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Hexagram 21: Biting Through (噬嗑)

Hexagram 21 of 64

噬嗑 · Biting Through

Upper Trigram

Fire

Lower Trigram

Thunder

Description

Decisive action to overcome obstacles. Like biting through an obstruction between the teeth.

The Judgment

Biting Through has success. It is favorable to let justice be administered.

The Image

Thunder and lightning. Thus the kings of old made firm the laws through clearly defined penalties.
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