The 64 hexagrams

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No. 1QiánThe CreativeNo. 2KūnThe ReceptiveNo. 3ZhūnDifficulty at the BeginningNo. 4MéngYouthful FollyNo. 5WaitingNo. 6SòngConflictNo. 7ShīThe ArmyNo. 8Holding TogetherNo. 9小畜Xiǎo ChùSmall TamingNo. 10TreadingNo. 11TàiPeaceNo. 12StandstillNo. 13同人Tóng RénFellowshipNo. 14大有Dà YǒuGreat PossessionNo. 15QiānModestyNo. 16EnthusiasmNo. 17SuíFollowingNo. 18Work on the DecayedNo. 19LínApproachNo. 20GuānContemplationNo. 21噬嗑Shì KēBiting ThroughNo. 22GraceNo. 23Splitting ApartNo. 24ReturnNo. 25无妄Wú WàngInnocenceNo. 26大畜Dà ChùGreat TamingNo. 27NourishmentNo. 28大过Dà GuòGreat PreponderanceNo. 29KǎnThe AbysmalNo. 30The ClingingNo. 31XiánInfluenceNo. 32HéngDurationNo. 33DùnRetreatNo. 34大壮Dà ZhuàngGreat PowerNo. 35JìnProgressNo. 36明夷Míng YíDarkening of the LightNo. 37家人Jiā RénThe FamilyNo. 38KuíOppositionNo. 39JiǎnObstructionNo. 40XièDeliveranceNo. 41SǔnDecreaseNo. 42IncreaseNo. 43GuàiBreakthroughNo. 44GòuComing to MeetNo. 45CuìGathering TogetherNo. 46ShēngPushing UpwardNo. 47KùnOppressionNo. 48JǐngThe WellNo. 49RevolutionNo. 50DǐngThe CaldronNo. 51ZhènThe ArousingNo. 52GènKeeping StillNo. 53JiànDevelopmentNo. 54归妹Guī MèiThe Marrying MaidenNo. 55FēngAbundanceNo. 56The WandererNo. 57XùnThe GentleNo. 58DuìThe JoyousNo. 59HuànDispersionNo. 60JiéLimitationNo. 61中孚Zhōng FúInner TruthNo. 62小过Xiǎo GuòSmall PreponderanceNo. 63既济Jì JìAfter CompletionNo. 64未济Wèi JìBefore Completion

Hexagram 52 · · Gèn

Keeping Still

Element:
Mountain over Mountain
Key themes:
stillness, stability, introspection, restraint, inner peace

Image

A mountain, symbolizing stillness, stability, and inner peace.

Overall message

Hexagram 52 symbolizes the importance of stillness and inner peace. It encourages introspection, restraint, and finding stability within oneself. Success comes from staying grounded and centered.

Focus on inner stillness and stability. Avoid unnecessary action and take time for introspection. Find peace by staying grounded and centered.

The six lines

  1. Line 6 · Beyond Stillness

    Stillness transcends into action, guided by inner wisdom.

    Act with clarity and purpose, guided by your inner stillness.

  2. Line 5 · Perfect Stillness

    Perfect stillness is achieved, bringing inner peace and harmony.

    Enjoy the peace and use it to guide your actions.

  3. Line 4 · Deepening Stillness

    Stillness deepens, leading to greater clarity and insight.

    Use this time for introspection and self-discovery.

  4. Line 3 · Struggling with Stillness

    Restlessness arises, making it difficult to maintain stillness.

    Acknowledge your restlessness and refocus on inner peace.

  5. Line 2 · Maintaining Stillness

    Stillness is maintained despite external pressures.

    Stay firm in your resolve and avoid being swayed by outside influences.

  6. Line 1 · Initial Stillness

    The journey toward stillness begins. Focus on grounding yourself.

    Avoid distractions and cultivate inner calm.