坤 kūn

The Receptive

Upper ☰

坤 Kun (Earth)

earth · Receptive

Lower ☷

坤 Kun (Earth)

earth · Receptive

📜The Judgment

The Receptive brings supreme success through the perseverance of a mare. Yield and be devoted.

🏔The Image

The earth's condition is receptive devotion. The superior person carries all things with great virtue.

⚊The Lines

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First (Bottom)

When there is hoarfrost underfoot, solid ice is not far away. Heed early signs.

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Second

Straight, square, great. Without purpose, nothing remains unfurthered. Natural virtue prevails.

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Third

Hidden lines. Be persevering. If in service of a king, seek not works but completion.

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Fourth

A tied-up sack. No blame, no praise. Caution in a time of concealment.

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Fifth

A yellow lower garment brings supreme good fortune. Modesty in a high position.

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Sixth (Top)

Dragons fight in the meadow. Their blood is black and yellow. Stubborn resistance brings harm.