Hexagram 59
Dispersion (Huàn)
Above: Wind · Below: Water
Scattered hearts need to be gathered again
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The judgment
When people's hearts have scattered, bring everyone back together. You can cross the great river.
The Image: Wind moves over the water: dispersion. So the ancient kings made offerings to the Supreme Lord and built temples.
From the ancient texts
Shao Yong
Breaking up and dissolving; hardship scattering away. Seize the chance, watch how things change, and build up your strength.
Jiao’s Forest of Changes
Hoping for the royal summons, it does not come; the writing is not yet finished. The prince chases a hare, but his hound is lame and cannot catch it.
You wait to be summoned but no call comes, and the essay isn't finished. The prince chases a hare, but his dog is lame.
Takashima
- On fortune: your path runs smoothly — you have the spirit to ride the wind and break the waves.
- On trade: wealth flows like water, protected by the heavens. Great profit.
Five common questions
Timing
Smooth path; ride the wind and waves
Health
Keep your energy together; guard against chills
Money
Wealth flows; what scatters returns
Home
Scattered family; gather for the ancestors
Love
A good match; drifting apart, then together again
The health notes are traditional observations to reflect on. If you feel unwell, follow your doctor’s advice.
The six lines
- Six at the beginning: Rescue comes with a strong horse. Good fortune.
- Nine in the second place: In the dispersion, he hurries to his support. Regret vanishes.
- Six in the third place: He disperses his own self-concern. No regret.
- Six in the fourth place: He disperses his faction. Supreme good fortune. Dispersion leads to gathering into a hill — something ordinary people would not think of.
- Nine in the fifth place: Dispersing like sweat, a great proclamation goes out. The king's own stores are dispersed. No blame.
- Nine at the top: He disperses what is bloody, goes far away and escapes. No blame.
Reminders from the ancients, offered for reflection only.