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Hexagram 20: Contemplation

Hexagram 20 (Guān, 觀) joins Wind above with Earth below. Its symbol, Contemplation, invites a closer look at how this situation is changing. Notice what is stable and where a practical response is possible.

Trigrams

Wind / Earth · Guān · 觀

Understanding this symbol

Hexagram 20 (Guān, 觀) joins Wind above with Earth below. Its symbol, Contemplation, 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 Contemplation 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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