Opposition ䷥

“The fork — divergent paths that reveal truth through creative tension.”

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Trigram Composition

Upper Trigram

☲

☲ Fire (Li)

Lower Trigram

☱

☱ Lake (Dui)

Binary Structure

Line 6

Yang (1)

Line 5

Yin (0)

Line 4

Yang (1)

Line 3

Yin (0)

Line 2

Yang (1)

Line 1

Yang (1)

Binary: 110101

Hexagram Meaning

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The Oracle Speaks

Fire moves upward, lake moves downward — fundamental opposition. In small matters, good fortune despite the estrangement. When people turn their backs on each other, reconciliation begins with small steps. The forked repository — divergent but sharing origin. Opposition reveals complementarity; the tension between opposing views generates creative spark.

The Six Lines — Changing Line Oracles

When a line is “changing” (old yin or old yang), its oracle activates. These texts reveal the specific mutation occurring at that position in the hexagram.

Line 1 (Yang — solid) — Bottom

Remorse disappears. If you lose your horse, do not run after it. It returns of its own accord. The lost dependency will come back when needed.

Line 2 (Yang — solid)

One meets his lord in a narrow street. No blame. Chance encounter in a constrained space — make the best of it.

Line 3 (Yin — broken)

One sees the wagon dragged back, the oxen halted, a man's hair and nose cut off. Not a good beginning, but a good end. Terrible start, eventual resolution.

Line 4 (Yang — solid)

Isolated through opposition, one meets a like-minded man with whom one can associate in good faith. Despite the danger, no blame. Finding an ally in hostile territory.

Line 5 (Yin — broken)

Remorse disappears. The companion bites through the wrappings. If one goes to him, how could it be a mistake? Breaking through the barriers to reconnect.

Line 6 (Yang — solid) — Top

Isolated through opposition, one sees one's companion as a pig covered with dirt, as a wagon full of devils. First one draws a bow against him, then lays the bow aside. He is not a robber; he will woo in good time. The ultimate reconciliation — what seemed evil was actually love.