27. I / The Corners of the Mouth (Providing Nourishment)

[flow1950]

Thank you for making this amazing site available.
I wonder if Hexagram 47 might also cover toxic substances, and include immeasurable use of tobacco and/or alcohol.
Richard

[trojan]

Thank you for making this amazing site available.
I wonder if Hexagram 47 might also cover toxic substances, and include immeasurable use of tobacco and/or alcohol.
Richard

are you talking about 47 or 27..there is a thread on 47 and booze if you look in hex index. anyway i think you are talking of 27 in which case i think it most certainly can refer to your use of anything you imbibe for nourishment in whatever form, toxic or not. 27.1 can refer to letting go of your own powers, surrending as if helpless to addictive substances

[flow1950]

Thank you, Trojan. You are absolutely right - its 27 not 47.
Richard