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Hexagram 20 Guan

The Xici Xia states: "Heaven displays images, and the sage models himself on them." Within this lies the theme of "observation." The Zuo Zhuan, in the entry for the twenty-ninth year of Duke Xiang, records that during the Spring and Autumn period, Ji Zha of...

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Upper trigram ☴巽 · 风 · 入
Lower trigram ☷坤 · 地 · 顺

Classical Sources

Judgment

盥而不荐。有孚颙若。

Modern rendering

Contemplation. The ritual washing has been made, but not yet the offering. With sincerity, people look up in reverence.

Image

风行地上,观。先王以省方观民设教。

Overview

The Xici Xia states: "Heaven displays images, and the sage models himself on them." Within this lies the theme of "observation." The Zuo Zhuan, in the entry for the twenty-ninth year of Duke Xiang, records that during the Spring and Autumn period, Ji Zha of the state of Wu observed musical performances in the state of Lu. When he appreciated the dance and music of "Shao Jian," he exclaimed in admiration: "Observation can stop here! If there are other pieces of music, I would not dare to ask to see them!

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What does Hexagram 20 Guan mean?

Hexagram 20, Guan (Contemplation), should be read from the source note first: The Xici Xia states: "Heaven displays images, and the sage models himself on them." Within this lies the theme of "observation. Yarrow uses it for reflection, not fixed prediction.

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Name one concrete decision, cast once, then read the Judgment, Image, and source note before the AI reflection. A good first question is: what should I protect, change, or wait on?

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