The name of this hexagram is "Sun," meaning reduction or loss. It reveals that when reducing from below to benefit above, one must adhere to the basic principles of integrity and timeliness, and that neither the reduction from below nor the benefit above should be excessive. Sun: Indicates a small loss. It symbolizes an omen that brings good out of bad. "The old man lost his horse, how does one know it is not a blessing!" is the best interpretation of this hexagram. Investments, careers, loans, and relationships are all times of disappointment and misfortune. However, one must have faith in matters, and learning from experience will lead to better results. If you are about to invest, you should not. This hexagram resembles a mountain above a marsh. If we look at it from the auspicious hexagram "Tai" (Heaven and Earth United), it is as if both heaven and earth have lost one line to become this hexagram, hence it is called "Sun." To obtain this hexagram means to harm oneself to benefit others. It also requires suppressing one's own desires and greed to increase virtue, and reducing extravagance to accumulate wealth and profit.