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 63 · 既济 · Jì Jì

After Completion

Element:
Water over Fire
Key themes:
completion, balance, reflection, maintenance, transition

Image

A river that has reached the sea, symbolizing the completion of a journey.

Overall message

Hexagram 63 symbolizes the completion of a task or phase. It encourages reflection, gratitude, and preparation for the next phase. Success comes from maintaining balance and avoiding complacency.

Celebrate the completion of a task or phase, but remain vigilant. Reflect on the journey and prepare for the next phase. Maintain balance and avoid complacency.

The six lines

  1. Line 6 · New Beginnings

    The completion leads to new opportunities.

    Embrace the new phase with enthusiasm and clarity.

  2. Line 5 · Reflection and Gratitude

    Reflect on the journey and express gratitude.

    Take time to appreciate the achievements and lessons learned.

  3. Line 4 · Preparing for Transition

    The completion marks the beginning of a new phase.

    Prepare for the next steps and remain adaptable.

  4. Line 3 · Risk of Complacency

    There is a risk of becoming complacent after success.

    Stay vigilant and continue to work hard.

  5. Line 2 · Maintaining Balance

    Balance is key to sustaining the completion.

    Avoid extremes and maintain harmony.

  6. Line 1 · Completion Achieved

    The task is completed, but there is still work to be done.

    Celebrate but remain focused on maintaining the results.