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Hexagram:

11. Inner Peace

Line #

Drawn as

Energy

Duality

Trigram

Dynamic

Polarity

Upper Trigram

Earth

Mother

Mature Yin

Lower Trigram

Heaven

Father

Mature Yang

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5

4

3

2

1

Yin

Yin

Yin

Yang

Yang

Yang

Feminine

Feminine

Feminine

Masculine

Masculine

Masculine

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English Name

Chinese Name

Hanzi

Pinyin

Action

Hexagram:

卦 Guà

11. Inner Peace

tài

Relax

Hidden Influence:

互卦 Hu Guà (nuclear)

54. Careful Affection

歸妹

guī mèi

Subordinate

Underlying Cause:

綜卦 Zong Guà (reverse)

12. Obstruction

bi / pǐ

Release

Also known as:

Peace

Expression:

Affirmation:

"I cultivate calmness"

I create harmony within myself and with others, fostering peace and balance in all areas of my life.

Image (Legge):

Heaven and earth unite: the image of Peace. Thus the ruler divides and completes the course of heaven and earth; he furthers and regulates the gifts of heaven and earth, and so aids the people.

Judgement (Legge):

Peace. The small departs, the great approaches. Good fortune. Success.

Overall meaning:

Peace, signifies a time of harmony, balance, and positive alignment between opposing forces. It represents a period when energies flow smoothly, obstacles are removed, and growth and prosperity are possible. This hexagram symbolizes the merging of heaven and earth, indicating that conditions are favorable for new beginnings, fruitful endeavors, and mutually beneficial relationships. It encourages maintaining a spirit of openness, receptivity, and cooperation to nurture this peaceful state and ensure lasting success.

An invitation to cultivate inner and outer harmony by aligning with the natural flow of life. It suggests that peace comes not from force or resistance, but from finding balance, embracing unity, and fostering goodwill. This is a time to build bridges, strengthen connections, and focus on what brings people and situations together rather than what divides them. By remaining centered and calm, you can create an environment where growth, progress, and fulfillment naturally flourish.

Upright Hexagram

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counter clockwise

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Binary Number Created:

000111

Line 1:

Illustrates the concept that individual actions can influence and uplift others, like grass pulled up with interconnected roots. Moving forward with this awareness and interconnectedness will lead to favorable outcomes and success.

Line 2:

Depicts a person who can embrace the untamed, navigate challenges with resourcefulness, and maintain a broad, impartial perspective without forming self-serving alliances. This behavior reflects acting in harmony with balance and fairness, leading to positive and just outcomes.

Line 3:

Acknowledges that even periods of peace can be disrupted and that challenges or difficulties may return. However, by remaining firm, correct, and aware of life's changing nature, one can avoid mistakes and continue to enjoy the present happiness without fear of future uncertainties.

Line 4:

Depicts a person humbly seeking support from others rather than depending solely on their own resources. This attracts genuine help from those around them, who come willingly and sincerely to offer assistance.

Line 5:

Alludes to the wise and careful decision of King Ti-yi regarding his sister’s marriage, symbolizing thoughtful and appropriate actions. Following such a path brings joy and leads to great good fortune, reflecting the benefits of prudent and balanced choices.

Line 6:

Illustrates a situation where the protective wall of a city has collapsed back into the moat, suggesting vulnerability and instability. Despite the leader’s efforts to maintain order and issue commands, it is not a time for forceful action, and even with firmness and correctness, there will be reasons for regret.

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Binary:

Structure:

Unicode decimal:

Unicode point:

Sector:

000111

Non-Core Gua

19914

U+4DCA

22° 37' 30" - 28° 15' 00"

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