Oppression (Exhaustion)
困
Lawsuit
A serious matter turns into a routine one
Năm 1985, tháng 5, ngày 27
Context
A man facing serious legal trouble asked about the outcome of his case — would the danger be great? The hexagram cast was Kun (47) transforming into Kan (29).
Six-Line Chart
| Line | Can Chi | Five Elements | Six Relations | Moving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Wei Earth | Earth | Parents | |
| 5 | You Metal | Metal | Siblings | |
| 4 | Hai Water | Water | Children | ● |
| 3 | Wu Fire | Fire | Officials | |
| 2 | Chen Earth | Earth | Parents | |
| 1 | Yin Wood | Wood | Wife/Wealth |
Officials
Parents
Wife/Wealth
Siblings
Children
● Changing line
Transformed Hexagram
#29
The Abysmal (Water)
坎
Analysis
The Use Spirits are Children (calamity-dispeller) and Officials (the penalty). Children Hai Water at line 4 (Object) is moving; the Wu month restrains Hai, but the Ding-Hai day strengthens Children. Children Hai Water moving restrains Officials Wu Fire — the calamity is dispelled. Children moving at the Object line is the sign of help arriving from outside. Conclusion: the serious matter turns routine; the heavy consequences are escaped.
Actual outcome
The case was resolved favorably; the questioner escaped a heavy penalty.
Source: Chương 7, Phần III (lục hào), Thiệu Vĩ Hoa