Hexagram 3 of 64
Difficulty at the Beginning
水雷屯
The Judgment
Difficulty at the Beginning works supreme success, furthering through perseverance.
屯：元，亨，利，贞。勿用有攸往，利建侯。
The Image
Clouds and thunder: the superior person brings order out of confusion.
云雷屯，君子以经纶。
Reflection
Hexagram 3, Difficulty at the Beginning, 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 — difficulty at the beginning — relates to your current situation. What would it mean to embody this energy wisely?
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