Hexagram 39 of 64
Obstruction
水山蹇
The Judgment
Obstruction. The southwest furthers. The northeast does not further.
蹇：利西南，不利东北。利见大人，贞吉。
The Image
Water on the mountain: the superior person turns their attention to themselves and molds character.
山上有水，蹇。君子以反身修德。
Reflection
Hexagram 39, Obstruction, 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 — obstruction — relates to your current situation. What would it mean to embody this energy wisely?
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