Opposition

Overall meaning

Judgment text (Thoán từ)

Line texts (6 lines)

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   First Nine: Remorse disappears — if you lose your horse, do not run after it; it will come back of its own accord — when you see evil people, guard yourself against mistakes. In division, no clinging — things will return on their own.
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   Second Nine: One meets his lord in a narrow street — no blame. In a small chance, can still meet someone important.
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   Third Six: One sees the wagon dragged back, the oxen halted, a man's hair and nose cut off — not a good beginning, but a good end. Repeated calamity — don't quarrel, yield.
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   Fourth Nine: Isolated through opposition, one meets a like-minded man — sincere intercourse — danger, no blame. Lonely in division, but find a sincere partner.
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   Fifth Six: Remorse disappears — the companion bites his way through the wrappings — going forward, what blame? Resolve disagreement among kin — advancing succeeds.
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   Top Nine: Isolated through opposition — one sees one's companion as a pig covered with dirt, a wagon full of devils — first one draws the bow, then one lays it aside — he is not a robber, he will woo at the right time — going forward one meets with rain, then good fortune. Suspicion at peak then turning to reconciliation.

Applications by topic

Marriage

Many disagreements and misunderstandings. Patience and small steps toward reconciliation. Don't try to resolve everything at once.

Career

Conflict with colleagues or partners. Address issues one by one. Find common ground despite division.

Wealth

Financial disputes in cooperation. Resolve point by point. Avoid big decisions while not aligned.

Health

Tension from conflict harms health. Watch heart and eyes. Find inner peace amid outer disagreement.

Lawsuit

Complex dispute with many disagreements. Find points of agreement. Step-by-step reconciliation is more feasible than full confrontation.