41

    山澤損

    Decrease

    Hexagram 41 of the I Ching is 山澤損 (Decrease). Decrease — taking from below to give above. With sincerity, supreme good. Use simplicity in offering. Cut decisively what should be cut; sincerity is the key.

    Lines, bottom to top: yang, yang, yin, yin, yin, yang

    san-taku-son · sǔn

    Upper: (Mountain)Lower: (Lake)

    Meaning

    Decrease — taking from below to give above. With sincerity, supreme good. Use simplicity in offering.

    Counsel

    Cut decisively what should be cut; sincerity is the key.

    Outlook

    Work
    Time to trim costs and staff.
    Relationships
    Sacrifice deepens the bond.
    Health
    Moderation and fasting help.

    Questions about this hexagram

    What does hexagram 41 (山澤損) mean?
    Decrease — taking from below to give above. With sincerity, supreme good. Use simplicity in offering.
    What does 山澤損 counsel?
    Cut decisively what should be cut; sincerity is the key.
    What does 山澤損 say about work?
    Time to trim costs and staff.
    What does 山澤損 say about relationships?
    Sacrifice deepens the bond.
    What does 山澤損 say about health?
    Moderation and fasting help.
    Which trigrams make up hexagram 41?
    Upper trigram 山 (Mountain) over lower trigram 澤 (Lake).

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