Hexagram 39 · Jian · Obstruction

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

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Obstruction: the southwest furthers; the northeast does not. Favorable to see the great man. Perseverance: good fortune. 1. Going leads to obstruction; coming meets with praise. 2. King's servant is beset by obstruction after obstruction — but it is not his fault. 3. Going: obstruction; coming: return. 4. Going: obstruction; coming: union. 5. In great obstruction, friends come. 6. Going: obstruction; coming: greatness. Good fortune. Favorable to see the great man.