Tian Shui Song (Heaven over Water)
Upper: Qian / Lower: Kan
Metal
Dispute
With sincerity, obstruction and caution; the middle way brings good fortune, but the end is inauspicious. It is beneficial to see the great person, but not beneficial to cross the great river.
Heaven and water go in opposite directions: Song; the noble person thus plans carefully at the beginning of affairs. — Heaven ascends while water descends, symbolizing divergence of opinion leading to conflict; the noble person should think far ahead at the very start of any undertaking.
The Song hexagram symbolizes conflict and dispute. In career matters, disagreements with others are likely; it is better to seek reconciliation than confrontation; in relationships, avoid quarrels and communicate with understanding; in decision-making, a midway settlement brings good fortune, but persisting to the end brings misfortune; it is advisable to seek mediation from an authority.
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