Jian
Jian - ObstructionLinesKan · Gen|Hexagram 39
Judgment
Obstruction. Favors SW.
Image
Water on the mountain: the image of Obstruction. Thus the superior man turns his attention to himself and molds his character.
Lines
Going - difficulty. Retreat praised.
Going forward leads to difficulties, remaining still brings praise.
Official in repeated difficulty - not for self.
The king's servant is beset by difficulty upon difficulty, but it is not his own fault.
Going - turn back.
Going forward leads to difficulties; hence he turns back.
Going - retreat and join others.
Going forward leads to difficulties; hence he turns back and joins with others.
Great difficulty - friends arrive.
In the midst of the greatest difficulties, friends come to help.
Going - return with reward. Fortune.
Going forward leads to difficulties; remaining still brings great good fortune. It furthers one to see the great man.
Interpretation
Obstruction. Favors SW.