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A mountain, symbolizing stillness, stability, and inner peace.

Overall message

Hexagram 52 symbolizes the importance of stillness and inner peace. It encourages introspection, restraint, and finding stability within oneself. Success comes from staying grounded and centered.

Focus on inner stillness and stability. Avoid unnecessary action and take time for introspection. Find peace by staying grounded and centered.

Classical text (Legge, 1882)

Judgment. When one's resting is like that of the back, and he loses all consciousness of self; when he walks in his courtyard, and does not see any (of the persons) in it,--there will be no error.

Image. (Two trigrams representing) a mountain, one over the other, form Kăn. The superior man, in accordance with this, does not go in his thoughts beyond the (duties of the) position in which he is.

From James Legge's translation of the I Ching (Sacred Books of the East, vol. XVI, 1882). Public domain.

The six lines

1. Line 6 · Beyond Stillness

   Stillness transcends into action, guided by inner wisdom.

   Act with clarity and purpose, guided by your inner stillness.

2. Line 5 · Perfect Stillness

   Perfect stillness is achieved, bringing inner peace and harmony.

   Enjoy the peace and use it to guide your actions.

3. Line 4 · Deepening Stillness

   Stillness deepens, leading to greater clarity and insight.

   Use this time for introspection and self-discovery.

4. Line 3 · Struggling with Stillness

   Restlessness arises, making it difficult to maintain stillness.

   Acknowledge your restlessness and refocus on inner peace.

5. Line 2 · Maintaining Stillness

   Stillness is maintained despite external pressures.

   Stay firm in your resolve and avoid being swayed by outside influences.

6. Line 1 · Initial Stillness

   The journey toward stillness begins. Focus on grounding yourself.

   Avoid distractions and cultivate inner calm.

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