64 Hexagrams
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Obstruction
Hexagram 39
Upper Trigram
☵ Water
Lower Trigram
☶ Mountain
The Judgment
Obstruction. The southwest furthers. The northeast does not further. It furthers to see the great man. Perseverance brings good fortune.
The Image
Water on the mountain. Thus the superior man turns his attention to himself and molds his character.
The Lines
Line 1
Going leads to obstructions, coming meets with praise.
Line 2
The king's servant is beset by obstruction upon obstruction, but it is not his own fault.
Line 3
Going leads to obstructions; hence he comes back.
Line 4
Going leads to obstructions, coming leads to union.
Line 5
In the midst of the greatest obstructions, friends come.
Line 6
Going leads to obstructions, coming leads to great good fortune.