Peace

Upper trigram: Earth (receptive, nourishing) · Lower trigram: Heaven (strong, initiating)

Judgment

Earth above, heaven below: heaven’s rising force and the earth’s descending force meet in the middle. This hexagram speaks of a time of harmony, mutual nourishment and easy flow. The small departs, the great arrives; cooperation and goodwill grow of their own accord. Such a time also reminds you not to drop your attention while keeping the harmony.

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Heaven and earth unite. The noble-minded complete the way of heaven and earth and support the natural order for the good of the people.

Meaning of the six lines (bottom to top)

1. 1Line 1 (from the bottom)Pulling up grass roots, they come out together: when one rises, friends rise with them. Moving forward together is seen as good here.
2. 2Line 2 (from the bottom)Bearing with the unrefined generously, not forgetting what is far. Being inclusive and clear-eyed guides this period.
3. 3Line 3 (from the bottom)No plain is without a slope, no going without a return. Knowing this helps you stay carefree yet alert in good times.
4. 4Line 4 (from the bottom)Pride is set aside and a sincere friendship formed. An unshowy, trust-based bond with neighbors can bring good results.
5. 5Line 5 (from the bottom)The sovereign gives his daughter in marriage: a humble union. Using power with courtesy rather than show can bring abundance.
6. 6Line 6 (from the bottom)The wall returns into the moat. As a good season ends, accepting it and staying simple is suggested over clinging by force.