64 Hexagrams
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Standstill
Hexagram 12
Upper Trigram
☰ Heaven
Lower Trigram
☷ Earth
The Judgment
Standstill. Evil people do not further the perseverance of the superior man. The great departs; the small approaches.
The Image
Heaven and earth do not unite. The superior man falls back upon his inner worth in order to escape difficulties.
The Lines
Line 1
When ribbon grass is pulled up, the sod comes with it. Perseverance brings good fortune and success.
Line 2
They bear and endure; this means good fortune for inferior people.
Line 3
They bear shame.
Line 4
He who acts at the command of the highest remains without blame.
Line 5
Standstill is giving way. Good fortune for the great man.
Line 6
The standstill comes to an end. First standstill, then good fortune.