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Hexagram 40

Deliverance

解 ䷧

☳ Thunder above

☵ Water below

Deliverance brings success. Release tension; forgive and move forward.

Overview

Deliverance (Xiè) — Deliverance brings success. Release tension; forgive and move forward. 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

☳ Thunder

Wood · 震

Arousal, movement, initiative, shock, and new beginnings.

☵ Water

Water · 坎

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

Their Interaction

Thunder above and Water below — their interaction creates the unique energy of Deliverance.

Keywords

I ChingDeliveranceWisdomGuidance

FAQ

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