Hexagram 22 · Bi (Grace)
Shan Huo Bi (Mountain over Fire)
Upper: Gen / Lower: Li
Earth
Ornamentation
Judgment
Success. Small benefit in going somewhere.
Image
Fire beneath the mountain: Bi; the noble person thus illuminates the affairs of the people, but dares not decide criminal cases by ornamentation alone. — Fire shines beneath the mountain, symbolizing ornamentation; the noble person should clearly examine all affairs of government, but dare not decide criminal cases based solely on appearances.
Interpretation
The Bi hexagram symbolizes ornamentation and embellishment. In career matters, proper packaging and presentation help development; in relationships, attention to appearance and expression is important; in decision-making, ornamentation may bring small benefit, but great matters require substance; one should not be all show and no substance.