Friday, January 23, 2026, the fifth day of the twelfth lunar month

Today's Energy Guide

Today's hexagram:Zeshan Xian（䷞）

The Book of ChangesItemthirty-oneHexagram, mix up (Ze) and down (Shan), there is Ze on the mountain, and they are connected by induction.

Hexagram revelation:'Xian' connects with 'Gan', and the hexagram of Xian implies' Yin Yang induction, sincere communication ', symbolizing the symbiotic relationship between all things due to mutual induction, while implying the deep connotation of' harmony between hardness and softness, and harmony with the flow '. From the perspective of the hexagram structure, the top is the source of light, and the main principle is softness, joy, and nourishment for all things; The bottom is the mountain, with a strong, solid, and static stability, forming a pattern of "soft up and hard down, with two qi sensing in harmony" - the natural image of the mountain being surrounded by water and water, and the mountain supporting the water, metaphorically implies that only with sincerity as the basis, can we achieve a harmonious coexistence between people and things by realizing the complementary induction of strength and softness.

I am drunk and want to sleep, so please go. The Ming Dynasty intends to bring a qin.

——Li Bai's "Drinking with a secluded person in the mountains"

today in historyPortrait of Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin

five hundred and ninety-nine

yearonemoontwenty-threeHe was an outstanding politician, military strategist, and the second emperor of the Tang DynastyEmperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, was born.He joined the army at a young age and helped his father Li Yuan rise up against the Sui Dynasty. Later, he passedThe Xuanwu Gate IncidentAscend to the throne.During his reign, he created a famous

“The Zhenguan Reign”He humbly accepted advice, appointed talented individuals, and implemented policies of light corv é e and light taxation, as well as rest and recuperation,He joined the army at a young age and helped his father Li Yuan rise up against the Sui Dynasty. Later, he passedImprove the three provinces and six ministries system and the imperial examination system to ensure social stability and economic recovery. Militarily pacifying the Turks and managing the Western Regions, revered asHeavenly KhanThe Zhenguan ReignIt ensured the smooth operation of the Silk Road and the international prestige of the Tang Dynasty.He humbly accepted advice, appointed talented individuals, and implemented policies of light corv é e and light taxation, as well as rest and recuperation,Promote ethnic integration and territorial stability.His reign laid a strong foundation for the Tang Dynasty for nearly three hundred years and became a model for later Chinese monarchs to govern the country. His governance philosophy, ethnic integration policies, and openness have profoundly shaped the inclusiveness and influence of Chinese civilization, earning him the title of one of the most representative rulers in Chinese history.

其治世奠定了唐朝近三百年的强盛根基，成为后世中国君主治国的典范。他的治国理念、民族融合政策和开放气象，深刻塑造了中华文明的包容性与影响力，被誉为中国历史上最具代表性的明君之一。