I Ching Path

Hexagram 16 · Line 1

Enthusiasm初六

Yu · Chu Liu

初六 · Chu Liu

The Line

Enthusiasm that comes to expression brings misfortune.

Interpretation

Someone in a subordinate position has distinguished connections, of which they boast with enthusiasm. Through this presumption they necessarily draw misfortune to themself. Enthusiasm must never be an egoistic feeling; only as a common mood that connects one with others does it have its justification.

Hexagram 16 Line 1: 初六 — Enthusiasm I Ching Line Meaning | I Ching Path