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When the city walls and national gates are breached and turned into ruins, what else can be said? It's too late. Are you going to raise another army for revenge? It's no use, it's too late! too late!
At this time, no matter how much I post notices and issue orders everywhere, what's the use? What’s the use of divination when a bad omen has appeared? It’s just bad luck!
The end of good luck! It’s destiny, reflect on it!
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At this time, no matter how much I post notices and issue orders everywhere, what's the use? What’s the use of divination when a bad omen has appeared? It’s just bad luck!
The end of good luck! It’s destiny, reflect on it!
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In ancient times, emperors used marriages and marriages to form alliances and show friendship to their countries in order to maintain peace in their families and countries and the tranquility of their country. This is an auspicious practice.
This is in line with the principles of fairness and justice and the aspirations of the people of all parties.
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This is in line with the principles of fairness and justice and the aspirations of the people of all parties.
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People who enjoy peace and prosperity cannot be frivolous or arrogant.
You should be kind and honest, so that the people around you and your neighbors can also benefit, gain, and become rich together.
People who are rich should check whether they are trustworthy and let those who have helped them become rich together!
Those who are frivolous and frivolous are not truly wealthy! Because they have lost their roots and are divorced from reality!
Only by guarding your good luck and wealth with integrity can you be satisfied for a long time!)
You should be kind and honest, so that the people around you and your neighbors can also benefit, gain, and become rich together.
People who are rich should check whether they are trustworthy and let those who have helped them become rich together!
Those who are frivolous and frivolous are not truly wealthy! Because they have lost their roots and are divorced from reality!
Only by guarding your good luck and wealth with integrity can you be satisfied for a long time!)
Nothing is always smooth sailing!
Encountering some difficulties is natural and there is nothing wrong with it!
Don't worry, it is a blessing to have food to eat, to be able to eat without being hungry, to be beaten, or to be cold!
Between heaven and earth, life is nothing more than repeated and tinkering with things.)
Encountering some difficulties is natural and there is nothing wrong with it!
Don't worry, it is a blessing to have food to eat, to be able to eat without being hungry, to be beaten, or to be cold!
Between heaven and earth, life is nothing more than repeated and tinkering with things.)
Open up territory with bare hands, do everything in detail, and not be afraid of difficulties. Even if you take some risks and some companions lose their lives, you will not hesitate!
Make a difference, act fairly and with integrity, and you will eventually turn bad luck into good luck and your career will be prosperous!)
Make a difference, act fairly and with integrity, and you will eventually turn bad luck into good luck and your career will be prosperous!)
Team spirit!
It's like the weak thatch roots are connected to the roots to form a team to preserve life and continue to live forever!
Go on an expedition together as a team, or go out to do something, and do a good job, which brings good luck and peace!)
It's like the weak thatch roots are connected to the roots to form a team to preserve life and continue to live forever!
Go on an expedition together as a team, or go out to do something, and do a good job, which brings good luck and peace!)
Hexagra Sequence
Hexagram Note:
Peace: Signifies tranquility, stability, and prosperity. It advises embracing harmony, maintaining balance, and cultivating a peaceful environment for growth and success.
Hexagram Tài – Earth over Heaven (Heaven Below, Earth Above)
Kūn above, Qián below
Tài (Judgment)
Tài:
Small departures, great arrivals—auspicious success.
Tuàn Commentary (Commentary on the Judgment)
“Tài — Peace.
‘Small departures, great arrivals’—this is auspicious and successful.
It is when Heaven and Earth interact that all things prosper;
when the upper and lower interact, their intentions are aligned.
Inner yang, outer yin;
inner strength, outer compliance;
inner noble person, outer lesser person.
The noble person’s Way grows,
while the lesser person’s Way declines.”
Xiàng Commentary (Commentary on the Image)
“Heaven and Earth interact—this is Tài.
The ruler, following this principle,
completes the Way of Heaven and Earth,
supports what is fitting for Heaven and Earth,
and thus regulates and aids the people.”
Love,Marriage：
Hexagram 11 Tai (Peace)
Hexagram 11, Tai 泰卦, consists of Earth above and Heaven below (Upper trigram: Kun 坤 - Earth, Lower trigram: Qian 乾 - Heaven). It symbolizes the harmonious interaction of Heaven and Earth, the balance of Yin and Yang, connection between above and below, and smooth success in all things. This is an extremely auspicious hexagram of great harmony and flourishing. Its imagery depicts the circulation of the vital energies of Heaven and Earth, growth of all things, and harmonious flow.
In love and marriage, Tai embodies the wisdom of “harmony without uniformity, flowing with circumstances, and mutual integration.”
It teaches us: with a gentle and upright heart, maintain the flow of energy between partners so that emotions remain smooth through communication and acceptance; do not become complacent in good times, and nurture deep affection in balanced harmony.
I. Basic Information and Symbolism of Tai
Hexagram Image: Upper Kun (Earth), Lower Qian (Heaven)
Judgment: Tai — “Small going away, great coming; good fortune and success.”
Image Explanation: Heaven and Earth interact; Tai means peace. It represents using wealth to fulfill the Way of Heaven and Earth, assisting each other in harmony, and guiding the people.
Core Keywords: connectivity, integration, harmony, mutual benefit, complementarity
II. Core Wisdom of Tai in Love and Marriage
✅ 1. Heaven and Earth in Peace: Mutual connection, energy complement
Heaven (Qian) is firm, active, and pioneering; Earth (Kun) is gentle, receptive, and nurturing. Their interaction, Yin-Yang complementarity, models the ideal relationship.
Marriage strategy:
One leads and decides, the other supports, creating a “dynamic-static” balance.
Respect differences; do not try to change but appreciate each other's strengths.
Maintain energy circulation — one gives, the other nurtures; roles can shift.
✅ 2. “Small going away, great coming”: Let go of small self, welcome greater virtue
In emotions, releasing petty self-centeredness and trivial quarrels brings about deep mutual support.
Marriage strategy:
Let go of nitpicking like “who gives more” or “who is right/wrong.”
Avoid getting stuck on details; focus on “our” overall happiness.
Pursue “better relationship” rather than “winning or losing.”
✅ 3. Flow with the situation: Follow but do not slack, connect but do not disorder
Tai symbolizes prosperous momentum, reminding us to stay alert and keep effort even in good times.
Marriage strategy:
When relationship flows well, actively create growth opportunities (travel, joint learning, goal setting).
Avoid “habit” replacing “love”; maintain freshness and attention.
Prevent “emotional slackness” from becoming internal friction.
✅ 4. “Assist and conform to Heaven and Earth”—Mutual achievement, moving towards good
Like Heaven and Earth complementing and fulfilling each other, this is Tai’s core.
Marriage strategy:
Encourage each other’s dreams rather than holding back.
Support each other in family duties to maintain dynamic balance.
Set “couple goals,” e.g., health plans, financial planning, spiritual growth.
✅ 5. Tai signifies great auspiciousness but “extreme prosperity can decline”
Even in peace, beware complacency and carelessness.
Marriage strategy:
Do not “lie flat” when feelings are stable.
Conduct regular “emotional check-ups”: Are you happy recently? What needs adjustment?
Prepare for “boredom phases” by scheduling regular quality time.
III. Tai Marriage Structure: The Way of Heaven and Earth, the Way of Couple
Heaven-Earth Structure Marriage Correspondence
Qian: proactive, masculine, creative External roles, initiators, leaders (male or female)
Kun: receptive, gentle, nurturing Internal roles, nurturers, stabilizers (female or male)
Heaven and Earth in Peace Complementary roles forming positive cycles
Small going away, great coming Letting go of ego for greater good, win-win
IV. Five Methods for Maintaining Emotional Relationship in Tai
Method Explanation Example
1️⃣ Emotional Flow Smooth emotions, mutual expression Weekly “emotional check” talks: feelings, recent state
2️⃣ Yin-Yang Complementarity Active-rest balance, strong-weak help One busy with work, the other handles home; alternate roles
3️⃣ Achievement Support Mutual empowerment and growth Provide resources, advice, emotional support for each other’s goals
4️⃣ Foundation Cultivation Stay diligent during stable phases Learn intimacy courses, read books together
5️⃣ Gratitude Feedback Avoid taking for granted, express thanks often “Thanks for cooking today,” “I like when you help fold clothes”
V. Tai Wisdom Applied at Different Marriage Stages
Stage Application of Tai Wisdom
Early romance Build foundation of mutual communication, listen more, natural role division
Stable marriage Maintain emotional flow and complementary roles, avoid stagnation
Conflict times Return to “Heaven and Earth peace” — understanding and support replace struggle
Middle to old age Depend on each other, grow together, elevate relationship to spiritual companionship
VI. Tai Style Communication Suggestions
Common Complaint Tai Style Communication
“You forgot again” “Can we find a way to remember this together?”
“You don’t care about me” “I hope we can connect more; how do you think we can do that?”
“You don’t understand me!” “Maybe I didn’t express well; let me try another way.”
VII. Conclusion: The Way of Tai — The Ideal Blueprint for a Happy Marriage
Tai paints a picture of a harmonious, flowing, complementary, and mutually fulfilling marital relationship.
It teaches that the ideal marriage is not the absence of conflict but a structured, warm, and continuously balanced growth.
The highest realm of marriage is not taming each other but mutual connection, assistance, and shared ascent.
Just as Heaven and Earth constantly move and Yin and Yang continuously balance, spouses should be “Heaven and Earth to each other, nurturing life together.”