卦辭
The Judgment says staying true brings good fortune. Watch how nourishment is given, and notice what people look for to fill their own mouths. The commentary explains that nourishing what is right leads to good fortune. By observing what people nourish and how they feed themselves, you learn their character. Heaven and earth nourish all beings, and the wise nourish worthy people so the benefit reaches everyone. Nourishment covers food, ideas, relationships and support, and the choices you make about each reveal who you are.
象曰： Mountain over Thunder
Thunder stirs at the foot of the mountain, like a lower jaw that moves while the upper jaw stays still. The classics say the noble person guards their speech and keeps food and drink in moderation. What comes out of the mouth and what goes into it both shape a life, so attend to each with care.
Hexagram 27 in love and relationships
In love, Yi asks whether a relationship truly nourishes both people. It favors care, support and words chosen thoughtfully. Watch for dependence or feeding each other's worst habits. The healthiest bond is one where each of you can stand on your own and still choose to nourish the other. Kind speech matters especially now.
事業與財運
At work, Nourishment points to sustainability: work that supports you and others, a pace you can keep and careful communication. It favors roles in teaching, food, care, publishing and service. Consider who you depend on and who depends on you. Speak carefully, since loose words can cost trust, and develop your own resources instead of envying others' success.
如果你問的是一項決定
For a yes/no question, Yi asks whether the choice will genuinely nourish you and the people around you. If it does, the answer tends toward yes. If it feeds a craving, an ego or someone else's agenda at your expense, the answer tends toward no.
六爻
爻線由下往上計算。起卦得到六或九的變爻時，請閱讀該爻的文字。
- Line 1 (bottom) · yang
Setting aside your own spirit tortoise, you stare hungrily at my chewing jaws: misfortune. As a changing line, it warns against envying what others have while neglecting your own inner resources and self-sufficiency.
- Line 2 · yin
Looking for food by turning things upside down, or leaving the proper path to beg it from the hill above: pressing on brings misfortune. When this line changes, it warns against depending on the wrong people for support.
- Line 3 · yin
Rejecting what truly nourishes: holding to this is unlucky, it should not be used for ten years and nothing good comes of it. As a changing line, it warns that chasing empty gratification leads nowhere, so change course.
- Line 4 · yin
Seeking sustenance from below is fortunate here. Eyes fixed like a tiger's, desire pursuing without pause: no fault. As a changing line, it suggests seeking capable helpers eagerly for a worthy purpose; focused intensity is right.
- Line 5 · yin
Departing from the usual way: staying put and steady brings good fortune, but this is not the time to cross great waters. If this line is moving, it suggests leaning on wiser guidance rather than taking a large risk alone.
- Line 6 (top) · yang
All nourishment flows through you: stay mindful of the risk and good fortune follows; it is favorable to cross the great river. As a changing line, it suggests you now support many people, a weighty role that brings blessings if handled with care.
Hexagram 27: common questions
What does hexagram 27 mean?
Hexagram 27, Yi, is called Nourishment or the Corners of the Mouth. Its lines form a picture of an open mouth, and its theme is sustenance in every sense: food, words, relationships, learning and support. It is generally favorable when your sources of nourishment are sound, and it invites you to be mindful about both what you take in and what you give.
What does hexagram 27 suggest for relationships?
In relationship questions, Yi looks at mutual support. It asks whether each person is fed by the connection or drained by it. The first line warns against envy and neglecting your own strengths, while the fourth praises seeking help for a good purpose. Healthy nourishment flows both ways, grounded in careful words and genuine care.
The 易經 is offered here as a traditional tool for reflection and entertainment. A reading describes a situation and its tendencies, not a fixed outcome, and is not medical, legal or financial advice.