Hexagram 29 of 64
The Abysmal
坎为水
The Judgment
The abysmal repeated. If you are sincere, you have success in your heart.
坎：习坎，有孚，维心亨，行有尚。
The Image
Water flows on uninterruptedly: the superior person walks in lasting virtue and carries on the business of teaching.
水洊至，习坎。君子以常德行，习教事。
Reflection
Hexagram 29, The Abysmal, 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 abysmal — relates to your current situation. What would it mean to embody this energy wisely?
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