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Hexagram 47 Kun

"Yang being covered" causes hardship, and "relying on mere words leads to exhaustion" — these are the main contents of the Kun (Hardship) hexagram, as well as its principal features and the fundamental reasons why the noble person encounters hardship and...

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Upper trigram ☱兑 · 泽 · 悦
Lower trigram ☵坎 · 水 · 陷

Classical Sources

Judgment

亨。贞大人吉,无咎。有言不信。

Modern rendering

Oppression. Success. For the great person, steadfast conduct brings good fortune and no blame. In times of distress, words may not be believed.

Image

泽无水,困。君子以致命遂志。

Overview

"Yang being covered" causes hardship, and "relying on mere words leads to exhaustion" — these are the main contents of the Kun (Hardship) hexagram, as well as its principal features and the fundamental reasons why the noble person encounters hardship and poverty. This is because, firstly, the firm yang is concealed and covered by the yielding yin, and secondly, the Dui trigram represents eloquence which invites resentment.

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What does Hexagram 47 Kun mean?

Hexagram 47, Kun (Oppression), should be read from the source note first: "Yang being covered" causes hardship, and "relying on mere words leads to exhaustion" — these are the main contents of the Kun (Hardship) hexagram, as well as its principal features and the fundamental reasons why the... Yarrow uses it for reflection, not fixed prediction.

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