Hexagram 48
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井 (Jǐng)
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Jǐng
The Well
The Well (井 (Jǐng)): Upper Water, Lower Wind. Cities change but the well remains immutable. Maintain the vessel and draw clean waters.
Upper Trigram
Water
Lower Trigram
Wind
⚖ The Judgment
Cities change but the well remains immutable. Maintain the vessel and draw clean waters.
✧ The Image
Water raised through wood; the noble person encourages folk and exhorts mutual succor.
Philosophical Interpretation
In the I Ching (Book of Changes), Hexagram 48 (The Well / 井 (Jǐng)) embodies the cosmic dynamic between Water above and Wind 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 The Well; 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.