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 59 · · Huàn

Dispersion

Element:
Wind over Water
Key themes:
dispersal, release, letting go, renewal, flow

Image

Wind over water, symbolizing the dispersal of obstacles and the flow of energy.

Overall message

Hexagram 59 symbolizes the dispersal of obstacles and the flow of energy. It encourages letting go of old patterns and embracing renewal. Success comes from allowing energy to flow freely.

Let go of what no longer serves you and allow energy to flow freely. Embrace renewal and the release of old patterns.

The six lines

  1. Line 6 · Completion of Dispersion

    The dispersal is complete, and renewal is achieved.

    Reflect on the renewal and prepare for the next phase.

  2. Line 5 · Leading Through Dispersion

    You are in a position to lead others through the process of dispersal.

    Guide others with compassion and understanding.

  3. Line 4 · Deepening Dispersion

    The dispersal deepens, and energy flows more freely.

    Continue to release old patterns and embrace renewal.

  4. Line 3 · Overcoming Resistance

    Resistance to dispersal arises, but it can be overcome.

    Stay flexible and adapt to the changes.

  5. Line 2 · Releasing Obstacles

    Obstacles begin to disperse, creating new opportunities.

    Let go of what is holding you back and embrace the flow.

  6. Line 1 · Beginning of Dispersion

    The process of dispersal begins, but it is still subtle.

    Be open to change and allow the process to unfold.