Hexagram 48 of 64
The Well
水风井
The Judgment
The well. The town may be changed, but the well cannot be changed.
井：改邑不改井，无丧无得。
The Image
Water over wood: the superior person encourages the people and exhorts them to help one another.
木上有水，井。君子以劳民劝相。
Reflection
Hexagram 48, The Well, 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 well — relates to your current situation. What would it mean to embody this energy wisely?
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