Hexagram 12 of 64
Standstill
天地否
The Judgment
Standstill: evil people do not further the perseverance of the superior person.
否：否之匪人，不利君子贞。
The Image
Heaven and earth do not unite: standstill. The superior person falls back upon inner worth.
天地不交，否。君子以俭德辟难，不可荣以禄。
Reflection
Hexagram 12, Standstill, speaks to the energy present in your question. The judgment offers the classical guidance, while the image shows how the superior person aligns with this pattern. Consider how this hexagram's theme — standstill — relates to your current situation. What would it mean to embody this energy wisely?
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