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Hexagram 4

Youthful Folly

蒙 ䷃

☶ Mountain above

☵ Water below

Success through perseverance. It is not I who seek the young fool; the young fool seeks me.

Overview

Youthful Folly (Méng) — Success through perseverance. It is not I who seek the young fool; the young fool seeks me. 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

☶ Mountain

Earth · 艮

Stillness, stopping, stability, boundaries, and reflection.

☵ Water

Water · 坎

Danger, depth, wisdom, hidden truth, and perseverance through adversity.

Their Interaction

Mountain above and Water below — their interaction creates the unique energy of Youthful Folly.

Keywords

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