Career
In career matters, Six in the Third 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 Third Line Explained
Six in the Third: Turning away from nourishment. Perseverance brings misfortune. Do not act thus for ten years. Nothing serves to further.
Yao Position Overview
Yao Text
Six in the Third: Turning away from nourishment. Perseverance brings misfortune. Do not act thus for ten years. Nothing serves to further.
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 Third is the most severe warning in this hexagram. A yin line in a yang position — neither centered nor correct — represents one who turns away from proper nourishment entirely. The result: perseverance in this direction brings misfortune; for ten years, nothing one does will bear fruit.
"Ten years" signifies a complete cycle — this is not a temporary setback but a fundamental misdirection. When nourishment itself is rejected or perverted, the consequences are deep and lasting.
Modern Insight: If you have been pursuing the wrong kind of nourishment — destructive habits, toxic relationships, or empty pursuits — this line warns that continuing will cost you years of progress. The correction required is fundamental, not superficial.
Yilore Reading
Turning Away from Nourishment
Yilore interprets Six in the Third of The Corners of the Mouth (Nourishment) as "Turning Away from Nourishment." Six in the Third is the most severe warning in this hexagram. A yin line in a yang position — neither centered nor correct — represents one who turns away from proper nourishment entirely. The result: perseverance in this direction brings misfortune; for ten years, nothing one does will bear fruit.
Divination Insights
Six in the Third of The Corners of the Mouth (Nourishment) speaks to this moment in your journey.
Relationships
In relationships, Six in the Third of The Corners of the Mouth (Nourishment) speaks to the quality of emotional nourishment exchanged between partners.
Wealth
Financially, Six in the Third 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 Third 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 Third of Hexagram 27 mean?
Six in the Third is the most severe warning in this hexagram. A yin line in a yang position — neither centered nor correct — represents one who turns away from proper nourishment entirely. The result: perseverance in this direction brings misfortune; for ten years, nothing one does will bear fruit.
Is Six in the Third of The Corners of the Mouth (Nourishment) favorable?
The line text 'Six in the Third: Turning away from nourishment. Perseverance brings misfortune. Do not act thus for ten years. Nothing serves to further.' indicates the nature of this position. Consider the context of your question.
How should I apply Six in the Third guidance?
The core teaching of Six in the Third in The Corners of the Mouth (Nourishment) is reflected in its name: Turning Away from Nourishment. Apply this principle to your situation with mindfulness.