Hexagram 33 • Retreat • Tun

The Image of Heaven over Mountain

To leave a difficult situation is not a sign weakness.
Retreat can be a strengthening while saving energy for when the time is right.
Withdraw within your mind from those who show animosity.
Don’t struggle with something that wastes precious time.

Six in the First Place

Begin your path of retreat by keeping still.
Create a new plan of action while remaining calmly patience.

Six in the first place changes to hexagram 13.

Hexagram 13, Paintings and Prescriptions.

Six in the Second Place

Use willpower to retreat. Hold firmly to the decision.

Six in the second place changes to hexagram 44.

Paintings and Prescriptions hexagram 44.

Nine in the Third Place

When retreat is halted because someone who is not functioning on your level
insists on remaining connected you might have to allow the relationship.
This will prevent them from becoming a dangerous enemy.

When held back from the desire to retreat the struggle for freedom can be exhausting.

Nine in the Third Place changes to hexagram 12.

Hexagram 12, Paintings and Prescriptions.

Nine in the Fourth Place

Accept the need to graciously retreat while adjusting to circumstances.
This a time to let go of people that cause trouble
as you stay connected with those who support you.

Nine in the Fourth Place changes to hexagram 53.

Hexagram 53, Paintings and Prescriptions.

Nine in the Fifth Place

Stick with your decision to leave the situation.
Choose the right time to retreat in friendliness.

Nine in the Fifth Place changes to hexagram 56.

Hexagram 56, Paintings and Prescriptions.

Nine in the Last Place

Do not doubt your decision.
Remain detached and content with your retreat.

Nine in the Last Place changes to hexagram 31.

Paintings and Prescriptions for hexagram 31.

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