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Hexagram 21 of 64
噬嗑 · Biting Through
Upper Trigram
Fire
Lower Trigram
Thunder
Description
Decisive action to overcome obstacles. Like biting through an obstruction between the teeth.
The Judgment
Biting Through has success. It is favorable to let justice be administered.
The Image
Thunder and lightning. Thus the kings of old made firm the laws through clearly defined penalties.