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I-Ching Hexagrams

Guan

Guan - Contemplation

LinesXun · Kun|Hexagram 20

Judgment

Contemplation.

Image

Wind moving over the earth: the image of CONTEMPLATION. Thus the ancient kings inspected the regions and observed the people to establish teachings.

Lines

Six at start

Childlike observation - no blame for small.

Observing like a child; for a petty man, no blame; for a superior man, limitation.

Six second

Peep through crack - womans perseverance.

Observing through a crack; beneficial for a woman's perseverance—narrow vision.

Six third

Observe your life - advance or retreat.

Observing one's own situation to decide advance or retreat.

Six fourth

Observe kingdom glory - serve king.

Observing the glorious virtue of the state; beneficial to become a guest of the king—embracing the world.

Nine fifth

Observe your life - no blame.

Observing one's own actions; for a superior man, no blame—self-reflection.

Nine above

Observe others lives - no blame.

Observing the actions of others; for a superior man, no blame—learning from others.

Interpretation

Contemplation.