初
初六。習坎、入于坎窞、凶。
Falling into the pit—misfortune. Beware of descending deeper.
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Hexagram 29
The Abysmal (Water) (坎為水)
Kan-i-sui / Kǎn
Double water—repeated pits. Danger tests you; move with honesty and resilience.
Judgment
習坎。有孚、維心亨、行有尚。
Repeated pit. With sincerity, the heart finds success; going brings honor.
Danger on danger—only sincerity and steady effort see you through.
Line-by-Line (Yao)
Interpretations if the line changes.
二
九二。坎有険、求小得。
Danger in the pit—seek small gains. Careful steps yield modest success.
三
六三。来之坎坎、危至、亦離之、无咎。
Pits upon pits; danger nears, but you also leave them—no blame if you exit.
四
六四。樽酒簋貳、用缶、納約自牖、終无咎。
Simple wine and food in earthen pots, offered through the window—ending without blame. Simple sincerity suffices.
五
九五。坎不盈、祗既平、无咎。
The pit not overflowing—only just level—no blame. Manage danger without excess.
上
上六。係用徽纆、寘于叢棘、三歲不得、凶。
Tied with thick ropes, set among thornbushes—three years not released—misfortune. Long entanglement.
Practical Reading
Love & Marriage
Challenges arise; honesty and patience can sustain you.
Work & Career
A trial period; adapt like water and stay true.
Health
Keep calm under strain; steady care matters.
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