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Hexagram:
39. Temporary obstacle
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Drawn as
Energy
Duality
Trigram
Dynamic
Polarity
Upper Trigram
Water
Middle Son
Immature Yang
Lower Trigram
Mountain
Youngest Son
Immature Yang
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Yin
Yang
Yin
Yang
Yin
Yin
Feminine
Masculine
Feminine
Masculine
Feminine
Feminine
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English Name
Chinese Name
Hanzi
Pinyin
Action
Hexagram:
卦 Guà
39. Temporary obstacle
蹇
chien / jiǎn
Innovate
Hidden Influence:
互卦 Hu Guà (nuclear)
64. Before Completion
未濟
wei chi / wèi jì
Prepare
Underlying Cause:
綜卦 Zong Guà (reverse)
38. Diverging Interests
睽
kuí
Accommodate
Expression:
"I overcome hurdles"
Image:
The image of OBSTRUCTION.
Thus the superior man
Turns his attention to himself
And molds his character.
Judgement:
The northeast does not further.
It furthers one to see the great man.
Perseverance brings good fortune.
Affirmation:
Overall meaning:
Chien is about overcoming obstacles to progress. Although problems may seem insurmountable, they are not. While external help may eventually arrive, it's important to use this time to gather your strength and seek help from those around you to try and resolve the problems. Work on resolving any internal flaws or weaknesses, and don't allow yourself to become frustrated. This is only a temporary setback. Once these obstacles have been overcome, you can begin moving forward again, but do so cautiously until you are sure that all danger has passed.
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