Obstruction ䷦

“Route blocked — the obstacle that forces reflection before rerouting.”

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Trigram Composition

Upper Trigram

☵

☵ Water (Kan)

Lower Trigram

☶

☶ Mountain (Gen)

Binary Structure

Line 6

Yin (0)

Line 5

Yang (1)

Line 4

Yin (0)

Line 3

Yang (1)

Line 2

Yin (0)

Line 1

Yin (0)

Binary: 001010

Hexagram Meaning

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The Oracle Speaks

Water on the mountain — dangerous terrain ahead. The southwest (retreat) furthers, the northeast (advance) does not. Seek counsel from the great person. When the path is blocked, look inward. The great person understands that obstacles are teachers. The blocked route demands self-reflection before attempting an alternative path.

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 (Yin — broken) — Bottom

Going leads to obstructions, coming meets with praise. Wait. The forward path is blocked; returning earns respect.

Line 2 (Yin — broken)

The king's servant is beset by obstruction upon obstruction, but it is not his own fault. Systemic problems are not personal failures.

Line 3 (Yang — solid)

Going leads to obstructions; hence he comes back. Joy. The team rejoices at your return to the correct approach.

Line 4 (Yin — broken)

Going leads to obstructions, coming leads to union. The detour connects you to allies you wouldn't have found otherwise.

Line 5 (Yang — solid)

In the midst of the greatest obstructions, friends come. The crisis attracts helpers — the support ticket that brings experts.

Line 6 (Yin — broken) — Top

Going leads to obstructions, coming leads to great good fortune. It furthers to see the great man. The longest detour leads to the greatest destination.