean?
Ribbon grass has intertwined roots — pulling one stalk brings the entire root system with it. This symbolizes how, in favorable times, advancing people naturally bring their associates forward with them. It speaks to the power of interconnection: your success is linked to the success of your community.
How do I take advantage of this momentum?
Act now, and act collectively. The conditions favor group advancement. Launch joint projects, form alliances, begin collaborative ventures. Don't try to advance alone — the power of this line is in the collective 'pulling.' Share your enthusiasm and opportunities with kindred spirits.
Is this a good time to start something new?
Emphatically yes. 'Undertakings bring good fortune' is one of the clearest green lights in the I Ching. The collective energy is moving upward, and anything begun now rides that wave. Just ensure you're advancing 'each according to his kind' — ally with those who share your values and direction.