Nourishment
Mountain over thunder forms the open mouth; mind what you take in.
The Judgment
“Perseverance brings good fortune. Pay heed to what nourishes, and to what you seek to fill your mouth with.”
The Lines
Line texts are an original modern translation of the classical Zhou Yi (public domain).
Meaning
The shape of an open mouth—this hexagram concerns nourishment of body and mind. What we consume and what we provide shape who we become.
Guidance
Choose carefully what you take in and what you give out; nourish yourself and others rightly.
When This Hexagram Appears
Questions of diet, learning, speech, or care—where the quality of intake determines health.
FAQ about Hexagram 27
What does Hexagram 27, Nourishment, mean?
Nourishment (山雷颐, hexagram 27 of the I Ching). The shape of an open mouth—this hexagram concerns nourishment of body and mind. What we consume and what we provide shape who we become.
What is the Judgment of the Nourishment hexagram?
The Judgment reads: “Perseverance brings good fortune. Pay heed to what nourishes, and to what you seek to fill your mouth with.” Mountain over thunder forms the open mouth; mind what you take in.
What guidance does Hexagram 27 offer?
Choose carefully what you take in and what you give out; nourish yourself and others rightly.
When does the Nourishment hexagram apply?
Questions of diet, learning, speech, or care—where the quality of intake determines health.