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Hexagram 12

Standstill

否 ䷋

☰ Heaven above

☷ Earth below

The great departs, the small approaches. Withdraw from what does not nourish you.

Overview

Standstill (Pǐ) — The great departs, the small approaches. Withdraw from what does not nourish you. This hexagram offers timeless guidance for your current situation.

Key Themes

Oracle Advice

Reflect deeply on the message of this hexagram and let it guide your next steps.

Changing Lines

Trigrams

☰ Heaven

Metal · 乾

Creative strength, pure yang, leadership, power, and persistence.

☷ Earth

Earth · 坤

Receptive, nurturing, pure yin, support, and devotion.

Their Interaction

Heaven above and Earth below — their interaction creates the unique energy of Standstill.

Keywords

I ChingStandstillWisdomGuidance

FAQ

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