#6
Conflict
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— Sòng
Upper trigram: Heaven (Qián) · Lower trigram: Water (Kǎn)
Overall meaning
Hexagram Conflict symbolizes dispute and litigation. Upper trigram is Heaven (firmness), lower is Water (peril) — two opposing forces unable to reconcile. This hexagram warns of endless quarrels and counsels caution about going to court.
Judgment text (Thoán từ)
Conflict: with sincerity but obstructed — caution brings good fortune, going to the end brings misfortune. It furthers one to see the great person; it does not further to cross the great water.
Line texts (6 lines)
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First Six: Do not prolong the quarrel — small gossip, in the end good fortune. Resolve small disputes early; do not let them drag on.
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Second Nine: Cannot win the suit — return home; the people of one's town, three hundred households, no blame. Knowing when to retreat avoids great trouble.
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Third Six: Living on past virtue — perseverance with awareness of danger, in the end good fortune. Following the king's affairs without seeking success. Keep what you have, do not strive for more.
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Fourth Nine: Cannot win the suit — turn back, change to right principles, find peace and good fortune. Stop the quarrel and seek a peaceful resolution.
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Fifth Nine: Conflict — supreme good fortune. A just arbiter exists; the dispute is favorably resolved.
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Top Nine: Even if granted a leather belt — by the morning's end it has been taken back three times. Winning the suit but not lasting — gained then lost.
Applications by topic
- Marriage
- Marriage has many tensions and quarrels. A mediator is needed. If reconciliation is impossible, decide clearly and early.
- Career
- Workplace has conflicts and disputes. Avoid getting drawn into others' quarrels. Hold your ground but do not actively make enemies.
- Wealth
- Prone to financial and contract disputes. Check every document carefully before signing. Avoid deals with hidden disputes.
- Health
- Tension and conflict harm health. Watch heart and blood pressure. Reduce stress and seek inner peace.
- Lawsuit
- Litigation is unfavorable in the long run. Reconciliation is best. If court is unavoidable, get a strong lawyer and solid evidence.
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