Hexagram 2 · Kun · The Receptive

King Wen, Duke of Zhou, Confucius · Western Zhou (c.1000 BCE)

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Receptive: sublime success through perseverance of a mare. Image: Earth's condition is receptive devotion. The superior man with breadth of character carries the outer world. 1. Hoarfrost underfoot — solid ice is near. 2. Straight, square, great. Without purpose, yet nothing unfurthered. 3. Hidden lines. Able to remain persevering. 4. A tied-up sack. No blame, no praise. 5. Yellow lower garment. Supreme good fortune. 6. Dragons fight in the meadow. Their blood is black and yellow.