Hexagram 12
Standstill
Also: Stagnation, Obstruction
☰ Heaven over ☷ Earth
Standstill. Evil people do not further the perseverance of the superior person. The great departs; the small approaches.
Heaven and earth do not unite: the image of Standstill. Thus the superior person falls back upon inner worth in order to escape the difficulties. One does not permit oneself to be honored with revenue.
When ribbon grass is pulled up, the sod comes with it. Each according to their kind. Perseverance brings good fortune and success.
They bear and endure; this means good fortune for inferior people. The standstill serves to help the great person to attain success.
They bear shame.
One who acts at the command of the highest remains without blame. Those of like mind partake of the blessing.
Standstill is giving way. Good fortune for the great person. "What if it should fail, what if it should fail?" In this way one ties it to a cluster of mulberry shoots.
The standstill comes to an end. First standstill, then good fortune.
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