初
初六。不永所事、小有言、終吉。
Do not prolong the case; small words arise, but it ends well. Resolve quickly.
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Hexagram 6
Conflict (天水訟)
Tensui-shō / Sòng
Heaven above, water below—contention arises. Resolve through fairness, not force.
Judgment
訟。有孚，窒惕，中吉。終凶。利見大人，不利渉大川。
Conflict. With sincerity, block and be alert; mid-course is good, ending can be bad. Meeting a great person helps; not good to cross the great river.
Address disputes early with evidence and integrity. Prolonged fighting harms both.
Line-by-Line (Yao)
Interpretations if the line changes.
二
九二。不克訟、歸而逋。其邑人三百戶、无眚。
Unable to win the suit—return home and withdraw. The town’s people (300 households) avoid harm.
三
六三。食舊德、貞厲、終吉。或從王事、无成。
Rely on old merits; upright but perilous, yet ends well. In royal service, no personal gain.
四
九四。不克訟、復即命渝、安貞吉。
Cannot prevail in the suit; return and change your mandate. Rest in correctness—good fortune.
五
九五。訟、元吉。
In litigation—great fortune. Justice on your side succeeds.
上
上九。或錫之鞶帶、終朝三褫之。
Given a rich belt, stripped three times in one morning. Honors fickle—do not cling.
Practical Reading
Love & Marriage
Avoid stubborn clashes; seek mediation and honest dialogue.
Work & Career
Use clear facts and fairness; legal or senior guidance benefits.
Health
Stress-related issues—calm down and treat causes rather than fighting symptoms.
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