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Hexagram 23

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Bo · Splitting Apart
Càn palacengũ thếRuling line 5Correlate 2

Frequently Asked Questions About Hexagram Bo

What is Hexagram 23, Bo (Splitting Apart)?

Bo (Splitting Apart) is hexagram number 23 of the 64 I Ching hexagrams in King Wen order, formed by Mountain above and Earth below.

How is Hexagram 23 structured?

It is built from two trigrams: Mountain as the upper trigram and Earth 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 23 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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