Inexperience

蒙 (méng)
Hexagram 4 • Binary: 100010

Trigrams

Upper: Mountain

Attribute: Keeping Still
Element: Earth
Direction: Northeast
Family: Youngest Son

Lower: Water

Attribute: Abysmal
Element: Water
Direction: North
Family: Middle Son

Palace

Li Palace

Element: Fire
Ruling Trigram: fire

Judgment

<p>Childhood. Prosperous and smooth. It is not I who seek the ignorant, The ignorant seeks me. On the first divination, I give light. Repeating again is contemptuous. Being contemptuous, I give no more instruction. Favorable to be steadfast and upright.</p>

Image

A spring issuing from the mountain -- the image of Inexperience. The superior man, in accordance with this, nourishes his virtue and strives for resoluteness of conduct.

Lines

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Position 1: Disciplining the Fool yang

Initial discipline is necessary, but excessive restriction can be counterproductive.

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Position 2: Kindness to Fools yin

Showing patience and understanding towards the inexperienced brings good fortune. One is capable of taking on responsibilities.

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Position 3: Loss of Self-Control yin

Warning against impulsive or reckless behavior. Maintain self-control and avoid inappropriate attractions.

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Position 4: Entangled Folly yin

Being trapped in one's own ignorance or mistakes can lead to humiliation. Recognize and learn from errors.

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Position 5: Childlike Innocence yang

Maintaining a humble, open attitude towards learning brings good fortune. Embrace simplicity and innocence.

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Position 6: Preventing Transgressions yin

Focus on preventing mistakes rather than punishing them. Wisdom lies in guiding others away from error.