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Hexagram:
40. Deliverance
Line #
Drawn as
Energy
Duality
Trigram
Dynamic
Polarity
Upper Trigram
Thunder
Eldest Son
Immature Yang
Lower Trigram
Water
Middle Son
Immature Yang
6
5
4
3
2
1
Yin
Yin
Yang
Yin
Yang
Yin
Feminine
Feminine
Masculine
Feminine
Masculine
Feminine
#
English Name
Chinese Name
Hanzi
Pinyin
Action
Hexagram:
卦 Guà
40. Deliverance
解
xiè
Untangle
Hidden Influence:
互卦 Hu Guà (nuclear)
63. After Completion
既濟
chi chi / jì jì
Renew
Underlying Cause:
綜卦 Zong Guà (reverse)
37. The Family
家人
chia jên / jiā rén
Support
Expression:
Also known as:
I embrace liberation
Releasing Burdens, Finding Freedom, Letting Go, Escaping Conflict, Relief from Tension, Freedom through Clarity, Breaking Free, Unburdening the Soul, Moving into Lightness, Gaining Liberation
Affirmation:
I release what no longer serves me, freeing myself to embrace new possibilities and peace.
Image (Legge):
Thunder and rain set in: the image of Deliverance. Thus the superior man pardons mistakes and forgives misdeeds.
Judgement (Legge):
Deliverance. The southwest furthers. If there is no longer anything where one has to go, return brings good fortune. If there is still something where one has to go, hastening brings good fortune.
Overall meaning:
Deliverance represents release, relief, and the lifting of burdens after a period of tension or difficulty. This hexagram symbolizes a time when obstacles or pressures are finally easing, allowing for renewed freedom and a fresh start. It reflects the feeling of liberation that follows perseverance through challenges, as well as the opportunity to reset and let go of what is no longer needed. Deliverance encourages us to take this time to unwind, find clarity, and welcome new possibilities with a clear mind and a lightened heart.
The essence of Hexagram 40 lies in embracing the power of forgiveness, flexibility, and letting go. It teaches that true release often involves leaving behind old frustrations or attachments and embracing a sense of openness. By resolving past conflicts and simplifying one's approach, there is space to reconnect with one’s purpose and experience a sense of peace. In this way, Deliverance reminds us that genuine freedom comes not only from external circumstances but also from within, by releasing the weight of past struggles and allowing ourselves to move forward unencumbered.
Quotes:
Upright Hexagram
Rotated 90°
counter clockwise
Change - - to 0
Change — to 1
Binary Number Created:
001010
Line 1:
The first line shows a person who has just escaped a difficult situation, yet the effects of it still linger. It is best to proceed slowly and cautiously, allowing oneself time to recover fully before moving forward.
Line 2:
In this line, the subject finds liberation from trouble by letting go of attachments or burdens. By lightening their load, they achieve freedom and open up new possibilities for progress.
Line 3:
The third line depicts a person who has been delivered from adversity but still hesitates to act due to lingering fear. This line suggests that trusting in the newfound freedom and taking gentle steps forward will bring good fortune.
Line 4:
Here, deliverance is achieved, and the subject can now move confidently in a new direction. This line encourages action with a clear heart, free from past entanglements, ensuring a fresh start.
Line 5:
The fifth line shows someone who achieves deliverance through wisdom and careful discernment. By assessing situations wisely and choosing the right course, they experience liberation and success in all their endeavors.
Line 6:
The sixth line warns against seeking deliverance at any cost, as reckless actions can lead to further difficulties. True freedom comes from careful, mindful choices, not from impulsive or desperate acts.
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