Hexagram 39

Jiǎn

Obstruction

Also: Difficulty, Limping

☵ Water over ☶ Mountain

The Judgment

Obstruction. The southwest furthers. The northeast does not further. It furthers one to see the great person. Perseverance brings good fortune.

The Image

Water on the mountain. Thus the superior person turns their attention to themselves and molds their character.

The Lines

Line 1

Going leads to obstructions, coming meets with praise.

Line 2

The king's servant is beset by obstruction upon obstruction, but it is not their own fault.

Line 3

Going leads to obstructions; hence one comes back.

Line 4

Going leads to obstructions, coming leads to union.

Line 5

In the midst of the greatest obstructions, friends come.

Line 6

Going leads to obstructions, coming leads to great good fortune. It furthers one to see the great person.

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