Hexagram 2 of 64
The Receptive
坤为地
The Judgment
The Receptive brings sublime success, furthering through the perseverance of a mare.
坤：元，亨，利牝马之贞。
The Image
The earth's condition is receptive devotion. Thus the superior person carries the outer world with broad nature.
地势坤，君子以厚德载物。
Reflection
Hexagram 2, The Receptive, 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 — the receptive — relates to your current situation. What would it mean to embody this energy wisely?
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