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Hexagram 43
Breakthrough
夬 · Guài
Trigram Composition
Upper Trigram
Lake
Lower Trigram
Heaven
The Judgment (彖)
Breakthrough. One must resolutely make the matter known at the court of the king. It must be proclaimed truthfully. Danger. One must notify one's own city.
The Image (象)
The lake has risen up to heaven. The superior person distributes blessings to reach those below.
Meaning
Five strong lines pushing out one weak line at the top — decisive breakthrough against negativity. But resolution requires openness, not violence. Announce your truth clearly and share generously.
Advice
The time has come to break through what has been holding you back. Speak your truth openly. But avoid aggression — resolve the issue through clarity and generosity, not force.
Keywords
ResolutionTruth-tellingDecisivenessGenerosityOpenness