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Hexagram 20

Contemplation

觀 ䷓

☴ Wind above

☷ Earth below

Contemplate deeply before acting. The wise person teaches through example.

Overview

Contemplation (Guān) — Contemplate deeply before acting. The wise person teaches through example. 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

☴ Wind

Wood · 巽

Gentle penetration, flexibility, adaptability, and influence.

☷ Earth

Earth · 坤

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

Their Interaction

Wind above and Earth below — their interaction creates the unique energy of Contemplation.

Keywords

I ChingContemplationWisdomGuidance

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