Hexagram 41
Loss, decrease, loss below profit above
The wisdom of the Sun hexagram lies in the word "sincerity." It tells us that temporary and material losses are not terrible, but the loss of inner sincerity is terrible. If you do decrease things with a sincere heart, you will surely experience great gains in spirit and happiness.
Trigram Structure
䷨, Gen above, Dui below
Palace：兌
Key Themes
Loss, decrease, loss below profit above
The wisdom of the Sun hexagram lies in the word "sincerity." It tells us that temporary and material losses are not terrible, but the loss of inner sincerity is terrible. If you do decrease things with a sincere heart, you will surely experience great gains in spirit and happiness.
Sun: Prosperity, good luck, no blame, chastity, good fortune and good fortune. What is it used for? Two Gui can be enjoyed.
Digging earth to build a dike, volcanic lake
Empty cup, donation box, diet menu.
The wisdom of the Sun hexagram lies in the word "sincerity." It tells us that temporary and material losses are not terrible, but the loss of inner sincerity is terrible. If you do decrease things with a sincere heart, you will surely experience great gains in spirit and happiness.
Things have already happened, and there is no blame for them. Let's consider the damage.
Guidance
After things end, leave as soon as possible; no fault, but need to consider carefully.
Modern Insight
Helping others is good, but you must know the limits. Excessive help may deprive the other party of opportunities for self-growth, becoming indulgence instead. The right amount of "decrease" is true wisdom.
Benefits chastity and conquers evil. If there is no loss, it will be beneficial.
Guidance
Beneficial to maintain; going to war is dangerous. Not decreasing yourself but benefiting others.
Modern Insight
When you are in a supporting position, keeping to your place and providing support is the greatest benefit to your superior. You need not deliberately sacrifice yourself; your existence itself is a contribution.
If three people go together, one person will lose; if one person goes together, he will gain his friend.
Guidance
Three people traveling together, one is decreased; one person traveling alone, gains a friend.
Modern Insight
This warns against unstable triangular relationships. Whether in friendship, love, or business partnerships, three people traveling together is most prone to suspicion and inequality. Seeking one-on-one, balanced, and sincere relationships is the way to longevity.
Damage his disease, make him happy and free from blame.
Guidance
Decreasing your own faults makes others happy to associate with you; no regret.
Modern Insight
The greatest "decrease" in life is decreasing your own shortcomings. When you are willing to put aside pride and correct your mistakes, others will naturally be happy to approach and help you. This is the most worthwhile investment.
Or it will be beneficial, if the tortoise of ten friends can overcome the violation, it will be auspicious.
Guidance
Someone benefits him, worth a tortoise of ten friends; cannot refuse; great fortune.
Modern Insight
You hold a high position and receive sincere, selfless support from subordinates (second line). This friendship is priceless. You must accept it gladly and treasure it doubly. This kind of unity and sincerity between superior and subordinate is the foundation for achieving great undertakings.
If there is no loss, there will be benefit. There will be no blame. It will be chaste and auspicious, and the benefit will be destined to the future. The minister has no home.
Guidance
Not decreasing yourself but benefiting others; no fault; maintaining the right path brings fortune.
Modern Insight
This is the highest realm of the "decrease" way. You have reached the sage level of "giving is receiving." Your giving is no longer sacrifice, but a natural abundance. Your selflessness will inspire the most loyal talents in the world to strive for your common ideal.
