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Hexagram 21

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Shi He · Biting Through
Tốn palacengũ thếRuling line 5Correlate 2

Frequently Asked Questions About Hexagram Shi He

What is Hexagram 21, Shi He (Biting Through)?

Shi He (Biting Through) is hexagram number 21 of the 64 I Ching hexagrams in King Wen order, formed by Fire above and Thunder below.

How is Hexagram 21 structured?

It is built from two trigrams: Fire as the upper trigram and Thunder as the lower trigram, read as six lines from bottom to top. Changing lines (old yin or old yang) transform it into a related hexagram.

How do I interpret Hexagram 21 when I cast it?

Read the Judgment for the overall situation, then focus on any changing lines, which mark where the situation is shifting. Treat the hexagram as a mirror for reflection rather than a fixed prediction.

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