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The Receptive

HEXAGRAM 2 · KŪN

ABOVE☷坤Earth

BELOW☷坤Earth

THE JUDGEMENT

The Receptive. Sublime success, furthered by the perseverance of a mare. If the noble one seeks to lead, he goes astray; if he follows, he finds guidance. It furthers to find friends in the west and south, to forgo friends in the east and north. Quiet perseverance brings good fortune.

THE IMAGE

Wide is the condition of the earth: the image of the Receptive. Thus the noble one, generous of character, carries the world.

THE LINES

Six at the beginningTreading on hoarfrost: solid ice is near.

Six in the second placeStraight, square, great. Without design, yet nothing is left ungained.

Six in the third placeHidden worth: one may remain steadfast. If you serve a king, seek no works, but bring to completion.

Six in the fourth placeA tied-up sack. No blame, no praise.

Six in the fifth placeA yellow undergarment. Supreme good fortune.

Six at the topDragons battle in the open country: their blood is black and yellow.

When all the lines are sixesEnduring perseverance is favorable.

KEYWORDS

receptivityyieldingdevotionsupportnurturing