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Hexagram 27

The Corners of the Mouth

頤 ䷚

☶ Mountain above

☳ Thunder below

A reminder that true nourishment comes from what we consume, physically and spiritually.

Overview

Hexagram 27, Nourishment (頤), invites deep reflection on what truly feeds you—body, mind, and soul. Like an open mouth, it asks you to consider both what you take in and what you offer to others. This hexagram often appears when you need to reassess your habits: are you nourishing yourself with healthy food, meaningful relationships, and uplifting thoughts? Or are you filling your life with empty distractions? It’s also a call to share your nourishment—wisdom, care, and support—with those around you.

Key Themes

Oracle Advice

Look closely at what you’re consuming and what you’re offering. Choose nourishment over depletion, and share your gifts generously.

Changing Lines

Trigrams

☶ Mountain

Earth · 艮

Stillness, stopping, stability, boundaries, and reflection.

☳ Thunder

Wood · 震

Arousal, movement, initiative, shock, and new beginnings.

Their Interaction

Mountain above and Thunder below—stillness holding movement. The Mountain provides a stable container for the stirring, creative energy of Thunder, suggesting that true nourishment comes from holding space for growth and change to unfold naturally.

Keywords

NourishmentSelf-careBalanceWisdomSustainabilityConsumptionSharing

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43

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59

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