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Hexagram 12: Standstill

Hexagram 12 (Pǐ, 否) joins Heaven above with Earth below. Its symbol, Standstill, invites a closer look at how this situation is changing. Notice what is stable and where a practical response is possible.

Trigrams

Heaven / Earth · Pǐ · 否

Understanding this symbol

Hexagram 12 (Pǐ, 否) joins Heaven above with Earth below. Its symbol, Standstill, invites a closer look at how this situation is changing. Notice what is stable and where a practical response is possible.

What to notice

Use Standstill as a prompt to identify one action within your control. Compare the image with facts, rather than treating it as a prediction.

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