Hexagram 39 • Obstruction • Chien

The image of Water over Mountain

At this time you may feel crippled
while climbing a very steep mountain with boulders in the way.
Proceed carefully without pushing through the obstruction directly.
Be adaptable. Change your strategy. Find friends to help.
Use will power to achieve your goal.
Remain cheerful. Don’t wallow in self-pity.
You will learn from this difficult time and become stronger.

Six in the first place

Stop! The obstructions are too difficult to overcome now.
Make a plan for a better time for action. Be observant.
After coping with this delay you will be stronger.

Six in the first place changes into hexagram 63.
Paintings and Prescriptions hexagram 63.

Six in the second place

When the obstruction is not caused by you it is a matter of fate.
Face it without flinching. Take one step at a time.

Six in the second place changes into hexagram 48.
Paintings and Prescriptions hexagram 48.

Nine in the third place

You can’t force movement now.
Rely on your own strength while waiting for a better time.

Nine in the third place changes into hexagram 8.
Paintings and Prescriptions hexagram 8.

Six in the fourth place

Stop. Meditate. Be open to a new way. Seek help from outside.

Six in the fourth place changes into hexagram 31.
Paintings and Prescriptions hexagram 31.

Nine in the fifth place

The power of your determination will attract friends to help overcome the obstruction.

Nine in the fifth place changes into hexagram 15.
Paintings and prescriptions hexagram 15.

Six in the last place

For the time being the obstruction remains. Continue to seek outside help.
Trust your intuition to guide you.
Sometimes it is just when you stop trying that the situation becomes resolved.

Six in the last place changes into hexagram 53.
Paintings and Prescriptions hexagram 53.

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