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Hexagram 2 · 坤為地

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Upper trigram ☷ 坤 · EarthLower trigram ☷ 坤 · Earth

Meaning

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

  1. 初六:履霜,堅冰至。
    Treading on hoarfrost, solid ice is coming. Heed small signs and prepare early.
  2. 六二:直方大,不習,無不利。
    Straight, square, great: without practice, nothing is unfavourable. Act naturally and sincerely.
  3. 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.
  4. 六四:括囊,無咎無譽。
    A tied-up sack: no blame, no praise. Be discreet and reserved.
  5. 六五:黃裳,元吉。
    A yellow lower garment: supreme good fortune. Modesty and balance bring great luck.
  6. 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

CareerSupport and execute; follow a reliable leader.
MoneySteady, gradual gains; the southwest is favourable.
LoveGentleness and acceptance make love last.
HealthRest; mind digestion and routine.
TravelSouthwest is good, northeast less so.
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