初
初六：履霜，堅冰至。
Treading on frost warns that hard ice will form—notice small signs and prepare early.
䷁
Hexagram 2
The Receptive (坤為地)
Kon-ichi / Kūn
All yin lines show patient, receptive power like the earth. It favors support, nurture, and steady endurance rather than leading.
Judgment
坤。元亨，利牝馬之貞。君子有攸往，先迷後得主，利。西南得朋，東北喪朋。安貞吉。
Receptive. Great success; the mare’s steadiness is beneficial. If you go, go as a helper; leading first brings confusion, following finds the right guide. Southwest finds friends; northeast loses them. Stay correct and it is fortunate.
Yielding strength wins. Follow the right leader, cooperate, and keep to the proper path; patience brings growth.
Line-by-Line (Yao)
Interpretations if the line changes.
二
六二：直方大，不習无不利。
Straight, square, and broad—acting naturally in uprightness brings nothing but benefit.
三
六三：含章可貞。或從王事，无成有終。
Hold your brilliance within; keep to the right. In serving the ruler, do not seek credit—finishing faithfully is enough.
四
六四：括囊，无咎无譽。
Tie the bag—silence avoids blame or praise; lie low to pass danger safely.
五
六五：黃裳，元吉。
Yellow skirt—great fortune. Modest centrality brings the best outcome.
上
上六：龍戰于野，其血玄黃。
Dragon battles in the wild—both sides bleed. Exceeding your role leads to harm; know your bounds.
Practical Reading
Love & Marriage
Gentle support deepens bonds; avoid forcing outcomes.
Work & Career
Play the supporting role and align with the leader; steady effort is valued.
Health
Do not overexert; maintain routines and rest.
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