Hexagram 41 – Decrease (損 Sun)
Hexagram 41 – Decrease (損 Sun)
The Oracle
Judgment:
“Decrease combined with sincerity brings supreme good fortune without blame.
One may be persevering in this; it furthers one to undertake something.
How is this to be carried out?
One may use two small bowls for the offering.”
This image reflects the wisdom of self-restraint and voluntary simplicity. True gain comes through measured reduction, generosity, and aligning with natural balance.
The Image
Mountain above the Lake
The superior man controls anger and restrains instincts.
The higher element (mountain) represents calm restraint; the lower element (lake) represents pleasure and desire. Together they show how stability is achieved by moderating appetite and emotion.
Core Themes
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Voluntary Simplicity
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Reducing excess restores harmony.
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Less can mean more when one’s actions are sincere and purposeful.
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Focus on quality and depth rather than accumulation.
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Balance Through Generosity
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Giving to others, even in small ways, prevents stagnation.
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When resources or time are scarce, shared goodwill replenishes inner wealth.
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Spiritual and Strategic Refinement
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Reduction is not loss—it is refinement.
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In business or personal life, removing distractions strengthens clarity and focus.
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Sustainable success often requires pruning redundant efforts.
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Modern Application
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Personal Life: Simplify routines, declutter physical and emotional space, and cultivate gratitude.
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Leadership & Management: Streamline processes, re-allocate resources wisely, and inspire teams by leading through disciplined example.
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Economics & Ecology: Practice sustainability—reduce waste to preserve the system’s vitality.
In The Future: 2027
Hexagram 41 corresponds to periods of intentional retreat and recalibration—times when strategic minimalism strengthens future expansion.
It teaches: Decrease leads to increase when guided by integrity.
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