Hexagram 63

After Completion (水火既済)

Suika-kisei / Jì Jì

Water above fire—things in proper place, just finished. Beware decline after success.

Upper: Kan (Water)Lower: Li (Fire)completionmaintenancecaution

Judgment

既済。亨小、利貞。初吉終亂。

Already accomplished. Small success; benefit in correctness. Beginning good, end disorder.

Achievement reached; now vigilance is needed to maintain.

Line-by-Line (Yao)

Interpretations if the line changes.

初九。曳其輪、濡其尾、无咎。

Dragging the wheels, wetting the tail—no blame. Slight stumble at start is fine.

六二。婦喪其茀、勿逐、七日得。

Wife loses her veil—do not chase; in seven days it’s found. Small loss returns naturally.

九三。高宗伐鬼方、三年克之。小人勿用。

King Gaozong battles the Gui-fang; wins in three years. Do not employ petty people. Victory requires time and worthy allies.

六四。繻有衣袽、終日戒。

Leakage in the boat, need rags—be cautious all day. Maintenance needed.

九五。東鄰殺牛、不如西鄰之禴祭、實受其福。

East neighbor kills a cow; not as good as west neighbor’s simple offering—truly receives blessing. Sincerity over extravagance.

上。濡其首、厲。

Wetting the head—danger. Overstepping at the end is risky.

Practical Reading

Love & Marriage

Stable relationship—avoid complacency.

Work & Career

Project completes; focus on upkeep and next steps.

Health

Currently fine; continue care to prevent relapse.

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