Hexagram 48 · 井 · Jǐng
The Well
- Element:
- Water over Wood
- Key themes:
- nourishment, sustainability, community, renewal, shared resources
Image
A well that provides water to the community, symbolizing nourishment and shared resources.
Overall message
Hexagram 48 symbolizes the importance of nourishment, sustainability, and shared resources. It encourages maintaining and renewing sources of nourishment for the benefit of the community.
Focus on nurturing yourself and others. Ensure that resources are shared and sustained for the benefit of all.
The six lines
Line 6 · Overflowing Well
The well overflows, symbolizing abundance and generosity.
Use the abundance wisely and ensure it benefits all.
Line 5 · Abundant Well
The well is abundant and benefits the community.
Share the resources generously and ensure sustainability.
Line 4 · Renewed Well
The well is renewed and begins to provide nourishment.
Celebrate the renewal but continue to maintain the well.
Line 3 · Clearing the Well
Efforts are made to clear and restore the well.
Be diligent in your efforts to improve the situation.
Line 2 · Shallow Well
The well is shallow and provides limited resources.
Work to deepen and improve the source of nourishment.
Line 1 · Neglected Well
The well is neglected and not providing nourishment.
Take steps to restore and maintain the source of nourishment.