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Hexagram 2
The Receptive
坤 · Kūn
Trigram Composition
Upper Trigram
Earth
Lower Trigram
Earth
The Judgment (彖)
The Receptive brings about sublime success, furthering through the perseverance of a mare.
The Image (象)
Earth's condition is receptive devotion. The superior person carries the outer world with broad virtue.
Meaning
Pure receptive energy. Yielding, nurturing, supportive. A time to follow rather than lead, to support rather than initiate. Strength through flexibility.
Advice
Now is not the time to force your way forward. Support others, be patient, and let things develop naturally. Your strength lies in adaptability.
Keywords
ReceptivityNurturingSupportPatienceDevotion