Dispersion

Upper trigram: Wind and wood (gentle, penetrating) · Lower trigram: Water (deep, perilous, flowing)

Judgment

Wind over water: it melts ice and scatters congestion. This hexagram speaks of a time when hardened patterns, pride and separations need to disperse. A shared aim or shared faith that brings people together can reverse scattering. Crossing a great water is favorable; the union should rest on sincere respect.

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The wind blows over the water: dispersion. The ancient kings made offerings to the divine and honored ancestors to unite the community.

Meaning of the six lines (bottom to top)

1. 1Line 1 (from the bottom)Bringing help with the strength of a mighty horse: good. When dispersion begins, swift and fitting support prevents separation.
2. 2Line 2 (from the bottom)At the dispersion running to the support: regret vanishes. Turning to a safe footing is fitting.
3. 3Line 3 (from the bottom)Dispersing your own self: no regret. Giving up putting yourself first strengthens the common aim.
4. 4Line 4 (from the bottom)Dispersing your own group: great good. Leaving a confining circle opens the way to a wider union.
5. 5Line 5 (from the bottom)Dispersing like sweat, a great call: the royal storehouses are shared out, no error. Sharing resources generously strengthens union.
6. 6Line 6 (from the bottom)Blood is dispersed, one goes far away: no error. Moving away from harm and withdrawing from danger is a way of protecting yourself.