Hexagram 38 • Opposition/Diversity • K’uei

The Image of Fire over Lake

The structure of this hexagram is the inverse of the family.
The trigrams represent the youngest daughter, symbol of water flowing down
followed by the middle daughter, symbol of fire, moving upward in opposition.

As members of the family grow up their paths divert
while their family connection remains strong.
When opposing forces in human interaction or nature are integrated
they can be powerful.
At this time remain flexible, open to new opportunities or chance meetings.
Retain your individuality while maximizing the powers of apposing sides

Nine in the first place

If you lose a friendship stay in the present.
When you feel opposition don’t combat it head on. Wait.
The negativity will resolve itself out of the truth of the underlying need for each other.

Nine in the first place changes to hexagram 64.
Paintings and Prescriptions, hexagram 64.

Nine in the second place

When you let go of fighting the opposing forces and accept them
you may find a soul connection in surprising circumstances.
If you are open to that possibility, it will happen.

Nine in the second place changes to hexagram 21.
Paintings and Prescriptions, hexagram 21.

Six in the third place

When your vehicle for movement is overturned
throwing you into chaos out of your control
have faith in your plan.
You will eventually meet someone to help you move on.

Six in the third place changes to hexagram 14
Paintings a Prescriptions hexagram 14

Nine in the fourth place

Find the force that nourishes you.
You might meet this energy in another person or you may find it within.
Your heart knows the truth and leads the way.

Nine in the fourth place changes to hexagram 41.

Paintings and prescriptions

Six in the fifth place

Stay mindful and firm in the decision to be free from
issues and people that cause difficulties.

Six in the fifth place changes to hexagram 47.
Paintings and prescriptions hexagram 47.

Nine in the last place

Have you made make a mistake by rejecting good friends?
Was there a misunderstanding?
Put down the wounding arrows of mistrust.
Be open and accepting.
Opposition will disappear like the rain that washes away debris and nourishes growth.

Nine in the last place changes to hexagram 54.
Paintings and prescriptions hexagram 54.

Tags: Hexagram 38, I Ching, Meditations