Hexagram 41 of 64
Decrease
山泽损
The Judgment
Decrease combined with sincerity brings about supreme good fortune.
损：有孚，元吉，无咎，可贞。
The Image
At the foot of the mountain, the lake: the superior person restrains anger and suspends desires.
山下有泽，损。君子以惩忿窒欲。
Reflection
Hexagram 41, Decrease, 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 — decrease — relates to your current situation. What would it mean to embody this energy wisely?
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