Hexagram 27 · Yi (Nourishment)
Shan Lei Yi (Mountain over Thunder)
Trigrams
Upper: Gen / Lower: Zhen
Element
Earth
Nature
Nourishment
Judgment
Correctness brings good fortune. Observing nourishment, one seeks food for oneself.
Image
Thunder beneath the mountain: Yi; the noble person thus is careful in speech and moderate in eating and drinking. — Thunder stirs beneath the mountain, symbolizing nourishment; the noble person should be cautious in speech and moderate in eating and drinking.
Interpretation
The Yi hexagram symbolizes nourishment and self-cultivation. In career matters, focus on self-improvement and ability enhancement; in relationships, one needs to nurture and cultivate the bond with care; in decision-making, one should rely on oneself, seeking one's own sustenance, and not depend on others.