Hexagram 25
No illusion, truth, let nature take its course
The wisdom of the Wu Wang hexagram lies in the word "sincerity." It teaches us that the greatest strength is to follow nature; the best strategy is to remain sincere. When we have no shame in our hearts, we will have no fear in heaven and earth.
Trigram Structure
䷘, Qian above, Zhen below
Palace：乾
Key Themes
No illusion, truth, let nature take its course
The wisdom of the Wu Wang hexagram lies in the word "sincerity." It teaches us that the greatest strength is to follow nature; the best strategy is to remain sincere. When we have no shame in our hearts, we will have no fear in heaven and earth.
Wu Wang: Yuan, Heng, Li, Zhen. The gangsters have a bright future, but the unfavorable ones have a dangerous future.
Thunder in clear sky, all things growing according to their time, natural disasters.
Natural, unpolished items, such as raw wood, uncut jade.
The wisdom of the Wu Wang hexagram lies in the word "sincerity." It teaches us that the greatest strength is to follow nature; the best strategy is to remain sincere. When we have no shame in our hearts, we will have no fear in heaven and earth.
Without delusion, good luck will come.
Guidance
Following your true heart, without illusions; advancing brings fortune.
Modern Insight
This is the purest state. Your actions are completely out of a childlike heart, without any utilitarian calculation. When you are so pure, everything you do is in accordance with the way of heaven, naturally bringing great fortune.
If you don't cultivate crops and don't cultivate crops, you will have a bright future.
Guidance
Not asking about harvest, but about cultivation; let nature take its course.
Modern Insight
The wisdom of this line lies in focusing on the process, not the result. Your purpose in doing things is the thing itself, not the fame and fortune it can bring. When you cast aside thoughts of gain and loss, you can do things best, and the final result will naturally be good.
Unexpected disaster. Or the ox tied to it will be a gain to passers-by and a disaster to the people of the town.
Guidance
Suffering disaster for no reason; it is just bad luck.
Modern Insight
This is a very profound insight into life in the I Ching: sometimes, bad things happen for no reason. You have done nothing wrong, yet suffer losses for no reason. This is not your fault; it is just bad luck. Facing this situation, accepting it calmly is the only wisdom.
Chaste, blameless.
Guidance
As long as you maintain the right path, there will be no disaster.
Modern Insight
You are in a position where you have ability and can accomplish something. At this time, external temptations and inner desires will test you. The only thing you need to do is firmly hold to your principles and integrity. As long as you do not produce illusions, you will be safe and sound.
If there is no unreasonable disease, don't take medicine for joy.
Guidance
Having a minor illness; no need for medicine, letting nature take its course can heal.
Modern Insight
This is wisdom that follows natural laws. When problems occur (whether physical illness or career difficulties), sometimes the best treatment is to let them develop naturally and heal themselves. Excessive human intervention will instead disrupt the natural healing process.
There is no delusion, there is righteousness in action, and there is no profit.
Guidance
Acting recklessly and rashly will bring disaster.
Modern Insight
This is the end of Wu Wang and also the most dangerous moment. When the timing is already wrong and the situation has changed, you still act rashly with impulse. This kind of "reckless action" that does not recognize the times is going against heaven and will inevitably lead to failure and disaster.
