Hexagram 4: MENG (Innocence)
Meng. Smooth and prosperous. It is not I who seek the naive and ignorant, but the naive and ignorant who seek me. The first divination is revealed, but repeated and disrespectful divinations are not. It is beneficial to maintain correctness.
The Image says: A spring emerges from beneath a mountain—this is the image of MENG. The superior person acts decisively and cultivates virtue.
Explanation in Modern Chinese
Meng Hexagram: Smooth and prosperous. It is not that I seek the naive and ignorant, but rather the naive and ignorant who seek me. When one first consults the oracle, the divine reveals the answer. But if one consults repeatedly with disrespect, the divine will not reveal it. It is still auspicious to make a proper inquiry.
"The Image Interpretation" says: The upper trigram is Gen, symbolizing a mountain; the lower trigram is Kan, symbolizing a spring. A spring emerging from beneath a mountain represents the image of MENG. The superior person observes this image and takes inspiration from the spring that flows forward unceasingly, thus acting resolutely and cultivating virtue.
Medium-Low Hexagram Mountain-Water Meng (Meng Hexagram) – Enlightenment and Initiative
The 4th Hexagram of the 64 Hexagrams in the Book of Changes
Image says The yao lines of the hexagram suffer minor losses; the superior person's fortune is not high. Marriage and partnerships involve trivial matters, and any endeavor will be laborious.
This hexagram consists of the lower trigram Kan (Water) and the upper trigram Gen (Mountain), representing a mountain with water below. It symbolizes a state of confusion and ignorance. However, due to the right timing and appropriate actions, it also has the image of enlightenment and smoothness.
Career The beginning of a career is chaotic and full of hidden dangers. Bold and determined action can change the situation. However, strict education and the cultivation of a strong spirit are essential. One must avoid being overly ambitious, as this may lead to isolation and lack of support.
Business One must be cautious and avoid seeking quick profits. It is especially important to establish a high standard of business ethics and build credibility to gain an advantage.
Seeking Fame One must receive good basic education and cultivate character. If one's intentions are pure, one can achieve their goals.
Travel Wait for a favorable opportunity before taking action. During the waiting period, one should actively prepare.
Marriage Pay attention to examining the other party's moral character. Do not be tempted by money. A couple needs mutual tolerance and understanding.
Decision-making Sometimes one may fall into a state of confusion and difficulty. Due to timidity and indecision, mistakes may occur. If one accepts the guidance of elders or undergoes severe tests, discards fear, and waits for the right moment, success will follow.
Shao Yong’s River Luo Numerology Explanation of the Hexagram
Wisdom not yet awakened, ignorance and suppression; hesitation and lack of decisiveness.
Slight Misfortune: Those who obtain this hexagram have wisdom like that of a child, unable to distinguish right from wrong, and lose direction. If they accept the teachings of wise teachers or good friends, they can become successful.
Fu Pei Rong's Hexagram Interpretation Manual
Time and Fate: Cultivate virtue and then go out to serve the world.
Finance: Mining business, decisive action brings luck.
Home: A virtuous person resides in happiness; the beginning of marriage.
Health: Remove internal heat and remain safe.
Chang Mingren's Hexagram Interpretation (Taiwan)
Meng: Represents the meaning of being obscured and unclear. It is a sign of slight misfortune. Matters are obscure and unclear, so one should not easily trust others. This hexagram is prone to encountering petty people. One should sincerely seek guidance from wise and experienced friends or elders to gain enlightenment and transform danger into safety. If one insists on acting alone, great misfortune will follow.
- Explanation: Being obscured or deceived.
- Characteristics: Likes to pursue new knowledge, prefers a stable life, is cautious in doing things, and has strict requirements for subordinates. Leadership skills are slightly lacking. Be careful of being dragged down by friends through deception.
- Fate: Unfavorable energy, much confusion. Initially difficult, but patience and waiting for the right time will bring improvement. Avoid hasty actions or acting as a guarantor, otherwise there will be losses. Everything should follow the guidance of elders, which will improve one's fortune.
- Family Fortune: Initially many difficulties, communication between family members is poor. As long as one is sincere, there will be a turning point.
- Disease: Unclear condition, recurring and hard to treat. It may be related to gastrointestinal issues, abdominal fluid, or infectious diseases.
- Pregnancy: No obstacles to pregnancy.
- Children: One should focus on the education of children, which will lead to a happy future.
- Capital Flow: Difficult, beware of being deceived.
- Buying and Selling: Unfavorable, likely to suffer losses.
- Waiting for Someone: May have taken the wrong route and will be late.
- Searching for a Person: Left due to temptation, and was deceived because of ignorance. He may be in the northeast or north, and is difficult to find today.
- Lost Property: Can't be found anywhere. It seems to have been lost under the door, forgotten to take away. Try asking others.
- Travel: Wait for a favorable opportunity before taking action. During the waiting period, one should actively prepare.
- Examination: Not ideal.
- Lawsuit: Caused by outsiders, the situation is unclear now, and the truth cannot be explained clearly.
- Seeking something: Not achieved, wait for the right time.
- Changing Profession: Not advisable.
- Starting a Business: Not advisable for those starting a business. Wait for some time, and prepare funds before making plans.
