Hexagram 43
Decide, clear, decide
The wisdom of the Guai hexagram lies in the word "jue" (decisiveness). It teaches us that in the face of evil and ills, we must have the determination of a strong man to cut off his arms, but our actions must be bright, just, and strategic. This is a difficult and glorious final battle for a gentleman.
Trigram Structure
䷪, Dui above, Qian below
Palace：乾
Key Themes
Decide, clear, decide
The wisdom of the Guai hexagram lies in the word "jue" (decisiveness). It teaches us that in the face of evil and ills, we must have the determination of a strong man to cut off his arms, but our actions must be bright, just, and strategic. This is a difficult and glorious final battle for a gentleman.
Guai: Yang is in the five positions. Li Yue, there is a place to go, and it is fierce at the beginning.
Heaven above lake, clear water reflecting the sky, decisive action.
Sword, gavel, declaration, decisive order.
The wisdom of the Guai hexagram lies in the word "jue" (decisiveness). It teaches us that in the face of evil and ills, we must have the determination of a strong man to cut off his arms, but our actions must be bright, just, and strategic. This is a difficult and glorious final battle for a gentleman.
Strong in the front toes, going is not victorious, it is a fault.
Guidance
Strong in the front toes; going will not succeed; there is fault.
Modern Insight
This is the beginning of decision. You want to act decisively, but your strength is insufficient, and the timing is not right. Acting rashly will only lead to failure. Wait for the right moment and accumulate strength.
Fearful, there is night, and there is no blame.
Guidance
Alert and fearful; there is night; no fault.
Modern Insight
You are alert and cautious, aware of the danger. Even though it is dark (night), as long as you remain vigilant and do not act rashly, you will be safe. Caution is your protection.
Strong in the cheeks, there is misfortune. A gentleman is decisive, going alone, meeting rain, if wet, if angry, no blame.
Guidance
Strong in the cheeks; there is misfortune. A gentleman is decisive; going alone, meeting rain; if wet, if angry; no fault.
Modern Insight
You are determined to act, but face strong opposition. You go alone, encountering difficulties (rain). Even if you get wet (suffer setbacks) or become angry, as long as you maintain the right path, there will be no fault. Persistence is key.
The buttocks have no skin, and the walk is slow. Lead the sheep and regret, hear the words and do not believe.
Guidance
Buttocks have no skin; walking is slow. Leading a sheep, regret; hearing words, do not believe.
Modern Insight
You are in a difficult position, unable to act decisively. You hesitate and are slow to act. This line warns: do not be led by others (sheep); do not believe everything you hear. Make your own judgment and act decisively.
The medlar is decisive, and the middle line is blameless.
Guidance
The medlar is decisive; the middle line; no fault.
Modern Insight
This is the key line of the Guai hexagram. You are in the ruler's position, able to make decisive decisions. You follow the middle way, neither too harsh nor too lenient. Your decisiveness is just and appropriate, naturally bringing no fault.
No call, eventually there is misfortune.
Guidance
No call; eventually there is misfortune.
Modern Insight
This is the end of the Guai hexagram. If you do not act decisively when you should, if you hesitate and delay, misfortune will eventually come. This warns us that decisiveness must be timely; missing the opportunity will bring disaster.
