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Standstill

Upper ☰

乾 Qian (Heaven)

metal · Creative

Lower ☷

坤 Kun (Earth)

earth · Receptive

📜The Judgment

Standstill. Evil people do not further the perseverance of the superior person. The great departs, the small approaches.

🏔The Image

Heaven and earth do not unite. The superior person falls back upon inner worth to escape difficulties.

⚊The Lines

Yin

First (Bottom)

When ribbon grass is pulled up, the sod comes with it. Perseverance brings good fortune and success.

Yin

Second

Forbearance and compliance. The inferior prosper, the great person stands firm through standstill.

Yin

Third

They bear shame. Concealing true feelings until the right time.

Yang

Fourth

Acting on the command of the highest. No blame. Those of like mind share blessings.

Yang

Fifth

Standstill is giving way. Good fortune for the great person. What if it should fail? Tie it to a mulberry shoot.

Yang

Sixth (Top)

The standstill comes to an end. First standstill, then good fortune.