Ze Tian Guai (Lake over Heaven)
Upper: Dui / Lower: Qian
Metal
Resolution and Decision
Proclaim it in the king's court, with a sincere cry; there is danger. Announce it to the city; it is not beneficial to wage war immediately, but beneficial to go somewhere.
The lake rises to Heaven: Guai; the noble person thus bestows benefits on those below, but residing in virtue is to be resented. — Lake water rises to Heaven, symbolizing resolute decision; the noble person should bestow blessings on the people below, but residing in his own virtue will be resented by others.
The Guai hexagram symbolizes decisive resolution, when five yang lines resolve one yin line. In career matters, decisive decisions are needed to eliminate malpractices; in relationships, when it is time to break, break; in decision-making, proclaim openly to the multitude, call out with sincerity; although there is danger, it is beneficial to go forward.
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