Hexagram 23 - The Evil Of Fraud & Hypocrisy
Hexagram 23 appears as a warning for your life in relation to your enemies and people who just want to see you unhappy. This i Ching symbol not only wants to warn you of the danger that your enemies are, but also to guide you on the right path.
Hexagram 23 shows that you will soon unmask those people who pretend to be your friends, but who are actually your enemies. However, this symbol has more messages for you.
Hexagram 23 Symbol
Hexagram 23 is composed of 1 unbroken and 5 broken horizontal lines. This symbol is associated with unexpected discoveries.
Hexagram 23 Enemies Unexpected Discoveries Faith |
Has an ally or someone close to your heart recently turned out to be an enemy in disguise? Heartbreaking, isn’t it?
There’s a unique kind of evil that lies in deception and hypocrisy, one that becomes a wall between two parties and splits them from the root. Hexagram 23, from the I Ching, enlightens you about this evil in detail and even guides you on how you can deal with it better.
Guidance:
- Once suspicion becomes a fact, it’s easier to cast out those who have been playing tricks on you. Constantly purifying your company and only keeping principled allies around is important for a well-calibrated union.
- Oftentimes, certain bad bridges are burnt so that better ones can be built. Not all endings result in loneliness and isolation.
- It’s an act of great courage and valor to detach yourself from posturing and insincere companions/allies.
Warnings:
- The realization of fraud and deception is never singular. More often than not, it brings along heartbreak that shatters you deep inside.
- If you spend too much time around delusional people, it can become increasingly difficult to differentiate between reality and “your perception of reality”.
- Acceptance of fate is difficult, especially when there’s an ally or a loved one involved in the matter.
Hexagram 23 Message
The realization that someone you deemed trustworthy deceived you is a painful one. And, this doesn’t only apply to romantic relationships. In a union, an ally/partner could turn out to be a mole, sharing your secrets and information with rivals for personal gain.
It becomes difficult to trust once initial trust is lost. In such times, accepting fate and moving on with the mission without that person would be appropriate. No need to soften the dismissal though; when one compromises the mission, a harsh punishment is well deserved.
Hexagram 23 Message For Love & Relationships
While all other Hexagrams before this usually talk about the beginning and maintenance of love in relationships, Hexagram 23 sort of guides you through the endings.
When a relationship comes to an end, both parties are equally at fault. Blaming one another for abandoning love serves no purpose other than to make the ending much more bitter. A combined lack of effort, attention, and respect is what usually leads to the diminishing of love.
In order to deal with this situation maturely, come to terms with the fact that the relationship isn’t moving forward and it would be better to just let go.
Messages From The Lines Of Hexagram 23
Line 1:
When a dear somebody’s dark side surfaces, it’s common to respond in denial and disbelief. Rumors can be made up out of thin air but, if they come from a dependable source, at least ponder over the possibilities in your head.
What if that person isn’t who you think he/she is?
Further investigating your suspicion would be a good idea right now BUT make sure to do it covertly! Making too much noise and acting fishy certainly wouldn’t pan out in your favor.
Line 2:
Spiteful people will never be on your side no matter how much you try to please them. When such individuals hate, they hate with their entire being, leaving you with no chance to get to their soft side. They will retaliate and riot if provoked beyond a certain point.
If you believe your spirit is something that irritates their demons, it’s best to keep your distance and quit playing around with this party. You don’t want to be their target; deep-rooted hatred can turn people into monsters.
Line 3:
People often tend to cling to intimate bonds and relationships even if they become toxic and draining to be in. The reason for this is very simple: they’re afraid of loneliness. While some truly care about the other party, it’s important to know when to let go of a relationship and put yourself first.
If beautiful bonds turn into constant emotional battles, withdraw your effort and energy from them; they aren’t worth your time. Taking such a step can invite some trouble and backlash though, so be a little careful with your farewell speech.
Line 4:
Past tragedies and losses will continue to haunt you for the rest of your life; it’s time you finally make peace with them.
Those who suffer at the hands of a major tragedy often spend their entire lives running away from the thoughts, memories, and flashbacks of it. It’s human nature to run away from something that causes pain, be it physical or emotional. However, simply coming to terms with the tragedies and accepting their occurrence can kick off your healing journey on a much better note.
Line 5:
The truth is about to be unveiled; make sure you do things right. This is not the time to be questioning and reviewing your moral consciousness, every step you take must be taken with the purest intention.
If you transgressed against a headman in the past and did things you weren’t supposed to, now would be the time to come clean and be transparent about it as sudden unveiling of the truth might put you into deeper trouble.
Line 6:
It’s convenient to have a strong emotional reaction to betrayal and just put an end to years of connection in no time. However, if both parties share a history together, one must show empathy and at least grant the benefit of the doubt.
If the given reasoning fails to justify the betrayal anyhow, break off that relationship by all means.
Whether it’s because of fraud, hypocrisy, or revengeful intentions, bridges are burnt at every stage in life. There is no way you can have the same people in your social circle/union that you did decades ago. The pain of heartbreak and being lied to is a part of life just like any other kind of pain. The only thing you can do is change the effect this pain has on you and Hexagram 23 guides you on just that. The only piece of advice I’d add here is to keep your eyes open when letting somebody new into your life. It might sound like a cliche tip but not letting in insincere people in the first place can save you a lot of disappointment and shattered trust.