Break-through (Resoluteness)

Judgment (Thoán từ)

Break-through. One must resolutely make the matter known at the court of the king. It must be announced truthfully. Danger. It is necessary to notify one’s own city. It does not further to resort to arms. It furthers one to undertake something.

Image (Tượng từ)

The lake has risen up to heaven: the image of Break-through. Thus the superior man dispenses riches downward and refrains from resting on his virtue.

The Six Lines

1. 1

   Line 1 yang: Mighty in the forward-striding toes. When one goes and is not equal to the task, one makes a mistake.

2. 2

   Line 2 yang: A cry of alarm. Arms at evening and at night. Fear nothing.

3. 3

   Line 3 yang: To be powerful in the cheekbones brings misfortune. The superior man is firmly resolved. He walks alone and is caught in the rain. He is bespattered, and people murmur against him. No blame.

4. 4

   Line 4 yang: There is no skin on his thighs, and walking comes hard. If a man were to let himself be led like a sheep, remorse would disappear. But if these words are heard, they will not be believed.

5. 5

   Line 5 yang: In dealing with weeds, firm resolution is necessary. Walking in the middle remains free of blame.

6. 6

   Line 6 yin: No cry. In the end misfortune comes.

Nuclear Hexagram (互卦)

Frequently asked questions

What does the Break-through (Resoluteness) hexagram (澤天夬) mean?

Break-through (Resoluteness) is hexagram #43 of the 64 I-Ching hexagrams. Decisive breakthrough. Announce truth at court; do not resort to arms.

What is the judgment text of Break-through (Resoluteness)?

Break-through. One must resolutely make the matter known at the court of the king. It must be announced truthfully. Danger. It is necessary to notify one’s own city. It does not further to resort to arms. It furthers one to undertake something.

What is the image text of Break-through (Resoluteness)?

The lake has risen up to heaven: the image of Break-through. Thus the superior man dispenses riches downward and refrains from resting on his virtue.

What are the upper and lower trigrams of Break-through (Resoluteness)?

The upper trigram of Break-through (Resoluteness) is Duì (Lake) (兌) — representing Lake / The Joyous, element Kim. The lower trigram is Qián (Heaven) (乾) — representing Heaven / The Creative, element Kim.

What is the mutual hexagram (互卦) of Break-through (Resoluteness)?

The mutual hexagram of Break-through (Resoluteness) is The Creative (乾為天). The mutual hexagram reveals the hidden inner dynamic and intermediate development of the situation.

What are the six line texts of Break-through (Resoluteness)?

Line 1: Line 1 yang: Mighty in the forward-striding toes. When one goes and is not equal to the task, one makes a mistake. | Line 2: Line 2 yang: A cry of alarm. Arms at evening and at night. Fear nothing. | Line 3: Line 3 yang: To be powerful in the cheekbones brings misfortune. The superior man is firmly resolved. He walks alone and is caught in the rain. He is bespattered, and people murmur against him. No blame. | Line 4: Line 4 yang: There is no skin on his thighs, and walking comes hard. If a man were to let himself be led like a sheep, remorse would disappear. But if these words are heard, they will not be believed. | Line 5: Line 5 yang: In dealing with weeds, firm resolution is necessary. Walking in the middle remains free of blame. | Line 6: Line 6 yin: No cry. In the end misfortune comes.