山火賁
Core Insight
山火賁 — Hexagram 22
Grace, the form that follows substance. In small matters, beauty is fortunate; in great undertakings, ornament alone is not enough. Adorn but do not deceive.
The Image
山下有火，賁；君子以明庶政，無敢折獄。
The Image of Grace: bring light to ordinary affairs while avoiding harsh judgment. Treat the image as practical discipline, not decoration: let it shape the next concrete choice.
Shifting lines
初爻
At the beginning of Grace, keep the move small. Clarify the real question before seeking momentum.
二爻
A steadier position appears. Accept help, test the facts, and choose the next step that can be repeated.
三爻
Pressure rises in Grace. Do not make the tension theatrical; name the risk and reduce the unnecessary load.
四爻
The situation nears a threshold. Recheck motives, adjust the method, and avoid forcing a premature outcome.
五爻
This is the governing line of Grace. Act from the clearest principle and make the decision useful to others.
上爻
The pattern is reaching its limit. Complete what can be completed, release excess, and prepare for the next change.