the “second line” or “yao” (爻) in qian gua, is the second line from the bottom in the hexagram Qian (乾). In the Yi Jing (Book of Changes), this specific line is known as “Jiu Er” (九二), which means “the second nine.” The text of the second line in the Qian hexagram is: “When the dragon appears in the field, it is auspicious to see a great person.” The interpretation of this line is as follows: Position and Significance: The second line, Jiu Er, is located within the lower trigram of Qian and occupies the central position, indicating a balanced and harmonious state. However, being a yang line (solid line) … Continue reading Qian gua second nine-see dragon in the field