Hexagram 22 · 山火賁

䷕

Upper trigram ☶ 艮 · MountainLower trigram ☲ 離 · Fire

Meaning

Grace and adornment; value substance over surface.

Mountain over fire: fire at the foot of the mountain. Grace and adornment.

賁：亨，小利有攸往。

Grace: success. Small undertakings may proceed. Adornment should serve substance.

初九：賁其趾，舍車而徒。
Grace in the toes; leave the carriage and walk. Choose simplicity over show.
六二：賁其須。
Grace in the beard. Shining by association.
九三：賁如濡如，永貞吉。
Graceful and moist; constant perseverance brings luck.
六四：賁如皤如，白馬翰如，匪寇婚媾。
Grace or simplicity? A white horse comes as if on wings. Not a robber, but a suitor. Return to simplicity and sincerity.
六五：賁于丘園，束帛戔戔，吝，終吉。
Grace in hills and gardens; the roll of silk is meagre. Humiliation, but good fortune in the end. Plainness ends well.
上九：白賁，無咎。
Simple grace: no blame. The highest beauty is plainness.

Career	Present yourself well, with substance behind it.
Money	Small gains; don't spend on show.
Love	Value inner qualities over looks.
Health	Mind skin and grooming.
Travel	Good for short outings.