TOJEONG BIGYEOL · 643
Tojeong Bigyeol Hexagram 643
The sign of one walking in darkness who happens upon a bright candle
At a glance
- Hexagram
- 643
- Upper · middle · lower
- 6 · 4 · 3
- The year overall
- A good year
- Brighter months
- lunar months 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9 and 12
- Months to take care
- None
Luna Alley's Tojeong readings are for fun and reflection. Read even a difficult hexagram as a guide to how you carry yourself through the year.
The original verse and its meaning
- 暗中行人 偶得明燭
One who was walking in the dark happens upon a bright candle. - 北海萬里 蘇公還國
Su Wu, held captive ten thousand li away by the Northern Sea, at last returns to his homeland. - 八公見南 手弄千金
Looking south from Mount Palgong, you roll a thousand pieces of gold in your hand. - 花柳春風 錦衣玉笛
A spring breeze blows through the flowers and willows; you wear silk and play the jade flute.
The verses follow the public-domain Tojeong Bigyeol held by the National Library of Korea; the meanings are Luna Alley's own retelling.
The year ahead
This is a year when unexpected light falls on matters that seemed hopeless. Long-awaited things come true, like Su Wu returning home from ten thousand li away by the northern sea. You turn a thousand pieces of gold in your hands and enjoy silk robes and a jade flute, like spring wind among flowers and willows.
This is a welcome year when unexpected light falls on a road that had seemed hopeless. As in the line about happening upon a candle in the dark, a clue appears for something you've long been unable to solve, or someone appears who will light your way. The story of Su Wu (a Han envoy held captive for many years) returning home from ten thousand li away by the Northern Sea means that long waiting and steadfastness are rewarded in the end. Work you've long held on to and beliefs you've kept to the end bear fruit this year. Looking south and rolling a thousand in gold in your hand means money comes into your hands and you gain the ability to handle it. The last line, spring breezes through flowers and willows while you wear silk and play the jade flute, paints a year accompanied by ease of heart and joy. There are many auspicious months in both halves of the year, but take care in advance with your body in the fourth lunar month and financial loss in the fifth lunar month. Steady a giddy heart and don't forget gratitude, and blessings will stay long.
A word from Master Tojeong
“The longer the darkness, the brighter the candle seems. As Su Wu kept his integrity and returned, so your waiting will not be in vain. Even when you wear silk, do not forget your old hardships.”
Month by month (summary)
Only a short note and the original verse for each month. Dates are the 2027 lunar months.
- Lunar month 1Feb 7 – Mar 7Bright
It's a pleasant start, with last year's labors ripening into fruit. Whichever direction you move, things go smoothly.
春園桃李 花落結實 於東於西 百事大通 · The peach and plum blossoms of the spring garden fall and bear fruit. Whether east or west, everything flows greatly.
- Lunar month 2Mar 8 – Apr 6Bright
Your momentum rises and the road opens up refreshingly this month. A benefactor offers help, so if you have something to ask, request it politely.
長安春風 走馬雲衢 吉星照門 貴人來助 · In the spring breeze of Chang'an you ride along the road of clouds. A lucky star shines on your door and a noble person comes to help.
- Lunar month 3Apr 7 – May 5Bright
Frozen matters thaw and begin to grow again this month. Financial luck is stirring, so meet people outside and look for chances.
春風雪消 草木茂盛 財爻發動 出行得吉 · The spring breeze melts the snow and grass and trees grow lush. Financial energy stirs, so going out is auspicious.
- Lunar month 4May 6 – Jun 4Even
This is a month to take care of your body. Postpone physically taxing work like home repairs, moving boxes or hauling heavy loads.
土役勿作 身病可畏 身上無憂 無事泰平 · Don't do earthwork or construction; there's fear of falling ill. If your body is free of worry, all is safe and peaceful.
- Lunar month 5Jun 5 – Jul 3Even
Praise and recognition come your way this month. All the more, spending may swell or you may often find yourself treating others.
意外榮貴 人多欽仰 若不預防 損財難免 · Unexpectedly you become honored and noble and many look up to you. But if you don't ward it off in advance, financial loss is hard to avoid.
- Lunar month 6Jul 4 – Aug 1Even
The reward of building by your own strength is great this month. Income comes from work you've steadily done and your household stabilizes.
雨順風調 年事大登 財運已回 自手成家 · Rain is gentle and wind even, so the year's harvest is a great bumper crop. Financial luck returns, and you build your household with your own hands.
- Lunar month 7Aug 2 – Aug 31Bright
Happy news related to documents arrives this month, like contracts, acceptances or promotions. You may be recognized at work and your income may grow.
文書有吉 官祿隨身 福星照臨 外財入門 · There's good news in documents and office and rewards follow you. A blessed star shines and outside wealth enters your home.
- Lunar month 8Sep 1 – Sep 29Bright
Laughter blossoms in your home this month. Celebrations may arrive, like news of a wedding or a new family member.
上下和合 歡聲通隣 若非婚慶 弄璋之數 · Those above and below are in harmony, so laughter spreads to the neighbors. If not the joy of a wedding, there's the joy of gaining a son.
- Lunar month 9Sep 30 – Oct 28Bright
Your name becomes known through results you never expected this month. Work you've long done is recognized, so it's fine to be confident.
意外功名 名振四方 衣食豐足 此外何求 · Unexpectedly you achieve merit and your name resounds in all directions. Food and clothing are plentiful, so what more could you wish for?
- Lunar month 10Oct 29 – Nov 27Even
Cooperation shines this month. Join hearts with a partner, business partner or colleague and happy results follow.
江南三月 野花爭發 兩人同心 必有喜事 · As in Jiangnan in the third lunar month, wildflowers vie to bloom. If two people are of one heart, happy things may happen.
- Lunar month 11Nov 28 – Dec 27Even
People gather in a place that was once lonely this month. Congratulations and greetings keep coming, so welcome them gladly, but pace yourself so you don't wear out with too many plans.
空谷回春 處處花山 人人來賀 車馬騈闐 · Spring returns to the empty valley and everywhere becomes a flower garden. Everyone comes to congratulate you, and carts and horses line up.
- Lunar month 12Dec 28 – Jan 26, 2028Bright
You close the year richly this month. Your health and finances both become plentiful and celebrations come too.
身旺財旺 必有慶事 到處有財 出行可得 · Your body flourishes and your wealth flourishes, so there may be a celebration. There's wealth wherever you go, so going out brings gain.
The nine readings by area (money, love, work, health and more) and the long monthly readings open in the Tojeong Bigyeol app once you find your own hexagram.
Who gets this hexagram?
The hexagram depends on your lunar birth date and the year being read. The upper number comes from your Korean age that year plus the year's taese number, the middle from the length and month number of your birth month that year, and the lower from your birth day plus the day number. So the same person gets a different hexagram each year.
By the formula, nobody receives this hexagram in 2027. Lunar month lengths and cycles change each year, so it does turn up in other years. For example, someone born on lunar 6/2/1984 receives this hexagram in 2028.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tojeong hexagram 643 a good one?
Hexagram 643 is read as a good year. This is a year when unexpected light falls on matters that seemed hopeless. Long-awaited things come true, like Su Wu returning home from ten thousand li away by the northern sea.
Which months need care in hexagram 643?
Hexagram 643 has no month specially marked for caution, but the short monthly notes are still worth reading.
How do I find my own Tojeong hexagram?
Enter your birth date in the Luna Alley Tojeong Bigyeol page and it converts solar to lunar and works out the hexagram for you. To do it by hand, the 2027 guide shows the formula with an example.