Hexagram 47 of 64
Oppression
泽水困
The Judgment
Oppression. Success. Perseverance. The great person brings good fortune. No blame.
困：亨，贞，大人吉，无咎。
The Image
There is no water in the lake: the superior person stakes life on following their will.
泽无水，困。君子以致命遂志。
Reflection
Hexagram 47, Oppression, 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 — oppression — relates to your current situation. What would it mean to embody this energy wisely?
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