Nine in the sixth place:
No one to blame but yourself.
It is your own actions that are the problem.
The repercussions of one’s intent
Will cause isolation and aversion.
…..The sixth place: 14. Possession in Great Measure
…..Clear thinking.
…..Spontaneous initiative.
…..One speaks freely.
…..One will do what one wants.
……….Nine in the sixth place:
……….One pushes too far
……….And does not listen to one’s conscience.
……….One makes unreasonable demands on friends.
……….There will be consequences.
Technical Considerations of Line 6:
Solid in an even place
Inappropriate action
Firmness at the wrong time
(Astrological note: This place concerns the affairs of Houses 11 and 12)
No Holding Together
Inner Correspondence: Approval and support from Line 3
(Astrological note: Approval and support from Houses 5 and 6)
Trigrams of Influence:
Upper Primary
Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the Sixth Place:
This is one of the six lines (3 solid and 3 broken) that neutralize themselves at 15° Leo. In the I Ching there are a total of 24 such neutral lines. This allows for an exact correspondence between 360° of the Zodiac and the remaining 360 lines of the I Ching.
It happens in the middle of each of the fixed signs, where the cardinal forces meet the mutable forces.