Hexagram 27, Line 6

The Line Text

Interpretation

This top line represents the culmination of the theme of nourishment. It describes a person who is not merely being nourished, but has become the very source of nourishment for others. This is the sage, the wise leader, the benevolent elder, or the master teacher whose wisdom and virtue sustain the entire community. The position is one of immense responsibility, which is why the text warns "awareness of danger brings good fortune." The danger lies in the potential for arrogance, complacency, or failing to live up to the high standard required. By remaining conscious of this great responsibility and acting with humility and care, the person in this position secures good fortune not only for themselves but for all who depend on them. The influence is so profound and the foundation so secure that great and difficult undertakings ("crossing the great water") can be successfully initiated and completed, leading to widespread benefit and "great cause for celebration."

Guidance for Action

You are in a position of significant influence and responsibility. Others look to you for guidance, support, and sustenance, whether it be material, emotional, or spiritual. Embrace this role fully, but do so with humility and constant self-awareness. Recognize the weight of your responsibility; this vigilance is your key to success. Your leadership and wisdom are now strong enough to guide yourself and others through major challenges or new ventures. Do not shy away from ambitious goals. Your actions have a ripple effect, so act with integrity and generosity. By providing for others, you create a legacy of success and shared joy.

For Love & Relationships

In the context of love and relationships, this line indicates that you are the emotional and spiritual anchor for your partner or family. You are the source of stability, comfort, and wisdom that nourishes the relationship. This is a sacred duty. The "danger" lies in becoming domineering, taking your loved ones for granted, or failing to provide the consistent support they need. By consciously nurturing your relationship with care and attentiveness, you build a foundation of trust so strong that as a couple or family, you can navigate any major life challenge ("cross the great water") successfully. This leads to a profound, enduring, and celebrated partnership.

For Career & Business

This line signifies that you have reached the pinnacle of your field. You are a leader, a mentor, or a respected authority whose work provides the vision, direction, and resources for your entire team or organization. Your role is not just to do your own work but to enable and nourish the growth of others. The "danger" is in misusing this power through ego or poor judgment. Stay grounded and mindful of your impact. Your leadership is now so effective that you can confidently spearhead major, transformative projects—a company expansion, a groundbreaking innovation, or a significant strategic shift. Your success will be the organization's success, resulting in great acclaim and prosperity for all.

For Financial Matters

You have achieved a state of financial wisdom and abundance where you are a source of prosperity, not just for yourself but for others. This could mean you are an employer providing livelihoods, a wise investor guiding others, or a philanthropist supporting your community. Your responsibility is to manage this wealth with integrity and foresight. The "danger" lies in recklessness, greed, or poor stewardship. By remaining prudent and conscious of your duties, you secure lasting fortune. This stable position allows you to undertake significant financial endeavors ("cross the great water"), such as launching a major enterprise, funding a large-scale project, or establishing a charitable foundation, with a high probability of success and widely shared benefits.