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Hexagram 38 Kui

The hexagram Kui embodies a worldview and methodology of "seeking common ground while preserving differences." The six lines share a single hexagram form and dwell together in one chamber—this is the image of "sameness.

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Upper trigram ☲离 · 火 · 丽
Lower trigram ☱兑 · 泽 · 悦

Classical Sources

Judgment

小事吉。

Modern rendering

Opposition signifies divergence and estrangement. Small matters can still bring good fortune.

Image

上火下泽,睽。君子以同而异。

Overview

The hexagram Kui embodies a worldview and methodology of "seeking common ground while preserving differences." The six lines share a single hexagram form and dwell together in one chamber—this is the image of "sameness." Yet when set in motion they diverge, their "intentions not traveling the same path"—this is the principle of "difference," as the Xiang Commentary illustrates: "Women dwelling together, yet their intentions do not travel the same path.

Related Hexagrams

Opposite#39
Inverse#37
Nuclear#9
The local bundle includes 64 Jiao Shi Yi Lin changing-hexagram entries for this hexagram. When a cast changes, Yarrow shows the matching one.

Common Questions

What does Hexagram 38 Kui mean?

Hexagram 38, Kui (Opposition), should be read from the source note first: The hexagram Kui embodies a worldview and methodology of "seeking common ground while preserving differences." The six lines share a single hexagram form and dwell together in one chamber—this is the image of "sameness. Yarrow uses it for reflection, not fixed prediction.

How should I use Hexagram 38 for a decision?

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?

Can Yarrow show this hexagram offline?

Yes. Yarrow keeps the 64 hexagrams, trigrams, classical sources, Yilin notes, and journal on the device. Network is used only when you ask for the AI reading.

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