Receptive and supportive; follow good guidance rather than lead.
The image
Earth over earth: solid, yielding, receptive. Support, tolerance, following.
Judgment
坤:元亨,利牝馬之貞,君子有攸往,先迷後得,主利,西南得朋,東北喪朋,安貞吉。
Supreme success through the perseverance of a mare. If the noble one leads, they go astray; if they follow, they find guidance. Friends are gained in the southwest and lost in the northeast. Quiet perseverance brings good fortune.
Line texts
初六:履霜,堅冰至。 Treading on hoarfrost, solid ice is coming. Heed small signs and prepare early.
六二:直方大,不習,無不利。 Straight, square, great: without practice, nothing is unfavourable. Act naturally and sincerely.
六三:含章可貞,或從王事,無成有終。 Hidden virtue, steadily kept; serving the king, claim no credit and see it through. Work modestly.
六四:括囊,無咎無譽。 A tied-up sack: no blame, no praise. Be discreet and reserved.
六五:黃裳,元吉。 A yellow lower garment: supreme good fortune. Modesty and balance bring great luck.
上六:龍戰于野,其血玄黃。 Dragons fight in the wild; their blood is dark and yellow. Excess leads to conflict that harms both; avoid confrontation.
用六:利永貞。
It furthers one to persevere forever. Gentle persistence brings lasting benefit.
Guidance by topic
Career
Support and execute; follow a reliable leader.
Money
Steady, gradual gains; the southwest is favourable.