Hexagram 29 · 坎為水

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Upper trigram ☵ 坎 · WaterLower trigram ☵ 坎 · Water

Meaning

The abyss; repeated dangers, get through with steady sincerity.

Water over water: danger upon danger. Get through with sincerity.

坎：習坎，有孚，維心亨，行有尚。

The abysmal, repeated: sincerity; through the heart there is success, and action brings honour. Get through danger with a steady heart.

初六：習坎，入于坎窞，凶。
Repeated abyss, falling into a pit: misfortune.
九二：坎有險，求小得。
The abyss is dangerous; seek small gains only.
六三：來之坎坎，險且枕，入于坎窞，勿用。
Forward and backward, abyss upon abyss; in such danger, pause and wait. Do not act.
六四：樽酒，簋貳，用缶，納約自牖，終無咎。
A jug of wine, a bowl of rice, earthen vessels passed through the window: no blame in the end. Simple sincerity in hard times.
九五：坎不盈，祗既平，無咎。
The abyss is not filled to overflowing; it is filled only to the rim: no blame. Danger is passing.
上六：係用徽纆，寘于叢棘，三歲不得，凶。
Bound with cords and ropes, shut in between thorn-hedged walls; for three years one does not find the way: misfortune.

Career	Many obstacles; keep faith and persist.
Money	Guard against financial risk.
Love	Many tests; be sincere.
Health	Mind kidneys and the urinary system.
Travel	Avoid water travel and risks.