Tuesday, September 2, 2025, the eleventh day of the seventh lunar month

Today's Energy Guide

Today's hexagram:Shuishan Jian（䷦）

The Book of Changesthirty-ninehexagram，Shangkan (water), Xiagen (mountain), the water flows through the mountain and twists and turns.

Hexagram revelation:The original meaning of 'jian' is limping, and it is extended to mean difficulty in movement or obstruction of fortune.The Book of ChangesListed as one of the "Four Great Difficulties", it emphasizes the challenges of difficult environments and restricted actions. Water travels through the mountains, encountering obstacles and winding around, accumulating strength to find a way out. Kan is a danger, Gen is the end. In the face of danger, we need to pause our steps and assess the situation. Although water is weak, it can penetrate stubborn rocks; Although the mountain is silent, there are hidden ravines. The Qian hexagram symbolizes wisdom in difficult situations - life is inevitably hindered, forcing breakthroughs or causing losses, and taking detours is the best strategy. When water meets mountains, it accumulates; when people encounter difficulties, they accumulate strength. Temporary stagnation is the prelude to breakthrough. Just as a stream winds around rocks and eventually converges with the sea, patience and flexibility in adversity are the key to success.

It's better to retreat and build a net than to envy the fish in Linyuan.——Huainanzi·Speaking of Lin Xun

Today in history  

Japanese Foreign Minister Shigemitsu Aoi signs surrender agreement

nineteenforty-fiveyearninemoontwoOn the day,The Japanese government officially signs the surrender document，Marks the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the worldAnti-Fascist WarThe final victory.one thousand nine hundred and forty-fiveyeareightmoonfifteenThe Emperor of JapanHirohitoThrough broadcasting《Termination of War Decree》Declaration of acceptance in the form of《the Potsdam Proclamation》Unconditional surrender;ninemoontwoJapan in Tokyo Bay, USA“Missouri”The surrender document was officially signed on board the battleship. Japanese Foreign Minister Aoki Shigemitsu and Army Chief of Staff Michiro Umezu signed on behalf of Japan, and Allied Supreme Commander MacArthur presided over the ceremonyAnd sign on behalf of the Allied forces，General Xu Yongchang of the Chinese ArmySigned on behalf of China，China, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, etcnineThe representatives of the country signed one by one.

This event declared the ultimate victory of the global anti fascist war, laid the foundation for the establishment of the United Nations after the war, and initiated Japan's demilitarization and democratization transformation under the leadership of the United States. As a victorious country, China's international status has been elevated. This ceremony reshaped the international order and profoundly influenced the Asia Pacific pattern, but the issue of Japan's war responsibility has also been left over to this day,It is crucial to remind the world to remember the lessons of war and maintain peace.