In relationships
In relationships, “Biting Through” asks you to join decisiveness with law. Name the violation precisely, apply a proportionate rule, and carry the decision through.
Hexagram 21 · Shi He
䷔ Biting Through
decisivenesslawremoval
A concrete obstacle lies between the parts of the situation and can no longer be bypassed through hints or patience.
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Core meaning
A concrete obstacle lies between the parts of the situation and can no longer be bypassed through hints or patience.
Practical direction
Name the violation precisely, apply a proportionate rule, and carry the decision through.
How to apply the meaning to your question
In work and practical matters
In work and practical matters, the key is decisiveness. Name the violation precisely, apply a proportionate rule, and carry the decision through.
Inner development
On the inner level, this hexagram opens the theme of law. A concrete obstacle lies between the parts of the situation and can no longer be bypassed through hints or patience.
The shadow to watch
Punishment driven by irritation destroys trust and hides the real task: restoring order.
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Frequently asked questions
What does I Ching hexagram 21, Biting Through, mean?
A concrete obstacle lies between the parts of the situation and can no longer be bypassed through hints or patience.
What guidance does hexagram 21 offer?
Name the violation precisely, apply a proportionate rule, and carry the decision through.
What does Biting Through mean for relationships?
In relationships, “Biting Through” asks you to join decisiveness with law. Name the violation precisely, apply a proportionate rule, and carry the decision through.
What shadow should be watched in this hexagram?
Punishment driven by irritation destroys trust and hides the real task: restoring order.
Consult the I Ching
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