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Quick Hexagram Insights

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01 Qian (乾)

Creativity, strong action, leadership.

Explore Qian: The Creative

02 Kun (坤)

Receptivity, nurturing, support.

Explore Kun: The Receptive

03 Zhun (屯)

Beginnings, difficulty, growth through effort.

Explore Zhun: Difficulty at the Beginning

04 Meng (蒙)

Learning, inexperience, guidance needed.

Explore Meng: Youthful Folly

05 Xu (需)

Waiting, patience, preparation before action.

Explore Xu: Waiting

06 Song (讼)

Conflict, litigation, seeking justice.

Explore Song: Conflict

07 Shi (师)

Leadership, discipline, organized action.

Explore Shi: The Army

08 Bi (比)

Unity, support, cooperation.

Explore Bi: Holding Together

09 Xiao Chu (小畜)

Small accumulations, careful progress, restraint.

Explore Xiao Chu: The Taming Power of the Small

10 Lu (履)

Conduct, caution, careful behavior.

Explore Lu: Treading

11 Tai (泰)

Peace, prosperity, harmony, smooth progress.

Explore Tai: Peace

12 Pi (否)

Obstruction, stagnation, lack of harmony.

Explore Pi: Standstill

13 Tong Ren (同人)

Community, unity, working together.

Explore Tong Ren: Fellowship with Men

14 Da You (大有)

Great possession, abundance, achievement.

Explore Da You: Possession in Great Measure

15 Qian (谦)

Humility, modesty, avoiding arrogance.

Explore Qian: Modesty

16 Yu (豫)

Enthusiasm, readiness, confidence.

Explore Yu: Enthusiasm

17 Sui (随)

Following, adaptability, harmonious action.

Explore Sui: Following

18 Gu (蛊)

Repair, reform, correcting mistakes.

Explore Gu: Repairing the Spoiled

19 Lin (临)

Approach, supervision, leadership guidance.

Explore Lin: Approach

20 Guan (观)

Observation, contemplation, insight.

Explore Guan: Contemplation

21 Shi He (噬嗑)

Biting through, resolving obstacles, justice.

Explore Shi He: Biting Through

22 Bi (贲)

Grace, adornment, refinement, beauty.

Explore Bi: Grace and Adornment

23 Bo (剥)

Stripping, decay, deterioration, loss.

Explore Bo: Splitting Apart

24 Fu (复)

Return, renewal, revival, restoration.

Explore Fu: Return and Renewal

25 Wu Wang (无妄)

Innocence, integrity, acting without ulterior motives.

Explore Wu Wang: Innocence

26 Da Chu (大畜)

Great accumulation, restraint, nurturing potential.

Explore Da Chu: Taming Power of the Great

27 Yi (颐)

Nourishment, care, sustaining oneself and others.

Explore Yi: Nourishment

28 Da Guo (大过)

Excess, great pressure, going beyond limits.

Explore Da Guo: Preponderance of the Great

29 Kan (坎)

Danger, water, risk, perseverance.

Explore Kan: The Abysmal Water

30 Li (离)

Clarity, fire, illumination, insight.

Explore Li: The Clinging Fire

31 Xian (咸)

Influence, attraction, mutual feelings, harmony.

Explore Xian: Influence and Attraction

32 Heng (恒)

Duration, constancy, perseverance, stability.

Explore Heng: Duration and Constancy

33 Dun (遁)

Retreat, withdrawal, strategic avoidance.

Explore Dun: Strategic Retreat

34 Da Zhuang (大壮)

Great strength, power, assertive action.

Explore Da Zhuang: Great Strength

35 Jin (晋)

Progress, advancement, growth, elevation.

Explore Jin: Progress and Advancement

36 Ming Yi (明夷)

Darkening of the light, adversity, concealment.

Explore Ming Yi: Darkening of the Light

37 Jia Ren (家人)

Family, household, domestic harmony.

Explore Jia Ren: The Family Clan

38 Kui (睽)

Opposition, divergence, disagreement.

Explore Kui: Opposition and Divergence

39 Jian (蹇)

Obstruction, difficulty, challenge.

Explore Jian: Overcoming Obstruction

40 Xie (解)

Deliverance, release, solution, relief.

Explore Xie: Deliverance and Liberation

41 Sun (损)

Decrease, moderation, restraint.

Explore Sun: Strategic Decrease

42 Yi (益)

Increase, growth, benefit, progress.

Explore Yi: Growth and Increase

43 Guai (夬)

Breakthrough, decisiveness, resolving obstacles.

Explore Guai: Decisive Breakthrough

44 Gou (姤)

Meeting, encounter, unexpected events.

Explore Gou: Coming to Meet

45 Cui (萃)

Gathering, community, convergence.

Explore Cui: Gathering Together

46 Sheng (升)

Rising, progress, steady growth.

Explore Sheng: Pushing Upward

47 Kun (困)

Exhaustion, difficulty, restraint needed.

Explore Kun: Overcoming Exhaustion

48 Jing (井)

Well, nourishment, resource management.

Explore Jing: The Well

49 Ge (革)

Revolution, change, transformation.

Explore Ge: Revolution and Change

50 Ding (鼎)

Cauldron, nourishment, culture, ritual stability.

Explore Ding: The Cauldron

51 Zhen (震)

Shock, movement, arousal, awakening.

Explore Zhen: The Arousing

52 Gen (艮)

Stillness, stopping, meditation, restraint.

Explore Gen: Keeping Still

53 Jian (渐)

Development, gradual progress, steady growth.

Explore Jian: Gradual Development

54 Gui Mei (归妹)

Marrying the young, adaptation, proper conduct.

Explore Gui Mei: The Marrying Maiden

55 Feng (丰)

Abundance, fullness, prosperity, richness.

Explore Feng: Abundance

56 Lü (旅)

Travel, journey, detachment, movement.

Explore Lü: The Wanderer

57 Xun (巽)

Gentleness, penetration, subtle influence.

Explore Xun: The Gentle Wind

58 Dui (兑)

Joy, openness, pleasure, communication.

Explore Dui: The Joyous Lake

59 Huan (涣)

Dispersion, dissolution, spreading, scattering.

Explore Huan: Dispersion and Dissolution

60 Jie (节)

Limitation, restraint, moderation, regulation.

Explore Jie: Limitation

61 Zhong Fu (中孚)

Inner truth, sincerity, trust, clarity of intention.

Explore Zhong Fu: Inner Truth

62 Xiao Guo (小过)

Small exceedance, caution, measured risk.

Explore Xiao Guo: Small Excess

63 Ji Ji (既济)

Completion, success, transition, resolution.

Explore Ji Ji: Completion

64 Wei Ji (未济)

Before completion, uncertainty, final adjustments needed.

Explore Wei Ji: Before Completion