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Hexagram of the day · June 21, 2026

Biting Through

Hexagram 21 · shì hè · Biting Through
Original Chinese text · judgment and image

亨。利用狱。

雷电,噬嗑;先王以明罚敕法。

Reading of the day

An image of resolutely clearing away an obstruction. Drawing this hexagram invites you to meet what blocks you with a firm, decisive heart.

A reflection written by Yarrow Yi, not a quotation from the classic. What, if anything, does this theme bring to your attention today?

Moving line of the dayLine 4

This is line 4, counted from the bottom. Its original Chinese text is below; explore how changing lines work.

九四:噬干胏,得金矢。利艰贞,吉。

利艰贞吉,未光也。

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