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Hexagram 39: Obstruction
Hexagram 39 (Jiǎn, 蹇) joins Water above with Mountain below. Its symbol, Obstruction, invites a closer look at how this situation is changing. Notice what is stable and where a practical response is possible.
Trigrams
Water / Mountain · Jiǎn · 蹇
Understanding this symbol
Hexagram 39 (Jiǎn, 蹇) joins Water above with Mountain below. Its symbol, Obstruction, 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 Obstruction as a prompt to identify one action within your control. Compare the image with facts, rather than treating it as a prediction.