Hexagram 47 · 困 · Kùn
Oppression
- Element:
- Lake over Water
- Key themes:
- hardship, restriction, endurance, resilience, inner strength
Image
A tree trapped in a barren landscape, symbolizing hardship and the need for inner strength.
Overall message
Hexagram 47 represents a time of hardship and restriction. It emphasizes the importance of resilience, inner strength, and maintaining integrity. Success comes from enduring the challenge and emerging stronger.
Endure hardship with resilience and inner strength. Focus on maintaining your integrity and trust that the situation will improve.
The six lines
Line 6 · Overcoming Oppression
The hardship is overcome through perseverance and inner strength.
Reflect on the lessons learned and move forward with renewed strength.
Line 5 · Release from Oppression
The hardship begins to ease, and relief is in sight.
Remain patient and prepare for the coming change.
Line 4 · Glimmer of Hope
A small opportunity for relief appears.
Seize the opportunity cautiously and with gratitude.
Line 3 · Struggling Alone
The hardship intensifies, and you may feel isolated.
Stay strong and focus on your inner resilience.
Line 2 · Seeking Help
Help is available, but it requires humility to accept it.
Reach out to others and accept support.
Line 1 · Trapped in Darkness
The hardship is overwhelming, and escape seems impossible.
Stay calm and conserve your energy. Do not act rashly.