Hexagram 38
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睽 (Kuí)
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Kuí
Opposition
Opposition (睽 (Kuí)): Upper Fire, Lower Lake. In minor matters, good fortune. Harmonizing divergent perspectives without loss of identity.
Upper Trigram
Fire
Lower Trigram
Lake
⚖ The Judgment
In minor matters, good fortune. Harmonizing divergent perspectives without loss of identity.
✧ The Image
Fire rises while lake settles downward; the noble person preserves individuality in fellowship.
Philosophical Interpretation
In the I Ching (Book of Changes), Hexagram 38 (Opposition / 睽 (Kuí)) embodies the cosmic dynamic between Fire above and Lake below. It teaches that wisdom arises from understanding seasonal transitions and adhering to moral constancy.
The Six Changing Lines
- 1 Line 1: Beginning phase of Opposition; observe quiet reserve.
- 2 Line 2: Inner equilibrium aligned with virtuous company.
- 3 Line 3: Transition point; rash action invites complication.
- 4 Line 4: Deep breakthrough; sincerity dissipates lingering doubts.
- 5 Line 5: Central sovereign seat; radiant integrity guides the collective.
- 6 Line 6: Culmination and apex; beware hubris as the cycle turns.