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Hexagram 39 · 水山蹇

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Upper trigram ☵ 坎 · WaterLower trigram ☶ 艮 · Mountain

Meaning

Obstruction; a hard road, look within and seek help.

The image

Water over mountain: water on the mountain, a hard road ahead. Obstruction.

Judgment

蹇:利西南,不利東北,利見大人,貞吉。

Obstruction: the southwest furthers, the northeast does not. It furthers one to see the great person. Perseverance brings luck. Look within and seek help.

Line texts

  1. 初六:往蹇來譽。
    Going leads to obstruction; coming back meets with praise.
  2. 六二:王臣蹇蹇,匪躬之故。
    The king's servant is beset by obstruction upon obstruction, but it is not his own fault.
  3. 九三:往蹇來反。
    Going leads to obstruction; hence he comes back.
  4. 六四:往蹇來連。
    Going leads to obstruction; coming back leads to union.
  5. 九五:大蹇朋來。
    In the midst of the greatest obstruction, friends come.
  6. 上六:往蹇來碩,吉,利見大人。
    Going leads to obstruction; coming back leads to great good fortune. It furthers one to see the great person.

Guidance by topic

CareerProgress is hard; seek help and reflect.
MoneyFinances blocked.
LoveObstacles in love; be patient.
HealthMind legs and feet.
TravelAvoid travel; southwest is better.
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