Hexagram N°22

Grace

La Grâce

Upper trigram

Mountain

Lower trigram

Fire

The Judgment

Grace has success. In small matters, it is advantageous to undertake something.

The Image

Fire at the foot of the mountain: the image of Grace. Thus the superior man proceeds to clarify current affairs, but dares not decide controversial questions in this manner.

Meaning

Beauty, form, elegance. Outer beauty must reflect an inner substance. The moment calls for attending to form without neglecting content.

The six lines

Line 1 (bottom)

He adorns his toes, leaves the carriage and walks.

Line 2

He adorns his beard.

Line 3

Gracious and moist. Constant perseverance brings good fortune.

Line 4

Grace or simplicity? A white horse comes as if on wings. It is not a brigand, it is a suitor.

Line 5

Grace in the hills and gardens. The roll of silk is meager and small. Humiliation, but the end brings good fortune.

Line 6 (top)

Simple grace. No blame.