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Hexagram 52 · 艮為山

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Upper trigram ☶ 艮 · MountainLower trigram ☶ 艮 · Mountain

Meaning

Keeping still; know when to stop.

The image

Mountain over mountain: stillness. Know when to stop.

Judgment

艮:艮其背,不獲其身,行其庭,不見其人,無咎。

Keeping still: keeping his back still so that he no longer feels his body. He goes into his courtyard and does not see his people. No blame. Know when to stop.

Line texts

  1. 初六:艮其趾,無咎,利永貞。
    Keeping his toes still: no blame. Continued perseverance furthers.
  2. 六二:艮其腓,不拯其隨,其心不快。
    Keeping his calves still. He cannot rescue him whom he follows. His heart is not glad.
  3. 九三:艮其限,列其夤,厲薰心。
    Keeping his hips still, making his sacrum stiff. Dangerous; the heart suffocates. Forced stillness hurts.
  4. 六四:艮其身,無咎。
    Keeping his trunk still: no blame.
  5. 六五:艮其輔,言有序,悔亡。
    Keeping his jaws still; the words have order. Remorse disappears.
  6. 上九:敦艮,吉。
    Noble-hearted keeping still: good fortune.

Guidance by topic

CareerPause and reflect; don't push.
MoneyPreserve what you have.
LoveTake a breather.
HealthRest quietly.
TravelAvoid travel.
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